Hi
the CoP is a little confusing in some places it mentions UK and in
others England, I'm surprised that the documentation required under Part
P is not included in the package
Wales has had a policy for Inclusive Homes for a couple of years. see
http://www.housing.wales.gov.uk/index.asp?task=content&a=e1
Regards
Dave
Marcus Ormerod wrote:
> Hi Susan
> The Code says in its introduction:
>
> "The Government wishes to see all new homes in England built to meet
> the Code. We believe
>
> that, not only is this what new home buyers want and expect, but that
> it is incumbent on the
>
> house-building industry to deliver greater sustainability. Homes we
> construct today should be
>
> built to last for at least 60 years. It will be a lost opportunity if
> house-builders fail to
>
> recognise how much the climate of the UK could change even by 2030."
>
> But since the code is voluntary there is no reason why anyone should
> not adopt it, or specify it as a criteria to achieve.
>
> Regards
>
> Marcus
>
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> *Subject:* Re: [ACCESSIBUILT] Code for sustainable home
> consultation paper
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> Marcus
>
> Our internet access is down at the moment, do you know if this
> code is a national code of will it just apply in England and Wales?
>
> Regards
>
> Susan Fulton
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> *From:* Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On
> Behalf Of *Marcus Ormerod
> *Sent:* 07 December 2005 11:34
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> *Subject:* Code for sustainable home consultation paper
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> ODPM have a consultation on a code for sustainable homes responses
> can be returned by post or by e-mail. The deadline for receiving
> responses to this consultation is 6 March 2006.
>
> http://www.odpm.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1162094
>
> This is what they say would be in the Code.
>
> *How the Code will work*
> The Code as currently proposed will have six essential elements.
> These are:
>
> 1. energy efficiency in the fabric of the building and appliances
> in the building. This covers,
> for example, the standard of insulation or the use of solar
> heating. It may include ‘A’ rated
> kitchen appliances (where fitted) or low energy light bulbs;
> 2. water efficiency, for example, fitting dual or low flush
> toilets and reduced flow taps;
> 3. surface water management, for example sustainable drainage;
> 4. site waste management, as building construction is responsible
> for a significant proportion
> of waste that currently goes to landfill;
> 5. household waste management. This means providing space for
> bins, such as segmented
> kitchen bins for recycling waste;
> 6. use of materials, for example, using low allergy materials.
>
> Minimum standards will be set for each essential element and all
> of these must be achieved
> if a home is to meet Code standards. Where there is a relevant
> building regulation, then the
> minimum Code standard will at least equal or exceed it.
> In addition, we are proposing that homes built to higher Code
> standards may have some of
> the following features:
>
> • Lifetime Homes. This is about internal adaptability so that a
> home can be adapted for use
> of an elderly or disabled person;
> • additional sound insulation which is important especially in
> apartment developments;
> • private external space which may be a garden or a balcony;
> • higher daylighting standards which is beneficial to health and
> reduces the need for electric
> lighting;
> • improved security; and finally
> • a home user guide. This is a home log book and will advise
> purchasers on the details of
> the sustainability of their home.
>
> Regards
> Marcus
>
> Marcus Ormerod MRICS NRAC Access Consultant
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