Building Regulations Compliance (Part L)
We guide developers, architects and building owners through the energy efficiency requirements for new commercial builds and major renovations, making sure everything is compliant before sign-off.
About the service
What is it:
Part L is the section of Irish building regulations that sets the minimum energy efficiency and carbon emission standards for non-domestic buildings. All new commercial buildings and those undergoing major renovation must demonstrate compliance before they can be occupied or signed off.
Cork Energy Consultancy use advanced modelling software alongside the mandatory SEAI SBEM software, which gives flexibility in testing different design options, heating and ventilation systems to find the most cost-effective route to compliance.
Who Needs it:
You'll need Part L compliance if you are:
- Constructing a new commercial building
- Carrying out a major renovation or extension
- Installing or upgrading building services such as boilers, heating, lighting or ventilation
How it works:
- We model your building using SBEM, the mandatory SEAI compliance software for commercial buildings
- We test different design options, heating and ventilation systems to find the best path to compliance
- We produce the compliance report required for planning and building control sign-off
What you get
- A Part L compliance report demonstrating your building meets current building regulations
- Expert guidance on the most cost-effective route to compliance during the design stage
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