Knowledge Base Articles

  • HQM Life Cycle Assessment – Methodology update
    View applicability24th Jun 2025
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B3 Materials / 19 Environmental Impact from Construction Products
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 6 Materials / 6.2 Environmental Impact of Materials
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / B My Home / 6 Materials / 6.2 Environmental Impact of Materials
  • Erratum-Projected climate change environment-Emissions scenario missing from manual
    View applicability23rd Jun 2025
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / UK New Construction: Residential / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / UK New Construction: Residential / B - My home / 4 Comfort / 4.5 Temperature
  • Cycle spaces – Determining compliant provision where occupancy is unknown
    View applicability20th Jun 2025
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
  • Emissions from products – Building materials for M&E purposes
    View applicability19th Jun 2025
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B1 Comfort / 09 Indoor Pollutants
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / UK New Construction: Residential / B - My home / 4 Comfort / 4.1 Indoor pollutants
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / B My Home / 4 Comfort / 4.1 Indoor Pollutants
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 4 Comfort / 4.1 Indoor Pollutants
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03 - Volatile Organic Compounds
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03 - Volatile Organic Compounds
  • GN32 – List of approved software for predictive energy modelling in the UK – BREEAM UK New Construction 2018
    View applicability13th Jun 2025
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Ventilation – Dispensation for historic buildings
    View applicability09th Jun 2025
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
  • Control of glare from sunlight – use of EN 14501 to demonstrate compliance for blinds
    View applicability06th Jun 2025
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Control of glare from sunlight
  • Efficiency data for local electric instantaneous hot water systems
    View applicability04th Jun 2025
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 09 - Water heating
  • Electric vehicle charging stations – Short-term visitor spaces
    View applicability23rd May 2025
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 03 - Transport / TRA 01 - Alternative modes of transport
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / International / V6 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03a - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03a - Alternative Modes of Transport (non-residential)
  • BRUKL File Upload – HVAC Area Mismatch in UK New Construction V6.1
    View applicability16th May 2025
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Clarification – reasonable timescale for refrigerant replacement
    View applicability28th Apr 2025
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 2 / 08 - Pollution / POL 08 - Refrigerant replacement
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 08 - Pollution / POL 08 - Refrigerant replacement
  • Erratum – GN25/48 – Use of default NCM software not mandatory
    View applicability28th Apr 2025
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Knowledge Base – Applicability of HQM KBCNs to UK New Construction: Residential V6.1
    View applicability25th Apr 2025
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / UK New Construction: Residential / 00 General
  • Speculative finishes
    View applicability16th Apr 2025
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 04 - Speculative Floor and Ceiling Finishes
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 04 - Speculative Floor and Ceiling Finishes
  • Mixed use buildings (benchmark) – Embodied carbon reporting tool 
    View applicability16th Apr 2025
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / UK New Construction: Residential / B - My home / 6 Materials / 6.2 Building life cycle assessment
  • UKNCR V6.1 – Excel tools and templates: Summary of changes
    View applicability15th Apr 2025
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / UK New Construction: Residential / 00 General
  • HQM evolves to BREEAM UK New Construction: Residential
    View applicability15th Apr 2025
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / UK New Construction: Residential / 00 General
  • Campus or campus-type developments – Entrance to consider
    View applicability03rd Apr 2025
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02 - Proximity to Amenities
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02 - Proximity to Amenities
  • Multiple ratings in a single assessment
    View applicability27th Mar 2025
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 12 - Local energy performance asset rating
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 12 - Local energy performance asset rating
  • Benchmark energy performance value – clarification
    View applicability27th Mar 2025
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 12 - Local energy performance asset rating
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 12 - Local energy performance asset rating
  • Summary of Changes – UK New Construction: Residential V6.1
    View applicability26th Mar 2025
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / UK New Construction: Residential / 00 General
  • On-site or kerbside storage and collection – Additional recyclable residential waste streams
    View applicability19th Mar 2025
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 05 - Resources / RSC 02 - Reuse and recycling facilities
  • Methodology – Procedure for measuring illuminance
    View applicability12th Mar 2025
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03 - Internal and external lighting levels
  • Addition of question into Initial Details Section: ‘Could any issues within the scope of the assessment have an impact on flood management, surface runoff, or the pollution of watercourses?’
    View applicability04th Mar 2025
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 03 - Flood Risk Management and Reducing Surface Water Run-off
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 03 - Flood Risk Management and Reducing Surface Water Run-off
  • Third-party auditors
    View applicability27th Feb 2025
    4 Operational / QA / 01 General
  • Reference to post occupancy evaluation or post occupancy stage assessment
    View applicability24th Feb 2025
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 02 - Water monitoring
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 05 Water / Wat 02 - Water Monitoring
  • Refrigerant charge – issue filtering
    View applicability11th Feb 2025
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 08 - Pollution / POL 04 - Global warming potential of refrigerants
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 08 - Pollution / POL 04 - Global warming potential of refrigerants
  • Operational waste facility – extension of definition – compliance principle
    View applicability22nd Jan 2025
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 05 - Resources / RSC 02 - Reuse and recycling facilities
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 03 - Operational waste
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03 - Operational waste
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 03 – Operational Waste
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a - Operational waste
    New Construction / International / V6 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03a - Operational waste
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03a - Operational Waste (non-residential)
  • Adaptability for a projected climate change scenario – Winter conditions
    View applicability16th Jan 2025
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 03
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 – Thermal comfort
  • Acceptable deviations – ISO 7730:2005 category B
    View applicability16th Jan 2025
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 03 - Thermal Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
  • Extended resources inventory – clarification
    View applicability08th Jan 2025
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 05 - Resources / RSC 03 - Resources inventory
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 05 - Resources / RSC 03 - Resources inventory
  • Tools for LCA calculation in Norway – Life cycle assessment
    View applicability12th Dec 2024
    Infrastructure / Projects / International / V6 / 7 Resources / 7.3.1 Life cycle assessment
  • Time critical requirements – Concept / Technical Design stages
    View applicability06th Nov 2024
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 00 General
    3 General Technical
    New Construction / International / V6 / General
  • Sub-metering using non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM) systems
    View applicability29th Oct 2024
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 02 - Energy Monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 02 - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / ENE 02 - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 02 – Energy monitoring
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02a - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02a - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 02a - Energy Monitoring (non-residential)
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02b
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02b - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 02b - Energy Monitoring (residential)
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / Ene 02b Energy monitoring
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 15 - Monitoring energy uses
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 15 - Monitoring energy uses
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 16 - Monitoring tenanted areas
  • Flow control devices – Prison cells
    View applicability25th Oct 2024
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 03
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 05 - Water / WAT 03
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 03 - Water Leak Detection
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 03 - Water leak detection
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 05 Water / Wat 03 - Water leak detection and prevention
  • Conflicts of Interest statements
    View applicability18th Oct 2024
    4 Operational / QA / 01 General
    4 Operational / QA / 03 Preparing the assessment
  • Alarm systems – Intent of Criterion 2
    View applicability10th Oct 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 06 - Resilience / RSL 05 - Alarm systems
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 06 - Resilience / RSL 05 - Alarm systems
  • Erratum – V6.0.0 – Functional adaptation strategy study – Timing
    View applicability09th Oct 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 05 - Resources / RSC 04 - Future adaptation
  • ModeScore Sustainable Transport certification
    View applicability09th Oct 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 03 - Transport / TRA 01 - Alternative modes of transport
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 03 - Transport / TRA 01 - Alternative modes of transport
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 03 - Transport / TRA 02 - Proximity to public transport
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 03 - Transport / TRA 02 - Proximity to public transport
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03 - Cyclist Facilities
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03b - Alternative Modes of Transport (residential)
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 03 - Transport / TRA 04 - Cyclist facilities
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 04 - Maximum Car Parking Capacity
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 04 - Maximum Car Parking Capacity
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 04 - Maximum car parking capacity
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 03 - Transport / TRA 04 - Pedestrian and cyclist safety
  • BREEAM In-use credit purchases via invoice payment
    View applicability08th Oct 2024
    4 Operational
    In-Use
  • BREEAM In-Use credit purchases via card payment
    View applicability08th Oct 2024
    4 Operational
    In-Use
  • Speculative floor finishes – Take-back and re-use policy
    View applicability01st Oct 2024
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 04
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 04 - Speculative finishes
    New Construction / International / V6 / 07 - Waste / Wst 04 - Speculative finishes
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 07 - Waste / Wst 04 - Speculative finishes (offices only)
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 07 - Waste / Wst 04 - Speculative Floor and Ceiling Finishes
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 04 - Speculative Floor and Ceiling Finishes
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 04 - Speculative Floor and Ceiling Finishes
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 04 - Speculative Floor and Ceiling Finishes
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 04 Speculative finishes (Offices only)
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 04 – Speculative Floor and Ceiling Finishes
  • Erratum – Electric Vehicles (EV) charging stations criteria
    View applicability30th Sep 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 03 - Transport / TRA 01 - Alternative modes of transport
  • Provision of rest areas – Accessibility
    View applicability26th Sep 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 11 - Provision of rest areas
  • Independent Air Testing Scheme (IATS) – Elmhurst Airtightness Scheme (EAS)
    View applicability23rd Sep 2024
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C1 Home Delivery / 26 Commissioning and Performance
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 9 Quality Assurance / 9.2 Commissioning and Performance
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / C Delivery / 9 Quality Assurance / 9.2 Commissioning and Testing
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 01-Management / Man 04 - Commissioning and handover
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 04 - Commissioning and Handover
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 04 - Commissioning and handover
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 01 Management / Man 04 - Commissioning and handover
  • Energy Consumption Reporting – common areas only assessment
    View applicability20th Sep 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 19 - Energy consumption
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 23 - Energy consumption reporting
  • Pods or privacy booths used as workstations – Impact on view out
    View applicability20th Sep 2024
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 06 - View out
  • Erratum – [BIU V6 Rsl 06] – Incorrect evidence requirements for answers G – H
    View applicability05th Sep 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 2 / 06 - Resilience / RSL 06 - Emergency plans and climate- related physical risks
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 06 - Resilience / RSL 06 - Emergency plans and climate- related physical risks
  • Erratum – [BIU V6.0.0 Wat 14] – Incorrect evidence requirements
    View applicability04th Sep 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 2 / 04 - Water / WAT 14 - Water strategy
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 04 - Water / WAT 14 - Water strategy
  • Smartphone Apps – Compliance with BREEAM criteria
    View applicability29th Aug 2024
    3 General Technical / 7 Compliance Principles
  • Responsible sourcing certification – validity
    View applicability29th Aug 2024
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B3 Materials / 18 Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 6 Materials / 6.1 Responsible Sourcing
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 05 - Materials / MAT 02 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 05 - Materials / MAT 02 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 05 - Materials / MAT 03 - Insulation
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 05 - Materials / MAT 03 - Insulation
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible sourcing of construction products
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 06 Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible sourcing of construction products
    New Construction / International / V6 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible sourcing of construction products
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible sourcing of materials
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 03 – Responsible Sourcing of Materials
  • Achieving a reduction in noise levels where background levels are low
    View applicability21st Aug 2024
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 05 - Noise Attenuation
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05 - Noise Attenuation
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05 - Noise Attenuation
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
    New Construction / International / V6 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 09 Pollution / Pol 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
  • Erratum-Evidence requirements for Criteria 7 at Design stage
    View applicability16th Aug 2024
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 03 - Flood Risk Management and Reducing Surface Water Run-off
  • Showers and taps where use is physically time-limited – Calculating flow rates
    View applicability14th Aug 2024
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 05 - Water / WAT 01
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water Consumption
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water Consumption
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / International / V6 / 05 - Water / Wat 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 05 Water / Wat 01 - Water consumption
  • VOC product emission certificates – validity
    View applicability13th Aug 2024
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B1 Comfort / 09 Indoor Pollutants
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 4 Comfort / 4.1 Indoor Pollutants
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / B My Home / 4 Comfort / 4.1 Indoor Pollutants
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03 - Volatile Organic Compounds
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03 - Volatile Organic Compounds
  • Submitting an assessment at Stage 3
    View applicability12th Aug 2024
    4 Operational
    New Construction
  • Assessing multiple residential buildings
    View applicability08th Aug 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / General
  • Assessing multiple commercial buildings
    View applicability07th Aug 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / General
  • Use of BS8533:2015 instead of BS85500:2015
    View applicability07th Aug 2024
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 3 Safety and Resilience / 3.1 Flood Risk
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / A Our Surroundings / 3 Safety and Resilience / 3.1 Flood Risk
  • GN51 Guidance on LCA and embodied carbon calculations for Mat 01 in BREEAM V7
    View applicability01st Aug 2024
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
  • GN50 Natural light calculation methodology for Hea 01 in BREEAM V7
    View applicability01st Aug 2024
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
  • Scoping criteria requirements – Award types that exclude project stages
    View applicability24th Jul 2024
    Infrastructure / Projects / International
    Infrastructure / Projects / UK & Ireland
  • Minimum standards – Scope out
    View applicability24th Jul 2024
    Infrastructure / Term Contracts / International
    Infrastructure / Projects / International
    Infrastructure / Term Contracts / UK & Ireland
    Infrastructure / Projects / UK & Ireland
  • Smoking policy – External areas
    View applicability16th Jul 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 2 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 15 - Smoking policy
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 15 - Smoking policy
  • Apportioning Water Consumption – common areas only assessment
    View applicability10th Jul 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 04 - Water / WAT 11 - Water consumption
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 04 - Water / WAT 13 - Water consumption reporting
  • Installed controls – Filtering of questions
    View applicability10th Jul 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 11 - Installed controls
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 11 - Installed controls
  • Quantifying the reduced total energy demand and CO2 emissions resulting from passive design measures
    View applicability05th Jul 2024
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low Carbon Design
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 04 - Low carbon design
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 04 - Low carbon design
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 04 – Low Carbon Design
  • Table 29: Indoor ambient noise levels
    View applicability05th Jul 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 17 - Acoustics conditions
  • Acoustic sample testing approach – calculation procedure
    View applicability04th Jul 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 17 - Acoustics conditions
  • Provision of fresh drinking water – Atmospheric water generators
    View applicability04th Jul 2024
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 09 - Water quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 09 - Water quality
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 13 - Drinking water provision
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 19 - Drinking water management
  • Water strategy – Replacement and Schedule
    View applicability04th Jul 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 2 / 04 - Water / WAT 14 - Water strategy
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 04 - Water / WAT 14 - Water strategy
  • Building LCA – no significantly different superstructure options
    View applicability01st Jul 2024
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment (LCA)
  • Presence detection – illuminated signs
    View applicability27th Jun 2024
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03 - External Lighting
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03 - External Lighting
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03 - External lighting
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 03 - External lighting
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / Ene 03 - External lighting
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 03 - External lighting
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 03 – External Lighting
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 17 - External lighting
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 17 - External lighting
  • Scope: Part new-build, part refurbishment projects – unoccupied space
    View applicability25th Jun 2024
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
  • Approved Standards and Weightings List (ASWL) – Guidance on completing the ASWL where new standards are/are not being proposed
    View applicability25th Jun 2024
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
    New Construction / International / V6 / General
  • Eligibility criteria – BIU International Residential V6
    View applicability18th Jun 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / General
  • Resources inventory – Scope
    View applicability06th Jun 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 05 - Resources / RSC 03 - Resources inventory
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 05 - Resources / RSC 03 - Resources inventory
  • Testing and inspecting building fabric – Scope
    View applicability04th Jun 2024
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 04 - Commissioning and Handover
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 01 - Management / MAN 04 - Commissioning and Handover
  • Travel Plan – Confirmation of timing requirement
    View applicability04th Jun 2024
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 05
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 05 - Travel Plan
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 05 - Travel plan
    New Construction / International / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 05 - Travel plan
  • Self-contained dwellings / bedrooms with shared facilities – mixed recycling
    View applicability23rd May 2024
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 03 - Operational waste
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03 - Operational waste
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 03 – Operational Waste
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a - Operational waste
    New Construction / International / V6 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03a - Operational waste
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03a - Operational Waste (non-residential)
  • Composting facilities – Size of internal containers
    View applicability15th May 2024
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 06 - Waste / WAS 01 - Household Waste
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 06 - Waste / WAS 01 - Household Waste
  • Compactor/baler/organic waste storage requirements – Speculative/Shell only/Shell and core
    View applicability26th Apr 2024
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 03 - Operational waste
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03 - Operational waste
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a - Operational waste
    New Construction / International / V6 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03a - Operational waste
  • Verification of measurements undertaken by non-SQA
    View applicability18th Apr 2024
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 05 - Noise Attenuation
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 05 - Noise Attenuation
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05 - Noise Attenuation
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05 - Noise Attenuation
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
    New Construction / International / V6 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
  • Scope of issue – clarification – fixed installations
    View applicability17th Apr 2024
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 05 - Noise Attenuation
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 05 - Noise Attenuation
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05 - Noise Attenuation
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05 - Noise Attenuation
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
    New Construction / International / V6 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 09 Pollution / Pol 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
  • Sustainable procurement plan – timing
    View applicability12th Apr 2024
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 06 Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible sourcing of construction products
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible sourcing of materials
  • LZC – Local regulations and private wire arrangements
    View applicability09th Apr 2024
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low Carbon Design
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low carbon design
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / Ene 04 - Low carbon design
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 21 - Electricity generated and exported
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 21 - Electricity generated and exported
  • 02 Energy and temperature monitoring-sampling
    View applicability02nd Apr 2024
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 11 Customer Experience / 11.4 Post Occupancy Evaluation
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / C Delivery / 11 Customer Experience / 11.4 Post Occupancy Evaluation
  • 01 Occupant’s life cycle cost report: crit 2
    View applicability27th Mar 2024
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / B My Home / 6 Materials
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 6 Materials / 6.3 Life Cycle Costing
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / B My Home / 6 Materials / 6.3 Life Cycle Costing
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / B My Home
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6
  • 03 Construction record: crit 5.b.
