Article: SAP Assessments and SBEM Calculations
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SAP ASSESSMENTS AND SBEM CALCULATIONS
Standard Assessment Procedures (also known as SAP assessments) are a mandatory requirement for any newly built dwellings, whether they are for sale or rent and must accompany all Building Regulation applications for new dwellings.
SAP assessment are used to show compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations at the design stage of the build process and calculate the energy cost and carbon emissions generated to heat, light, ventilate and provide hot water to the dwelling.
Once your project is built Building Control will want to see the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) before it can be signed off. Since 6 April 2008, it has been the responsibility of the builder at completion to provide an EPC for all homes built and physically completed. This will also apply if a building is converted into fewer or more units and changes are made to the heating, hot water provision or air conditioning/ventilation services.
We provide a specialist service to assist architects, developers and self-builders to achieve compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations and can provide SAP calculations & EP Certificates for:
- New Build Dwellings
- Conversions
- Extensions (where the amount of glazing is deemed high)
Our calculations provide you with the two ratings you require, energy efficiency performance and CO£ emissions, providing you with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), as well as a SAP calculation.
These are calculated from plans and drawings, so there is no need for site visits, and are usually completed in just a few days. Once we have received your drawings and specification (including heating & hot water specifications) we will:
- Take full quantities from plans, calculate u-values and evaluate the heating system.
- Process this information to produce a SAP and DER/TER Carbon Index ratings, Target & Elemental u-value calculations and an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC.
- Offer as much professional guidance and advice as you'll need to comply.
Download our
SAP Information Sheet 2011 and
SAP Application Form 2011.
SEND US YOUR DRAWINGS
Simply email the completed checklist form and specification & drawings/plans in PDF or DWG format to: buildingcontrol@barnsley.gov.uk.
Alternatively you can send your plans to us by post:
Building Control Services
Planning and Transportation
Barnsley Council
PO Box 604
Barnsley
S70 9FE
PRICING AND PAYMENTS
Number of Dwellings Design SAP & EPC
Per Calculation (includes cost of certificate) £100.00
Duplicate Plots (includes cost of certificate) £60.00
Please Note: all prices quoted include VAT at 20%.
Payments can be made in the following methods:
- You can pay in person using cash, cheque or debit/credit card at the following Barnsley Connects Service Centre in the Civic, Eldon Street, Barnsley, S70 2JL between 9am and 5pm.
- You can pay by telephone using debit/credit card on 01226 772678 / 2679 or 772571 between 9am and 5pm.
- Alternatively you can post a cheque with your drawings/plan.
Cheques should be made payable to: Barnsley MBC. Please ensure that the location of the building to which the work relates (site address) is written on the rear of the cheque.
We can also provide SBEM calculations on commercial properties, as these also need to be assessed but using a different method of calculation known as SBEM (Simplified Building Energy Model).
If you would like more information on SAP or SBEM calculations,
please contact us on (01226) 772678.