How a BMS can do much more than meeting the requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations
A Building Management System (BMS) can more than satisfy the requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations to account for energy use - and produce bonuses.
Part L of the Building Regulations came into effect in April 2002, and it is concerned with the conservation of fuel and power. The latest and much expanded form sets demanding new standards for building designers. It also appears in two parts: L1 for dwellings and L2 for non-domestic premises.
L2 imposes new requirements for building services, placing stricter demands on the performance of lighting, space-heating, and domestic hot water systems. Significantly, it also covers air conditioning and mechanical ventilation, which previous versions of the regulations had ignored. Given the substantial and growing contribution that these services make to energy usage in buildings, their inclusion is not before time. As a result of the changes and additions, the role of building services controls has assumed even greater importance.
Somewhat confusingly, there are three methods of demonstrating compliance with L2.
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