    View applicability27th Mar 2024
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 9 Quality Assurance / 9.3 Inspection and Completion
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / C Delivery / 9 Quality Assurance / 9.3 Inspection and Completion
  • Home information available in both hard and soft copy
    View applicability12th Mar 2024
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 11 Customer Experience / 11.2 Home Information
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / C Delivery / 11 Customer Experience / 11.2 Home Information
  • Proximity to amenities – Employee working hours
    View applicability07th Mar 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 03 - Transport / TRA 03 - Proximity to amenities
  • Secure Government sites – Security criteria
    View applicability06th Mar 2024
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 - Security
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 - Security
  • Erratum – 2018 to V6 – scope – external doors
    View applicability06th Mar 2024
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 06 Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible sourcing of construction products
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible sourcing of materials
  • Clarification – percentage of end uses
    View applicability06th Mar 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 15 - Monitoring energy uses
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 15 - Monitoring energy uses
  • Procedures and plans for cleaning the interior of the asset – Scope of the requirements
    View applicability06th Mar 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 16 - Indoor air quality management
  • Clarification – access to daylight
    View applicability26th Feb 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 07 - Internal lighting
  • Prediction of operational energy consumption – passive design analysis
    View applicability23rd Feb 2024
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Using the CLIMB Model for Ecological Enhancement
    View applicability22nd Feb 2024
    Infrastructure / Projects / International / V6 / 4 Land use and ecology / 4.4 Change and enhancement of biodiversity
  • Erratum- Representative sampling of indoor air
    View applicability19th Feb 2024
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 4 Comfort / 4.1 Indoor Pollutants
  • Volume Approach – Site visit requirements
    View applicability15th Feb 2024
    In-Use / 00 General
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / General
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / General
  • Signage and labelling
    View applicability14th Feb 2024
    3 General Technical / General Technical
  • Post-construction measurement- TVOC concentration using BS ISO 16000-6: 2021 VOCs in air by active sampling
    View applicability12th Feb 2024
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B1 Comfort / 09 Indoor Pollutants
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 4 Comfort / 4.1 Indoor Pollutants
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • Erratum: ‘Cycle storage requirements’ definition
    View applicability29th Jan 2024
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A1 Transport and Movement / 02 Alternative Sustainable Transport Options
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 1 Transport and Movement / 1.2 Sustainable Transport Options
  • Single tenant
    View applicability24th Jan 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 16 - Monitoring tenanted areas
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 01 - Management / MAN 05 - Green lease
  • Minimising flicker – scope of issue
    View applicability24th Jan 2024
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 05 - Minimising flicker from lighting systems
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 05 - Minimising flicker from lighting systems
  • Accredited Access Consultant: alternative accreditations/schemes that are compliant
    View applicability22nd Jan 2024
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 7 Space / 7.2 Access and Space
  • Sub-metering – Requirements for water-consuming plant/building areas or no additional monitoring benefit
    View applicability21st Dec 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 04 - Water / WAT 01 - Water monitoring
  • Carbon dioxide sensors – Erratum
    View applicability20th Dec 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 09 - Carbon dioxide sensors
  • Scope of refurbishment varies: RFO Parts 1-4
    View applicability13th Dec 2023
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
  • District cooling – Used in combination with local cooling
    View applicability07th Dec 2023
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of refrigerants
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of refrigerants
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of refrigerants
    New Construction / International / V6 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of refrigerants
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 09 Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of refrigerants
  • Minimising watercourse pollution – Areas to be assessed
    View applicability07th Dec 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 08 - Pollution / POL 01 - Minimising watercourse pollution
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 08 - Pollution / POL 01 - Minimising watercourse pollution
  • Considerate construction: Checklist A1 – Photo card identification
    View applicability24th Nov 2023
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 01 - Management / Man 03 - Construction Site Impacts
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible construction practices
    New Construction / International / V6 / 01 - Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • Cycle storage – 50% reduction applies to all users
    View applicability22nd Nov 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 03 - Transport / TRA 01 - Alternative modes of transport
  • Erratum – up to V6 – methodology – no default energy assumptions
    View applicability21st Nov 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 15 - Monitoring energy uses
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 15 - Monitoring energy uses
  • Erratum – up to V6 – checklist A5 – lighting
    View applicability20th Nov 2023
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • PAS 2080:2023 – BREEAM Infrastructure
    View applicability09th Nov 2023
    Infrastructure / Term Contracts / International / V6 / 7 Resources / 7.2 Reducing whole life carbon emissions
    Infrastructure / Term Contracts / UK & Ireland / V6 / 7 Resources / 7.2 Reducing whole life carbon emissions
    Infrastructure / Projects / International / V6 / 7 Resources / 7.2 Reducing whole life carbon emissions
    Infrastructure / Projects / UK & Ireland / V6 / 7 Resources / 7.2 Reducing whole life carbon emissions
  • Fit-out level – Selecting the appropriate assessment type
    View applicability25th Oct 2023
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 00 General
    New Construction / International / V6 / General
    New Construction / NOR / General Technical
    4 Operational / Scheme Classifications
  • BREEAM Projects – basic asset details – asset constructed over different years
    View applicability20th Oct 2023
    In-Use / 00 General
  • Security sensitive assessments – confidentiality
    View applicability20th Oct 2023
    4 Operational / 00 General
    4 Operational / QA / 01 General
  • Sanitary fittings used in religious practices – updated
    View applicability20th Oct 2023
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 05 - Water / WAT 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 05 - Water / Wat 01 - Water Consumption
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 05 - Water / Wat 01 - Water Consumption
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water Consumption
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water Consumption
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / International / V6 / 05 - Water / Wat 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 05 Water / Wat 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 01 – Water Consumption
  • Electric vehicle charging stations – Requirement to demonstrate that electric vehicles have lower CO2 emissions
    View applicability13th Oct 2023
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / International / V6 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03a - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03a - Alternative Modes of Transport (non-residential)
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03b
    New Construction / International / V6 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03b - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03b - Alternative Modes of Transport (residential)
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03b - Alternative Modes of Transport (residential)
  • Escalators or moving walks – variable speed drive
    View applicability11th Oct 2023
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy efficient transport systems
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 06 - Energy efficient transportation systems
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / Ene 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 06 – Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
  • ‘As designed’ BRUKLs that aren’t generated by an accredited energy assessor
    View applicability06th Oct 2023
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 01 – Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Option 1 – Building Regulations compliance (CN5)
    View applicability28th Sep 2023
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
  • Calculating EPR where there are multiple BRUKL/NCM outputs
    View applicability20th Sep 2023
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Complex Systems
    View applicability15th Sep 2023
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 9 Quality Assurance / 9.2 Commissioning and Performance
  • Technical queries – submission workflow
    View applicability07th Sep 2023
    3 General Technical / General Technical
  • LZC technologies – Compliance Note 5
    View applicability05th Sep 2023
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / Ene 04 - Low carbon design
  • DEFRA Small Sites Metric (SSM)
    View applicability30th Aug 2023
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.3 Ecological Change and Enhancement
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancement of ecological value
  • Ene 24 methodology
    View applicability24th Aug 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 24 - Reduction of carbon emissions
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 24 - Reduction of carbon emissions
  • Energy consumption reporting – Link to Man 04
    View applicability18th Aug 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 23 - Energy consumption reporting
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 23 - Energy consumption reporting
  • Water consumption reporting – Link to Man 04
    View applicability18th Aug 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 2 / 04 - Water / WAT 13 - Water consumption reporting
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 04 - Water / WAT 13 - Water consumption reporting
  • Tools and systems – Macros in Excel Calculators
    View applicability03rd Aug 2023
  • Minimum requirements have been missed due to the late engagement with HQM V6
    View applicability28th Jul 2023
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / 00 General
  • Erratum-HQM Charter
    View applicability21st Jul 2023
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 11 Customer Experience / 11.2 Home Information
  • Erratum – References to Part F sections 5 and 7
    View applicability21st Jul 2023
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 05 - Ventilation
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 05 - Ventilation
  • Minimum requirement
    View applicability17th Jul 2023
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / A Our Surroundings / 3 Safety and Resilience / 3.3 Security
  • BREEAM best practice specification – On-site electrical generation
    View applicability05th Jul 2023
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Summary of changes – HQM V6
    View applicability29th Jun 2023
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / 00 General
  • Third-party verification – Timing
    View applicability28th Jun 2023
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment (LCA)
  • Manual errata – up to V6 – prediction of operational energy consumption and minimum standards
    View applicability26th Jun 2023
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.2 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 2.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Cycle facilities – Separate showers within shared gender-specific (single gender) facilities
    View applicability16th Jun 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 03 - Transport / TRA 01 - Alternative modes of transport
  • Summary of changes – BREEAM UK NC V6.1
    View applicability14th Jun 2023
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 00 General
  • Evidence requirements – responsible sourcing of materials at post-construction
    View applicability13th Jun 2023
    4 Operational / QA / 01 General
    4 Operational / QA / 04 Submitting to QA
    New Construction / International / V6 / 06 - Materials
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B3 Materials / 18 Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 6 Materials / 6.1 Responsible Sourcing
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 01-Management / Man 03 - Construction Site Impacts
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 01 - Management / Man 03 - Construction Site Impacts
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Construction Site Impacts
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 01-Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible construction practices
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 05 - Materials / MAT 02 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 05 - Materials / MAT 02 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 05 - Materials / MAT 03 - Insulation
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible sourcing of construction products
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible sourcing of materials
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 03 – Responsible Sourcing of Materials
  • BREEAM In-Use Platform Migration – FAQs
    View applicability01st Jun 2023
    In-Use / 00 General
  • Intruder alarms – Requirement for these to be audible when activated
    View applicability24th May 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 06 - Resilience / RSL 05 - Alarm systems
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 06 - Resilience / RSL 05 - Alarm systems
  • Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) and primary energy demand – SAP 10.2
    View applicability24th May 2023
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Improvement in Energy Efficiency Rating
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Efficiency Rating Post Refurbishment
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03 - Primary Energy Demand
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Renewable Technologies
  • Erratum – up to V6.0.0 – compliant cycle storage
    View applicability15th May 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 03 - Transport / TRA 01 - Alternative modes of transport
  • Responsible sourcing – clarification for one credit
    View applicability15th May 2023
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
  • Applicability – tenanted assets with common areas
    View applicability15th May 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 05 - Resources / RSC 02 - Reuse and recycling facilities
  • Cycle storage – Multi-residential long-term stay
    View applicability11th May 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 03 - Transport / TRA 01 - Alternative modes of transport
  • Erratum – Commissioning and handover – Shell only assessments
    View applicability11th May 2023
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 01 - Management / MAN 04
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 04 - Commissioning and handover
  • Scope of the criteria for lifts – Small service lifts (dumbwaiters)
    View applicability04th May 2023
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy efficient transport systems
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 06 - Energy efficient transportation systems
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / Ene 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 06 – Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 18 - Energy efficient transport systems
  • Outdoor space – Parks and other public open spaces
    View applicability04th May 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 11 - Provision of rest areas
  • Automatic control for basin taps – Multi-residential long-term stay assets
    View applicability04th May 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 04 - Water / WAT 04 - Water efficient equipment: hand washing basin taps
  • Carbon monoxide detection – Combustion appliances located outside
    View applicability04th May 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 10 - Carbon monoxide detection
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 10 - Carbon monoxide detection
  • Erratum – Terms and definitions – computer server room(s)
    View applicability28th Apr 2023
    NABERS Energy for Offices / Base Building
    NABERS Energy for Offices / Tenancy
    NABERS Energy for Offices / Whole Building
  • Operational waste – No managing organisation or no tenants on-site
    View applicability04th Apr 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 05 - Resources / RSC 02 - Reuse and recycling facilities
  • Erratum-03 Post-construction testing
    View applicability03rd Apr 2023
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 9 Quality Assurance / 9.2 Commissioning and Performance
  • LCC – Competent person
    View applicability23rd Mar 2023
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 02 - Life cycle cost and service life planning
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 01 Management / Man 02 - Life cycle cost and service life planning
  • Refinement of terminology – BREEAM Advisory Professionals (APs)
    View applicability20th Mar 2023
    4 Operational / 00 General
  • FRA more than 5 years old
    View applicability15th Mar 2023
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A3 Safety and Resilience / 06 Flood Risk
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 3 Safety and Resilience / 3.1 Flood Risk
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 03 - Flood Risk Management and Reducing Surface Water Run-off
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 03 - Flood Risk Management and Reducing Surface Water Run-off
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 03 - Surface Water Run-Off
  • Thermal modelling – mechanical ventilation with no heating or cooling
    View applicability08th Mar 2023
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 – Thermal comfort
  • Thermographic survey – Standards for test method
    View applicability07th Mar 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 04 - Air permeability of the fabric
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 04 - Air permeability of the fabric
  • Recyclable, general and organic waste storage – space, labelling and segregation
    View applicability07th Mar 2023
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 03 - Operational waste
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03 - Operational waste
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 03 – Operational Waste
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a - Operational waste
    New Construction / International / V6 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03a - Operational waste
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03a - Operational Waste (non-residential)
  • UK Crown Dependencies Projects
    View applicability23rd Feb 2023
    NABERS Energy for Offices / Base Building
    NABERS Energy for Offices / Tenancy
    NABERS Energy for Offices / Whole Building
  • Discounted methodology – meter validation
    View applicability23rd Feb 2023
    NABERS Energy for Offices / Base Building
    NABERS Energy for Offices / Tenancy
    NABERS Energy for Offices / Whole Building
  • RICS Measurement Standard
    View applicability23rd Feb 2023
    NABERS Energy for Offices / Base Building
    NABERS Energy for Offices / Tenancy
    NABERS Energy for Offices / Whole Building
  • District heating and cooling network – unknown future connection
    View applicability23rd Feb 2023
    NABERS Energy for Offices / Base Building
    NABERS Energy for Offices / Whole Building
  • Intruder alarm systems – apartment buildings or similar
    View applicability22nd Feb 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 06 - Resilience / RSL 05 - Alarm systems
  • Washing machines and dishwashers – Water consumption data
    View applicability22nd Feb 2023
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 05 - Water / WAT 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 05 - Water / Wat 01 - Water Consumption
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 05 - Water / Wat 01 - Water Consumption
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water Consumption
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water Consumption
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / International / V6 / 05 - Water / Wat 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 05 Water / Wat 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 01 – Water Consumption
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 04 - Water / WAT 06 - Water efficient equipment: appliances
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 04 - Water / WAT 06 - Water efficient equipment: white goods
  • Energy Strategy – Equivalent Standards
    View applicability21st Feb 2023
    Communities / 2012
    Communities
    Communities / 2012 / 03 - Resource and Energy / RE 01 - Energy Strategy
  • Erratum – Criterion 9 – Indoor ambient noise
    View applicability21st Feb 2023
    Communities / 2012 / 02 - Social and Economic Well-Being / SE 04 - Noise Pollution
  • Asset classification – co-living developments
    View applicability16th Feb 2023
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 00 General
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / General
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / General
    New Construction / International / V6 / General
    New Construction / NOR / General Technical
    4 Operational / Scheme Classifications
  • Erratum – up to V6.0.0 – blackwater in assessment scope
    View applicability14th Feb 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 04 - Water / WAT 01 - Water monitoring
  • Leak detection technologies – Compliance Principle
    View applicability10th Feb 2023
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 03
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 05 - Water / WAT 03
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 03 - Water Leak Detection
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 05 - Water / WAT 03 - Water Leak Detection
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 03 - Water leak detection
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 05 - Water / Wat 03 - Water Leak Detection and Prevention
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 05 - Water / Wat 03 - Water Leak Detection and Prevention
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 03 - Water leak detection and prevention
    New Construction / International / V6 / 05 - Water / Wat 03 - Water leak detection and prevention
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 05 Water / Wat 03 - Water leak detection and prevention
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 03 – Water Leak Detection
  • Foundation route – Identical blocks of flats
    View applicability02nd Feb 2023
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 6 Materials / 6.2 Environmental Impact of Materials
  • GN38 Relating drainage reports to BREEAM UK NC 2018
    View applicability31st Jan 2023
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
  • Good practice consultation methods – Clarification of CN1
    View applicability30th Jan 2023
    Communities / 2012 / 01 - Governance / GO 02 - Consultation and Engagement
  • Cycle storage – provided in a garage or shed
    View applicability25th Jan 2023
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A1 Transport and Movement / 02 Alternative Sustainable Transport Options
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 1 Transport and Movement / 1.2 Sustainable Transport Options
  • Sub-metering technologies – Compliance Principle
    View applicability17th Jan 2023
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 02 - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / ENE 02 - Energy monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 02 - Energy Monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 02 – Energy monitoring
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02a
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02a - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02a - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 02a - Energy Monitoring (non-residential)
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02b
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 1 / 04 - Water / WAT 01 - Water meter
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 04 - Water / WAT 01 - Water monitoring
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 04 - Water / WAT 01 - Water monitoring
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 05 - Water / WAT 02
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 02 - Water monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 02 - Water monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 05 - Water / WAT 02 - Water Monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 02 - Water Monitoring
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 05 - Water / Wat 02 - Water Monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 05 - Water / Wat 02 - Water Monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 02 – Water Monitoring
  • Erratum – V6.0.0 – cooling efficiency parameter – EER / SEER
    View applicability09th Jan 2023
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / Asset energy calculator guidance
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / Asset energy calculator guidance
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 05 - Cooling
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 05 - Cooling
  • Applicability – Management – common areas only assessment
    View applicability23rd Dec 2022
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Maintenance policies and procedures
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 01 - Management / MAN 04 - Environmental policies and procedures
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 01 - Management / MAN 05 - Green lease
  • Build to rent projects – Building warranty
    View applicability21st Dec 2022
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 11 Customer Experience / 11.1 Aftercare
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C2 User Experience / 32 Aftercare
  • Applicability – Resources – common areas only assessment
    View applicability16th Dec 2022
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 05 - Resources / RSC 02 - Reuse and recycling facilities
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 05 - Resources / RSC 06 - Optimising resource use, reuse and recycling
  • Exemplary credit – Ene 01 credits required
    View applicability08th Dec 2022
    New Construction / International / V6 / 07 - Waste / Wst 05 - Adaptation to climate change
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 07 - Waste / Wst 05 - Adaptation to climate change
  • Technical queries – submission guidance
    View applicability25th Nov 2022
    3 General Technical / General Technical
  • Lifetime Homes – Accessibility criteria
    View applicability24th Nov 2022
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 06 - Accessibility
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 06 - Accessibility
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 01 - Management / Man 04b - Stakeholder Participation (residential)
  • HQM – Update to Building Regulations & SAP 10
    View applicability21st Nov 2022
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / 00 General
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 5 Energy
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 5 Energy / 5.1 Energy and Cost
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE
    UKNC: Residential (HQM)
  • Risk assessment – flooding is the only natural hazard
    View applicability14th Nov 2022
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 06 - Resilience / RSL 03 - Natural hazard risk assessment
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 06 - Resilience / RSL 03 - Natural hazard risk assessment
  • Applicability – no occupied spaces
    View applicability10th Nov 2022
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Daylighting
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Control of glare from sunlight
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 03 - Internal and external lighting levels
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 04 - Lighting control
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 06 - View out
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 07 - User comfort control
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 14 - Thermal comfort
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 17 - Acoustics conditions
  • Flow control devices – Use of devices on individual sanitary fittings
    View applicability09th Nov 2022
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 03
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 05 - Water / WAT 03
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 03 - Water Leak Detection
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 05 - Water / WAT 03 - Water Leak Detection
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 03 - Water leak detection
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 05 - Water / Wat 03 - Water Leak Detection and Prevention
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 05 - Water / Wat 03 - Water Leak Detection and Prevention
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 03 - Water leak detection and prevention
    New Construction / International / V6 / 05 - Water / Wat 03 - Water leak detection and prevention
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 05 Water / Wat 03 - Water leak detection and prevention
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 03 – Water Leak Detection
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 1 / 04 - Water / WAT 08 - Leak prevention
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 04 - Water / WAT 08 - Leak prevention
  • Shell only and Shell and Core assessments – using SABRE
    View applicability04th Nov 2022
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 - Security
  • Converting water consumption into litres per year from new EU energy labels
    View applicability02nd Nov 2022
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 04 - Water / WAT 06 - Water efficient equipment: appliances
  • Durable and resilient features – Features not present
    View applicability20th Oct 2022
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 06 - Resilience / RSL 04 - Durable and resilient features
  • Summary of changes – BREEAM Infrastructure Term Contracts Version 6
    View applicability12th Oct 2022
    Infrastructure / Term Contracts / International / V6 / 0 General
    Infrastructure / Term Contracts / UK & Ireland / V6 / 0 General
  • Zoning and control – exemplary level criteria
    View applicability11th Oct 2022
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
  • Indoor air quality plan – later consideration
    View applicability11th Oct 2022
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • Erratum – up to V6.0.0 – Ecological features – Answer D – planters
    View applicability10th Oct 2022
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 07 - Land Use and Ecology / LUE 02 - Ecological features of planted area
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 07 - Land Use and Ecology / LUE 02 - Ecological features of planted area
  • Systems serving <10% overall floor area - other affected issues
    View applicability10th Oct 2022
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 01 - Building Services
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 01 - Building Services
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 05 - Cooling
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 05 - Cooling
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 06 - Heating
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 06 - Heating
