Part L zoning regulations

[DaleRCL]

I’d be grateful if anyone could offer any advice on this.

I am aware that under Part L regs, any dwelling over 150m2 must be split into at least 2 separately controlled central heating zones. Does anybody know if this is also the case for non residential? I am currently pricing a community centre of approximately 250m2. The client hasn’t asked for separate zoning but is it something that I should be considering?

Any feedback welcome.

Thanks

 

[Dan Robinson]

I would offer it unless it was one large open space with a kitchen area at the end. If they have function rooms, changing rooms, any other assortment of rooms; then zoning allows them to be hates on demand and independentlyv of the main hall.

Obvious assumptions on the building layout here as you haven't given us any useful information.

 

[DaleRCL]

Thanks for your reply.

I didn’t think separate rooms mattered. I thought the reg was just based on square metres.

I know I could offer it but I may be asked if it is a necessity. Do you know if this is the case?

Just for clarification, there are 3 large open areas and around 10 other separate smaller rooms. There will be around 26 radiators.

 

[Phill Peck]

It’s not that separate rooms matter but they might want the control

 

[DaleRCL]

Thanks Phill. They probably will but they will also have a budget so I’m pretty sure if I offer a cost option for separate zoning, they will ask me if it is a necessity or a luxury. I’d just like to be able to offer the correct info when asked.

 

[muggles]

You need the Non-Domestic Building Services Compliance Guide - all answers are contained within

 

[DaleRCL]

Thank you Muggles