BREEAM Manual 2011 Simple Buildings Guidance
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<strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong> New Construction Scheme - <strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
<strong>Guidance</strong> SD5073A<br />
This document is to be read in conjunction with the <strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong> New Construction Technical <strong>Manual</strong> 4.0 SD5073.<br />
This document details the scope and guidance for the use of <strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong> New Construction scheme on simple<br />
buildings (as defined within the scope section of this document).<br />
Cover image<br />
The extension to Bygrove Primary School in Poplar, London was certified as ‘Excellent’ under <strong>BREEAM</strong> Education<br />
2008. Extensions to schools and other buildings are typical of the types of construction that are likely to be<br />
assessed using the simple buildings guidance to <strong>BREEAM</strong> New Construction <strong>2011</strong>.
Table of Contents<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Table of Contents<br />
Table of Contents<br />
List of Tables<br />
i<br />
ii<br />
Introduction 1<br />
Scope 2<br />
Applicability of <strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong> New Construction for simple building assessments 4<br />
Technical categories 9<br />
Management 10<br />
Man 01 - Sustainable procurement 11<br />
Man 03 - Construction site impacts 13<br />
Man 04 - Stakeholder participation 14<br />
Health and Wellbeing 16<br />
Hea 02 - Indoor air quality 17<br />
Hea 03 – Thermal comfort 18<br />
Energy 19<br />
Ene 02 – Energy monitoring 20<br />
Ene 04 – Low and zero carbon technologies 21<br />
Ene 08 – Energy efficient equipment 22<br />
Transport 23<br />
Tra 03 - Cyclist facilities 24<br />
Water 25<br />
Wat 02 - Water Monitoring 26<br />
Wat 03 - Leak detection 27<br />
Materials 28<br />
Waste 29<br />
Wst 01 - Construction waste management sb 30<br />
Wst 02 - Recycled aggregates sb 35<br />
Land Use and Ecology 37<br />
LE 04 - Enhancing site ecology 38<br />
Pollution 40<br />
Pol 03 - Surface water run off 41<br />
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List of Tables<br />
List of Tables<br />
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Introduction<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Introduction<br />
This guidance aims to provide clients, <strong>BREEAM</strong> users and specifiers with a practical and cost-effective<br />
means of assessing, rating and certifying simpler forms of buildings using the <strong>BREEAM</strong> New<br />
Construction Scheme.<br />
It clarifies the scope and applicability of <strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong> New Construction issues for the assessment of<br />
simple buildings (as defined within the scope section of this document) and specifies a set of<br />
simplified or revised criteria (as appropriate) for <strong>BREEAM</strong> issues for use on buildings which meet<br />
<strong>BREEAM</strong>’s definition of 'simple'. Of the 49 assessment issues in the New Construction Scheme:<br />
29 have ‘No change’ from existing <strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong> criteria<br />
10 are ‘Simplified’ <strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong> criteria<br />
10 are ‘Not applicable’ to simple buildings<br />
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Scope<br />
Scope<br />
For the purposes of <strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong> New Construction scheme assessments, a simple building is<br />
defined as one where the building services and their relationship to the building fabric are 'simple'.<br />
Where the building includes complex services, systems or functions/facilities including, but not limited<br />
to those listed below, it cannot be defined or assessed as a ‘simple building’ and a full <strong>BREEAM</strong><br />
assessment should be carried out:<br />
Air conditioning and refrigeration systems.<br />
Mechanical ventilation, displacement ventilation, and complex passive ventilation.<br />
Note: <strong>Buildings</strong> with small localised cooling or ventilation systems are eligible for assessment<br />
using simple buildings criteria. See 'Building Services' section for further guidance.<br />
Renewable energy sources, with the exception of on-site microgeneration technologies 1<br />
Renewable energy sources, with the exception of situations where connecting to an existing<br />
communal network system<br />
Laboratories and buildings that contain either fume cupboards and/or safety cabinets and/or<br />
containment areas<br />
Major water-consuming plant or functions such as swimming / hydrotherapy / research pools /<br />
vehicle wash / irrigation systems.<br />
Cold storage plant and enclosures, with the exception of domestic scale refrigeration<br />
Escalators and/or travelling walkways.<br />
The list above is not exhaustive, but serves to indicate for the purpose of this scope the types of<br />