  • Indoor air quality plan – pre-requisite – no link to later performance
    View applicability07th Oct 2022
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
  • No refrigerant use – Part 4 only assessments
    View applicability07th Oct 2022
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
  • Exemplary level criteria – Wider site sustainability – Pol 03 requirements
    View applicability28th Sep 2022
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Identifying and understanding risks and opportunities for the project
  • Recognising future performance
    View applicability26th Sep 2022
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / 00 General
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / General
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / General
  • Pol 01 Prerequisite – Applicable standards
    View applicability21st Sep 2022
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of refrigerants
    New Construction / International / V6 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of refrigerants
  • District heating / cooling / hot water – entering data into the Online Platform
    View applicability21st Sep 2022
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 05 - Cooling
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 05 - Cooling
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 06 - Heating
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 06 - Heating
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 09 - Water heating
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 09 - Water heating
  • Registering assessments to UK NC2018 or UK NC V6 – Version of Part L
    View applicability13th Sep 2022
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Registrations
    4 Operational / Scheme Classifications
  • Guidance Notes – Applicability to BREEAM UK NC V6
    View applicability12th Sep 2022
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 00 General
  • Potential for natural ventilation – mechanically ventilated and mixed mode assets
    View applicability09th Sep 2022
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • BREEAM New Construction UK 2018 – Post-Occupancy Stage assessment
    View applicability26th Aug 2022
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 02 - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 02 - Water monitoring
  • Knowledge Base – Applicability of UK NC 2018 KBCNs to UK NC V6
    View applicability25th Aug 2022
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 00 General
  • Summary of changes – BREEAM UK NC V6
    View applicability24th Aug 2022
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 00 General
  • Enhanced waste collection in the asset
    View applicability19th Aug 2022
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 05 - Resources / RSC 02 - Reuse and recycling facilities
  • AI calculation – changes to public transport services during the assessment
    View applicability19th Aug 2022
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 1 Transport and Movement / 1.1 Public Transport Availability
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A1 Transport and Movement
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 04-Transport / Tra 01 - Public Transport Accesibility
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 01 - Public Transport Accessibility
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Public transport accessibility
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 01 - Transport assessment and travel plan
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 01 – Public Transport Accesibility
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • Waste streams – clarification
    View applicability19th Aug 2022
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 05 - Resources / RSC 02 - Reuse and recycling facilities
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 05 - Resources / RSC 02 - Reuse and recycling facilities
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 1 / 06 - Waste / WST 01 - Storage of operational waste
  • Part L 2021 EPC files – UK RFO 2014
    View applicability17th Aug 2022
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
  • Flood risk – use of flood maps only in FRA
    View applicability08th Aug 2022
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 06 - Resilience / RSL 01 - Flood risk assessment
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 06 - Resilience / RSL 01 - Flood risk assessment
  • Residential eligibility criteria – clarification on occupancy levels [superseded]
    View applicability05th Aug 2022
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / General
  • Condition survey – refurbishment in the last 5 years
    View applicability04th Aug 2022
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 1 / 05 - Materials / MAT 01 - Condition survey
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 05 - Resources / RSC 01 - Condition survey
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 05 - Resources / RSC 01 - Condition survey
  • Projects in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
    View applicability19th Jul 2022
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Registrations
  • Inspection and Completion – Crit 2 correction
    View applicability19th Jul 2022
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / C Delivery / 9 Quality Assurance
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 9 Quality Assurance / 9.3 Inspection and Completion
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / C Delivery / 9 Quality Assurance / 9.3 Inspection and Completion
  • Operational waste – Additional requirements for multi-residential buildings with individual bedrooms and communal facilities only
    View applicability12th Jul 2022
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 03 - Operational waste
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 03 – Operational Waste
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a - Operational waste
    New Construction / International / V6 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03a - Operational waste
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03b
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 07 - Waste / WST 03b
  • 03 Private space – Storage sheds and bin stores
    View applicability04th Jul 2022
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A2 Outdoors / 05 Recreational Space
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.5 Recreational Space
  • Robust Details – 01 Sound insulation between homes
    View applicability24th Jun 2022
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B1 Comfort / 12 Sound Insulation
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 4 Comfort / 4.4 Sound Insulation
  • Internal waste storage – food waste requirement
    View applicability22nd Jun 2022
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 7 Space / 7.3 Recyclable Waste
  • Habitat classification – Assigning a different classification to that specified in GN36
    View applicability06th Jun 2022
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.3 Ecological Change and Enhancement
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancement of ecological value
  • Asset performance eligibility criteria – Self-storage assets
    View applicability31st May 2022
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / General
  • Communal waste storage – Requirement for this to be external in Criterion 1
    View applicability27th May 2022
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03b
    New Construction / International / V6 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03b - Operational waste
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03b - Operational Waste (residential)
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03b Operational waste
  • Room acoustics – residential institutions in Scotland
    View applicability25th May 2022
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05 Acoustic performance
  • Exemplary level criteria – Shell only assessments
    View applicability12th May 2022
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Identifying and understanding risks and opportunities for the project
  • Car sharing group
    View applicability04th May 2022
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 03 - Transport / TRA 01 - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03a - Alternative Modes of Transport (non-residential)
  • Outside space – Appropriate seating areas
    View applicability03rd May 2022
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 07 - Safe and healthy surroundings
  • Outside space – Public realm
    View applicability03rd May 2022
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 07 - Safe and healthy surroundings
  • External lighting – Residential balconies and terraces
    View applicability12th Apr 2022
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 03 - External Lighting
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03 - External lighting
  • View out – Calculating the glazing to wall ratio
    View applicability08th Apr 2022
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 06 - View out
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 06 - View out
  • Responsible construction practices – CCS certification not possible
    View applicability01st Apr 2022
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
  • Pre-refurbishment audit – minimal or no demolition/strip-out
    View applicability28th Mar 2022
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 01 - Construction Waste Management
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 01 - Construction Waste Management
  • Assessment tools – Applicability to BREEAM INC V6
    View applicability23rd Mar 2022
    New Construction / International / V6 / General
  • Guidance Notes – Applicability to BREEAM INC V6
    View applicability23rd Mar 2022
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
    New Construction / International / V6 / General
  • Knowledge Base – Applicability of INC 2016 KBCNs to INC V6
    View applicability14th Mar 2022
    New Construction / International / V6 / General
  • Changes to CCS – January 2022
    View applicability14th Mar 2022
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 10 Construction Impacts / 10.1 Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 01-Management / Man 02 - Responsible Construction Practices
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 02 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 01-Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • Exemplary level credit – Using SABRE
    View applicability15th Feb 2022
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 - Security
  • Erratum – scope of issue
    View applicability11th Feb 2022
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 17 - External lighting
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 17 - External lighting
  • Default occupancy rates by building type
    View applicability10th Feb 2022
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • Off-site ecological enhancement
    View applicability31st Jan 2022
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancement of ecological value
  • Erratum – Criterion 1 – Exemplary credit
    View applicability13th Jan 2022
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 05 - Adaptation to Climate Change
  • Manual errata – Passive design – Shell only assets
    View applicability13th Jan 2022
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 04 - Low carbon design
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
  • Manual errata – Passive design – Industrial assets with no occupied spaces
    View applicability13th Jan 2022
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 04 - Low carbon design
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
  • Interlock controls – clarification
    View applicability13th Jan 2022
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 11 - Installed controls
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 11 - Installed controls
  • Approved Standards and Weightings (ASWL) – Applicability to BREEAM INC V6
    View applicability07th Dec 2021
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
    New Construction / International / V6 / General
  • Shell only – Energy modelling requirements
    View applicability06th Dec 2021
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 01 – Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • GN48 Ene 01 Calculation Methodology – BREEAM International NC V6
    View applicability01st Dec 2021
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Erratum: Minimum requirements for an Excellent or Outstanding rating
    View applicability29th Nov 2021
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
  • SQSS – Individuals Recognised
    View applicability11th Nov 2021
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 - Security
  • View out – alternative method of compliance for fixed workstations
    View applicability10th Nov 2021
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 06 - View out
  • Design stage requirements where specific product details are unknown
    View applicability10th Nov 2021
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible sourcing of construction products
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible sourcing of materials
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 03 – Responsible Sourcing of Materials
  • Assessment Option 1 (Table 7.4) – ‘Other building group 3’
    View applicability09th Nov 2021
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • ‘Safe pedestrian routes’ – Definition and note
    View applicability08th Nov 2021
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A2 Outdoors / 05 Recreational Space
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.5 Recreational Space
  • Electric vehicle charging points – Communal parking – fast-charging infrastructure
    View applicability20th Oct 2021
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 1 Transport and Movement / 1.2 Sustainable Transport Options
  • Prediction of operational energy consumption – Multiple (similar) buildings assessments
    View applicability18th Oct 2021
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Flood Resilience
    View applicability12th Oct 2021
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 03
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 03 - Surface water run-off
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 03 - Surface water run-off
  • Prediction of operational energy consumption – risk assessment
    View applicability21st Sep 2021
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Measuring ecological change – Using Defra Metric 3.0, 3.1, 4.0 and the Statutory Biodiversity Metric
    View applicability14th Sep 2021
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.3 Ecological Change and Enhancement
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Ecological change and enhancement
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancement of ecological value
  • Prerequisite – Alternative compliance for Route 2
    View applicability03rd Sep 2021
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long term ecology management and maintenance
  • Kitchen and catering facilities – CIBSE TM50 (2021)
    View applicability18th Aug 2021
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 08 - Energy Efficient Equipment
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 08 - Energy Efficient Equipment
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 08 - Energy Efficient Equipment
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 08 - Energy Efficient Equipment
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 08 - Energy efficient equipment
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 08 - Energy efficient equipment
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 08 – Energy Efficient Equipment
  • Fleet operator definition – Responsible construction management items p and q
    View applicability12th Aug 2021
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 10 Construction Impacts / 10.1 Responsible Construction Practices
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / C Delivery / 10 Construction Impacts / 10.1 Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • Impact of refrigerant – Refrigerants with low GWP
    View applicability03rd Aug 2021
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of refrigerants
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of refrigerants
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of refrigerants
  • Asset performance eligibility criteria – Industrial assets
    View applicability03rd Aug 2021
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / General
  • Security needs assessment (SNA) – Formal consultation with relevant stakeholders
    View applicability28th Jul 2021
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A3 Safety and Resilience / 08 Security
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 3 Safety and Resilience / 3.3 Security
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 06 - Safety and Security
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 - Security
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 – Safety and Security
  • Utility consumption – units for project value
    View applicability07th Jul 2021
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • Criterion 5 – manual error
    View applicability05th Jul 2021
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • A new approach to BREEAM Quality Assurance- April 2023 update
    View applicability02nd Jul 2021
    4 Operational / QA / 01 General
    4 Operational
    4 Operational / QA
  • Green Guide – Updated validity requirements
    View applicability02nd Jul 2021
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 01 - Life Cycle Impacts
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 01 – Life Cycle Impacts
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 04 - Insulation
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 04 - Insulation
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 04 – Insulation
  • Accredited energy assessors – directories
    View applicability23rd Jun 2021
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of Emissions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 01 – Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Previously occupied land – multi-use games areas (MUGAs)
    View applicability23rd Jun 2021
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 08-Land Use and Ecology / Le 01 - Site selection
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01 - Site Selection
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01 - Site Selection
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 08 - Land use and ecology / LE 01 - Site selection
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 01 - Site selection
  • NABERS – Compliance with the requirements of Ene 01
    View applicability23rd Jun 2021
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Converting energy consumption into kWh/annum from new EU energy labels
    View applicability14th Jun 2021
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B2 Energy and Cost / 15 Energy Forecast and Cost
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 5 Energy / 5.1 Energy and Cost
  • Purchasing BREEAM In-Use credits
    View applicability21st May 2021
    In-Use / 00 General
    4 Operational
  • BREEAM Invoicing – making payments
    View applicability14th May 2021
    4 Operational
  • Building LCA – similar buildings approach
    View applicability11th May 2021
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment (LCA)
  • Hard landscaping – shared site
    View applicability07th May 2021
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • Determining ecological outcomes – criteria not met
    View applicability07th May 2021
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Identifying and understanding risks and opportunities for the project
  • Ecology dependency diagrams
    View applicability07th May 2021
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.1 Identifying Ecological Risks and Opportunities
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.1 Identifying Ecological Risks and Opportunities
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.2 Managing Impacts on Ecology
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.2 Managing Impacts on Ecology
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.3 Ecological Change and Enhancement
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.3 Ecological Change and Enhancement
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM V6 / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.4 Long Term Ecological Management and Maintenance
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.4 Long term Ecological Management and Maintenance
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Ecological risks and opportunities
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Identifying and understanding risks and opportunities for the project
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 03 - Managing impacts on ecology
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 03 - Managing negative impacts on ecology
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Ecological change and enhancement
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancement of ecological value
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long term ecology management and maintenance
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long term ecology management and maintenance
  • Water fittings – Categories present
    View applicability05th May 2021
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 8 Water / 8.1 Water Efficiency
  • Minimum requirements
    View applicability30th Apr 2021
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 11 Customer Experience / 11.1 Aftercare
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 9 Quality Assurance / 9.3 Inspection and Completion
  • Flood resilience – appropriate consultant
    View applicability30th Apr 2021
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
  • ‘Communal space’ definition
    View applicability29th Apr 2021
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A2 Outdoors / 05 Recreational Space
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.5 Recreational Space
  • Considerate Constructors Scheme – International projects
    View applicability09th Apr 2021
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 01 - Management / Man 02 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • Brownfield sites – achieving the greenfield rate of run-off for the 1-year and 100-year return period events
    View applicability06th Apr 2021
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
  • A new approach to provide a better QA service
    View applicability29th Mar 2021
    4 Operational / QA / 01 General
    4 Operational / QA / 02 International
    4 Operational / QA / 03 Preparing the assessment
    4 Operational / QA / 04 Submitting to QA
    4 Operational / QA / 05 Re-submitting to QA
  • Speculative finishes – multiple residential developments – fully-fitted
    View applicability25th Mar 2021
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 04
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 04 - Speculative finishes
  • Untreated/unoccupied buildings and structures – Applicability of BREEAM
    View applicability24th Mar 2021
    3 General Technical / General Technical
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Registrations
    4 Operational / Scheme Classifications
  • Control of glare from sunlight – ‘openness factor’ of blinds
    View applicability23rd Mar 2021
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
  • New EU energy labels
    View applicability22nd Mar 2021
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 7 Space / 7.1 Drying Space
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 05 - Energy Labelled White Goods
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 03 - Energy / ENE 05 - Energy Labelled White Goods
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 08
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 08
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 08 - Energy Efficient Equipment
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 08 - Energy Efficient Equipment
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 08 - Energy Efficient Equipment
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 08 - Energy Efficient Equipment
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 08 - Energy efficient equipment
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 08 - Energy efficient equipment
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 08 – Energy Efficient Equipment
  • When PV is connected to the communal landlord areas in a block of flats
    View applicability17th Mar 2021
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 5 Energy / 5.2 Decentralised Energy
  • Indicator backstops
    View applicability11th Mar 2021
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / 00 General
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 General
  • Indicator backstops and HQM star rating
    View applicability11th Mar 2021
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / 00 General
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 General
  • Adding rows to the Energy Reporting tool
    View applicability08th Mar 2021
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B2 Energy and Cost / 15 Energy Forecast and Cost
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 5 Energy / 5.1 Energy and Cost
  • GN45 BREEAM Pre-Approval Process
    View applicability05th Feb 2021
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
  • GN44 – Home Quality Mark Temperature Guidance
    View applicability05th Feb 2021
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / 00 General
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 General
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
  • GN43 – Home Quality Mark: Energy and Cost
    View applicability05th Feb 2021
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 General
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
  • LCA Concept Design stage submission before the assessment is registered
    View applicability03rd Feb 2021
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • [KBCN withdrawn] ~ Erratum – Table 1 in GN22 v2.5
    View applicability02nd Feb 2021
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B1 Comfort / 09 Indoor Pollutants
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Sound Insulation
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03 - Volatile Organic Compounds
  • Health Product Declarations (HPDs) – Recognition in BREEAM
    View applicability27th Jan 2021
    3 General Technical
  • Additional services in the refurbishment and fit-out project
    View applicability26th Jan 2021
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
  • Zoning and occupant control – whiteboards and display screens
    View applicability14th Jan 2021
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 04 - Lighting control
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 1 / 01 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 09 - Lighting control
  • Amenities – Provided as part of a masterplan
    View applicability26th Nov 2020
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • [KBCN withdrawn] ~ Daylight requirements for residential dwellings
    View applicability24th Nov 2020
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
  • Single and Multiple Certification options
    View applicability18th Nov 2020
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / General
  • Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) – Priority spaces
    View applicability12th Nov 2020
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03a - Alternative Modes of Transport (non-residential)
  • batch upload of HQM SAP XMLS
    View applicability10th Nov 2020
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 5 Energy / 5.1 Energy and Cost
  • Daylight requirements for schools
    View applicability05th Nov 2020
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
  • Bristol Transport Access Level (BrisTAL)
    View applicability11th Sep 2020
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A1 Transport and Movement / 01 Accessible Public Transport
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 1 Transport and Movement / 1.1 Public Transport Availability
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 04-Transport / Tra 01 - Public Transport Accesibility
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 01 - Transport assessment and travel plan
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 01 – Public Transport Accesibility
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • Operational energy and water use during Covid-19 lockdown
    View applicability08th Sep 2020
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 03 - Energy
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 04 - Water
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 04 - Water
  • On-site LZC – whole site shared connection
    View applicability07th Aug 2020
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 01 – Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 03 - Fabric Performance
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 03 - Fabric Performance
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 04 - Low carbon design
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low carbon design
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low Carbon Design
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 04 - Low carbon design
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low Carbon Design
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / Ene 04 - Low carbon design
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 04 – Low Carbon Design
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 21 - Electricity generated and exported
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 21 - Electricity generated and exported
  • Terminating a license
    View applicability23rd Jul 2020
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Licensing
  • Compliant test body – alternative compliance route using a Suitably Qualified Acoustician
    View applicability16th Jul 2020
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B1 Comfort / 12 Sound Insulation
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 4 Comfort / 4.4 Sound Insulation
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Sound Insulation
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Sound Insulation
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 05
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05 - Acoustic Performance
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 05 - Acoustic Performance
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 05 - Acoustic Performance
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 05 - Acoustic performance
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05 Acoustic performance
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05 – Acoustic Performance
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05a - Acoustic Performance (non-residential)
  • Cycle storage – new spaces in the public domain
    View applicability03rd Jul 2020
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 04-Transport / Tra 03 - Cyclist Facilities
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03 - Cyclist Facilities
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 03 – Cyclist Facilities
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03a - Alternative Modes of Transport (non-residential)
  • Cut-off threshold for responsible sourcing
    View applicability01st Jul 2020
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
  • Assessing thermal comfort – Residential buildings
    View applicability01st Jul 2020
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 03 - Thermal Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 – Thermal comfort
  • Measuring ecological change with Defra Metric 2.0 ~ superseded ~
    View applicability15th Jun 2020
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.3 Ecological Change and Enhancement
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancement of ecological value
  • Amenities – Enhanced amenities duplicating existing amenities
    View applicability15th Jun 2020
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • Simple Buildings – connection to BMS
    View applicability12th Jun 2020
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 02 - Water monitoring
  • On-demand public bus services
    View applicability11th Jun 2020
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 04-Transport / Tra 01 - Public Transport Accesibility
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 01 - Public Transport Accessibility
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Public transport accessibility
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 01 - Transport assessment and travel plan
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 01 – Public Transport Accesibility
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 03 - Transport / TRA 02 - Proximity to public transport
