COURSE TITLE:

Achieving Part L Compliance and BER using SBEM

This course covers:This course covers:

Building Energy Rating of Non-dwellings/ Commercial Buildings for the EPBD in Ireland.

New Buildings Regulations using Part L Compliance Checks.

Key outcomes for participants:

Subject to professional experience and qualification they will qualify to take the BER assessor exam for non-commercial buildings.

Shall be able to model building designs in compliance with new building regulations.

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BER New Residential – January ’07

BER New Non-Residential – July ’08

BER Existing Residential – January ’09

BER Existing Non-Residential – January ’09

BER Public Service Buildings – January ‘09

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SEI - key elements are closely modelled on the UK system

Key elements:

Software to be used

Training of competent persons/ approved assessors

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SEI review of existing methodologies in EU

Conclusion:

Ireland will adapt the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM), the National Calculation Methodology (NCM) used in the UK, as the Non-domestic Energy Assessment Procedure (NEAP).

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BER assessment may only be completed by registered BER assessors.

SEI- prospective assessors will be required to join an approved/ accredited “competent persons” scheme.

Specific examinations, assignments or other criteria will be aligned with terms of relevant “competent persons” schemes

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