Part L1B Extensions

You do not need to undertake a SAP assessment in order to show compliance with
Part L1B of the Building Regulations.
YES If the floor space of the conservatory is less than 30m2 then it will be exempt from
Is the extension a the Building Regulations. If it is greater than 30m2 then compliance will be shown
conservatory? by meeting the standards for new or replacement thermal elements and controlled
fittings as stated in Part L1B, and including independent on/off and temperature
control for any new or extended fixed heating services.

NO

Does the area of windows, roof Does the extension

windows and doors in the NO meet the Part L1B
extension exceed: Does the extension meet the Part YES­­
elemental
L1B elemental requirements for
a) 25% of the floor area of the requirements for the
the provision of thermal elements,
extension; plus provision of thermal
b) The area of any windows or controlled fittings and controlled
elements, controlled
doors which, as a result of the services?
fittings and controlled
extension works, no longer exist services?
or are no longer exposed?

YES NO

You­have­two­trade­off­options­in­order­to­show­compliance­with­Part­L1B­of­the­Building­Regulations.

1. The thermal properties of exposed walls, roofs and floors, and the thermal properties and areas of glazed openings, may be traded-off
against each other, subject to limits and to the area-weighted average U-value of the extension envelope being no greater than if all the
elemental standards had been met; or
2. A SAP assessment may be undertaken to show that the carbon dioxide emissions of the extended dwelling as proposed are no greater
than they would have been if all the elemental standards had been applied to the extension. This option allows the greatest design flexibility by
allowing you to make voluntary improvements to the original dwelling which can then be offset against the specification of the extension.

A­conservatory­is­an­extension­to­a­building­which:
a) Has not less than three quarters of its roof area and not less than one half of its external wall area made from translucent material; and
b) Is thermally separated from the dwelling by walls, windows and doors with U-value and draught-stripping provisions as provided elsewhere in
the dwelling.
If you build an extension where the glazing is
A one-stop-shop
over 25% of the floor area, then we can for all your Part L
undertake a SAP assessment to demonstrate requirements.
Part L compliance.

What is SAP?
The Standard Assessment Procedure (“SAP”) is the
Government’s approved methodology for calculating the
energy performance of dwellings.

How long does a SAP assessment take?

We aim to complete each SAP calculation within two working
days from the point of engagement. P FAST - we aim to
complete every SAP
calculation within 48
hours.
How much does a SAP assessment cost?
RELIABLE - we only use
P
We strive to ensure each quote is the most competitive in the highly experienced SAP
market, offering you real value for a quality service. Factors assessors.
that will affect the cost of a SAP assessment include the size VALUE - we aim for every
P
and complexity of the dwelling. Call now for an instant quote quote to be the most
from one of our qualified SAP assessors. competitive, with large
discounts available for
multiple orders.

What happens if my dwelling fails the SAP assessment?

Our SAP assessors will be happy to provide you with a free
consultancy service, advising you on all necessary
amendments to ensure a PASS EVERYTIME.

No lengthy forms, we offer a single point of contact for the entire project.
Let us take the stress out of Part L
How can Energytest help me?

We can provide an economic and feasible solution to ensure your extension complies
with Part L1B of the Building Regulations, regardless of how much glazing you wish to
include in the specification of the extension.

Options that will benefit the overall energy performance of the extended dwelling
include:
• Using materials with low thermal transmittance (U values) for the construction of the
extended building envelope;
• Including high levels of thermal insulation within the extended building envelope;
• Adding thermal insulation to the existing building envelope;
• Improving the air tightness of the dwelling and the characteristics of its ventilation
equipment;
• Improving the efficiency and controls of the heating system(s);
• The efficiency of the fuel used to provide space and water heating, ventilation and
lighting; and
• The inclusion of low or zero carbon technologies, such as photovoltaics or ground
source heat pumps.

What do I need to provide to the SAP assessor?

• Floor plans, including building elevations and sections;

• Details of the buildings location and orientation;
• Specification for the construction of all floors , roofs and external walls;
• Specification for all windows and doors within the buildings external envelope,
including frame material, width of gap (if multiple glazing) and emissivity of glass;
• Details of all heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting within the building;
• Hot water system specification, including calorifier size, details of any insulation to the
cylinder and pipes, and associated controls;
• Full details of any fixed secondary heating, cooling, and hot water systems; and
• Details of any low or zero carbon technology, such as solar hot water, photovoltaics,
ground source heat pumps, or wind turbines.

No lengthy forms, we offer a single point of contact for the entire project.
Let us take the stress out of Part L