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 1 / 03 - Transport / TRA 02 - Proximity to public transport
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03a - Alternative Modes of Transport (non-residential)
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03b - Alternative Modes of Transport (residential)
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03b - Alternative Modes of Transport (residential)
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces (EVCS) – Limited parking
    View applicability08th Jun 2020
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03b
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03b - Alternative Modes of Transport (residential)
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03b - Alternative Modes of Transport (residential)
  • Legally harvested and traded/Legal and sustainable timber – Reclaimed/recycled timber
    View applicability03rd Jun 2020
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 01 - Management / Man 03 - Construction Site Impacts
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible construction practices
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible sourcing of construction products
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
  • Certificate validity – EMS
    View applicability27th May 2020
    3 General Technical / General Technical
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 01 - Management / Man 02 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 01 - Management / MAN 03
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 01-Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible construction practices
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • Exemplary credits for Post-occupancy stage
    View applicability22nd May 2020
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • 02 Applications – judging an approved innovation application
    View applicability18th May 2020
    1 Approved Innovations
  • Process and timescales – Approved Innovations
    View applicability18th May 2020
    1 Approved Innovations
  • Erratum – Minimising airborne TVOCs (total volatile organic compounds) from all sources
    View applicability01st May 2020
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 4 Comfort / 4.1 Indoor Pollutants
  • Co-working space as an alternative to a home office
    View applicability30th Apr 2020
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 06
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 06 - Home Office
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 06 - Home office
  • COVID-19 Bulletin 1 ~ This guidance is no longer applicable ~
    View applicability20th Apr 2020
    4 Operational / 00 General
    3 General Technical / 7 Compliance Principles
    3 General Technical / General Technical
    4 Operational / QA
  • Greater Manchester Accessibility Level (GMAL)
    View applicability24th Mar 2020
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A1 Transport and Movement / 01 Accessible Public Transport
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 1 Transport and Movement / 1.1 Public Transport Availability
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 04-Transport / Tra 01 - Public Transport Accesibility
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 01 - Transport assessment and travel plan
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 01 – Public Transport Accesibility
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • NOx emissions – Units of measure
    View applicability10th Mar 2020
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 02 - Local air quality
  • Secured By Design certificates
    View applicability04th Mar 2020
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A3 Safety and Resilience / 08 Security
  • Balcony is an irregular shape
    View applicability04th Mar 2020
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A2 Outdoors / 05 Recreational Space
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.5 Recreational Space
  • Heated common areas for homes
    View applicability04th Mar 2020
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B2 Energy and Cost / 15 Energy Forecast and Cost
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 5 Energy / 5.1 Energy and Cost
  • SQCC reluctant to produce the reports in case their projections are inaccurate
    View applicability04th Mar 2020
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B3 Materials / 20 Life Cycle Costing of Construction Products
  • Communal ventilation system
    View applicability04th Mar 2020
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B1 Comfort / 14 Ventilation
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 4 Comfort / 4.6 Ventilation
  • 29 Construction Energy Use & 30 Construction Water Use – Weekly reporting
    View applicability04th Mar 2020
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C1 Home Delivery / 29 - Construction Energy Use
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C1 Home Delivery / 30 Construction Water Use
  • 29 Construction Energy Use & 30 Construction Water Use -Methodology
    View applicability04th Mar 2020
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C1 Home Delivery / 29 - Construction Energy Use
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C1 Home Delivery / 30 Construction Water Use
  • ILP Guidance Note 1 updated
    View applicability26th Feb 2020
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 04 - Reduction of night time light pollution
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 04 - Reduction of night time light pollution
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 09 Pollution / Pol 04 - Reduction of night time light pollution
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 04 - Reduction of Night Time Pollution
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 04 - Reduction of Night Time Pollution
  • Dedicated cycle lanes/paths
    View applicability21st Feb 2020
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 - Safety and Security
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 – Safety and Security
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 07 - Safe and healthy surroundings
  • Low or no ecological value to manage and maintain
    View applicability21st Feb 2020
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.4 Long term Ecological Management and Maintenance
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 05
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 05
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long term ecology management and maintenance
  • Similar speculative developments (Shell and Core)
    View applicability06th Feb 2020
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Measurements and calculations for reporting on amenities – design stage
    View applicability27th Jan 2020
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 01 - Transport assessment and travel plan
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 04 Transport / Tra 01 - Transport assessment and travel plan
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • [Withdrawn] Labelling and signage – Where provision of waste bins is out of scope
    View applicability21st Jan 2020
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 03 - Operational waste
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 03 – Operational Waste
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a - Operational waste
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03a - Operational Waste (non-residential)
  • External works – waste reporting requirements
    View applicability21st Jan 2020
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 07 - Waste / Wst 01 - Construction Waste Management
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 01 - Construction Waste Management
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 01 - Construction Waste Management
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 01 - Construction Waste Management
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 01 - Construction waste management
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 01 - Construction waste management
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 01 – Construction Waste Management
  • Granular fill and capping
    View applicability15th Jan 2020
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 07 - Waste / Wst 02 - Recycled Aggregates
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 02 - Recycled Aggregates
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 02 - Recycled Aggregates
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 02 - Recycled Aggregates
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 02 - Recycled aggregates
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 02 – Recycled Aggregates
  • Sound insulation measurement standard
    View applicability13th Jan 2020
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 05 - Acoustic performance
  • Reward Scale for UKNC LE04
    View applicability02nd Jan 2020
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancement of ecological value
  • SABRE Registered Professional as a Suitably Qualified Security Specialist (SQSS)
    View applicability12th Dec 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A3 Safety and Resilience / 08 Security
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 3 Safety and Resilience / 3.3 Security
  • Private parking – number of Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCPs) per home
    View applicability12th Dec 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 1 Transport and Movement / 1.2 Sustainable Transport Options
  • Ecology and Biodiversity section in the building owner information
    View applicability10th Dec 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long term ecology management and maintenance
  • Role of the SQE in planning and measures on-site
    View applicability10th Dec 2019
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 03
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 03
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 03 - Managing negative impacts on ecology
  • Erratum – Credits for ‘Discharges directly to a tidal estuary or the sea’
    View applicability05th Dec 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 3 Safety and Resilience / 3.2 Managing Rainfall Impacts
  • Building LCA – ‘Baseline’ and ‘Integrated’ approaches
    View applicability04th Dec 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • Building LCA – Alternative designs resulting in options for single or multiple group elements
    View applicability04th Dec 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • Private transport measures – no car parking provision
    View applicability03rd Dec 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • Transport assessments and transport statements
    View applicability29th Nov 2019
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 01 - Transport assessment and travel plan
  • New Fees – FS036 Rev28 – effective from 1st December 2019
    View applicability27th Nov 2019
    4 Operational / 00 General
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / 00 General
    4 Operational / QA / 01 General
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Licensing
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Registrations
  • Erratum – ‘Communal space’ definition – 2.5 Recreational Space
    View applicability13th Nov 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.5 Recreational Space
  • Minimum ventilation rate above boost flow rate
    View applicability13th Nov 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 4 Comfort / 4.6 Ventilation
  • Uniclass codes
    View applicability07th Nov 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 02 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Environmental Product Declarations
  • Table 7.3 AI and number of points achieved
    View applicability07th Nov 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.2 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 2.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • Energy monitoring and management systems and small useful floor areas
    View applicability01st Nov 2019
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 02 - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 02 – Energy monitoring
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02a - Energy monitoring
  • ‘Monitoring progress and providing feedback’ methodology section
    View applicability11th Oct 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 01 - Project brief and design
  • Free-standing recycling bins
    View applicability09th Oct 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03 - Operational Waste
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 03 - Operational waste
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 03 – Operational Waste
  • Improvements to pre-assessment tools
    View applicability03rd Oct 2019
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
  • Government Buying Standards for Water
    View applicability26th Sep 2019
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 04 - Water Efficient Equipment
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 04 – Water Efficient Equipment
  • Guidance Note 40 to be updated
    View applicability23rd Sep 2019
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Identifying and understanding risks and opportunities for the project
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 03 - Managing negative impacts on ecology
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancement of ecological value
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long term ecology management and maintenance
  • Guidance Note 35 withdrawn
    View applicability23rd Sep 2019
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Identifying and understanding risks and opportunities for the project
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 03 - Managing negative impacts on ecology
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancement of ecological value
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long term ecology management and maintenance
  • View out – Shell only/Shell & Core
    View applicability20th Sep 2019
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
  • Historic buildings – maximum credits available
    View applicability10th Sep 2019
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
  • Calculation of greenfield run-off rates
    View applicability06th Sep 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
  • Exemption from meeting the optional standard for a particular water fitting
    View applicability13th Aug 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B5 Water / 25 Water Efficiency
  • Using BREEAM certification mark
    View applicability09th Aug 2019
    4 Operational / 00 General
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / 00 General
    4 Operational / QA / 06 After certification
  • Using BREEAM logos
    View applicability09th Aug 2019
    4 Operational / 00 General
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / 00 General
  • Using BREEAM badges of recognition
    View applicability09th Aug 2019
    4 Operational / 00 General
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / 00 General
  • BREEAM Logos, Marks and Badges
    View applicability09th Aug 2019
    4 Operational / 00 General
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations
  • Thermal modelling – buildings with mixed-mode ventilation
    View applicability09th Aug 2019
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 – Thermal comfort
  • Thermal modelling – naturally ventilated buildings with heating for the winter months
    View applicability09th Aug 2019
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 – Thermal comfort
  • RICS category for roof terraces
    View applicability09th Aug 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • Learning Mat 01
    View applicability05th Aug 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • Applicability – industrial operational areas
    View applicability19th Jul 2019
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas – existing building systems
    View applicability11th Jun 2019
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Monitoring
  • Laboratory facilities not restricted to building type
    View applicability05th Jun 2019
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 07
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 07
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 07 - Energy Efficient Laboratory Systems
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 07 - Energy Efficient Laboratory Systems
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 07 - Energy efficient laboratory systems
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 07 - Energy efficient laboratory systems
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 07 – Energy efficient laboratory systems
  • Daylighting – calculation procedures
    View applicability28th May 2019
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
  • Demand-based bus services in AI calculation
    View applicability24th May 2019
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 04-Transport / Tra 01 - Public Transport Accesibility
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 01 - Public Transport Accessibility
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Public transport accessibility
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 01 - Transport assessment and travel plan
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 01 – Public Transport Accesibility
  • Accreditation – sampling and testing laboratories
    View applicability24th May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B1 Comfort / 09 Indoor Pollutants
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 4 Comfort / 4.1 Indoor Pollutants
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • Prediction of operational energy consumption – alternative route to Excellent minimum standard
    View applicability17th May 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Mat 01 EPD uplift calculation
    View applicability10th May 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 01 – Life Cycle Impacts
  • Responsible sourcing – Apportioning areas within a building
    View applicability10th May 2019
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 03 – Responsible Sourcing of Materials
  • Classifying lines of trees not part of a continuous hedge
    View applicability10th May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.3 Ecological Change and Enhancement
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancement of ecological value
  • Green roofs – habitat distinctiveness
    View applicability10th May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.3 Ecological Change and Enhancement
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancement of ecological value
  • Protecting vulnerable parts of the building from damage – underground car parks
    View applicability10th May 2019
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 05
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 06 - Materials / MAT 05
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 05 - Designing for Durability and Resilience
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 05 - Designing for Durability and Resilience
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 05 - Designing for durability and resilience
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 05 - Designing for durability and resilience
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 05 - Designing for Robustness
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 06 - Materials / Mat 05 - Designing for Robustness
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 05 – Designing for durability and resilience
  • Only lifts in building are for persons with impaired mobility
    View applicability10th May 2019
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy efficient transport systems
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 06 - Energy efficient transportation systems
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 06 – Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
  • Adequate external storage when there is a compliant collection scheme in place
    View applicability10th May 2019
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 06 - Waste / WAS 01 - Household Waste
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 06 - Waste / WAS 01 - Household Waste
  • Gardens finished
    View applicability09th May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 11 Customer Experience / 11.1 Aftercare
  • Converting a non-habitable room into a habitable room
    View applicability08th May 2019
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Improvement in Energy Efficiency Rating
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Improvement in Energy Efficiency Rating
  • All insulation material have a Green Guide rating of A or A+
    View applicability08th May 2019
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 05 - Materials / MAT 03 - Insulation
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 05 - Materials / MAT 03 - Insulation
  • SAP box number for the energy efficiency rating (EER)
    View applicability08th May 2019
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Improvement in Energy Efficiency Rating
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Improvement in Energy Efficiency Rating
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Efficiency Rating Post Refurbishment
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Efficiency Rating Post Refurbishment
  • Control systems for external lighting
    View applicability08th May 2019
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 07 - Lighting
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 03 - Energy / ENE 07 - Lighting
  • Shared cycle storage between two apartment blocks
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A1 Transport and Movement / 02 Alternative Sustainable Transport Options
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 1 Transport and Movement / 1.2 Sustainable Transport Options
  • Flexible handover visit
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 11 Customer Experience / 11.1 Aftercare
  • Broken chain of custody for legally harvested timber
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B3 Materials / 18 Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 6 Materials / 6.1 Responsible Sourcing
  • Aligning with other relevant requirements
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 11 Customer Experience / 11.1 Aftercare
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C2 User Experience / 32 Aftercare
  • Connection during handover not possible
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 11 Customer Experience / 11.3 Smart Homes
  • Heating zones
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 11 Customer Experience / 11.3 Smart Homes
  • Other smart controls
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 11 Customer Experience / 11.3 Smart Homes
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C2 User Experience / 34 Smart Homes
  • Heat pumps
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B2 Energy and Cost / 16 Decentralised Energy
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 5 Energy / 5.2 Decentralised Energy
  • Off-site construction
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 9 Quality Assurance / 9.3 Inspection and Completion
  • Alternative certification schemes LZCTs options
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 5 Energy / 5.2 Decentralised Energy
  • Building assessed as part of a larger development
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 5 Energy / 5.1 Energy and Cost
  • District heating connected after post-construction stage
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B2 Energy and Cost / 15 Energy Forecast and Cost
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B2 Energy and Cost / 16 Decentralised Energy
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 5 Energy / 5.1 Energy and Cost
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 5 Energy / 5.2 Decentralised Energy
  • Commissioning certificates – evidence
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C1 Home Delivery / 26 Commissioning and Performance
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 9 Quality Assurance / 9.2 Commissioning and Performance
  • Portable display device
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C2 User Experience / 34 Smart Homes
  • Early product procurement policy
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B3 Materials / 18 Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products
  • Growing space on request
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A2 Outdoors / 05 Recreational Space
  • Public transport node distance
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A1 Transport and Movement / 01 Accessible Public Transport
  • Targeting ecology issues using a mixture of routes
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.1 Identifying Ecological Risks and Opportunities
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.2 Managing Impacts on Ecology
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.3 Ecological Change and Enhancement
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.4 Long term Ecological Management and Maintenance
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Identifying and understanding risks and opportunities for the project
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 03 - Managing negative impacts on ecology
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancement of ecological value
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long term ecology management and maintenance
  • Scope of hard landscaping
    View applicability03rd May 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • Validity of consumption data
    View applicability02nd May 2019
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 31 - Energy consumption start date
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 04 - Water / WAT 11 - Annual consumption
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 3 / 07 - Waste / WST 08 - Waste sent to landfill
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 3 / 07 - Waste / WST 09 - Waste diverted from landfill
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 3 / 07 - Waste / WST 10 - Waste sent for incineration
  • Sound testing between rooms
    View applicability01st May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B1 Comfort / 12 Sound Insulation
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 4 Comfort / 4.4 Sound Insulation
  • District Heating
    View applicability01st May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B2 Energy and Cost / 17 Impact on Local Air Quality
  • Decorative gas/ethanol fires
    View applicability01st May 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B2 Energy and Cost / 17 Impact on Local Air Quality
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 5 Energy / 5.3 Impact on Local Air Quality
  • Determining the number of bedspaces in a home
    View applicability30th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B4 Space / 23 Access and Space
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 7 Space / 7.2 Access and Space
  • Sound Insulation testing for Cupboards
    View applicability30th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B1 Comfort / 12 Sound Insulation
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 4 Comfort / 4.4 Sound Insulation
  • Pre-testing apartment blocks
    View applicability30th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 9 Quality Assurance / 9.2 Commissioning and Performance
  • Responsible Construction Practices -Crit 1
    View applicability30th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 10 Construction Impacts / 10.1 Responsible Construction Practices
  • External water consumption
    View applicability30th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B5 Water / 25 Water Efficiency
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 8 Water
  • Accuracy of life cycle cost projections
    View applicability30th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B3 Materials / 20 Life Cycle Costing of Construction Products
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 6 Materials / 6.3 Life Cycle Costing
  • Training courses that provide competencies to be considered an AQP
    View applicability30th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 11 Customer Experience / 11.4 Post Occupancy Evaluation
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C3 Future Learning / 35 Post Occupancy Evaluation
  • Oil-fired boilers benchmarks
    View applicability30th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 5 Energy / 5.3 Impact on Local Air Quality
  • On site fabrication
    View applicability30th Apr 2019
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible sourcing of construction products
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible sourcing of materials
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 03 – Responsible Sourcing of Materials
  • No relevant areas for room acoustics
    View applicability29th Apr 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05 Acoustic performance
  • Transport measures on masterplan level
    View applicability29th Apr 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • Warranties covered by alternative consumer codes
    View applicability26th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 11 Customer Experience / 11.1 Aftercare
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C2 User Experience / 32 Aftercare
  • Post occupancy evaluation commitments as design stage evidence
    View applicability26th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 11 Customer Experience / 11.4 Post Occupancy Evaluation
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C3 Future Learning / 35 Post Occupancy Evaluation
  • Homeowner’s report
    View applicability26th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B3 Materials / 20 Life Cycle Costing of Construction Products
  • Homeowner’s life cycle cost report
    View applicability26th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B3 Materials / 19 Environmental Impact from Construction Products
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B3 Materials / 20 Life Cycle Costing of Construction Products
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 6 Materials / 6.3 Life Cycle Costing
  • Project preparation criteria for assessments starting after RIBA stage 3
    View applicability26th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 9 Quality Assurance / 9.1 Project Preparation
  • Construction inspections and record evidence for homes
    View applicability26th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 9 Quality Assurance / 9.3 Inspection and Completion
  • Water quality credits clarification
    View applicability26th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A3 Safety and Resilience / 07 Managing the Impact of Rainfall
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 3 Safety and Resilience / 3.2 Managing Rainfall Impacts
  • GN33 has been updated
    View applicability26th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 10 Construction Impacts / 10.1 Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • Home information – certificate after occupant moves in
    View applicability26th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 11 Customer Experience / 11.2 Home Information
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C2 User Experience / 33 Home Information
  • Emissions from products – EU CLP Regulation and Category 1A/B carcinogen emission limits
    View applicability26th Apr 2019
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
  • Ventilation – filtration – residential assets
    View applicability24th Apr 2019
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
  • Accessible and adaptable design in Scotland
    View applicability24th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 7 Space / 7.2 Access and Space
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE
    UKNC: Residential (HQM)
  • ’02 Approved Document Q compliance’
    View applicability23rd Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 3 Safety and Resilience / 3.3 Security
  • Erratum – Accessibility Index – HQM Transport calculator
    View applicability18th Apr 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A1 Transport and Movement / 01 Accessible Public Transport
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 1 Transport and Movement / 1.1 Public Transport Availability
    UKNC: Residential (HQM)
  • Definition and principles – Approved Innovations
    View applicability04th Apr 2019
    1 Approved Innovations
  • Not enough rows in the Pol 01 calculator
    View applicability03rd Apr 2019
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of refrigerants
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of refrigerants
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of refrigerants
  • No change in impermeable area
    View applicability29th Mar 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
  • Daylighting – alternative requirements for schools.
