COURSE TITLE: Achieving Part L Compliance and BER using SBEM

This course covers: Building Energy Rating of Non-dwellings/ Commercial Buildings for the EPBD in Ireland. New Buildings Regulations using Part L Compliance Checks. Key outcomes for participants: Subject to professional experience and qualification they will qualify to take the BER assessor exam for non-commercial buildings. Shall be able to model building designs in compliance with new building regulations.

Timetable for Implementation BER New Residential – January ’07 BER New Non-Residential – July ’08 BER Existing Residential – January ’09 BER Existing Non-Residential – January ’09 BER Public Service Buildings – January ‘09

Building Energy Rating SEI - key elements are closely modelled on the UK system Key elements: Software to be used Training of competent persons/ approved assessors

SoftwareSoftware SEI review of existing methodologies in EU Conclusion: Ireland will adapt the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM), the National Calculation Methodology (NCM) used in the UK, as the Non-domestic Energy Assessment Procedure (NEAP).

Dual role of NEAP/SBEM

Competent persons/approved assessors BER assessment may only be completed by registered BER assessors. SEI- prospective assessors will be required to join an approved/ accredited “competent persons” scheme. Specific examinations, assignments or other criteria will be aligned with terms of relevant “competent persons” schemes

Proposed System

Competent Persons Scheme