SAP Calculations & Energy Ratings for New Build Properties
SAP Calculations & Energy Ratings are currently required on all "New Build Properties", with a whole dwelling carbon emission rate to be calculated. This is done by using the Governments Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP), and involves two stages.
The first stage (Design Dwelling Emission Rate or DER) is to be submitted along with a predicted energy rating known as a Predicted Energy Assessment (PEA) at Building Regulations application, whilst the second (As Built DER) and final energy rating, also known as an On Construction Energy Performance Certificate (OCEPC) is issued when the property has been completed.
The As Built DER and EPC are required to be submitted to the Building Control Authority so the property can be signed off.
How we can help
Compass Energy Solutions will provide all the relevant SAP documentation required to meet the requirements of Approved Document L1A of the Building Regulations for both Design, and As Built submissions.
Should the dwelling design fail to meet the required standards, we will calculate the necessary recommendations to obtain a pass. Please note, that if the dwelling has been completed and fails to meet Building Regulations, then it may not be possible to achieve a pass without making alterations to the existing construction.
If changes are to be made during the build process after our Design stage calculation has been completed, it is most important to inform us prior to incorporating these alterations as it may have an impact on the Carbon Emissions of the property.
We will include these changes at the "As Built" submission stage, or should the Building Control Authority require, a revised design DER checklist will be provided.
Click
here to download our SAP Checklist which details the information we will require to provide our service.
What we Provide
We provide our clients with electronic or paper correspondence including;
A letter stating a pass or fail
Additional recomendations in plain English to achieve a pass if required
Full Building Regulation Checklists for Design and As Built Stage submission
U-Value calculations for submission to Building Control if required
Comprehensive advice and support throughout the whole process
A Predicted Energy Assessment (PEA) at Design Stage
A Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) at As Built Stage
Should you require anything else, please contact us and we will do all we can to accommodate your needs.