    View applicability27th Mar 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
  • Changes to CCS scoring system – January 2019
    View applicability27th Mar 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 01-Management / Man 02 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 01-Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • Passive design analysis – Modelling the standard building when existing building elements are retained
    View applicability25th Mar 2019
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low carbon design
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 04 - Low carbon design
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 04 – Low Carbon Design
  • Applicable amenities for different building types
    View applicability20th Mar 2019
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 02 – Proximity to Amenities
  • Approved BREEAM Innovation Applications
    View applicability18th Mar 2019
    1 Approved Innovations
  • Daylighting – ‘Internal association or atrium areas’
    View applicability13th Mar 2019
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
  • International suitably qualified professionals
    View applicability12th Mar 2019
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 01 - Energy Efficiency
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 05
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 05 - Acoustic Performance
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 05 - Acoustic performance
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05a - Acoustic Performance (non-residential)
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Ecological Value of Site and Protection of Ecological Features
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 08 - Land use and ecology / LE 02 - Ecological value of site and protection of ecological features
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Protection of Ecological Features
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancing Site Ecology
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancing Site Ecology
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 08 - Land use and ecology / LE 04 - Enhancing site ecology
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long Term Impact on Biodiversity
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long Term Impact on Biodiversity
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 08 - Land use and ecology / LE 05 - Long term impact on biodiversity
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 05 - Noise Attenuation
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05 - Noise Attenuation
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
  • Optimal Ecological Outcome
    View applicability11th Mar 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Identifying and understanding risks and opportunities for the project
  • Methodology items to consider – Land use and ecology
    View applicability11th Mar 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Identifying and understanding risks and opportunities for the project
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 03 - Managing negative impacts on ecology
  • Soft Landings Framework
    View applicability11th Mar 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 01-Management / Man 01 - Project brief and design
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 01 - Project brief and design
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 01-Management / Man 04 - Commissioning and handover
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 04 - Commissioning and handover
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 01-Management / Man 05 - Aftercare
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 05 - Aftercare
  • GN37: BREEAM UK New Construction 2018 scheme assessment timeline
    View applicability07th Mar 2019
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
  • Scope of different parts – Error in compliance note
    View applicability07th Mar 2019
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 03 - Flood Risk Management and Reducing Surface Water Run-off
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 03 - Flood Risk Management and Reducing Surface Water Run-off
  • Passive design analysis – Error in the Methodology section
    View applicability07th Mar 2019
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low Carbon Design
  • Greenfield/Brownfield site – Definition
    View applicability06th Mar 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.2 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 2.0 Errata
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 03
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 03 - Surface water run-off
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 03 - Surface Water Run-Off
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 03 - Surface Water Run-Off
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 03 - Surface water run-off
  • Occupancy rates – 24-hours consulting or treatment rooms
    View applicability06th Mar 2019
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 04-Transport / Tra 04 - Maximum Car Parking Capacity
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 04 - Maximum Car Parking Capacity
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 04 – Maximum Car Parking Capacity
  • Responsible construction practices – Demolition or strip-out
    View applicability27th Feb 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • GN36: BREEAM, CEEQUAL and HQM Ecology Calculation Methodology – Route 2 (including appendix C)
    View applicability27th Feb 2019
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
  • Proposed development – definition for use in assessment
    View applicability20th Feb 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.2 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 2.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 01 - Site selection
  • Energy efficient laboratories – scope
    View applicability20th Feb 2019
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 07
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 07
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 07 - Energy Efficient Laboratory Systems
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 07 - Energy efficient laboratory systems
  • Regenerative drives – requirement for specification
    View applicability19th Feb 2019
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy efficient transport systems
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 06 - Energy efficient transportation systems
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 06 – Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
  • Louvered panels/facades on Green Guide
    View applicability18th Feb 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 01 - Life Cycle Impacts
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 01 – Life Cycle Impacts
  • Robust Details – Testing requirements
    View applicability15th Feb 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.2 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 2.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05 Acoustic performance
  • Thermal modelling – full dynamic thermal analysis
    View applicability13th Feb 2019
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal comfort
  • Control of glare from sunlight – adjacent buildings
    View applicability11th Feb 2019
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
  • Electric vehicle charging stations – shell & core assessments
    View applicability11th Feb 2019
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03b
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03b - Alternative Modes of Transport (residential)
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03b - Alternative Modes of Transport (residential)
  • Control of glare from sunlight – blackout blinds
    View applicability08th Feb 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
  • Mat 03 calculator – combined elements
    View applicability29th Jan 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
  • Public transport information system – requirements
    View applicability29th Jan 2019
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • Zoning and occupant controls – handheld remote controls
    View applicability24th Jan 2019
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
  • [KBCN withdrawn] ~ Ventilation – BB101
    View applicability22nd Jan 2019
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • Acoustic requirements for care homes
    View applicability22nd Jan 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05 - Acoustic Performance
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 05 - Acoustic Performance
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05 – Acoustic Performance
  • View out – internal view within an atrium
    View applicability22nd Jan 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
  • Healthcare buildings and HTM07-02
    View applicability18th Jan 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 08 - Energy efficient equipment
  • Cycle Spaces – Electric cycle charging stations
    View applicability16th Jan 2019
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 04-Transport / Tra 03 - Cyclist Facilities
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03 - Cyclist Facilities
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 03 – Cyclist Facilities
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03a - Alternative Modes of Transport (non-residential)
  • Project delivery planning – Operational Energy
    View applicability15th Jan 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 01 - Project brief and design
  • Passive design analysis where Hea 04 is not applicable
    View applicability14th Jan 2019
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low Carbon Design
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low Carbon Design
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low carbon design
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 04 – Low Carbon Design
  • Third party verification – BREEAM Assessor or AP
    View applicability09th Jan 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • Building LCA – BREEAM Assessor or AP as consultant
    View applicability09th Jan 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • Scope – Fully-fitted assessments with areas completed to shell & core
    View applicability09th Jan 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
    New Construction / NOR / General Technical
  • Evidence for ’04 Detailed monitoring and reporting’ at design stage
    View applicability09th Jan 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / 00 Errata
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 10 Construction Impacts / 10.2 Construction Energy Use
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 10 Construction Impacts / 10.3 Construction Water Use
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C1 Home Delivery / 29 - Construction Energy Use
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C1 Home Delivery / 30 Construction Water Use
  • Design Stage evidence requirements when a contractor has not been appointed
    View applicability09th Jan 2019
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / 00 General
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 General
  • Product classification code for ‘Other’ materials/products
    View applicability02nd Jan 2019
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 02 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Environmental Product Declarations
  • Exemplary level credit – Non-compatible schemes
    View applicability18th Dec 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 - Security
  • View Out – Rooms over 7m deep
    View applicability11th Dec 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
  • Building LCA – evidence requirements for multiple assessments with identical designs
    View applicability11th Dec 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment (LCA)
  • Scheme classification for residential projects (UK)
    View applicability05th Dec 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 General
    4 Operational / Scheme Classifications
  • Small power significantly contributing to unregulated energy consumption
    View applicability05th Dec 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 08 - Energy efficient equipment
  • Determining boiler efficiency
    View applicability03rd Dec 2018
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 06 - Boiler efficiency
  • BREEAM Plaques and Banners
    View applicability29th Nov 2018
    4 Operational / 00 General
    4 Operational
  • GN35: BREEAM UK New Construction 2018 Ecology Assessment – Route 1 Methodology
    View applicability20th Nov 2018
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
  • GN34: BREEAM, CEEQUAL and HQM Ecology Risk Evaluation Checklist
    View applicability20th Nov 2018
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
  • Using LEED or Nordic Swan Ecolabel as the accredited third party assessment scheme
    View applicability20th Nov 2018
    Communities / 2012 / 03 - Resource and Energy / RE 04 - Sustainable Buildings
  • Responsible Sourcing – Evidence requirements for two (or more) BREEAM assessments on different parts of the same new building
    View applicability20th Nov 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible sourcing of materials
  • Responsible Sourcing – Scope when a BREEAM assessment covers only part of the new building
    View applicability19th Nov 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible sourcing of materials
  • View out for commercial kitchens
    View applicability19th Nov 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
  • GN33 Responsible construction management in BREEAM and HQM
    View applicability16th Nov 2018
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
  • Deemed to comply solutions – alternative proposals
    View applicability15th Nov 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 08
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 08
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 08 - Energy Efficient Equipment
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 08 - Energy Efficient Equipment
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 08 - Energy Efficient Equipment
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 08 - Energy Efficient Equipment
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 08 - Energy efficient equipment
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 08 - Energy efficient equipment
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 08 – Energy Efficient Equipment
  • Environmental management – no principal contractor
    View applicability14th Nov 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 01-Management / Man 03 - Construction Site Impacts
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 01 - Management / Man 03 - Construction Site Impacts
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 01-Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • Surface water run-off – no change in impermeable area
    View applicability14th Nov 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 03
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 03 - Surface water run-off
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 03 - Surface water run-off
  • Glare control – adjacent buildings
    View applicability05th Nov 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
  • Erratum – Criterion 8 – ‘No net loss’
    View applicability05th Nov 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.2 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 03 - Managing negative impacts on ecology
  • Mat 01/02 Results Submission Tool – concept and technical design submission
    View applicability31st Oct 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 02 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Environmental Product Declarations
  • Pol 02 benchmarks – Oil-fired boilers
    View applicability29th Oct 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.2 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 02 - Local air quality
  • Preliminary design workshop – RIBA stage requirement
    View applicability25th Oct 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.2 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Erratum – up to v1.2 – timing of pre-requisite – indoor air quality plan
    View applicability25th Oct 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.2 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
  • Tra 01 and Tra 02 – Prerequisite and RIBA stage requirements
    View applicability25th Oct 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.2 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 01 - Transport assessment and travel plan
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • Heating and cooling provided through one system
    View applicability24th Oct 2018
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 66 - Sub-metering: tenanted areas
  • Full or Partial sub-metering
    View applicability24th Oct 2018
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 66 - Sub-metering: tenanted areas
  • Sub-metering requirements for a Single Tenant
    View applicability24th Oct 2018
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 66 - Sub-metering: tenanted areas
  • Compliant wheelchair and buggy storage facilities
    View applicability17th Oct 2018
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a - Alternative modes of transport
  • CO2 equivalence (CO2-eq)
    View applicability12th Oct 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy
  • Daylighting – side-lit internal association and atrium areas
    View applicability12th Oct 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
  • Site clearance prior to purchase of the site
    View applicability11th Oct 2018
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.1 Identifying Ecological Risks and Opportunities
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Identifying and understanding risks and opportunities for the project
  • Ecological enhancement implementation time-frames
    View applicability11th Oct 2018
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.3 Ecological Change and Enhancement
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.4 Long term Ecological Management and Maintenance
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancement of ecological value
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long term ecology management and maintenance
  • Relating green roofs to multiple assessments in the same building
    View applicability11th Oct 2018
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.1 Identifying Ecological Risks and Opportunities
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.2 Managing Impacts on Ecology
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.3 Ecological Change and Enhancement
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.4 Long term Ecological Management and Maintenance
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Identifying and understanding risks and opportunities for the project
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 03
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 03 - Managing negative impacts on ecology
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 04
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancement of ecological value
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 05
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long term ecology management and maintenance
  • Site wide approach to ecological enhancements
    View applicability11th Oct 2018
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.1 Identifying Ecological Risks and Opportunities
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.2 Managing Impacts on Ecology
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.3 Ecological Change and Enhancement
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.4 Long term Ecological Management and Maintenance
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Identifying and understanding risks and opportunities for the project
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 03
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 03 - Managing negative impacts on ecology
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 04
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancement of ecological value
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 05
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long term ecology management and maintenance
  • Recognised local ecological expertise
    View applicability11th Oct 2018
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.1 Identifying Ecological Risks and Opportunities
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.2 Managing Impacts on Ecology
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.3 Ecological Change and Enhancement
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.4 Long term Ecological Management and Maintenance
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Identifying and understanding risks and opportunities for the project
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 03 - Managing negative impacts on ecology
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancement of ecological value
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long term ecology management and maintenance
  • Verification of an ecology report / information
    View applicability11th Oct 2018
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.1 Identifying Ecological Risks and Opportunities
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.2 Managing Impacts on Ecology
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.3 Ecological Change and Enhancement
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.4 Long term Ecological Management and Maintenance
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Identifying and understanding risks and opportunities for the project
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 03
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 03 - Managing negative impacts on ecology
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 04
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancement of ecological value
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 05
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long term ecology management and maintenance
  • Building LCA – Comparison with the BREEAM Benchmark – mixed-used buildings
    View applicability11th Oct 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • GN40 Reporting template for ecology assessment issues in BREEAM and HQM
    View applicability10th Oct 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE
  • Erratum – UK NC2018 LE 05 – criterion 6
    View applicability10th Oct 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.2 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long term ecology management and maintenance
  • Sub-metering of high energy load and tenancy areas – applicability
    View applicability08th Oct 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 02 - Energy monitoring
  • Part new-build, part refurbishment projects – Updated guidance
    View applicability05th Oct 2018
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
  • Flow control devices for multiple blocks
    View applicability01st Oct 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 03
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 05 - Water / WAT 03
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 03 - Water Leak Detection
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 05 - Water / WAT 03 - Water Leak Detection
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 03 - Water leak detection
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 05 - Water / Wat 03 - Water Leak Detection and Prevention
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 05 - Water / Wat 03 - Water Leak Detection and Prevention
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 03 - Water leak detection and prevention
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 03 – Water Leak Detection
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 04 - Water / WAT 08 - Leak prevention
  • How to submit on BREEAM Projects using the basic upload form
    View applicability28th Sep 2018
    4 Operational / QA / 04 Submitting to QA
    4 Operational
    5 BREEAM Projects
  • How to submit on BREEAM Projects using a Scoring and Reporting Tool upload (MS Excel)
    View applicability28th Sep 2018
    4 Operational / QA / 04 Submitting to QA
    4 Operational
    5 BREEAM Projects
  • How to submit an assessment on BREEAM Projects – What versions use BREEAM Projects
    View applicability28th Sep 2018
    4 Operational / QA / 04 Submitting to QA
    4 Operational
    5 BREEAM Projects
  • Weather files – alternative format or location
    View applicability25th Sep 2018
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 – Thermal comfort
  • Sustainable transport measures – Shell only and shell & core assessments
    View applicability24th Sep 2018
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • Part new-build, part refurbishment projects – New-build areas inseparable
    View applicability19th Sep 2018
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
  • Rainwater harvesting standard – BS 8515:2009 replacement
    View applicability18th Sep 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 05 - Water / Wat 01 - Water Consumption
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water Consumption
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 01 – Water Consumption
  • Retail/Industrial showroom assessments
    View applicability18th Sep 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 04 – Maximum Car Parking Capacity
  • Internationally approved Ene 01 calculation software
    View applicability18th Sep 2018
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 01 - Energy Efficiency
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    Communities / 2012 / 03 - Resource and Energy / RE 01 - Energy Strategy
  • Building LCA – Projects that include no substructure
    View applicability17th Sep 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • Building LCA – Projects that include no hard landscaping
    View applicability17th Sep 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • Building LCA – Options appraisal including reuse/recycling of existing construction products on site
    View applicability17th Sep 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • Building LCA – Evidence requirements for two (or more) BREEAM assessments on different parts of the same new building design
    View applicability17th Sep 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • Building LCA – Scope when a BREEAM Assessment covers only part of the new building design
    View applicability17th Sep 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment (LCA)
  • Thermal modelling for large scale projects
    View applicability17th Sep 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 03
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 03 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 03 - Thermal Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 – Thermal comfort
  • Applicability – industrial asset with no office areas
    View applicability11th Sep 2018
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
  • Relating drainage reports to BREEAM – GN15 and GN38
    View applicability07th Sep 2018
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 03 - Surface water run-off
  • Pre-demolition audit – criterion 1d
    View applicability28th Aug 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 01 - Construction waste management
  • How to start a PCR in BREEAM Projects
    View applicability24th Aug 2018
    4 Operational / 00 General
    4 Operational / QA / 01 General
    5 BREEAM Projects
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Registrations
  • Passive design analysis – reference to Compliance Note
    View applicability22nd Aug 2018
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low Carbon Design
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low Carbon Design
  • Assessment Part applicability
    View applicability17th Aug 2018
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Monitoring
  • Remedial works – timing of acoustic re-testing
    View applicability17th Aug 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 05
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 05
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 05 - Acoustic Performance
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 05 - Acoustic Performance
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 05 - Acoustic performance
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05 Acoustic performance
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05 – Acoustic Performance
  • Browse button on upload facility not showing
    View applicability13th Aug 2018
    4 Operational / 00 General
    4 Operational / QA / 04 Submitting to QA
    4 Operational
  • Operational waste requirement for catering – applicability
    View applicability10th Aug 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 03 - Operational waste
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 03 – Operational Waste
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a - Operational waste
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03a - Operational Waste (non-residential)
  • Internal lighting – reference to CIBSE Lighting Guide 7
    View applicability09th Aug 2018
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
  • Definition – Reused in situ with minor repairs
    View applicability09th Aug 2018
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
  • BREEAM Accredited Professionals & Site Sustainability Managers
    View applicability08th Aug 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 01 - Project brief and design
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • WELL v2 and BREEAM – Alignment
    View applicability01st Aug 2018
    3 General Technical / General Technical
  • GN33 – Evidence requirement clarification
    View applicability31st Jul 2018
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / C Delivery / 10 Construction Impacts / 10.1 Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • Time critical requirements – defining project stage by construction element
    View applicability30th Jul 2018
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
    3 General Technical / General Technical
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment (LCA)
  • [KBCN withdrawn] ~ Pre-requisite – indoor air quality (IAQ) plan after Concept Design stage
    View applicability25th Jul 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
  • Table 32 in the manual SD233 issue 2.0
    View applicability25th Jul 2018
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02 - Proximity to amenities
  • Non-specific levels of performance within local legislation
    View applicability20th Jul 2018
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 1 / 01 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 10 - Inclusive design
  • Alternative methods for ensuring the re-use or recycling of materials
    View applicability20th Jul 2018
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 1 / 06 - Waste / WST 01 - Storage of operational waste
  • Buildings in Greater London – PTAL
    View applicability17th Jul 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 01 - Transport assessment and travel plan
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • LCA submission stage – Applications for planning consent
    View applicability12th Jul 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • LCA submission stage – ‘Concept design’ and ‘Technical design’
    View applicability12th Jul 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • Lifts with speeds 0.15m/s or less
    View applicability12th Jul 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy efficient transport systems
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 06 - Energy efficient transportation systems
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 06 – Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
  • Parking integral to development’s use
    View applicability11th Jul 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 04
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 04-Transport / Tra 04 - Maximum Car Parking Capacity
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 04 - Maximum Car Parking Capacity
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 04 - Maximum Car Parking Capacity
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 04 - Maximum Car Parking Capacity
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 04 - Maximum car parking capacity
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 04 – Maximum Car Parking Capacity
  • Services efficiency improvements in assessments against Part 1 only
    View applicability10th Jul 2018
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
  • Definition of a ‘product’
    View applicability06th Jul 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 02 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Environmental Product Declarations
  • Speculative ceiling finishes – Substantial alterations
    View applicability05th Jul 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 04
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 07 - Waste / WST 04
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 04 Speculative finishes (Offices only)
  • Previously occupied land – Fixed surface infrastructure
    View applicability05th Jul 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 08-Land Use and Ecology / Le 01 - Site selection
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01 - Site Selection
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01 - Site Selection
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 08 - Land use and ecology / LE 01 - Site selection
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 01 - Site selection
  • Change in ecological value – Route 2 – credit allocation
    View applicability04th Jul 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 03 - Managing negative impacts on ecology
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancement of ecological value
  • Proposing national best practice guidance on defining granular fill and capping as a high grade use
    View applicability03rd Jul 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 02
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 02 - Recycled Aggregates
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 02 - Recycled Aggregates
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 02 - Recycled aggregates
  • Emissions from products – ‘no formaldehyde’ declaration
    View applicability22nd Jun 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • View out – Corrections to Table
    View applicability20th Jun 2018
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
  • Alternative transport measures – Option 11 – restricted car parking
    View applicability19th Jun 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • Emissions from products – testing to ISO 16000-10
    View applicability15th Jun 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • Thermal comfort – Changing rooms
    View applicability13th Jun 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 03
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 03 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 03 - Thermal Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 – Thermal comfort
  • Daylighting – Changing rooms
    View applicability13th Jun 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
  • Exemplary level credit
    View applicability13th Jun 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 - Security
  • [Erratum] – pre v2.0 – projected climate change environment weather files
    View applicability12th Jun 2018
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
  • Daylighting uniformity criteria – Multi-residential/Residential institutions
    View applicability12th Jun 2018
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
  • Electric vehicle charging stations – Availability
    View applicability11th Jun 2018
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 03 - Transport / TRA 01 - Alternative modes of transport
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03a - Alternative Modes of Transport (non-residential)
  • EPDs – Products containing multiple materials
    View applicability07th Jun 2018
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Life cycle impacts
  • [KBCN withdrawn] ~ Natural Ventilation Heat Recovery Units
    View applicability07th Jun 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • Daylighting – Healthcare Buildings – Table 14 – Error
