Part O Building Regulations require new residential buildings to limit unwanted summer solar gains and provide an effective means of removing excess heat. This guide translates the technical requirements into clear design and construction considerations.
It explains the simplified and dynamic thermal-modelling routes, including the effects of location, orientation, glazing, shading and ventilation openings. It also covers noise, security, falling risks, mechanical cooling, site checks and handover information. Part O should be coordinated with the home’s SAP calculations. The full statutory guidance is available in Approved Document O.
Part O Building Regulations Explained
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Understand how Part O controls overheating in new homes, including glazing, shading, ventilation and the two routes to compliance.
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Part O Building Regulations require new residential buildings to limit unwanted summer solar gains and provide an effective means of removing excess heat. This guide translates the technical requirements into clear design and construction considerations.
It explains the simplified and dynamic thermal-modelling routes, including the effects of location, orientation, glazing, shading and ventilation openings. It also covers noise, security, falling risks, mechanical cooling, site checks and handover information. Part O should be coordinated with the home’s SAP calculations. The full statutory guidance is available in Approved Document O.
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