Is Code for sustainable homes still valid?

The Code for Sustainable Homes has now been withdrawn (aside from the management of legacy cases) and has been replaced by new national technical standards which comprise new additional optional Building Regulations regarding water and access as well as a new national space standard (this is in addition to the existing …

How is the Code for sustainable homes assessed?

The Code requires assessment of the performance of new dwellings both during design and once construction is complete. It measures sustainability against nine categories: Energy and carbon dioxide emissions.

When was the Code for sustainable homes withdrawn?

22 April 2015
This publication was withdrawn on 22 April 2015 Following the technical housing standards review, the government has withdrawn the code for sustainable homes, aside from the management of legacy cases.

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Where to find the code for Sustainable Homes technical guide?

Reference Page in 2010 Code for Sustainable Homes Technical Guide Further supporting documentation in addition to the PPG Flood Risk Assessment 129, 144 and 146 N/A Flood Risk Management Hierarchy reference 129 The actual Hierarchy is in the Suds Manual Probability of flooding 131 N/A Sur 1 Calculation Procedures Peak Rate

Why was the code for Sustainable Homes withdrawn?

This technical guidance sets out the requirements for the Code for sustainable homes. Following the technical housing standards review, the government has withdrawn the code for sustainable homes, aside from the management of legacy cases.

Why do we need a sustainable building code?

It is a national standard for use in the design and construction of new homes with a view to encouraging continuous improvement in sustainable home building.

What are the nine categories of Sustainable Homes?

The Code for Sustainable Homes covers nine categories of sustainable design: • Energy and CO 2Emissions • Water • Materials • Surface Water Run-off • Waste • Pollution • Heath and Well-being • Management • Ecology. Each category includes a number of environmental issues, see table 1.1.