    View applicability06th Jun 2018
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
  • Emissions from products – exemplary level formaldehyde requirements
    View applicability06th Jun 2018
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • Erratum – UK NC2018 LE 05 – Prerequisite criterion 2
    View applicability06th Jun 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long term ecology management and maintenance
  • No demolition
    View applicability06th Jun 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 01 - Construction waste management
  • Small retail stores not meeting the definition of ‘baseline supermarket’
    View applicability25th May 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 05 - Energy efficient cold storage
  • Credit Score Ready Reckoner
    View applicability25th May 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • Mat 01 Tools tutorials
    View applicability23rd May 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • Building LCA tools recognised by BREEAM
    View applicability21st May 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 01 - Life Cycle Impacts
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 06 - Materials / Mat 01 - Life Cycle Impacts
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Life cycle impacts
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 01 – Life Cycle Impacts
  • Browse button not showing when uploading evidence
    View applicability21st May 2018
    4 Operational / 00 General
    4 Operational / QA / 04 Submitting to QA
    5 BREEAM Projects
  • Leak detection between building and utilities meter
    View applicability17th May 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 03
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 05 - Water / WAT 03
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 03 - Water Leak Detection
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 05 - Water / WAT 03 - Water Leak Detection
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 03 - Water leak detection
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 05 - Water / Wat 03 - Water Leak Detection and Prevention
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 05 - Water / Wat 03 - Water Leak Detection and Prevention
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 03 - Water leak detection and prevention
    New Construction / International / V6 / 05 - Water / Wat 03 - Water leak detection and prevention
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 05 Water / Wat 03 - Water leak detection and prevention
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 03 – Water Leak Detection
  • Retail/Industrial Showrooms Appendix
    View applicability15th May 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 00 General
    3 General Technical / General Technical
  • Sound Insulation between rooms
    View applicability14th May 2018
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B1 Comfort / 12 Sound Insulation
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 4 Comfort / 4.4 Sound Insulation
  • Ecological risk evaluation checklist – Assessment Route 2
    View applicability11th May 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Identifying and understanding risks and opportunities for the project
  • Scheme classification – Crèche vs Nursery
    View applicability09th May 2018
    4 Operational / Scheme Classifications
  • Clarification of ‘Hazardous Chemical’
    View applicability04th May 2018
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 07 - Pollution / POL 08 - Chemical storage
  • Post collection – Waste sorting
    View applicability30th Apr 2018
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 7 Space / 7.3 Recyclable Waste
  • Communal refuse chutes – Apartments over five storeys
    View applicability30th Apr 2018
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 7 Space / 7.3 Recyclable Waste
  • Mat 01/02 Results Submission Tool – brief guidance
    View applicability26th Apr 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
  • Green Guide ratings for domestic buildings of more than four storeys high
    View applicability25th Apr 2018
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 05 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 05 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
  • Communal cycle storage in adjacent building
    View applicability25th Apr 2018
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 09 - Cycle Storage
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 03 - Energy / ENE 09 - Cycle Storage
  • View Out – First Aid Rooms
    View applicability25th Apr 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
  • Cycle storage spaces – rounding
    View applicability25th Apr 2018
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A1 Transport and Movement / 02 Alternative Sustainable Transport Options
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 09 - Cycle Storage
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 03 - Energy / ENE 09 - Cycle Storage
  • EPD for systems of products always installed together
    View applicability23rd Apr 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 06 - Materials / MAT 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 02 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Environmental Product Declarations
  • Shell only – zero net regulated carbon emissions
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Commissioning – evidence
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 05 - Aftercare
  • GN39 Ene 01 Calculation Methodology – BREEAM UK NC 2018, V6.0, and V6.1
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Recycled and sustainably sourced aggregate – Compliance prior to contractor’s appointment
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 02 - Use of recycled and sustainably sourced aggregates
  • GN32 Energy prediction and post-occupancy evaluation – BREEAM UK New Construction 2018
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Unexploded ordnance
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 01 - Site selection
  • [KBCN withdrawn] ~ Exemplary credit – Beyond zero net regulated carbon/carbon negative – Software output figures
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Previously occupied land – multiple assessed buildings
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 08-Land Use and Ecology / Le 01 - Site selection
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01 - Site Selection
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01 - Site Selection
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 08 - Land use and ecology / LE 01 - Site selection
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 01 - Site selection
  • Control of glare from sunlight – residential areas
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
  • Control of glare from sunlight – roof lights
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
  • Control of glare from sunlight – use of tinted windows
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
  • Control of glare from sunlight – transmittance value
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
  • Control of glare from sunlight- no windows in relevant areas
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
  • Control of glare from sunlight – hotel rooms
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Control of glare from sunlight
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 1 / 01 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Glare Control
  • Control of glare from sunlight – no relevant building areas
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
  • Definition – NHS Buildings
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • Responsible construction management – corporate registration
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 01 - Management / MAN 03
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • Calculating EPR where there are multiple BRUKL/NCM outputs
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 01 - Energy Efficiency
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Community transport schemes in rural areas
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 01 - Transport assessment and travel plan
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • Daylighting – Floor areas for average daylight calculations
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
  • BREEAM Advisory Professional (AP) – Retrospectively applying AP status
    View applicability16th Apr 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 01 - Management / MAN 01
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 01 - Project brief and design
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 01 - Management / MAN 03
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • UK NC2018 Update – Bespoke UK RFO/UK NC assessments
    View applicability10th Apr 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations
    4 Operational / Scheme Classifications
  • Accessibility Index used to award credits
    View applicability10th Apr 2018
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • Using third party reporting software with BREEAM Projects
    View applicability09th Apr 2018
    5 BREEAM Projects
  • Independent Air Tightness Testing Scheme (IATS)
    View applicability06th Apr 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 01-Management / Man 04 - Commissioning and handover
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 04 - Commissioning and Handover
  • Best Practice Specification – actual U-values exceed best practice
    View applicability06th Apr 2018
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Erratum – UK NC2018 Tra 02 – Table 7.6 Building Types
    View applicability06th Apr 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • Sustainable Transport Measures – Option 2 – Phased developments
    View applicability06th Apr 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • Applicability of prerequisite
    View applicability05th Apr 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of refrigerants
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of refrigerants
  • POL 01 – Assessment criterion 2
    View applicability29th Mar 2018
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 1 / 08 - Pollution / POL 01 - Pollution prevention
  • Erratum – up to v1.0 – issue overview icons
    View applicability28th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05 Acoustic performance
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 04 - Commissioning and handover
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 01 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Building life cycle assessment
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 03 - Water leak detection
  • Schemes and types on BREEAM Projects
    View applicability28th Mar 2018
    4 Operational / QA / 01 General
    4 Operational / QA / 04 Submitting to QA
    4 Operational
    5 BREEAM Projects
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Registrations
  • Existing travel plan
    View applicability28th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 01 - Transport assessment and travel plan
  • Erratum – UK NC2018 Pol 03 – Prerequisite for Simple buildings assessments
    View applicability27th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
  • Designed-out or integrated finishes
    View applicability26th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 04
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 07 - Waste / WST 04
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 04 - Speculative finishes
    New Construction / International / V6 / 07 - Waste / Wst 04 - Speculative finishes
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 07 - Waste / Wst 04 - Speculative finishes (offices only)
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 07 - Waste / Wst 04 - Speculative Floor and Ceiling Finishes
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 04 - Speculative Floor and Ceiling Finishes
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 04 - Speculative Floor and Ceiling Finishes
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 04 - Speculative Floor and Ceiling Finishes
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 04 Speculative finishes (Offices only)
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 04 – Speculative Floor and Ceiling Finishes
  • Multiple buildings on a wider estate
    View applicability26th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 03 - Operational waste
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
  • [KBCN withdrawn] ~ Surface water run-off – Rainwater harvesting
    View applicability26th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
  • Erratum – UK NC2018 Pol 03 – Peak rate of run-off for greenfield sites
    View applicability23rd Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 Errata / 1.0 Errata
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
  • Gross Internal Floor Area (GIFA) or gross internal area (GIA)
    View applicability22nd Mar 2018
    3 General Technical / General Technical
  • Statutory requirements – Conflicting with BREEAM criteria
    View applicability22nd Mar 2018
    3 General Technical
  • Renewal – Change in Asset Ownership and/or Management
    View applicability22nd Mar 2018
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / 00 General
  • Minimising watercourse pollution – First 5mm of rainfall requirement
    View applicability21st Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
  • No refrigerant use – shell & core assessments
    View applicability14th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of refrigerants
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of refrigerants
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of refrigerants
  • Cycle spaces – Public cycle spaces
    View applicability14th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 04-Transport / Tra 03 - Cyclist Facilities
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03 - Cyclist Facilities
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 03 – Cyclist Facilities
  • Education – Primary schools
    View applicability14th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 04-Transport / Tra 03 - Cyclist Facilities
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03 - Cyclist Facilities
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 03 – Cyclist Facilities
  • Extensions and infill developments
    View applicability14th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 04
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 09 - Pollution / POL 04
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 04 - Reduction of night time light pollution
  • Ventilation – withdrawal of EN 13779:2007
    View applicability14th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 02
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • LZC feasibility study – timing
    View applicability12th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 04 - Low carbon design
  • Pollution Prevention Guidance documents
    View applicability12th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 01-Management / Man 03 - Construction Site Impacts
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 01-Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
  • Prerequisite for BREEAM AP credits (Concept and Developed Design)
    View applicability12th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 01 - Project brief and design
  • Erratum – UK NC 2018 Hea 02 – Shell only assessments
    View applicability09th Mar 2018
  • Night-time operation – requirement for controls
    View applicability08th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03 - External Lighting
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03 - External Lighting
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03 - External lighting
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 03 - External lighting
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / Ene 03 - External lighting
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 03 - External lighting
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 03 – External Lighting
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 17 - External lighting
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 17 - External lighting
  • Daylighting – alternative route to compliance
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
  • Safe access – vehicle delivery routes
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 06
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 06 - Accessibility
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 - Safe Access
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 - Safety and Security
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 – Safety and Security
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 07 - Safe and healthy surroundings
  • Outside space – shared with other buildings
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 07 - Safe and healthy surroundings
  • Security – Change of SQSS and recommendations
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 - Safety and Security
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 06 - Safety and Security
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 - Security
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 – Safety and Security
  • Control of glare from sunlight – types of glare
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
  • Ventilation – single room MVHRs
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • Emissions from products – paints and varnishes – historic buildings
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03 - Volatile Organic Compounds
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03 - Volatile Organic Compounds
  • View out – rooms used for security or other critical functions
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 01 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 06 - View out
  • Extension to existing buildings
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 03 - Operational waste
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
  • Waste from temporary structures
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 07 - Waste / WST 01
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 01 - Construction waste management
  • Flow control devices – use of time controllers
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 03 - Water leak detection
  • Limited site space for segregation and storage
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 01 - Construction waste management
  • Surface water run-off – Highways and impermeable areas
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 08
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
  • Flow control devices – combining flow control
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 03
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 05 - Water / WAT 03
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 03 - Water leak detection
  • Responsibly sourced timber – government licence
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible sourcing of materials
  • Ventilation – external requirement for window opening restrictors
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • [KBCN withdrawn] ~ Daylighting – Education buildings
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
  • Untreated buildings
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
  • Security lighting
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 09 - Pollution / POL 04
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 04 - Reduction of night time light pollution
  • Flush stud lighting
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 04 - Reduction of night time light pollution
  • Minimising watercourse pollution – Extensions and infill developments
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
  • Minimising watercourse pollution – Green roofs
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 08
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
  • Minimising watercourse pollution – end of pipe solutions
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
  • Surface water run-off – Derelict sites
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
  • Surface water run-off – discharge to a tidal estuary or the sea
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 08
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
  • Flood resilience – Third party feature acting as flood defences
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 07
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
  • Flood resilience – Pre-existing flood defences
    View applicability07th Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 03 - Flood and surface water management
  • Close of New Construction 2014: Bespoke deadline
    View applicability01st Mar 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    2 Bespoke
  • Verification of consumption data
    View applicability22nd Feb 2018
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 31 - Energy consumption start date
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 32 - Energy consumption end date
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 33 - Electricity consumption
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 34 - Natural gas consumption
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 35 - LPG consumption
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 36 - Gas oil consumption
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 37 - Solid fossil fuel consumption
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 38 - Biodiesel consumption
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 39 - Biogas consumption
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 40 - Wood/Waste wood consumption
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 41 - District heating consumption
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 42 - Carbon intensity district heating
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 43 - District cooling consumption
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 44 - Carbon intensity district cooling
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 45 - Electricity exported
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 46 - Non-standard energy uses
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 47 - Non-standard energy use
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 48 - Non-standard energy consumption
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 49 - Non-standard energy consumption floor area
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 50 - Non-standard energy use
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 51 - Non-standard energy consumption
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 52 - Non-standard energy consumption floor area
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 53 - Non-standard energy use
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 54 - Non-standard energy consumption
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 55 - Non-standard energy consumption floor area
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 56 - Non-standard energy use
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 57 - Non-standard energy consumption
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 58 - Non-standard energy consumption floor area
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 59 - Non-standard energy use
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 60 - Non-standard energy consumption
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 03 - Energy / ENE 61 - Non-standard energy consumption floor area
  • Zoning and control – dimming
    View applicability21st Feb 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
  • Domestic hot water supplied by a circulation loop
    View applicability21st Feb 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 05 - Water / WAT 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 05 - Water / Wat 02 - Water Monitoring
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 05 - Water / Wat 02 - Water Monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 02 - Water Monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 05 - Water / WAT 02 - Water Monitoring
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 02 - Water monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 02 - Water monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 02 – Water Monitoring
  • Number of compliant cycle storage spaces
    View applicability19th Feb 2018
    Communities / 2012 / 05 - Transport and Movement / TM 05 - Cycling Facilities
  • Thermal model sampling
    View applicability19th Feb 2018
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B1 Comfort / 13 Temperature
  • Ventilation – e-cigarettes
    View applicability19th Feb 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
  • [Withdrawn] – Weather file location
    View applicability16th Feb 2018
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 – Thermal comfort
  • Pre-demolition audit – demolition in a later phase
    View applicability15th Feb 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 07 - Waste / Wst 01 - Construction Waste Management
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 01 - Construction Waste Management
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 01 - Construction waste management
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 01 - Construction waste management
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 01 – Construction Waste Management
  • Elemental U-values for assessments against Parts 2 and 3
    View applicability15th Feb 2018
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
  • Urinals – calculation of litres/bowl/hour
    View applicability15th Feb 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 05 - Water / WAT 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 05 - Water / Wat 01 - Water Consumption
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 05 - Water / Wat 01 - Water Consumption
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water Consumption
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water Consumption
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 01 – Water Consumption
  • Demolition records not available
    View applicability15th Feb 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 07 - Waste / Wst 01 - Construction Waste Management
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 01 - Construction Waste Management
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 01 - Construction Waste Management
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 01 - Construction Waste Management
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 01 - Construction waste management
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 01 - Construction waste management
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 01 – Construction Waste Management
  • [KBCN withdrawn] ~ Areas assessed for formaldehyde and TVOC
    View applicability15th Feb 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • Alternative method performance levels and credits
    View applicability15th Feb 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 05 - Water / Wat 01 - Water Consumption
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 05 - Water / Wat 01 - Water Consumption
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 01 – Water Consumption
  • Definition – Critical value
    View applicability13th Feb 2018
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 01 - Management / MAN 02
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 01-Management / Man 02 - Life cycle cost and service life planning
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 02 - Life Cycle Cost and Service Life Planning
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 01 - Management / MAN 02 - Life Cycle Cost and Service Life Planning
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 02 - Life cycle cost and service life planning
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 02 - Life cycle cost and service life planning
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 01-Management / Man 05 - Life Cycle Cost and Service Life Planning
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 01 - Management / Man 05 - Life Cycle Cost and Service Life Planning
  • Minimum Space Standards in housing
    View applicability13th Feb 2018
    Communities
    Communities / 2012 / 02 - Social and Economic Well-Being / SE 05 - Housing Provision
  • Home composting – Multi-residential
    View applicability08th Feb 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 03 – Operational Waste
  • Emissions from products – alternative testing standard for paints
    View applicability07th Feb 2018
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03 - Volatile Organic Compounds
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03 - Volatile Organic Compounds
  • BREEAM Live Chat – Terms of Use
    View applicability05th Feb 2018
    4 Operational / QA / 01 General
  • Partial assessments
    View applicability02nd Feb 2018
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 04 - Insulation
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 04 – Insulation
  • Calculating U-values for buildings with extension(s)
    View applicability31st Jan 2018
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
  • Wat 04 – Filtering correction
    View applicability30th Jan 2018
    5 BREEAM Projects
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 04 - Water Efficient Equipment
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 05 - Water / WAT 04 - Water Efficient Equipment
  • Outstanding Invoices – Account suspensions
    View applicability24th Jan 2018
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 00 General
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 00 General
    4 Operational
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations
  • National waste recovery rate – Error in the ASWL
    View applicability15th Jan 2018
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 01 - Construction waste management
  • Access to HQM Logos, Marks and Badges
    View applicability08th Jan 2018
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / 00 General
    4 Operational / 00 General
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / 00 General
  • Product procurement policy after RIBA stage 2
    View applicability05th Jan 2018
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B3 Materials / 18 Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products
  • Reasoning for setting requirements for total water consumption as well as water fittings standard
    View applicability05th Jan 2018
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B5 Water / 25 Water Efficiency
  • Energy modelling for PV
    View applicability05th Jan 2018
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low Carbon Design
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 04 - Low carbon design
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 04 – Low Carbon Design
  • Aftercare Support fees
    View applicability05th Jan 2018
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C2 User Experience / 32 Aftercare
  • Changing the project scope (Fully fitted/Shell Only/Shell & Core) between Design Stage certification and Post Construction Review
    View applicability20th Dec 2017
    4 Operational / 00 General
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / 00 General
    New Construction / NOR / QA
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Registrations
  • GN31 BREEAM UK Non-Domestic Refurbishment and Fit-out 2014 scheme assessment timeline
    View applicability20th Dec 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
  • GN30 BREEAM International New Construction 2016 scheme assessment timeline
    View applicability20th Dec 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
  • GN29: Comparing criteria and evidential crossover between BREEAM Communities and building level assessment methodologies
    View applicability20th Dec 2017
    Communities / 2012 / 00 General
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
  • RGB LED lighting
    View applicability14th Dec 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 03 - External Lighting
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 03 - External Lighting
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03 - External Lighting
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03 - External Lighting
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03 - External lighting
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 03 - External lighting
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 03 – External Lighting
  • Ene 01 Assessment
    View applicability14th Dec 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
  • Erratum – up to V6.0.0 – covered parking areas (CN3.1)
    View applicability08th Dec 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 06 - Accessibility
  • Recommendations made by a SQSS
    View applicability30th Nov 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A3 Safety and Resilience / 08 Security
  • Diversion of resources from landfill – RMP
    View applicability29th Nov 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 01 - Construction waste management
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 01 – Construction Waste Management
  • Emissions from products – resin flooring
    View applicability29th Nov 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • District heating systems
    View applicability29th Nov 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 02
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 02 - NOx emissions
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 02 - NOx Emissions
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 02 - NOx Emissions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 02 - NOx Emissions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 02 - NOx Emissions
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 02 - NOx emissions
  • Applicability of ‘Internal lighting’ and ‘zoning and occupant control’ criteria to Residential buildings
    View applicability29th Nov 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
  • Aircraft safety – developments in the proximity of airports
    View applicability29th Nov 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Protection of Ecological Features
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Protection of Ecological Features
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancing Site Ecology
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancing Site Ecology
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long Term Impact on Biodiversity
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long Term Impact on Biodiversity
  • Flow restrictors
    View applicability29th Nov 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 05 - Water / WAT 01
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 04 - Water / WAT 01 - Internal Water Use
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 04 - Water / WAT 01 - Internal Water Use
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 05 - Water / Wat 01 - Water Consumption
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 05 - Water / Wat 01 - Water Consumption
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water Consumption
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water Consumption
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 01 – Water Consumption
  • Recycled materials in hard landscaping
    View applicability29th Nov 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 06 - Materials / Mat 01 - Life Cycle Impacts
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Life cycle impacts
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 02 - Hard Landscaping and Boundary Protection
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 02 – Hard Landscaping and Boundary Protection
  • Ventilation – applicability to Part 1 assessments
    View applicability29th Nov 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
  • Exemplary level criteria applicability
    View applicability29th Nov 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 01 - Construction Waste Management
  • Testing and inspecting building fabric – Untreated spaces
    View applicability29th Nov 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 01-Management / Man 01 - Sustainable Procurement
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 01 - Management / Man 01 - Sustainable Procurement
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 01-Management / Man 04 - Commissioning and handover
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 04 - Commissioning and Handover
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 01 - Management / MAN 04 - Commissioning and Handover
