Retrofit assessment - Revision history

Editor at 13:20, 17 December 2024

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	A retrofit assessment is the process of surveying, inspecting, assessing and recording the relevant characteristics of an existing dwelling ...in order to provide sufficient information for the preparation of a retrofit. This role is mentioned in PAS 2035, which is the British Standard for retrofitting dwellings, first published in 2019, and most recently in 2023, it outlines how retrofit projects should be managed and delivered.		A retrofit assessment is the process of surveying, inspecting, assessing and recording the relevant characteristics of an existing dwelling ...in order to provide sufficient information for the preparation of a retrofit. This role is mentioned in PAS 2035, which is the British Standard for retrofitting dwellings, first published in 2019, and most recently in 2023, it outlines how retrofit projects should be managed and delivered.

−	Figures by the Trustmark from November 24, indicate that some 225k retrofit assessments have already been carried out in the UK. Following the PAS standard a piece of work regarding a standard for UK retrofit was started by RICS and published in their document 'Residential retrofit standard: RICS Professional Standard UK, as a 1st edition in March 2024, effective from 31 October 2024.	+	Figures by the Trustmark from November 24, indicate that some 225k retrofit assessments have already been carried out in the UK. Following the PAS standard a piece of work regarding a standard for UK retrofit was started by RICS and published in their document '[https://www.rics.org/content/dam/ricsglobal/documents/standards/residential-retrofit-standard_march-2024-1.pdf Residential retrofit standard: RICS Professional Standard UK], as a 1st edition in March 2024, effective from 31 October 2024.

	The BS 40104 Assessment of dwellings for retrofit, will effectively formalise and expand on this work, the new British Standard with effectively replace clauses 8.2-8.6 of the PAS 2035 document and will add clarity and context to other sections if so required. The current broad scope structure of the [https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/projects/9021-05901#/section BS 40104 Assessment of dwellings for retrofit] as developed by the CB/401 BSI Committee - Retrofitting Energy Efficiency Measures is as follows (for updates follow the BSI link above):		The BS 40104 Assessment of dwellings for retrofit, will effectively formalise and expand on this work, the new British Standard with effectively replace clauses 8.2-8.6 of the PAS 2035 document and will add clarity and context to other sections if so required. The current broad scope structure of the [https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/projects/9021-05901#/section BS 40104 Assessment of dwellings for retrofit] as developed by the CB/401 BSI Committee - Retrofitting Energy Efficiency Measures is as follows (for updates follow the BSI link above):

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−	[[Category:~~Articles_needing_more_work~~]]	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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		+	* Alterations to existing buildings.
		+	* Do the building regulations apply to works to existing buildings?
		+	* Demolition.
		+	* Material amendment.
		+	* Material change of use.
		+	* Minor material amendment.
		+	* Non material amendment.
		+	* Change of use class.
		+	* Planning permission.
		+	* Permitted development.
		+	* Principal designer.
		+	* Renovation v refurbishment v retrofit.
		+	* Retrofit project roles.
		+	* Types of works to existing buildings.
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	Figures by the Trustmark from November 24, indicate that some 225k retrofit assessments have already been carried out in the UK. Following the PAS standard a piece of work regarding a standard for UK retrofit was started by RICS and published in their document 'Residential retrofit standard: RICS Professional Standard UK, as a 1st edition in March 2024, effective from 31 October 2024.		Figures by the Trustmark from November 24, indicate that some 225k retrofit assessments have already been carried out in the UK. Following the PAS standard a piece of work regarding a standard for UK retrofit was started by RICS and published in their document 'Residential retrofit standard: RICS Professional Standard UK, as a 1st edition in March 2024, effective from 31 October 2024.

