BREEAM NOx emissions - Revision history

Editor at 19:33, 24 January 2022

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	* Air Quality Taskforce.		* Air Quality Taskforce.
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	* Pollution.		* Pollution.
	* Sources of external pollution.		* Sources of external pollution.
		+	* Submittals.
	* Ultra Low Emission Zone.		* Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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Designing Buildings at 08:01, 2 December 2020

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	* Ultra Low Emission Zone.		* Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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Designing Buildings at 08:04, 1 March 2020

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	* Locating ventilation inlets to reduce ingress of external pollutants into buildings: A new methodology IP 9 14.		* Locating ventilation inlets to reduce ingress of external pollutants into buildings: A new methodology IP 9 14.
	* Pollution.		* Pollution.
		+	* Sources of external pollution.
	* Ultra Low Emission Zone.		* Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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Designing Buildings at 11:08, 6 September 2019

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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
		+
		+	* Air Quality Taskforce.
		+	* Air quality.
		+	* At a glance - Indoor air quality.
		+	* BREEAM and air quality.
		+	* BREEAM Indoor air quality plan.
		+	* BREEAM Indoor air quality Ventilation.
		+	* BREEAM Indoor pollutants VOCs.
		+	* BREEAM.
		+	* Bringing a breath of fresh air to the design of indoor environments.
		+	* BSRIA responds to UK Air Pollution Report.
		+	* Ensuring good indoor air quality in buildings.
		+	* Fresh air.
		+	* High pollution location.
		+	* Indoor air quality.
		+	* Indoor environmental quality.
		+	* Locating ventilation inlets to reduce ingress of external pollutants into buildings: A new methodology IP 9 14.
		+	* Pollution.
		+	* Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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92.19.243.147 at 09:31, 17 January 2019

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	The guidelines collated in this ISD aim to support sustainable best practice in the topic described. This issue may apply in multiple BREEAM schemes covering different stages in the life of a building, different building types and different year versions. Some content may be generic but scheme nuances should also be taken into account. Refer to the comments below and related articles to this one to understand these nuances. See [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template\|this document]] for further guidelines.		The guidelines collated in this ISD aim to support sustainable best practice in the topic described. This issue may apply in multiple BREEAM schemes covering different stages in the life of a building, different building types and different year versions. Some content may be generic but scheme nuances should also be taken into account. Refer to the comments below and related articles to this one to understand these nuances. See [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template\|this document]] for further guidelines.

−	* ~~List applicable schemes here~~	+	* UK New Construction 2014

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

Paul Thistlethwaite at 12:41, 18 March 2018

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	The BREEAM assessor should then confirm accuracy during their site inspection.		The BREEAM assessor should then confirm accuracy during their site inspection.
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		+	= Step by step guidance =
		+
		+	Awaiting content

	= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =		= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =
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	[http://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/#12_pollution/pol02.htm%3FTocPath%3D12.0%20Pollution%7C_____2 BREEAM International New Construction 2016 Issue 2.0 Criteria - POL 02]		[http://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/#12_pollution/pol02.htm%3FTocPath%3D12.0%20Pollution%7C_____2 BREEAM International New Construction 2016 Issue 2.0 Criteria - POL 02]
		+
		+	= Tools and resources =
		+
		+	Awaiting content

	= Tips and best practice =		= Tips and best practice =
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	* Letter or calculation sheet (be careful that a calc sheet is robust - signed? dated?) calculating the NOx emissions for the development.		* Letter or calculation sheet (be careful that a calc sheet is robust - signed? dated?) calculating the NOx emissions for the development.

−	~~BRE Global does not endorse any of~~ the ~~content posted and use of~~ the content ~~will not guarantee~~ the ~~meeting of certification criteria~~.	+	= Applicable Schemes =
		+
		+	The guidelines collated in this ISD aim to support sustainable best practice in the topic described. This issue may apply in multiple BREEAM schemes covering different stages in the life of a building, different building types and different year versions. Some content may be generic but scheme nuances should also be taken into account. Refer to the comments below and related articles to this one to understand these nuances. See [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template\|this document]] for further guidelines.
		+
		+	* List applicable schemes here

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =
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	[[Renewable_energy\|Renewable energy]]		[[Renewable_energy\|Renewable energy]]
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		+	-----
		+	BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.

	--[[User:Sandra_Turcaniova\|Sandra Turcaniova]] 15:11, 03 Jan 2018 (BST)		--[[User:Sandra_Turcaniova\|Sandra Turcaniova]] 15:11, 03 Jan 2018 (BST)

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CatClarkson at 14:59, 10 January 2018

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	Does the calculation use values for sources' operation under normal conditions to meet the building’s heating demand?		Does the calculation use values for sources' operation under normal conditions to meet the building’s heating demand?