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 04 - Commissioning and handover
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 04 - Commissioning and handover
  • Existing lift shaft retained
    View applicability27th Nov 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
  • Simple buildings
    View applicability20th Nov 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 05 - Acoustic Performance
  • Prerequisite – users with special hearing and communication needs
    View applicability17th Nov 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 05
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05 - Acoustic Performance
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 05 - Acoustic Performance
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 05 - Acoustic performance
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 05 - Acoustic performance
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05a - Acoustic Performance (non-residential)
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05b - Acoustic Performance (residential)
  • Daylighting – retail cafe / dining areas
    View applicability17th Nov 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
  • Cyclists’ facilities – Multi-residential / residential institutions
    View applicability17th Nov 2017
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 03 - Transport / TRA 01 - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03 - Cyclist Facilities
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 03 – Cyclist Facilities
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a - Alternative modes of transport
  • Future transport nodes
    View applicability17th Nov 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 04-Transport / Tra 01 - Public Transport Accesibility
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 01 - Public Transport Accessibility
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Public transport accessibility
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 01 - Transport assessment and travel plan
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 01 – Public Transport Accesibility
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • Alternative transport measures not applicable to the project
    View applicability17th Nov 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
  • Option 2 – Use of Green Guide to Specification
    View applicability17th Nov 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
  • Option 2 – number of credits available
    View applicability17th Nov 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
  • Assessor comments submitted within BREEAM In-Use assessments
    View applicability16th Nov 2017
    In-Use / 00 General
  • Cyclists’ facilities – Adequately sized lockers
    View applicability15th Nov 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 04-Transport / Tra 03 - Cyclist Facilities
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03 - Cyclist Facilities
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 03 – Cyclist Facilities
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03a - Alternative Modes of Transport (non-residential)
  • LCA modelling for multiple BREEAM assessments
    View applicability02nd Nov 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 01 - Life Cycle Impacts
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 06 - Materials / Mat 01 - Life Cycle Impacts
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Life cycle impacts
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 01 – Life Cycle Impacts
  • Evidence of no risk – Use of Approved Standards and Weightings List
    View applicability01st Nov 2017
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 1 / 05 - Materials / MAT 05 - Natural Hazards
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 06 - Resilience / RSL 03 - Natural hazard risk assessment
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 06 - Resilience / RSL 03 - Natural hazard risk assessment
  • No light liquid separators
    View applicability31st Oct 2017
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 07 - Pollution / POl 10 - Light-liquid separators
  • Legally harvested and traded timber – Examples
    View applicability27th Oct 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 01 - Management / Man 03 - Construction Site Impacts
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 01-Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible construction practices
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible sourcing of construction products
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 03 – Responsible Sourcing of Materials
  • RSCS summary score level for BES 6001 products
    View applicability24th Oct 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible sourcing of construction products
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible sourcing of materials
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 03 – Responsible Sourcing of Materials
  • BREEAM Projects – changing assessment type
    View applicability23rd Oct 2017
    5 BREEAM Projects
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Registrations
  • Master plans with multiple stakeholders
    View applicability20th Oct 2017
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
    New Construction / NOR / General Technical
  • My account page on BREEAM Projects – viewing assessor licences
    View applicability20th Oct 2017
    5 BREEAM Projects
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Licensing
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations
  • Validity and Expiry of an Assessment Registration
    View applicability20th Oct 2017
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Registrations
  • Transfers from one assessor to another within a company
    View applicability20th Oct 2017
    5 BREEAM Projects
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Registrations
  • Registration transfer of a current version
    View applicability20th Oct 2017
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 00 General
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 00 General
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Registrations
  • Simple Buildings – Use of BMS
    View applicability20th Oct 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
  • Company name changes
    View applicability20th Oct 2017
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 00 General
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 00 General
    4 Operational
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations
  • Definition of NHS Sites
    View applicability19th Oct 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 01-Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
  • Part 4 first fit-out assessment
    View applicability19th Oct 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 06 - Safety and Security
  • Thermal modelling for Part 1 assessments
    View applicability19th Oct 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
  • Laboratory containment level category definitions
    View applicability19th Oct 2017
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
    3 General Technical / General Technical
  • Contractual agreements for Shell Only / Shell & Core assessments
    View applicability19th Oct 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 03 - Operational waste
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 03 – Operational Waste
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a - Operational waste
  • Centralised air handling units (AHU)
    View applicability19th Oct 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 02 - Energy Monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 02 - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / ENE 02 - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 02 – Energy monitoring
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02a - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / International / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02a - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 02a - Energy Monitoring (non-residential)
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 02 - Energy / ENE 16 - Monitoring tenanted areas
  • Option 1 for Scotland
    View applicability19th Oct 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
  • Space heating as major energy use
    View applicability19th Oct 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 02 - Energy Monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 02 - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 02 – Energy monitoring
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02a - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 02a - Energy Monitoring (non-residential)
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02b
  • BS 8903:2010 superseded
    View applicability19th Oct 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible sourcing of construction products
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 03 – Responsible Sourcing of Materials
  • Shell only – retail glazing not within scope
    View applicability19th Oct 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 01 – Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Backup or emergency heating systems
    View applicability19th Oct 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 02
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 02 - NOx emissions
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 02 - NOx Emissions
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 02 - NOx Emissions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 02 - NOx Emissions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 02 - NOx Emissions
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 02 - NOx emissions
  • Natural ventilation – use of CIBSE TM52
    View applicability19th Oct 2017
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 03 - Thermal Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal comfort
  • Electric vehicle (re)charging stations/points/spaces
    View applicability13th Oct 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03a - Alternative Modes of Transport (non-residential)
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03b
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03b - Alternative Modes of Transport (residential)
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03b - Alternative Modes of Transport (residential)
  • Head-end systems for smart meters
    View applicability13th Oct 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 02 - Energy Monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 02 - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 02 – Energy monitoring
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02a - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 02a - Energy Monitoring (non-residential)
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02b
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 02b - Energy Monitoring (residential)
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / Ene 02b Energy monitoring
  • Ventilation controls
    View applicability12th Oct 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B1 Comfort / 14 Ventilation
  • No external plant specified
    View applicability12th Oct 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 05 - Noise Attenuation
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 05 - Noise Attenuation
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05 - Noise Attenuation
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05 - Noise Attenuation
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
  • Functional adaptation strategy study – content
    View applicability12th Oct 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 06 - Functional adaptability
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 06 - Functional Adaptability
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 06 - Functional Adaptability
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 06 - Functional adaptability
  • IMPACT Compliant (or equivalent) Tools
    View applicability12th Oct 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 01 - Life Cycle Impacts
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 01 – Life Cycle Impacts
  • Achieving Exemplary level criteria using Route 2
    View applicability12th Oct 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 01 - Life Cycle Impacts
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 01 – Life Cycle Impacts
  • Home composting facilities – clarification
    View applicability12th Oct 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 03 - Operational waste
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 03 – Operational Waste
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a - Operational waste
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03b
  • Manufacturer’s information – system specific data
    View applicability12th Oct 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of refrigerants
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of refrigerants
  • ‘BREEAM compliant’ products or materials
    View applicability12th Oct 2017
    3 General Technical / 7 Compliance Principles
  • Ventilation rates criteria for MVHR
    View applicability12th Oct 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B1 Comfort / 14 Ventilation
  • Shell and core/speculative assessments for residential
    View applicability06th Oct 2017
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 00 General
  • Acoustic performance standards
    View applicability06th Oct 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 05 - Acoustic Performance
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 05 - Acoustic performance
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05a - Acoustic Performance (non-residential)
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05b - Acoustic Performance (residential)
  • No opportunity for ecological protection or enhancement
    View applicability06th Oct 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long Term Impact on Biodiversity
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long Term Impact on Biodiversity
  • Sites with multiple assessed buildings
    View applicability05th Oct 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 08-Land Use and Ecology / Le 01 - Site selection
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01 - Site Selection
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01 - Site Selection
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 08 - Land use and ecology / LE 01 - Site selection
  • No opportunity for ecological enhancement
    View applicability04th Oct 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancing Site Ecology
  • Reporting information from SMARTWaste
    View applicability04th Oct 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 01 - Construction Waste Management
  • Clarification of ‘CN1 Flexible design options’
    View applicability03rd Oct 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B4 Space / 23 Access and Space
  • Site clearance prior to purchase of the site
    View applicability03rd Oct 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A2 Outdoors / 04 Ecology
  • Security lighting
    View applicability03rd Oct 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03 - External Lighting
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 03 - External lighting
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 03 – External Lighting
  • Extension using existing building services
    View applicability03rd Oct 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 05 - Noise Attenuation
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 05 - Noise Attenuation
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 05 - Reduction of noise pollution
  • [KBCN withdrawn] ~ Wat 04 – Refurbishment and Fit-Out assessments
    View applicability28th Sep 2017
    5 BREEAM Projects
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 04 - Water Efficient Equipment
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 05 - Water / WAT 04 - Water Efficient Equipment
  • Aircraft safety – developments in the proximity of airports
    View applicability25th Sep 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01 - Site Selection
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 08 - Land use and ecology / LE 01 - Site selection
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 02
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Ecological Value of Site and Protection of Ecological Features
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 08 - Land use and ecology / LE 02 - Ecological value of site and protection of ecological features
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 03
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 04
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancing Site Ecology
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 08 - Land use and ecology / LE 04 - Enhancing site ecology
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 05
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long Term Impact on Biodiversity
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 08 - Land use and ecology / LE 05 - Long term impact on biodiversity
  • Inclusive and accessible design – Hotels and Residential institutions-short term stay
    View applicability25th Sep 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 06 - Accessibility
  • Version of ASWL that should be submitted to QA
    View applicability22nd Sep 2017
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
    4 Operational / QA / 01 General
    4 Operational / QA / 04 Submitting to QA
    4 Operational
  • HQM energy averaging
    View applicability22nd Sep 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B2 Energy and Cost / 15 Energy Forecast and Cost
  • Post occupancy evaluation sampling
    View applicability22nd Sep 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C3 Future Learning / 35 Post Occupancy Evaluation
  • Responsible sourcing insulation
    View applicability22nd Sep 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B3 Materials / 18 Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products
  • External lighting inside wider building
    View applicability21st Sep 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03 - External Lighting
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03 - External Lighting
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03 - External lighting
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 03 - External lighting
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 03 – External Lighting
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 04
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 09 - Pollution / POL 04
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 04 - Reduction of night time light pollution
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 04 - Reduction of night time light pollution
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 04 - Reduction of night time light pollution
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 04 - Reduction of Night Time Pollution
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 04 - Reduction of Night Time Pollution
  • Considerate construction – corporate registration
    View applicability18th Sep 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 01-Management / Man 02 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 01 - Management / Man 02 - Responsible Construction Practices
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 02 - Responsible Construction Practices
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 01 - Management / MAN 02 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 01-Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • Simple buildings – criteria applicability
    View applicability15th Sep 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
  • Definition – laboratory containment levels 2 and 3
    View applicability11th Sep 2017
    3 General Technical / General Technical
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03 - Safe Containment in Laboratories
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03 - Safe Containment in Laboratories
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 03 - Safe containment in laboratories
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 03 – Safe containment in laboratories
  • Third party licensing or registration scheme
    View applicability11th Sep 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 - Safety and Security
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 06 - Safety and Security
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 – Safety and Security
  • Flood risk assessments to National Planning Policy Framework
    View applicability11th Sep 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 03 - Flood Risk Management and Reducing Surface Water Run-off
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 03 - Surface water run-off
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 03 - Surface Water Run-Off
  • Leak detection – shell-only projects
    View applicability11th Sep 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 05 - Water / Wat 03 - Water Leak Detection and Prevention
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 05 - Water / Wat 03 - Water Leak Detection and Prevention
  • Green lease agreement – applicability
    View applicability07th Sep 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
  • Green lease agreement – applicability
    View applicability07th Sep 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
  • Applicable assessment criteria (Parts 2 – 4)
    View applicability14th Aug 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 01 - Management / MAN 04 - Commissioning and Handover
  • The importance of EPDs
    View applicability04th Aug 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 01 - Life Cycle Impacts
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Life cycle impacts
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 01 – Life Cycle Impacts
  • Re-use and direct recycling of materials
    View applicability04th Aug 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 01 - Construction Waste Management
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 01 - Construction Waste Management
  • Project budget
    View applicability03rd Aug 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 04
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 04 - Commissioning and handover
  • Assessing overheating risk in homes – TM59
    View applicability01st Aug 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B1 Comfort / 13 Temperature
  • Calculating average plan depth for HQM Temperature Tool
    View applicability01st Aug 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B1 Comfort / 13 Temperature
  • Use of as-designed BRUKL output for post-construction submission
    View applicability01st Aug 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of Emissions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 03 Energy / Ene 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 01 – Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Safety and security lighting – definition
    View applicability01st Aug 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 04
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 04 - Reduction of night time light pollution
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 04 - Reduction of night time light pollution
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 04 - Reduction of night time light pollution
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 04 - Reduction of Night Time Pollution
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 04 - Reduction of Night Time Pollution
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 04 - Reduction of Night Time Pollution
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 04 - Reduction of Night Time Pollution
  • Table 58 and CN3.2 Grid electricity amendments
    View applicability31st Jul 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 02 - NOx emissions
  • CN 3.3 Low NOx grid electricity
    View applicability31st Jul 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 02 - NOx emissions
  • District heating systems – fuel mix
    View applicability28th Jul 2017
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 04 - Low and Zero Carbon Technologies
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 04 - Low and Zero Carbon Technologies
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low Carbon Design
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low Carbon Design
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low carbon design
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 04 - Low carbon design
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 04 – Low Carbon Design
  • HQM tools before licensed
    View applicability27th Jul 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / 00 General
  • Missing criterion – external lighting standards
    View applicability18th Jul 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 04 - Reduction of night time light pollution
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 04 - Reduction of Night Time Pollution
  • Cyclists’ facilities – Shell only/shell & core assessments
    View applicability17th Jul 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03 - Cyclist Facilities
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 03 – Cyclist Facilities
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / International / V6 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03a - Alternative modes of transport
  • Green Lease Agreement – reference to the technical manual
    View applicability17th Jul 2017
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 00 General
    4 Operational / QA / 01 General
    3 General Technical / 7 Compliance Principles
  • LE03 / LE04 calculator – number of habitat types rows
    View applicability28th Jun 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 08-Land Use and Ecology / Le 03 - Minimising impact on existing site ecology
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 03 - Mitigating Ecological Impact
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 08-Land Use and Ecology / Le 04 - Enhancing site ecology
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancing Site Ecology
  • New Fees – main changes and key points – FS036 Rev27 From 1 July 2017
    View applicability26th Jun 2017
    4 Operational / 00 General
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / 00 General
    4 Operational / QA / 01 General
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Licensing
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Registrations
  • Car sharing
    View applicability23rd Jun 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03a - Alternative Modes of Transport (non-residential)
  • Shell and core – option 2 for floor finishes
    View applicability23rd Jun 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 01 - Life Cycle Impacts
  • View out – no relevant areas
    View applicability23rd Jun 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
  • Excluding applications from assessment
    View applicability22nd Jun 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 07 - Waste / Wst 02 - Recycled Aggregates
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 02 - Recycled Aggregates
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 02 - Recycled Aggregates
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 02 - Recycled Aggregates
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 02 - Recycled aggregates
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 02 – Recycled Aggregates
  • [Withdrawn] – multiple assessments – site-wide certificate
    View applicability22nd Jun 2017
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
  • Unoccupied spaces [superseded – see KBCN1447]
    View applicability16th Jun 2017
    3 General Technical / General Technical
  • Emissions from products – specialist paints and coatings
    View applicability16th Jun 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 4 Comfort / 4.1 Indoor Pollutants
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03 - Volatile Organic Compounds
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03 - Volatile Organic Compounds
  • [KBCN withdrawn] ~ Scope of product assessment for VOCs
    View applicability15th Jun 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • Schedule of changes in the technical manual
    View applicability15th Jun 2017
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 00 General
  • Green walls – recognition of ecological value
    View applicability14th Jun 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 08-Land Use and Ecology / Le 03 - Minimising impact on existing site ecology
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 03 - Mitigating Ecological Impact
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 08-Land Use and Ecology / Le 04 - Enhancing site ecology
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancing Site Ecology
  • Flow control devices on rainwater supply for toilets
    View applicability13th Jun 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 03
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 05 - Water / WAT 03
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 03 - Water Leak Detection
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 05 - Water / WAT 03 - Water Leak Detection
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 03 - Water leak detection
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 05 - Water / Wat 03 - Water Leak Detection and Prevention
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 05 - Water / Wat 03 - Water Leak Detection and Prevention
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 03 - Water leak detection and prevention
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 03 – Water Leak Detection
  • Reporting PPD and PMV Figures
    View applicability13th Jun 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 03
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 03 - Thermal Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 – Thermal comfort
  • Daylighting – studio flats
    View applicability13th Jun 2017
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
  • Applicability of HQM to holiday homes or refurbished homes
    View applicability13th Jun 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / 00 General
  • Appropriately qualified professional – multiple people
    View applicability13th Jun 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C1 Home Delivery / 27 Quality Improvement
  • Inclusive and accessible design (non-residential only)
    View applicability13th Jun 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 06
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 06 - Accessibility
  • Glare control – use of tinted windows
    View applicability13th Jun 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
  • Individual home reports
    View applicability13th Jun 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / 00 General
  • Majority of water demand from rainwater harvesting
    View applicability13th Jun 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 05 - Water / WAT 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 05 - Water / Wat 02 - Water Monitoring
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 05 - Water / Wat 02 - Water Monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 02 - Water Monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 05 - Water / WAT 02 - Water Monitoring
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 02 - Water monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 02 - Water monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 02 – Water Monitoring
  • Passive design analysis – Parts 2 and 3
    View applicability13th Jun 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low Carbon Design
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low Carbon Design
  • Shell & core options where tenants become known before final certification
    View applicability13th Jun 2017
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 00 General
  • District heating systems which off-set grid electricity
    View applicability07th Jun 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 02
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 02 - NOx emissions
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 02 - NOx Emissions
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 02 - NOx Emissions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 02 - NOx Emissions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 02 - NOx Emissions
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 02 - NOx emissions
  • Multi-residential: Waste storage shared by more than six bedrooms
    View applicability07th Jun 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 03 - Operational waste
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 03 – Operational Waste
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a - Operational waste
  • Shower with multiple shower heads
    View applicability02nd Jun 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B5 Water / 25 Water Efficiency
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 05 - Water / WAT 01
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 04 - Water / WAT 01 - Internal Water Use
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 04 - Water / WAT 01 - Internal Water Use
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 05 - Water / Wat 01 - Water Consumption
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 05 - Water / Wat 01 - Water Consumption
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water Consumption
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water Consumption
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / International / V6 / 05 - Water / Wat 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 05 Water / Wat 01 - Water consumption
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 01 – Water Consumption
    In-Use / BIU International Commercial V6 / Part 1 / 04 - Water / WAT 05 - Water efficient equipment: showers
    In-Use / BIU International Residential V6 / Part 1 / 04 - Water / WAT 05 - Water efficient equipment: showers and baths
  • CN1 – Part 1: Fabric and structure
    View applicability02nd Jun 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 05 - Acoustic Performance
  • Hotel pre-assessment
    View applicability02nd Jun 2017
    5 BREEAM Projects
  • Appropriately Qualified Professional and BREEAM Accredited Professional
    View applicability01st Jun 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / C Knowledge Sharing / C1 Home Delivery / 27 Quality Improvement
  • HQM accredited products
    View applicability01st Jun 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / 00 General
  • Private gardens
    View applicability01st Jun 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A2 Outdoors / 05 Recreational Space
  • Leak isolation
    View applicability31st May 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 03 - Water leak detection and prevention
  • Approved software XML outputs
    View applicability30th May 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B2 Energy and Cost / 15 Energy Forecast and Cost
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B3 Materials / 19 Environmental Impact from Construction Products
  • Sites with no invasive or diseased species
    View applicability30th May 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A2 Outdoors / 04 Ecology
  • Cost of undertaking an HQM Assessment
    View applicability30th May 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / 00 General
  • Compliance Note CN3 ‘Cycle route’ clarification
    View applicability30th May 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A1 Transport and Movement / 02 Alternative Sustainable Transport Options
  • Communal space requirements- Public Parks
    View applicability30th May 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A2 Outdoors / 05 Recreational Space
  • Considerate constructors exemplary criteria
    View applicability30th May 2017
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 01 - Management / Man 02 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • Weather files – 2020s, 2030s and 2050s
    View applicability26th May 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 – Thermal comfort
  • Photovoltaics’ delivered energy
    View applicability26th May 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Assessing multiple buildings in BREEAM In-Use 2015
    View applicability26th May 2017
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / 00 General
  • Who determines compliance the Assessor or BRE?