−	The BS 40104 Assessment of dwellings for retrofit, will effectively formalise and expand on this work, the new British Standard with effectively replace clauses 8.2-8.6 of the PAS 2035 document and will add clarity and context to other sections if so required. The current broad scope structure of the BS 40104 Assessment of dwellings for retrofit as developed by the CB/401 BSI Committee - Retrofitting Energy Efficiency Measures is as follows:	+	The BS 40104 Assessment of dwellings for retrofit, will effectively formalise and expand on this work, the new British Standard with effectively replace clauses 8.2-8.6 of the PAS 2035 document and will add clarity and context to other sections if so required. The current broad scope structure of the [https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/projects/9021-05901#/section BS 40104 Assessment of dwellings for retrofit] as developed by the CB/401 BSI Committee - Retrofitting Energy Efficiency Measures is as follows (for updates follow the BSI link above):

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−	~~The~~ process of surveying, inspecting, assessing and recording the relevant characteristics of an existing dwelling ...in order to provide sufficient information for the preparation of a retrofit. This role is mentioned in PAS 2035, which is the British Standard for retrofitting dwellings, first published in 2019, and most recently in 2023, it outlines how retrofit projects should be managed and delivered~~. Figures by the Trustmark from November 24, indicate that some 225k retrofit assessments have already been carried out in the UK~~.	+	A retrofit assessment is the process of surveying, inspecting, assessing and recording the relevant characteristics of an existing dwelling ...in order to provide sufficient information for the preparation of a retrofit. This role is mentioned in PAS 2035, which is the British Standard for retrofitting dwellings, first published in 2019, and most recently in 2023, it outlines how retrofit projects should be managed and delivered.

−	Following the PAS standard a piece of work regarding a standard for UK retrofit was started by RICS and published in their document 'Residential retrofit standard: RICS Professional Standard UK, as a 1st edition in March 2024, effective from 31 October 2024.	+	Figures by the Trustmark from November 24, indicate that some 225k retrofit assessments have already been carried out in the UK. Following the PAS standard a piece of work regarding a standard for UK retrofit was started by RICS and published in their document 'Residential retrofit standard: RICS Professional Standard UK, as a 1st edition in March 2024, effective from 31 October 2024.

−	The BS 40104 Assessment of dwellings for retrofit, will effectively formalise and expand on this work, the new British Standard with effectively replace clauses 8.2-8.6 of the PAS 2035 document and will add clarity and context to other sections if so required. ~~Professor Fitton then ran through~~ the ~~approach that was being taken~~ to the standard, ~~section by section~~ with ~~illustrative slides~~ and ~~images~~.	+	The BS 40104 Assessment of dwellings for retrofit, will effectively formalise and expand on this work, the new British Standard with effectively replace clauses 8.2-8.6 of the PAS 2035 document and will add clarity and context to other sections if so required. The current broad scope structure of the BS 40104 Assessment of dwellings for retrofit as developed by the CB/401 BSI Committee - Retrofitting Energy Efficiency Measures is as follows:
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		+	\|width="100%"\| Context - how the dwelling should be inspected and reported on
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		+	* The dwelling shape, size, features, structure, services, and suitability of the building for improvement.
		+	* Appraisal of the dwelling to allow for U values and moisture characteristics to be established. This should include construction type and materials.
		+	* Constraints presented by the site and the dwelling which may affect any proposed works, such as planning permission, special architectural, historical interests, subterranean elements and proximity to other structures.
		+	* Statutory limitations; rights to light, party wall issues, tree preservation orders and consideration of neighbouring properties.
		+	* Access to site, major roads etc.
		+	* Environmental features, orientation of the building, exposure to precipitation, wind, and solar gain.
		+	* Identification of existing energy efficiency measures.
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		+	\|width="100%"\| Condition - the assessment of the condition of the dwelling and defects including:
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		+	* Location and severity of any construction defects; structural, condensation, damp, or mould growth issues.
		+	* Structural survey reports where required.
		+	* Description and condition of the installed building services; lights heating hot water and ventilation. A statement of the operational status for each system.
		+	* Destructive tests such as pull-out tests for fixing systems.
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		+	\|width="100%"\| Occupancy - focussing on the two main facets of occupancy described in PAS 2035:
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		+	* The levels and type of occupancy of the dwelling, including special considerations such as vulnerable people; children, elderly, or those with disabilities.
		+	* A formalised occupancy assessment, which may affect the outcome of the energy performance calculation.
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		+	\|width="100%"\| Ventilation - Key to healthy homes is a functional ventilation strategy, as such a comprehensive understanding of the dwellings existing ventilation system should recorded, this includes (see also Annex C of PAS 2035):
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		+	* Any continuous or intermittent ventilation system should be assessed in accordance with BSRIA BG46/2015.
		+	* Any ventilation system should be recorded and its area of coverage, condition, working status.
		+	* Identification, functionality, and condition of any background ventilation such as trickle vents, as well as purge ventilation, and ventilation paths, such as undercuts on doors.
		+	* Where required, an air permeability measurement should be carried out to recognised standard.
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		+	\|width="100%"\| Energy Performance - The energy performance characteristics of the dwelling.
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		+	* These will be recorded using RdSAP/SAP or PHPP. The measured survey in Section 1 will be added to provide the information, along with the corresponding occupancy method to complete the above tools.
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		+	\|width="100%"\| Significance - The architectural or historical context of a dwelling is key to the provision of a sensitive retrofit. Where a dwelling is, or forms part of, a protected dwelling (Listed, part of a conservation area or within a world heritage site for example) or traditional (defined as “constructed with solid brick or stone walls, or timber-framed walls with any infill”), then it should be treated in a specific manner as part of the retrofit assessment:
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		+	* Where a building is defined as traditional, an assessment can be made using the simplified version of the BS7913 document.
		+	* Where a building is defined as protected then a full assessment of significance shall be made under BS7913.
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		+	\|width="100%"\| Reporting - encompassing the data above provided in a standardised format and may include:
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		+	* Energy performance data from RdSAP/SAP/PHPP shall be provided in a digital format.
		+	* Labelled photographs shall be provided digitally of all important features such as defects, site constraints, significant elements, RdSAP required photos.
		+	* Full copy of report including all other captured data.
		+	* Data protection requirements will be addressed.
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		+	\|width="100%"\| Qualifications -
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		+	* The retrofit assessment is split into three paths according to risk. The path will dictate the level of skills required by the assessor, the standard will provide the correlating skills level and qualification to each of these paths.
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Editor at 14:59, 13 December 2024

