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Building Regulations and Other Guidance
Part A Structure
Part B Fire Safety
Part C Site Preparation and Resistance to Contaminants and Moisture
Part D Toxic Substances
Part E Sound
Part F Means of Ventilation
Part G Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency
Part H Drainage and waste disposal
Part J Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems
Part K Protection from falling, collision and impact
Part L Conservation of fuel and power
Part M Access to and use of buildings
Part O Overheating
Part P Electrical safety
Part Q Security
Part R Physical infrastructure for high-speed electronic communications networks
Part S Infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles
Air Leakage
Regulation 7 Materials and Workmanship
Radon
Building Energy Rating: EPC
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Systems
Timber Frame Construction
Acceptable Construction Details
Typical Inspection Reports
Solar thermal
Solar thermal is the name given to the harnessing of the sun's energy for hot water use. Typically, the system works by placing a heat collector (solar panel) on the roof that contains a fluid consisting of water and antifreeze that is heated by the sun. The heated liquid is passed back into the dwelling through an exchange coil in the hot water cylinder where the heat from the fluid is transferred to the water in the cylinder.
Generally solar thermal systems are not the independent form of heating in a dwelling; normal central heating systems often act as back-ups.Between 55% and 70% of a dwelling's hot water requirements can be met through solar thermal systems, thus dramatically reducing the amount of fossil fuel required. For a typical three-bedroom house, a solar collector of 4-6 m^2^, depending on type and orientation, may produce around 1500-1800 kWh.
There are two main types of solar heat collector:
Evacuated Tube
Flat Plate