    View applicability22nd May 2017
    4 Operational / QA / 01 General
    3 General Technical / 7 Compliance Principles
  • Where the flexibility lies in demonstrating compliance
    View applicability22nd May 2017
  • My client insists the credit is met because it was ‘accepted’ on a previous assessment
    View applicability22nd May 2017
    4 Operational / QA / 01 General
    3 General Technical / 7 Compliance Principles
  • Publicly accessible car club
    View applicability19th May 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A1 Transport and Movement / 02 Alternative Sustainable Transport Options
  • Fitting elements in Shell and Core assessments
    View applicability19th May 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
  • Sampling formaldehyde and TVOCs
    View applicability19th May 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B1 Comfort / 09 Indoor Pollutants
  • Cost Output-PV connected to landlord supply
    View applicability19th May 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B2 Energy and Cost / 15 Energy Forecast and Cost
  • No car parking provisions within the development
    View applicability19th May 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A1 Transport and Movement / 02 Alternative Sustainable Transport Options
  • Design stage evidence – Responsible sourcing of construction products assessment
    View applicability19th May 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B3 Materials / 18 Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 05 - Materials / MAT 02 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 05 - Materials / MAT 02 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
  • Cycle storage within the curtilage of a home
    View applicability19th May 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A1 Transport and Movement / 02 Alternative Sustainable Transport Options
  • Internal composting waste storage
    View applicability19th May 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B4 Space / 24 Recyclable Waste
  • Existing cycle routes
    View applicability19th May 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A1 Transport and Movement / 02 Alternative Sustainable Transport Options
  • Composting waste
    View applicability19th May 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B4 Space / 24 Recyclable Waste
  • The distance of the cycle route from the cycle storage
    View applicability19th May 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A1 Transport and Movement / 02 Alternative Sustainable Transport Options
  • Provision of fresh drinking water – suitable location
    View applicability19th May 2017
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Water Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 09 - Water quality
  • Water outlet
    View applicability18th May 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a - Operational waste
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03a - Operational Waste (non-residential)
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03b - Operational Waste (residential)
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03b Operational waste
  • Recycled aggregates in concrete
    View applicability18th May 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 02
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 02 - Recycled Aggregates
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 02 - Recycled Aggregates
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 02 - Recycled aggregates
  • All life cycle stages EPDs
    View applicability11th May 2017
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 05 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 05 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 01 - Life Cycle Impacts
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 01 – Life Cycle Impacts
  • Compliant test body
    View applicability11th May 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 05 - Acoustic Performance
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 05 – Acoustic Performance
  • Dementia care homes
    View applicability04th May 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / General
  • Disclosure of issues selected for auditing
    View applicability02nd May 2017
    4 Operational / QA / 01 General
  • Seasonal commissioning evidence
    View applicability03rd Apr 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 01-Management / Man 01 - Sustainable Procurement
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 01 - Management / Man 01 - Sustainable Procurement
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 05
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 01-Management / Man 05 - Aftercare
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 05 - Aftercare
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 01 - Management / MAN 05 - Aftercare
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 05 - Aftercare
  • Registration not showing on BREEAM Projects
    View applicability29th Mar 2017
    5 BREEAM Projects
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Registrations
  • Annual Licence Renewals
    View applicability29th Mar 2017
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Licensing
  • Payments and Invoices
    View applicability29th Mar 2017
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / 00 General
  • BREEAM Projects vs Extranet
    View applicability29th Mar 2017
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / 00 General
    5 BREEAM Projects
  • Existing materials recycled on site
    View applicability28th Mar 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 07 - Waste / Wst 02 - Recycled Aggregates
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 02 - Recycled Aggregates
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 02 - Recycled Aggregates
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 02 - Recycled Aggregates
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 02 - Recycled aggregates
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 02 – Recycled Aggregates
  • Swimming pools
    View applicability28th Mar 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 05 - Water / WAT 04 - Water Efficient Equipment
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 05 - Water / WAT 04 - Water Efficient Equipment
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 04 – Water Efficient Equipment
  • Residential institutions – short term stay
    View applicability27th Mar 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a - Operational waste
    New Construction / International / V6 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03a - Operational waste
  • Safe access criteria requirements for small infill developments and extensions
    View applicability24th Mar 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 06
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 06 - Accessibility
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 - Safe Access
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 - Safety and Security
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 – Safety and Security
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 07 - Safe and healthy surroundings
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 07 - Safe and healthy surroundings
  • IMPACT compliant software
    View applicability20th Mar 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 01 - Life Cycle Impacts
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 06 - Materials / Mat 01 - Life Cycle Impacts
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Life cycle impacts
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 01 – Life Cycle Impacts
  • Daylighting – studio flats
    View applicability17th Mar 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
  • Assessment parts criteria applicability
    View applicability17th Mar 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low Carbon Design
  • Potential for natural ventilation – areas exempted
    View applicability16th Mar 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • Calculating the percentage of tenants
    View applicability16th Mar 2017
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 01 - Management / MAN 11 - Green lease
  • Assessments of owner-occupied or common areas only assets
    View applicability16th Mar 2017
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 2 / 01 - Management / MAN 11 - Green lease
  • Re-use and direct recycling of materials – partial compliance
    View applicability15th Mar 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 01 - Construction Waste Management
  • Extending a lift shaft
    View applicability13th Mar 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy efficient transport systems
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 06 – Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
  • Part new-build, part refurbishment projects – ‘original building area’
    View applicability10th Mar 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
  • Stage 1 referenced in Guidance Note 14
    View applicability10th Mar 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 05 - Adaptation to climate change
  • Stage 1 referenced in Guidance Note 14
    View applicability10th Mar 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 06 - Functional adaptability
  • EPDs’ validity
    View applicability10th Mar 2017
    3 General Technical / General Technical
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 01 - Life Cycle Impacts
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Life cycle impacts
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 01 – Life Cycle Impacts
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 02 - Environmental impacts from construction products - Environmental Product Declarations
  • Ventilation – filtration – non-residential assets
    View applicability09th Mar 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • Location of car sharing priority parking
    View applicability09th Mar 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 03a - Alternative modes of transport
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 03a - Alternative Modes of Transport (non-residential)
  • Dedicated off-site manufacturing and fabrication
    View applicability24th Feb 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 01-Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 01 Management / Man 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • Dedicated off-site manufacturing and fabrication
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 01 - Construction Waste Management
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 01 – Construction Waste Management
  • Existing lifts outside the scope of assessment
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 06 - Energy Efficient Transportation Systems
  • Late appointment of the SQE and RFO schemes
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancing Site Ecology
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancing Site Ecology
  • Cat A fit-out
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
  • Fabric testing and inspection in hot climates
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 23
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 01 - Management / Man 01 - Sustainable Procurement
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 01 - Management / MAN 04 - Commissioning and Handover
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 04 - Commissioning and handover
  • Drop-down menus in the tool
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible sourcing of construction products
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 03 – Responsible Sourcing of Materials
  • Green Guide ratings for multi-residential
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 01 – Life Cycle Impacts
  • Outdoor foundations
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible sourcing of construction products
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 03 – Responsible Sourcing of Materials
  • Building Bulletin 101
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 – Thermal comfort
  • Secure Government sites – Security criteria (2011-2014 schemes)
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 - Safety and Security
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 06 - Safety and Security
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 – Safety and Security
  • Thermal modelling for shell only developments
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 04 - Low carbon design
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 04 - Low carbon design
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 04 – Low Carbon Design
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 23
  • Weightings for Shell only and Shell and core assessments
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
  • Retained external lighting
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03 - External Lighting
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 03 - External Lighting
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 04 - Reduction of Night Time Pollution
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 04 - Reduction of Night Time Pollution
  • Energy and water monitors located outside the dwelling
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 08 - Energy Display Devices
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 03 - Energy / ENE 08 - Energy Display Devices
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 04 - Water / WAT 03 - Water Meter
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 04 - Water / WAT 03 - Water Meter
  • Open plan living room, dining room and kitchen
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 10 - Home Office
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 03 - Energy / ENE 10 - Home Office
  • [KBCN withdrawn] ~ Shell and core applicability
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
  • BRE Environmental Profile certificates
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 05 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 05 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 01 - Life Cycle Impacts
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Life cycle impacts
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 01 – Life Cycle Impacts
  • Communal laundry facilities
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 05 - Energy Labelled White Goods
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 03 - Energy / ENE 05 - Energy Labelled White Goods
  • Unexploded ordnance
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 08-Land Use and Ecology / Le 01 - Site selection
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01 - Site Selection
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 01 - Site Selection
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 08 - Land use and ecology / LE 01 - Site selection
  • Shower over bath and a separate shower
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B5 Water / 25 Water Efficiency
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 04 - Water / WAT 01 - Internal Water Use
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 04 - Water / WAT 01 - Internal Water Use
  • Point of use water heaters
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 03 - Energy / Ene 02 - Energy Monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Monitoring
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02 - Energy Monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 03 Energy / Ene 02 - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 03-Energy / Ene 02 – Energy monitoring
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02a - Energy monitoring
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 03 - Energy / Ene 02a - Energy Monitoring (non-residential)
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 03 - Energy / ENE 02b
  • Secured by Design certificate
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 - Safety and Security
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 06 - Safety and Security
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 06 – Safety and Security
  • Shell only assessments – demonstrating compliance
    View applicability22nd Feb 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 02 - Water monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 02 - Water monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 02 – Water Monitoring
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 05 Water / Wat 03 - Water leak detection
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 05 - Water / WAT 03 - Water leak detection and prevention
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 05-Water / Wat 03 – Water Leak Detection
  • Checklist A1 – not applicable items
    View applicability21st Feb 2017
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 01 - Management / Man 02 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible Construction Practices
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 03 - Responsible construction practices
  • Use of a tablet or smart phone
    View applicability20th Feb 2017
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 08 - Energy Display Devices
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 03 - Energy / ENE 08 - Energy Display Devices
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 04 - Water / WAT 03 - Water Meter
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 04 - Water / WAT 03 - Water Meter
  • GN28 Home Quality Mark (HQM) Energy and Cost Methodology Guidance Note – Draft
    View applicability20th Feb 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B2 Energy and Cost / 15 Energy Forecast and Cost
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
  • Sustainable Procurement Plan: Relevant Standard
    View applicability16th Feb 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 03 – Responsible Sourcing of Materials
  • Best Practice Specification – additional costs for new energy modelling
    View applicability15th Feb 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Best Practice Specification – values for different climatic zones
    View applicability15th Feb 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Best Practice Specification – shell only
    View applicability15th Feb 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • Best Practice Specification
    View applicability15th Feb 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • ASWL submission protocol
    View applicability15th Feb 2017
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
  • Tools: Tracker+
    View applicability14th Feb 2017
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    3 General Technical / General Technical
  • District cooling systems
    View applicability14th Feb 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of refrigerants
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of refrigerants
  • HQM applicability – Multi-residential projects and apartment blocks
    View applicability14th Feb 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / 00 General
  • ‘Previously Developed Land’ clarifications
    View applicability14th Feb 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / A Our Surroundings / A2 Outdoors / 04 Ecology
  • Pre-refurbishment audit – definition of ‘competent person’
    View applicability14th Feb 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 01 - Construction Waste Management
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 01 - Construction Waste Management
  • Waste storage provision for catering
    View applicability14th Feb 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 03 - Operational Waste
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 03 - Operational waste
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 03 – Operational Waste
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 03a - Operational waste
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 07 - Waste / Wst 03a - Operational Waste (non-residential)
  • Park and Ride Schemes
    View applicability14th Feb 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 04-Transport / Tra 01 - Public Transport Accesibility
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 01 - Public Transport Accessibility
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Public transport accessibility
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 01 - Transport assessment and travel plan
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 01 – Public Transport Accesibility
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 04 - Transport / TRA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 04 Transport / Tra 02 - Sustainable transport measures
  • Boundary Protection
    View applicability14th Feb 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 06 - Materials / Mat 01 - Life Cycle Impacts
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Life cycle impacts
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 02 - Hard Landscaping and Boundary Protection
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 02 – Hard Landscaping and Boundary Protection
  • Compliance Note 1: Applicable assessment criteria
    View applicability14th Feb 2017
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
  • Temporary Car Parking
    View applicability14th Feb 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 04
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 04-Transport / Tra 04 - Maximum Car Parking Capacity
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 04 - Transport / Tra 04 - Maximum Car Parking Capacity
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 04 - Maximum Car Parking Capacity
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 04 - Transport / TRA 04 - Maximum car parking capacity
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 04-Transport / Tra 04 – Maximum Car Parking Capacity
  • [KBCN withdrawn] – LCA for elements relevant to Parts 2 and 3
    View applicability14th Feb 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 01 - Environmental Impact of Materials
  • Number of credits available
    View applicability14th Feb 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 04 - Transport / TRA 01 - Sustainable Transport Solutions
  • Equivalent standard use
    View applicability14th Feb 2017
    3 General Technical / General Technical
  • Weightings: New Methodology for Generating BREEAM Category Weightings
    View applicability13th Feb 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / 00 General
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
  • Scheme update frequency
    View applicability13th Feb 2017
    3 General Technical / General Technical
  • BREEAM Local Groups
    View applicability13th Feb 2017
    4 Operational / 00 General
  • Suitably Qualified Ecologist – Professional membership
    View applicability13th Feb 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / A Our Surroundings / 2 Outdoors / 2.1 Identifying Ecological Risks and Opportunities
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 08-Land Use and Ecology / Le 02 - Ecological value of site and protection of ecological features
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Ecological Value of Site and Protection of Ecological Features
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 08 Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Identifying and understanding risks and opportunities for the project
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 02 - Protection of Ecological Features
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 08-Land Use and Ecology / Le 03 - Minimising impact on existing site ecology
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 03 - Mitigating Ecological Impact
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 08-Land Use and Ecology / Le 04 - Enhancing site ecology
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancing Site Ecology
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancing Site Ecology
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 08-Land Use and Ecology / Le 05 - Long term impact on biodiversity
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long Term Impact on Biodiversity
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 05 - Long Term Impact on Biodiversity
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 01 - Management / MAN 05 - Protection and Enhancement of Ecological Features
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 01 - Management / MAN 05 - Protection and Enhancement of Ecological Features
  • BREEAM Online Password Security
    View applicability10th Feb 2017
    4 Operational / 00 General
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / 00 General
  • Emissions from products – French regulations and Category 1A/B carcinogen emission limits
    View applicability08th Feb 2017
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
  • Emissions from products – absence of regulated / prohibited wood preservatives
    View applicability08th Feb 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • Erratum – exemplary level requirements
    View applicability08th Feb 2017
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
  • BREEAM AP/Sustainability Champion appointment timing
    View applicability03rd Feb 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 01
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 01 - Management / MAN 01 - Project Brief and Design
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 01 - Management / MAN 01 - Project brief and design
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 01 - Management / Man 01 - Sustainable Procurement
  • Criterion 3 – Error in the manual
    View applicability01st Feb 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 08 - Land Use and Ecology / LE 04 - Enhancing Site Ecology
  • Reversible heat pump (VRF) providing both heating and cooling
    View applicability01st Feb 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 09-Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of refrigerants
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 09 - Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of Refrigerants
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 09 - Pollution / POL 01 - Impact of refrigerants
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 09 Pollution / Pol 01 - Impact of refrigerants
  • Assessing industrial spaces – exemptions
    View applicability31st Jan 2017
    New Construction / NOR / V6 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 03 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 03 - Thermal Comfort
    In-Use / BIU 2015 / BIU 2015 Part 1 / 01 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03 - Thermal Control
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 04 – Thermal comfort
  • Studio Bedroom Daylighting Calculations
    View applicability31st Jan 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
  • Weather files – files applicable internationally
    View applicability31st Jan 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 04 - Thermal comfort
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 04 - Thermal comfort
  • Alignment of RFO fit-out with New Construction shell only and shell and core assessments
    View applicability30th Jan 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
    New Construction / NOR / General Technical
  • Functional adaptation strategy study – timing
    View applicability26th Jan 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 07 Waste / Wst 06 - Design for disassembly and adaptability
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 07-Waste / Wst 06 - Functional adaptability
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 07 - Waste / WST 06 - Functional Adaptability
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 07 - Waste / WST 06 - Functional Adaptability
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 07 - Waste / WST 06 - Functional adaptability
  • Multi-storey car parks
    View applicability26th Jan 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 02 - Hard Landscaping and Boundary Protection
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 02 – Hard Landscaping and Boundary Protection
  • Adding a scheme or assessor to an existing licence agreement
    View applicability25th Jan 2017
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Licensing
  • Creating a PCR using BREEAM Projects online reporting tool
    View applicability25th Jan 2017
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Registrations
  • Submitting a PCR using excel scoring and reporting tool
    View applicability25th Jan 2017
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Registrations
  • Tools: Weightings discrepancy on BREEAM Projects
    View applicability25th Jan 2017
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
  • Emissions from products – wall covering fabric
    View applicability24th Jan 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 02
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
  • GN18 BREEAM Recognised Responsible Sourcing Certification Schemes and BREEAM Scheme Applicability
    View applicability24th Jan 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 6 Materials / 6.1 Responsible Sourcing
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 05 - Materials / MAT 02 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 05 - Materials / MAT 02 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible sourcing of construction products
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible sourcing of materials
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 03 – Responsible Sourcing of Materials
  • GN25 BREEAM International New Construction 2016 Ene 01 Calc
    View applicability24th Jan 2017
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of energy use and carbon emissions
  • GN24 Demonstrating compliance with Mat 03 in BREEAM
    View applicability24th Jan 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 6 Materials / 6.1 Responsible Sourcing
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 05 - Materials / MAT 02 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible sourcing of construction products
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 06 - Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 06 - Materials / MAT 03 - Responsible Sourcing of Materials
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 06 Materials / Mat 03 - Responsible sourcing of materials
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 06-Materials / Mat 03 – Responsible Sourcing of Materials
  • GN23 BREEAM Bespoke Process
    View applicability24th Jan 2017
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
  • Emissions from products – Guidance Note 22 (GN22)
    View applicability24th Jan 2017
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / B My Home / B1 Comfort / 09 Indoor Pollutants
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM ONE / B My Home / 4 Comfort / 4.1 Indoor Pollutants
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor Air Quality
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / International / V6 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / V6 / 02 Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 - Indoor air quality
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 02 – Indoor Air Quality
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 03 - Volatile Organic Compounds
  • GN21 BREEAM UK Refurbishment and Fit-out Ene 01 Methodology
    View applicability24th Jan 2017
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 03 - Energy / ENE 01 - Reduction of Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
  • GN20
    View applicability24th Jan 2017
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
  • GN19 BREEAM UK New Construction 2011 scheme assessment timeline
    View applicability24th Jan 2017
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 00 General
    3 General Technical / 8 Guidance Notes
  • BREEAM assessment registration process reminders
    View applicability23rd Jan 2017
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Registrations
  • Invoicing to the assessor’s client or a third party
    View applicability23rd Jan 2017
    4 Operational / 00 General
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / 00 General
  • Can the same individual be licensed at more than one company?
    View applicability23rd Jan 2017
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Licensing
  • Only licensed assessors can register assessments
    View applicability23rd Jan 2017
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Registrations
  • Glare control – transmittance value
    View applicability23rd Jan 2017
    New Construction / NOR / 2016 / 02 - Health & Wellbeing / HEA 01
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 02 - Health and Wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual Comfort
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 02 - Health and wellbeing / HEA 01 - Visual comfort
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 02-Health and Wellbeing / Hea 01 – Visual Comfort
  • Process: Registration date and applicable scheme manual issue
    View applicability19th Jan 2017
    In-Use / 00 General
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2012 / 00 General
    Domestic Refurbishment / 2014 / 00 General
    UKNC: Residential (HQM) / HQM beta / 00 General
    New Construction / International / 2013 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / International / 2015 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2011 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    Refurbishment and Fit Out / UK / 2014 / 00 General
    New Construction / International / 2016 / 00 General
    New Construction / UK / 2018 / 00 General
    4 Operational / Licensing and Registrations / Registrations