−	It means without any redundant capacity, stand-by or back-up source for maintenance or emergency heating.	+	Normal conditions means without any redundant capacity, stand-by or back-up source for maintenance or emergency heating.

	Does the project incorporate a new CHP? or is it being connected to an existing CHP system?		Does the project incorporate a new CHP? or is it being connected to an existing CHP system?

−	The reason to ask this is because the NOx for the CHP system will have to be calculated separately.	+	The reason to ask this is because the NOx for the CHP system will have to be calculated separately, and under BREEAM 2014 UK New Construction schemes and earlier, the methodology is very favourable to CHP leading to more available credits. Note: under BREEAM 2018 UK New Construction this is not the case.

	[http://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/#12_pollution/pol02.htm%3FTocPath%3D12.0%20Pollution%7C_____2 BREEAM UK New Construction 2014 Issue 5.0 Criteria - POL 02]		[http://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/#12_pollution/pol02.htm%3FTocPath%3D12.0%20Pollution%7C_____2 BREEAM UK New Construction 2014 Issue 5.0 Criteria - POL 02]

Joseph Hodgkinson at 14:53, 10 January 2018

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	DHW heating can be excluded from the calculation where designer can demonstrate it is less than 10% of the building's total energy consumption (e.g. via Building's Energy Performance Certificate). Point of use water heaters are excluded by default.		DHW heating can be excluded from the calculation where designer can demonstrate it is less than 10% of the building's total energy consumption (e.g. via Building's Energy Performance Certificate). Point of use water heaters are excluded by default.

−	Does the calculation use values for sources' operation under normal conditions to meet the building’s heating demand?~~<br />~~	+	Does the calculation use values for sources' operation under normal conditions to meet the building’s heating demand?
−	It means without any redundant capacity, stand-by or back-up source for maintenance or emergency heating.	+
		+	It means without any redundant capacity, stand-by or back-up source for maintenance or emergency heating.
		+
		+	Does the project incorporate a new CHP? or is it being connected to an existing CHP system?
		+
		+	The reason to ask this is because the NOx for the CHP system will have to be calculated separately.

	[http://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/#12_pollution/pol02.htm%3FTocPath%3D12.0%20Pollution%7C_____2 BREEAM UK New Construction 2014 Issue 5.0 Criteria - POL 02]		[http://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/#12_pollution/pol02.htm%3FTocPath%3D12.0%20Pollution%7C_____2 BREEAM UK New Construction 2014 Issue 5.0 Criteria - POL 02]
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	BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.		BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.
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	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

Sandra Turcaniova at 15:12, 3 January 2018

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	= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =		= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

−	Do you have any electric heating?~~<br />~~	+	Do you have any electric heating?
−	Be wary under BREEAM UK New Construction as the NOx emissions for electric heating are so high, that a couple of electric heaters (over the door? small quantity of office areas in an otherwise unheated building?) can make it nearly impossible to achieve many credits.	+

−	Did you include the domestic hot water (DHW) heating system into the calculation?~~<br />~~	+	Be wary under BREEAM UK New Construction as the NOx emissions for electric heating are so high, that a couple of electric heaters (over the door? small quantity of office areas in an otherwise unheated building?) can make it nearly impossible to achieve many credits.
−	DHW heating can be excluded from the calculation where designer can demonstrate it is less than 10% of the building's total energy consumption (e.g. via Building's Energy Performance Certificate).~~<br />~~	+
−	Point of use water heaters are excluded by default.	+	Did you include the domestic hot water (DHW) heating system into the calculation?
		+
		+	DHW heating can be excluded from the calculation where designer can demonstrate it is less than 10% of the building's total energy consumption (e.g. via Building's Energy Performance Certificate). Point of use water heaters are excluded by default.