services/systems that define a more complex building and therefore would not be present within a<br />
simple building. Examples of buildings which could fall under the <strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong> definition of simple<br />
(depending on the remit of the works) include; office, educational and community buildings, GP<br />
surgeries, basic industrial units, and extensions to existing buildings.<br />
The following describes some of the additional features a simple building may have. This should be<br />
used to support the classification of whether your building can be defined as 'simple' according to<br />
<strong>BREEAM</strong>:<br />
Building type<br />
The building can be classified within one of the building types listed in the scope section of the <strong>BREEAM</strong><br />
<strong>2011</strong> New Construction Technical <strong>Manual</strong>, including mixed use developments/building types.<br />
1 See Ene 04 for further guidance on recognised local LZC microgeneration technologies for simple<br />
buildings.<br />
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Scope<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Building services<br />
Space and/or hot water heating is provided by simple systems only (e.g. systems with total<br />
capacity of < 100kW 2 or point of use heaters).<br />
Predominately naturally ventilated, using simple cross-flow ventilation relying solely on<br />
openable windows and/or trickle vents, except in areas where mechanical extract ventilation is<br />
required by the Building Regulations.<br />
Note :Small local systems, such as local split cooling systems or ventilation systems (to service<br />
single rooms or areas for occasional or seasonal use ), with a total system capacity of < 12kW 2<br />
and3<br />
and a total collective refrigerant charge of < 5kg can be assessed under simple buildings<br />
criteria.<br />
Domestic scale sanitary, kitchen and laundry facilities with only basic connections for hot and<br />
cold water provision and drainage.<br />
Building services commissioning required will be limited in complexity. 4<br />
Where specified, microgeneration 5 technologies are permissible within the scope of a simple building<br />
assessment, providing the installation and commissioning of such technologies is undertaken by a<br />
certified installer (see below and Ene 04 in this document for further guidance and compliance note<br />
'Recognised 'local' LZC technologies' under Ene 04 of the <strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong> New Construction Technical<br />
<strong>Manual</strong>).<br />
Typical profile of a simple building<br />
The cost and size of a simple building may differ. It is the complexity of the building and services that<br />
determine whether a building can be assessed using the <strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong> New Construction simple<br />
buildings guidance.<br />
If a particular building does not meet this typical profile described previously, but exhibits features<br />
which suggest it may be ‘simple’, it may still be possible to assess the building using the simple<br />
buildings criteria set. Please contact breeam@bre.co.uk for further advice.<br />
2 Performance criteria taken from CLG (2012) ' Improving the energy efficiency of our buildings: A<br />
guide to energy performance certificates for the construction,sale and let of non-dwellings.<br />
3 To refer to the total for more than one unit where applicable. Multi-spilt cooling systems and VRF<br />
systems cannot be assessed under simple buildings criteria<br />
4 Typically, complex systems are systems that involve interaction between a number of components to<br />
ensure proper operation. They will usually require specific knowledge and expertise to be designed<br />
and installed, and they may depend on other systems such as controls systems to work effectively.<br />
5 Microgeneration is defined under the Energy Act 2004 as < 45kWth (micro-heat) and < 50kWe<br />
(micro-electricity). Microgeneration can refer to community scale energy which may fall within these<br />
capacities.<br />
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Applicability of <strong>BREEAM</strong><strong>2011</strong> New Construction for simple building assessments<br />
Applicability of <strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong> New<br />
Construction for simple building<br />
assessments<br />
Assessment Issues<br />
Within the Assessment Issue, the assessment criteria and compliance requirements are either not<br />
applicable, remain unchanged or have been simplified (See Table - 1). The following sections within the<br />
assessment issues are unchanged and remain applicable where relevant to the assessment being<br />
undertaken:<br />
Aim<br />
Schedule of Evidence<br />
Additional Information<br />
All other sections other than the technical sections e.g. About BRE Global Limited, Scope of <strong>BREEAM</strong><br />
<strong>2011</strong> New Construction, Scoring and Rating of <strong>BREEAM</strong> assessed buildings, Innovation, Appendices,<br />