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	The process of surveying, inspecting, assessing and recording the relevant characteristics of an existing dwelling ...in order to provide sufficient information for the preparation of a retrofit. This role is mentioned in PAS 2035, which is the British Standard for retrofitting dwellings, first published in 2019, and most recently in 2023, it outlines how retrofit projects should be managed and delivered. Figures by the Trustmark from November 24, indicate that some 225k retrofit assessments have already been carried out in the UK.		The process of surveying, inspecting, assessing and recording the relevant characteristics of an existing dwelling ...in order to provide sufficient information for the preparation of a retrofit. This role is mentioned in PAS 2035, which is the British Standard for retrofitting dwellings, first published in 2019, and most recently in 2023, it outlines how retrofit projects should be managed and delivered. Figures by the Trustmark from November 24, indicate that some 225k retrofit assessments have already been carried out in the UK.
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		+	Following the PAS standard a piece of work regarding a standard for UK retrofit was started by RICS and published in their document 'Residential retrofit standard: RICS Professional Standard UK, as a 1st edition in March 2024, effective from 31 October 2024.
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		+	The BS 40104 Assessment of dwellings for retrofit, will effectively formalise and expand on this work, the new British Standard with effectively replace clauses 8.2-8.6 of the PAS 2035 document and will add clarity and context to other sections if so required. Professor Fitton then ran through the approach that was being taken to the standard, section by section with illustrative slides and images.

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−	The process of surveying, inspecting, assessing and recording the relevant characteristics of an existing dwelling ...in order to provide sufficient information for the preparation of a retrofit. This role is mentioned in PAS 2035, and ~~figures~~ by the Trustmark from November 24, ~~suggest~~ that some 225k retrofit assessments have already been carried out in the UK.	+	The process of surveying, inspecting, assessing and recording the relevant characteristics of an existing dwelling ...in order to provide sufficient information for the preparation of a retrofit. This role is mentioned in PAS 2035, which is the British Standard for retrofitting dwellings, first published in 2019, and most recently in 2023, it outlines how retrofit projects should be managed and delivered. Figures by the Trustmark from November 24, indicate that some 225k retrofit assessments have already been carried out in the UK.

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