Achieving part L

Dave110

Hi can anybody shed a little light on part L , are all new builds required to achieve partL , just started a self build and plumber has just enlightened me about part L , I have planning from 2010 which predates this and have read the document and am still unsure whether this applies to me , any information appreciated thanks

Coles

The current edition of Construct Ireland is worth getting as it focuses on the Part L regs. My understanding is that they apply to you regardless of planning permission but I'm open to correction.

Dave110

Coles wrote: »

The current edition of Construct Ireland is worth getting as it focuses on the Part L regs. My understanding is that they apply to you regardless of planning permission but I'm open to correction.

Thanks will check it out , no doubt it won't be the last question I have!!

muffler

This is the transitional arrangement quoted from here which will apply in your situation:

2008 Part L requirement will apply ......."where planning approval or permission has been applied for on or before 30 November 2011 and substantial work has been completed by 30 November 2013"

So you have 16 months to get a bit of work done

Dave110

muffler wrote: »

This is the transitional arrangement quoted from here which will apply in your situation:


2008 Part L requirement will apply ......."where planning approval or permission has been applied for on or before 30 November 2011 and substantial work has been completed by 30 November 2013"

So you have 16 months to get a bit of work done

Thanks for reply , much appreciated, 16 months sounds reasonable , well that's if it stops raining !!!

brdboard

As Muffler said, Part L 2008 requirements will still have to be met.
Might be worth your while trying to meet Part L 2011 though. Better insulated home should be cheaper to run in the long run.

sinnerboy

Dave110 wrote: »

Thanks for reply , much appreciated, 16 months sounds reasonable , well that's if it stops raining !!!

To clarify - you have to Comply with Part L 2008. Not easy.

sydthebeat

Dave110 wrote: »

Hi can anybody shed a little light on part L , are all new builds required to achieve partL , just started a self build and plumber has just enlightened me about part L , I have planning from 2010 which predates this and have read the document and am still unsure whether this applies to me , any information appreciated thanks

as others have stated, your minimum standard is part l 2008 compliance.

teh only way you can check to see if you comply with this is to get a provisional BEr assessment done 'off the plans + specs'