etc. remain unchanged and are applicable as relevant to the assessment being undertaken. The table<br />
below summarises the <strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong> New Construction assessment issues, criteria and credits<br />
applicable to an assessment of simple buildings.<br />
Table - 1: <strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong> New Construction issue applicability for simple building assessments<br />
Issue<br />
ID<br />
Criteria applicability to simple buildings Credits Available Exemplary<br />
Credits<br />
No change Simplified N/A<br />
Available<br />
Management<br />
Man<br />
01<br />
ü 5 3<br />
Man<br />
02<br />
ü 2 1<br />
Man<br />
03<br />
ü 4 1<br />
Man<br />
04<br />
ü 4 0<br />
Man<br />
05<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
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<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Issue<br />
ID<br />
Criteria applicability to simple buildings Credits Available Exemplary<br />
Credits<br />
No change Simplified N/A<br />
Available<br />
Health and Wellbeing<br />
Hea<br />
01<br />
ü (3-5) - building type<br />
dependent<br />
1<br />
Hea<br />
02<br />
ü (2-3) -building type<br />
dependent<br />
0<br />
Hea<br />
03<br />
ü<br />
additional<br />
compliance notes<br />
2 0<br />
Hea<br />
04<br />
ü 1 0<br />
Hea<br />
05<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
Hea<br />
06<br />
ü 2 0<br />
Energy<br />
Ene<br />
01<br />
ü 15 5<br />
Ene<br />
02<br />
ü 1 0<br />
Ene<br />
03<br />
ü 1 0<br />
Ene<br />
04<br />
ü<br />
additional<br />
compliance notes<br />
5 1<br />
Ene<br />
05<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
Ene<br />
06<br />
ü<br />
applicable to lifts<br />
only<br />
2 0<br />
Ene<br />
07<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
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Applicability of <strong>BREEAM</strong><strong>2011</strong> New Construction for simple building assessments<br />
Issue<br />
ID<br />
Criteria applicability to simple buildings Credits Available Exemplary<br />
Credits<br />
No change Simplified N/A<br />
Available<br />
Ene<br />
08<br />
ü<br />
additional<br />
compliance notes<br />
2 0<br />
Ene<br />
09<br />
ü 1 0<br />
Transport<br />
Tra<br />
01<br />
ü (Up to 5) - building<br />
type dependent<br />
0<br />
Tra<br />
02<br />
ü (1-2) - building type<br />
dependent<br />
0<br />
Tra<br />
03<br />
ü<br />
additional<br />
compliance notes<br />
(1-2) - building type<br />
dependent<br />
0<br />
Tra<br />
04<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
Tra<br />
05<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
Water<br />
Wat<br />
01<br />
ü 5 1<br />
Wat<br />
02<br />
ü 1 0<br />
Wat<br />
03<br />
ü 2 0<br />
Wat<br />
04<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
Materials<br />
Mat<br />
01<br />
ü (Up to 6) - building<br />
type dependent<br />
3<br />
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<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Issue<br />
ID<br />
Criteria applicability to simple buildings Credits Available Exemplary<br />
Credits<br />
No change Simplified N/A<br />
Available<br />
Mat<br />
02<br />
ü 1 0<br />
Mat<br />
03<br />
ü 3 1<br />
Mat<br />
04<br />
ü 2 0<br />
Mat<br />
05<br />
ü 1 0<br />
Waste<br />
Wst<br />
01<br />
ü 4 1<br />
Wst<br />
02<br />
ü 1 1<br />
Wst<br />
03<br />
ü 1 0<br />
Wst<br />
04<br />
ü 1 0<br />
Land Use and Ecology<br />
LE<br />
01<br />
ü 2 0<br />
LE<br />
02<br />
ü 1 0<br />
LE<br />
03<br />
ü 2 0<br />
LE<br />
04<br />
ü (1-3) - building type<br />
dependent<br />
0<br />
LE<br />
05<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
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Applicability of <strong>BREEAM</strong><strong>2011</strong> New Construction for simple building assessments<br />
Issue<br />
ID<br />
Criteria applicability to simple buildings Credits Available Exemplary<br />
Credits<br />
No change Simplified N/A<br />
Available<br />
Pollution<br />
Pol<br />
01<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
Pol<br />
02<br />
ü (1-3) - building type<br />
dependent<br />
0<br />
Pol<br />
03<br />
ü 5 1<br />
Pol<br />
04<br />
ü 1 0<br />
Pol<br />
05<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
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Technical categories<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Technical categories<br />
The following section lists those <strong>BREEAM</strong> issues, associated assessment criteria, compliance notes and<br />
other guidance as relevant for the assessment of simple buildings. Please note this list does not<br />
represent the full list of issues for assessment.<br />
Table 1 (<strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong> New Construction Issue Applicability for the Assessment of simple buildings)<br />
outlines the full list of issues for assessment.<br />
Where an issue or criterion is not listed or marked as not applicable, the criteria set out in the <strong>BREEAM</strong><br />
