Building standards - energy and environmental compliance handbook: consultation proposals
We are consulting on this draft Energy and Environmental Compliance Handbook. Application of such guidance is intended to offer a means of demonstrating that an informed and robust approach to compliance has been applied to the standard related to energy and environmental performance.
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Statements Template
Template to support the production of Design and Construction Statements
Building Standards Energy and Environmental Compliance
Design Statement*
Construction Statement*
(* delete as appropriate for submission stage)
Project Name:
Applicant:
Application Reference No:
[Template: This document is provided to support production of the Energy and Environmental Design Statement as part of the building warrant application followed by the submission of the Energy and Environmental Design Statement at the completion stage]
Section 3 - Environment
Heating (Standard 3.13)
| Design Information | Construction Evidence |
|---|---|
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[Insert as appropriate to support building warrant application] (Not applicable to non-domestic projects) |
[Insert as appropriate to support building warrant application] (Not applicable to non-domestic projects) |
| (add rows for each distinct element/product/system/equipment) | (add rows for each distinct element/product/system/equipment) |
Ventilation (Standard 3.14)
| Design Information | Construction Evidence |
|---|---|
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[Insert as appropriate to support building warrant application] |
[Insert as appropriate to support completion submission] |
Overheating Risk (Standard 3.28)
| Design Information | Construction Evidence |
|---|---|
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[Insert as appropriate to support building warrant application] |
[Insert as appropriate to support completion submission] |
Roles & Responsibilities
| Element / Role | Owner | Contributor |
|---|---|---|
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[add as appropriate] (e.g. heating system design) (e.g. Applicant / Relevant Person / Designer / Builder / Main Contractor / 3rd Party Certifier / Specialist Consultant / Sub-Contractor /Supplier) |
x | N/A |
| [add rows as appropriate] | x | x |
Risk Management
| Risk | Owner | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
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[add as appropriate] |
[add as appropriate] |
[add as appropriate] |
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[add rows as appropriate] |
[add as appropriate] |
[add as appropriate] |
Section 6 - Energy
Energy Demand (Standard 6.1)
| Design Information | Construction Evidence |
|---|---|
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[Insert as appropriate to support building warrant application] |
[Insert as appropriate to support completion submission] |
| (add rows for each distinct element/product/system/equipment) | (add rows for each distinct element/product/system/equipment) |
Building Insulation Envelope (Standard 6.2)
| Design Information | Construction Evidence |
|---|---|
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[Insert as appropriate to support building warrant application] |
[Insert as appropriate to support completion submission] |
Heating System (Standard 6.3)
| Design Information | Construction Evidence |
|---|---|
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[Insert as appropriate to support building warrant application] |
[Insert as appropriate to support completion submission] |
Insulation of Pipes, Ducts & Vessels (Standard 6.4)
| Design Information | Construction Evidence |
|---|---|
| [Insert as appropriate to support building warrant application] |
[Insert as appropriate to support completion submission] |
Artificial & Display Lighting (Standard 6.5)
| Design Information | Construction Evidence |
|---|---|
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[Insert as appropriate to support building warrant application] |
[Insert as appropriate to support completion submission] |
Mechanical Ventilation and Air Conditioning (Standard 6.6)
| Design Information | Construction Evidence |
|---|---|
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[Insert as appropriate to support building warrant application] |
[Insert as appropriate to support completion submission] |
Commissioning Building Services (Standard 6.7)
| Design Information | Construction Evidence |
|---|---|
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[Insert as appropriate to support building warrant application] |
[Insert as appropriate to support completion submission] |
Metering (Standard 6.10)
| Design Information | Construction Evidence |
|---|---|
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[Insert as appropriate to support building warrant application] |
[Insert as appropriate to support completion submission] |
Roles & Responsibilities
| Element / Role | Owner | Contributor |
|---|---|---|
|
[add as appropriate] (e.g. energy performance calculations) (e.g. Applicant / Relevant Person / Designer / Builder / Main Contractor / 3rd Party Certifier / Specialist Consultant / Sub-Contractor /Supplier) |
x | N/A |
| [add rows as appropriate] | x | x |
Risk Management
| Risk | Owner | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
|
[add as appropriate] |
[add as appropriate] |
[add as appropriate] |
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[add rows as appropriate] |
[add as appropriate] |
[add as appropriate] |
Section 7 - Sustainability
Statement of Sustainability (Standard 7.1)
| Design Information | Construction Evidence |
|---|---|
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[Insert as appropriate to support building warrant application] |
[Insert as appropriate to support completion submission] |
| (add rows for each distinct element/product/system/equipment) | (add rows for each distinct element/product/system/equipment) |
Electric Vehicle Charging (Standard 7.2)
| Design Information | Construction Evidence |
|---|---|
|
[Insert as appropriate to support building warrant application] |
[Insert as appropriate to support completion submission] |
Roles & Responsibilities
| Element / Role | Owner | Contributor |
|---|---|---|
|
[add as appropriate] (e.g. Sustainability Label(s)) (e.g. Applicant / Relevant Person / Designer / Builder / Main Contractor / 3rd Party Certifier / Specialist Consultant / Sub-Contractor /Supplier) |
x | N/A |
| [add rows as appropriate] | x | x |
Risk Management
| Risk | Owner | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
|
[add as appropriate] |
[add as appropriate] |
[add as appropriate] |
|
[add rows as appropriate] |
[add as appropriate] |
[add as appropriate] |
Declaration:
Design Statement
I/We declare that an evidence‑led approach to compliance has been followed in the development of the design proposals through collaboration amongst the design team, identifying key roles and responsibilities, assessing any project risks and putting in place mitigation strategies, and robust processes for information management and evidence gathering.
Applicant / Agent (delete as appropriate)
Print Name:
Date:
Signature:
Construction Statement
I/We declare that an evidence‑led approach to compliance has been followed in the construction of the building through collaboration amongst the design team, contractor and supply chain identifying key roles and responsibilities, assessing any building performance risks and putting in place mitigation strategies, and robust processes for information management and evidence gathering, including change control as appropriate.
Relevant Person
Print Name:
Date:
Signature:
Contact
Email: buildingstandards@gov.scot