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By reviewing all the information available to enable the specifier to select the best system/product for their individual application.

Publications & Downloads

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has produced several useful publications on the application of ventilation in households and non domestic buildings.

All of these are available from the BRE at www.brebookshop.com but some of the most useful ones are listed here, with a brief description.

IP 13/94 Passive stack ventilation systems: design and installation by R K Stephen, L M Parkins, M Woolliscroft; 1994

Passive stack ventilation is a means of removing unwanted moisture from dwellings. The proper design and installation of these systems is vital to their successful performance. This paper gives detailed guidance on this subject and is in support of the 1995 edition of the Approved Document to Part F of the Building Regulations.

IP 12/00 Positive input ventilation in dwellings by R K Stephen; 2000
Positive input ventilation is the usual name for systems in which fresh air is supplied to a dwelling from the roof space by means of a fan. It was originally developed in the 1970s to deal with condensation in dwellings without adversely affecting the operation of open-flued combustion appliances. While there is considerable anecdotal evidence that the installation of these units can improve indoor humidity conditions, measurements of performance have been few. This paper gives a summary of the results from performance measurements made in a BRE test house and in 15 occupied dwellings. It will be of particular interest to dwelling designers, landlords and domestic property managers.

BRE digest 398 Continuous mechanical ventilation in dwellings: design, installation and operation (Photocopy) 1994

This Digest deals with ducted extract systems and balanced supply and extract systems, with and without heat recovery. It considers the characteristics of dwellings and their heating systems, and the design, controls, fire precautions, installation, cleaning and maintenance of such systems.

The Housing Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme (HEEBPp) helps people to introduce energy efficiency measures in homes to the highest standards.

Energy efficiency helps:

• reduce your clients' fuel bills
• tackle climate change
• reduce fuel poverty

The HEEBPp programme of activities consists principally of publications and events. Guidance is given on reaching the best possible standards in energy efficiency.

For more information, call their Housing Helpline on 01923 664 258 or email them at enquiries@housingenergy.org.uk

GPG 268 Energy efficient ventilation in dwellings (2006)

Published by the Energy Saving Trust in 2006, the guide explains why ventilation is important, the impact that good ventilation has on achieving the efficient use of energy, and the importance of air-tightness. It also describes the advantages and disadvantages of a range of ventilation systems. The guidance is presented in two parts:
• General issues and theory relating to ventilation.
• Ventilation options

Download GPG 268 Energy efficient ventilation in dwellings – a guide for specifiers (2006)

General Information Leaflet 72 from the best Practice Programme

GIL 72 Energy Efficiency Standards – For new and existing dwellings. The aim of this leaflet is to provide Specifiers, Installers and Purchasers with a set of Energy Efficiency Standards that can be used in the design, construction and refurbishment of dwellings in the UK. This leaflet sets out the reasons why we need them, explains what they are and discusses the potential implications of their application.

Download General Information Leaflet 72 (321Kb pdf)

Other General Information Leaflets (GIL) or Good Practice Guides (GPG)
Available from the publications area on www.est.org.uk/bestpractice

GPG155 Energy Efficient Refurbishment of Existing Housing: 2003
This Guide provides advice to help landlords, private developers and others to refurbish and repair their existing housing in an energy-efficient way. It provides practical advice on the full refurbishment of dwellings as well as individual improvement measures during repair. The Guide answers the questions: How energy-efficient? What is cost-effective? How can I avoid problems? What are the best options to use? Where do I go for more information? This publication is based on experience gathered over many years and this edition updates the earlier (1995, and 2001) versions.

Updated 2003 in line with HEEBPp standards and changes to building regulations in England & Wales, and Scotland.

Download GPG155 (351 Kb pdf)

Building Regulations ensure the health and safety of people in and around buildings by providing functional requirements for building design and construction. In addition, the Regulations promote energy efficiency in buildings and contribute to meeting the needs of disabled people.

The UK Approved documents are available from www.safety.odpm.gov.uk/bregs

The most important for ventilation are:
Approved Document F - Ventilation (1995 Edition)
Approved Document L1 - Conservation of fuel and power in dwellings (2002 Edition)
Approved Document L2 - Conservation of fuel and power in buildings other than dwellings (2002 Edition)

The Building Regulations in Scotland are known as Technical Standards and are available from the Scottish Executive www.scotland.gov.uk/build_regs/standards/contents.asp

Part K on Ventilation is available from
www.scotland.gov.uk/build_regs/standards/brk-00.asp

Part K (ventilation) is available as a pdf from www.scotland.gov.uk/build_regs/ or a copy is available for download here

Download Part K Scotland (60Kb pdf)

British Standards

BSI (http://bsonline.techindex.co.uk) produce many standards – some of the most relevant are:

• BS 5250:2002 Code of practice for control of condensation in buildings
• BS 5925:1991 Code of practice for ventilation principles and designing for natural ventilation
• BS 5720:1979 Code of practice for mechanical ventilation and air conditioning in buildings

Department for education and skills www.dfes.gov.uk

BB 87 Guidelines for Environmental Design in Schools

A revision of Design Note 17, provides guidance for architects and engineers on acoustics, lighting, heating, ventilation, water supply and energy consumption. Also gives targets for energy consumption in terms of carbon dioxide production.
ISBN 0 11 271013 1 TSO 1997 £13.95

http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/Management/ResourcesFinanceandBuilding/premises/schoolbuildings/sbpublicationsandguidance/

Download DfES Guidance on Constructional Standards for Schools (19Kb pdf)

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