BPIE: Europe's buildings under the microscope - PU Europe
BPIE: Europe's buildings under the microscope - PU Europe
BPIE: Europe's buildings under the microscope - PU Europe
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Building code requirements for existing <strong>buildings</strong><br />
Despite being an EPBD requirement, not all countries have reported specific mandatory building codes<br />
associated with improving <strong>the</strong> energy performance of existing <strong>buildings</strong>. It is important to recognise<br />
that EPBD (Article 5) only applies to <strong>buildings</strong> over 1,000 m 2 and most Member States have introduced<br />
requirements for consequential improvements associated with <strong>buildings</strong> over 1,000 m 2 . It should<br />
be noted that <strong>the</strong>se requirements may not be applied when <strong>the</strong>y are not deemed to be “technically,<br />
functionally and economically feasible”.<br />
Table 2B10 provides a summary of different approaches adopted by a number of Member States<br />
when a building <strong>under</strong>goes major renovation. Switzerland has adopted a very progressive approach<br />
to improving <strong>the</strong> performance of existing <strong>buildings</strong>, where <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>rmal performance of renovated<br />
<strong>buildings</strong> must not exceed 125% of <strong>the</strong> new building limit. A number of Member States have introduced<br />
minimum component performance standards when building elements (e.g. windows, doors etc.) or<br />
energy using plant (boilers, a/c equipment etc.) are being replaced. Good examples include countries<br />
which have a performance-based requirement as well as requirements for any component that is<br />
replaced or refurbished.<br />
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