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  • BS 8211-1:1988

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    Energy efficiency in housing Code of practice for energy efficient refurbishment of housing

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  16-01-2013

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-06-1988

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Committees responsible
    Code
    Section one. General
    1. Scope
    2. Definitions
    3. Factors affecting energy use
    4. Energy efficiency
    Section two. Design and construction approach
    5. Methodology
    6. Preparation of brief
    7. Design evaluation
    8. Energy performance targets or indicators
    9. Calculation method for energy use
    10. Site supervision
    11. Testing and commissioning
    12. Information for owners and householders
    Section three. Efficiency in use
    13. Maintenance
    14. Monitoring
    15. Modification
    Appendices
    A. Energy use calculation
    B. Bibliography
    Tables
    1. Regional factors for solar gains and degree-days
    2. Utilization factors for corresponding gains/loss
         ratio
    3. Degree-days as a function of base temperature
    4. Fuel conversion factors
    Figure
    1. Flow chart

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    Factors which influence energy use are listed, together with procedures enabling the relationship between energy use, internal and external environment and capital and running costs to be explored and evaluated. A calculation method for estimating energy use and costs is included.

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    Committee B/540
    Development Note Supersedes 86/13286 DC (10/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 5250:2002 Code of practice for control of condensation in buildings
    BS 8206-2:1992 Lighting for buildings Code of practice for daylighting
    BS 7913:1998 Guide to the principles of the conservation of historic buildings
    BS 8206-2:2008 Lighting for buildings Code of practice for daylighting
    BS 5250:1989 Code of practice for control of condensation in buildings

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    BS 5925:1991 Code of practice for ventilation principles and designing for natural ventilation
    BS 5803-2:1985 Thermal insulation for use in pitched roof spaces in dwellings Specification for man-made mineral fibre thermal insulation in pelleted or granular form for application by blowing
    BS 6676-2:1986 Thermal insulation of cavity walls using man-made mineral fibre batts (slabs) Code of practice for installation of batts (slabs) filling the cavity
    BS 5250:1975 Code of basic data for the design of buildings: the control of condensation in dwellings
    BS 6232-2:1982 Thermal insulation of cavity walls by filling with blown man-made mineral fibre Code of practice for installation of blown man-made mineral fibre in cavity walls with masonry and/or concrete leaves
    BS 5803-5:1985 Thermal insulation for use in pitched roof spaces in dwellings Specification for installation of man-made mineral fibre and cellulose fibre insulation
    BS 5617:1985 Specification for urea-formaldehyde (UF) foam systems suitable for thermal insulation of cavity walls with masonry or concrete inner and outer leaves
    BS DD93(1984) : 1984 METHODS FOR ASSESSING EXPOSURE TO WIND-DRIVEN RAIN
    BS 8207:1985 Code of practice for energy efficiency in buildings
    BS 5422:1977 Specification for the use of thermal insulating materials
    BS 6232-1:1982 Thermal insulation of cavity walls by filling with blown man-made mineral fibre Specification for the performance of installation systems
    BS 5720:1979 Code of practice for mechanical ventilation and air conditioning in buildings
    BS 3533:1981 Glossary of thermal insulation terms
    BS 5803-1:1985 Thermal insulation for use in pitched roof spaces in dwellings Specification for man-made mineral fibre thermal insulation mats
    BS 8208-1:1985 Guide to assessment of suitability of external cavity walls for filling with thermal insulants Existing traditional cavity construction
    BS 6676-1:1986 Thermal insulation of cavity walls using man-made mineral fibre batts (slabs) Specification for man-made mineral fibre batts (slabs)
    BS 5803-4:1985 Thermal insulation for use in pitched roof spaces in dwellings Methods for determining flammability and resistance to smouldering
    BS 5618:1985 Code of practice for thermal insulation of cavity walls (with masonry or concrete inner and outer leaves) by filling with urea-formaldehyde (UF) foam systems
    BS 5803-3:1985 Thermal insulation for use in pitched roof spaces in dwellings Specification for cellulose fibre thermal insulation for application by blowing
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