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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
Wind turbines
Wind turbines are powered by the movement of the wind, which in turn is converted into usable electricity. Wind turbines are usually at their most efficient during the winter months; their peak output varies each day as per the weather conditions.
Wind turbines operate by wind passing over the blades and this causing them to rotate. The blade assembly and hub are connected directly to an electricity generator, which, as the blades and hub turn, create electricity. The converted electricity is passed through the turbines control unit that is connected directly into the mains' feed to the dwelling. Thus, when demand is required for electricity, it can be fed in ahead of the underground mains supply.
There are several preferred locations for the installation of wind turbines, these being:
As high up as possible to get the maximum advantage from the wind.
Directly on the side of the building facing into the prevailing, and ensuring that none of the building's structural features obstruct the wind from rotating the blades.
If installed independent of a structure, ensure it is installed as far away as possible from buildings, vegetation, etc. that may obstruct the wind and therefore the full effectiveness of the wind turbine.