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Conservation of fuel and power: Approved Document L, Volume 2 — Buildings other than dwellings

Energy performance guidance for non-domestic buildings, covering fabric, services, controls and commissioning.

Energy & sustainability
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O N L I N E V E R S IRO N40, R40A 9.11 If carrying out work on an existing system fundamentally alters the energy performance or CO 2 emissions performance of the system then the complete altered system should be assessed and the guidance for new or replacement systems in paragraph 9.9 should be followed. Such work may include the following. a. A change in heating fuel for a space heating or domestic hot water system. b. Extending or expanding the capacity of a space heating, comfort cooling or ventilation system by over 25% of its previous capacity. 9.12 Where building work is carried out on first fit-out (for example, shell and core buildings or partially occupied buildings) the building log-book should be updated, following paragraphs 9.7 to 9.11, and provided to the building owner. 67 Building Regulations 2010 Approved Document L Volume 2, 2021 edition O N L I N E V E R S I O N

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