	Does the calculation use values for sources' operation under normal conditions to meet the building’s heating demand?<br />		Does the calculation use values for sources' operation under normal conditions to meet the building’s heating demand?<br />
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	= Tips and best practice =		= Tips and best practice =

−	District heating system:~~<br />~~	+	District heating system:
−	For project connected to the district heating system which is not under the developer's control and mandated by a local authority (or other statutory body) maximum number of credits to be awarded. Where this is not mandatory the NOx emissions calculation to be provided. (see [http://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/district-heating-systems/ KBCN0979])~~<br />~~	+
−	Where a district heating system also generates electricity, this can be used to off-set NOx emissions from grid electricity, the calculation methodology for CHP systems can be used. (see [http://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/district-heating-systems-that-off-set-grid-electricity/ KBCN0857])	+	For project connected to the district heating system which is not under the developer's control and mandated by a local authority (or other statutory body) maximum number of credits to be awarded. Where this is not mandatory the NOx emissions calculation to be provided. (see [http://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/district-heating-systems/ KBCN0979]) Where a district heating system also generates electricity, this can be used to off-set NOx emissions from grid electricity, the calculation methodology for CHP systems can be used. (see [http://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/district-heating-systems-that-off-set-grid-electricity/ KBCN0857])

	= Typical evidence =		= Typical evidence =
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	[[Renewable_energy\|Renewable energy]]		[[Renewable_energy\|Renewable energy]]

−	--[[User:~~Sandra Turcaniova~~\|Sandra Turcaniova]] 15:11, 03 Jan 2018 (BST)	+	--[[User:Sandra_Turcaniova\|Sandra Turcaniova]] 15:11, 03 Jan 2018 (BST)

	[[Category:BREEAM]]		[[Category:BREEAM]]

Sandra Turcaniova at 15:11, 3 January 2018

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	Under BREEAM UK New Construction, the aim of this credit is to minimise NATIONAL NOx emissions.		Under BREEAM UK New Construction, the aim of this credit is to minimise NATIONAL NOx emissions.

−	There is slight variance to this aim in BREEAM International, where fully electrically heated premises are awarded the credits by default as there are no on site emissions	+	There is slight variance to this aim in BREEAM International, where fully electrically heated premises are awarded the credits by default as there are no on site emissions.

	= When to consider =		= When to consider =
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	The BREEAM assessor should then confirm accuracy during their site inspection.		The BREEAM assessor should then confirm accuracy during their site inspection.
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−

	= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =		= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

−	Do you have any electric heating? -- Be wary under BREEAM UK New Construction as the NOx emissions for electric heating are so high, that a couple of electric heaters (over the door? small quantity of office areas in an otherwise unheated building?) can make it nearly impossible to achieve many credits.	+	Do you have any electric heating?<br />
		+	Be wary under BREEAM UK New Construction as the NOx emissions for electric heating are so high, that a couple of electric heaters (over the door? small quantity of office areas in an otherwise unheated building?) can make it nearly impossible to achieve many credits.

−	~~= Tools and resources =~~	+	Did you include the domestic hot water (DHW) heating system into the calculation?<br />
		+	DHW heating can be excluded from the calculation where designer can demonstrate it is less than 10% of the building's total energy consumption (e.g. via Building's Energy Performance Certificate).<br />
		+	Point of use water heaters are excluded by default.

−	~~[http:~~/~~/www~~.~~breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/#12_pollution/pol02.htm%3FTocPath%3D12.0%20Pollution\|_____2 BREEAM UK New Construction 2014 Issue 5.0 Criteria - POL 02]~~	+	Does the calculation use values for sources' operation under normal conditions to meet the building’s heating demand?<br />
		+	It means without any redundant capacity, stand-by or back-up source for maintenance or emergency heating.

		+	[http://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/#12_pollution/pol02.htm%3FTocPath%3D12.0%20Pollution%7C_____2 BREEAM UK New Construction 2014 Issue 5.0 Criteria - POL 02]

		+	[http://www.breeam.com/BREEAMUK2014SchemeDocument/#12_pollution/pol02.htm%3FTocPath%3D12.0%20Pollution%7C_____2 BREEAM International New Construction 2016 Issue 2.0 Criteria - POL 02]

	= Tips and best practice =		= Tips and best practice =
		+
		+	District heating system:<br />
		+	For project connected to the district heating system which is not under the developer's control and mandated by a local authority (or other statutory body) maximum number of credits to be awarded. Where this is not mandatory the NOx emissions calculation to be provided. (see [http://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/district-heating-systems/ KBCN0979])<br />
		+	Where a district heating system also generates electricity, this can be used to off-set NOx emissions from grid electricity, the calculation methodology for CHP systems can be used. (see [http://kb.breeam.com/knowledgebase/district-heating-systems-that-off-set-grid-electricity/ KBCN0857])

	= Typical evidence =		= Typical evidence =
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	[[Renewable_energy\|Renewable energy]]		[[Renewable_energy\|Renewable energy]]
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		+	--[[User:Sandra Turcaniova\|Sandra Turcaniova]] 15:11, 03 Jan 2018 (BST)

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