<strong>2011</strong> New Construction Technical <strong>Manual</strong> version 3.2 should be applied.<br />
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Management<br />
Management<br />
Issue<br />
ID<br />
Criteria applicability to simple<br />
buildings<br />
Credits<br />
Available<br />
Exemplary Credits<br />
Available<br />
No<br />
change<br />
Simplified<br />
N/A<br />
Management<br />
Man<br />
01<br />
ü 5 3<br />
Man<br />
02<br />
ü 2 1<br />
Man<br />
03<br />
ü 4 1<br />
Man<br />
04<br />
ü 4 0<br />
Man<br />
05<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
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Man 01 - Sustainable procurement<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Man 01 - Sustainable procurement<br />
Number of credits available<br />
Exemplary credits available<br />
5 3<br />
Assessment Criteria<br />
This issue is split into three parts:<br />
Project brief and design (1 credit)<br />
Construction and handover (2 credits)<br />
Aftercare (2 credits)<br />
The following is required to demonstrate compliance for:<br />
Project brief and design<br />
One credit<br />
1. Criteria 1 to 3 are applicable.<br />
Construction and handover<br />
One credit<br />
2. Criteria 14 to 17 are applicable.<br />
One credit<br />
3. Criteria 18 to 20 are applicable. Criterion 21 is not applicable.<br />
Aftercare<br />
One credit<br />
4. Criterion 22 is applicable for simple systems (naturally ventilated) - external consultant/facilities<br />
manager (see compliance note CNS 2).<br />
One credit<br />
5. Criteria 23 and 24 are applicable (see compliance note CNS 3).<br />
Exemplary performance requirements<br />
The following outlines the exemplary level criteria to achieve up to a possible three<br />
innovation credits for this <strong>BREEAM</strong> issue:<br />
Criteria 4 to 13 should be considered as follows:<br />
One credit<br />
6. Criteria 4 to 9.<br />
One credit<br />
7. Criteria 10 to 13 are applicable.<br />
One credit<br />
8. Criterion 25 is applicable (see compliance note CNS 4).<br />
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Man 01 - Sustainable procurement<br />
Compliance Notes<br />
Ref Terms Description<br />
CNS<br />
1<br />
Complex<br />
systems<br />
Where complex systems are installed, a building cannot be assessed as a<br />
simple building.<br />
CNS<br />
2<br />
Criterion<br />
22<br />
Criterion 22 requires an occupant survey to review thermal comfort,<br />
ventilation and lighting at three, six and nine month intervals after initial<br />
occupation. The survey should be sufficiently detailed to identify any recommissioning<br />
needs and revisions in operating procedures and<br />
documentation to ensure that the systems are operating effectively and<br />
efficiently.<br />
CNS<br />
3<br />
Criterion<br />
24<br />
Additional guidance for compliance with criterion 24:<br />
a. No change<br />
b. A procedure for providing aftercare support is established and<br />
communicated to building users. Aftercare support should be<br />
available for at least 4 weeks after handover (on site attendance<br />
should be provided if required).<br />
c. This criterion applies where there is an FM or other specified person<br />
on site who is responsible for the operation of the building and<br />
managing any problems/deficiencies that occur.<br />
d. No change<br />
CNS<br />
4<br />
Criterion<br />
25<br />
Criterion 25 is clarified as below:<br />
a. No change<br />
b. No change<br />
c. No change<br />
d. N/A<br />
e. No change<br />
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Man 03 - Construction site impacts<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Man 03 - Construction site impacts<br />
Number of credits available<br />
Exemplary credits available<br />
4 1<br />
Assessment Criteria<br />
The following is required to demonstrate compliance:<br />
1. Criterion 1 is applicable.<br />
Energy consumption<br />
One credit<br />
2. Criteria 2 and 3 are applicable.<br />
Water consumption<br />
One credit<br />
3. Criteria 4 and 5 are applicable.<br />
Timber procurement<br />
One credit<br />
4. Criterion 8 is applicable.<br />
Construction site management<br />
One credit<br />
5. Criteria 9 and 10 are applicable<br />
Exemplary performance requirements<br />
The following outlines the exemplary level criteria to achieve an innovation credit for this <strong>BREEAM</strong> issue:<br />
6. Criteria 6a and 7 are applicable.<br />
7. Criterion 6b is applicable. As a minimum, this must cover inert materials, metals and mixed waste<br />
groups.<br />
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Man 04 - Stakeholder participation<br />
Man 04 - Stakeholder participation<br />
Number of credits available<br />
Exemplary credits available<br />
4 0<br />
Assessment Criteria<br />
This issue is split into four parts:<br />
Consultation (1 credit)<br />
Inclusive and accessible design (1 credit)<br />
Building User Information (1 credit)<br />
Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) and information dissemination (1 credit)<br />
