Unravelling airtightness
Series: Building Control ; (135) November 2002, 4-5(2)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Overview of what is required under the new Building Regulations Approved Document L2 (2002 Edition) which came into force on 1 April 2002. These mean new buildings with excessive air leakage will no longer be acceptable. All new commercial and public buildings over 1 000sq m must be designed, constructed and tested for airtightness. Itemises what to look for when inspecting a new building, and gives guidance on the design of air barriers. Concludes that at present over 50% of buildings would fail to comply with Part L, but suggests total compliance can be achieved by bearing in mind the issue of airtightness at all stages of the building process.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Overview of what is required under the new Building Regulations Approved Document L2 (2002 Edition) which came into force on 1 April 2002. These mean new buildings with excessive air leakage will no longer be acceptable. All new commercial and public buildings over 1 000sq m must be designed, constructed and tested for airtightness. Itemises what to look for when inspecting a new building, and gives guidance on the design of air barriers. Concludes that at present over 50% of buildings would fail to comply with Part L, but suggests total compliance can be achieved by bearing in mind the issue of airtightness at all stages of the building process.