The following is required to demonstrate compliance for:<br />
Consultation<br />
One credit<br />
1. Criteria 1 to 5 are applicable. For criterion 3, see compliance note CNS 1<br />
2. Criterion 6 is not applicable.<br />
Inclusive and Accessible Design<br />
One credit<br />
3. Criteria 7 to 9 are applicable.<br />
Building User Information<br />
One credit<br />
4. Criteria 10 to 12 are applicable.<br />
Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) and Information Dissemination<br />
One credit<br />
5. The following replaces criterion 13:<br />
The client makes a commitment to carry out a Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) one year after<br />
building occupation.<br />
As a minimum, the POE must cover occupant feedback of the following items, in principle:<br />
a. The building’s internal conditions (i.e. light, temperature, noise, air quality etc.).<br />
b. The level of satisfaction of the occupants / users. Has the design solution met the needs<br />
of the occupants/users?<br />
c. The ease of commissioning, maintaining and managing the systems designed and<br />
installed;<br />
d. The appropriateness of the systems/design solutions. Is the system design optimised for<br />
use i.e. not oversized?<br />
e. Are the metering arrangements appropriate and do they facilitate/improve data<br />
gathering and monitoring/detection of faults in the systems installed?<br />
6. Criterion 14 is applicable<br />
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Man 04 - Stakeholder participation<br />
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Compliance Notes<br />
Ref Terms Description<br />
CNS<br />
1<br />
Minimum<br />
consultation<br />
content for<br />
simple<br />
building<br />
assessments<br />
Criterion 3 when applied to all simple building assessments must refer<br />
to items 1 to 4 and 7 under compliance note CN 4 on ‘minimum<br />
consultation content’ in the <strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong> New Construction Scheme<br />
document. For items 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10, the building type will determine<br />
its relevance. The assessor has to take a considered view on the<br />
applicability of the building type.<br />
CNS<br />
2<br />
Post<br />
Occupancy<br />
Evaluation<br />
questionnaire<br />
A simple questionnaire can be created by the client or occupier<br />
appointed facilities/property manager to facilitate the POE, not<br />
necessarily a third party POE.<br />
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Health and Wellbeing<br />
Health and Wellbeing<br />
Issue<br />
ID<br />
Criteria applicability to simple buildings Credits Available Exemplary<br />
Credits Available<br />
No change Simplified N/A<br />
Health and Wellbeing<br />
Hea<br />
01<br />
ü (3-5) - building type<br />
dependent<br />
1<br />
Hea<br />
02<br />
ü (2-3) -building type<br />
dependent<br />
0<br />
Hea<br />
03<br />
ü<br />
additional<br />
compliance notes<br />
2 0<br />
Hea<br />
04<br />
ü 1 0<br />
Hea<br />
05<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
Hea<br />
06<br />
ü 2 0<br />
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Hea 02 - Indoor air quality<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Hea 02 - Indoor air quality<br />
Number of credits available<br />
Exemplary credits available<br />
Building type dependent<br />
N/A<br />
Assessment Criteria<br />
This issue is split into two parts:<br />
Minimising sources of air pollution (2 credits)<br />
Potential for natural ventilation (1 credit)<br />
The following is required to demonstrate compliance for:<br />
Minimising sources of air pollution<br />
Two credits<br />
1. Criterion 1 is not applicable.<br />
2. Criteria 2 to 8 are applicable, excluding criterion 5and 6.<br />
3. Criteria 9 to 14 are not applicable.<br />
Potential for natural ventilation<br />
One credit (credit not applicable to prison buildings)<br />
4. Criteria 15 and 16 are applicable.<br />
Laboratory fume cupboards and containment areas<br />
No credits<br />
5. Criteria 17 to 22 are not applicable.<br />
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Hea 03 – Thermal comfort<br />
Hea 03 – Thermal comfort<br />
Number of credits available<br />
Exemplary credits available<br />
2 0<br />
Assessment Criteria<br />
The following is required to demonstrate compliance:<br />
Please refer to the <strong>BREEAM</strong> New Construction <strong>2011</strong> Scheme Technical <strong>Manual</strong>. All criteria listed are<br />
applicable for this issue.<br />
In addition to the compliance notes listed in the Technical <strong>Manual</strong>, the following compliance note is<br />
applicable as relevant:<br />
Compliance Note<br />
Ref Terms Description<br />
CNS<br />
1<br />
Dynamic<br />
thermal<br />
modelling<br />
For simple building assessments, dynamic thermal modelling is not a<br />
requirement to achieve the credits but may be preferable as it can<br />
provides more accurate analysis results. Note that assessment criterion 3<br />
already clarifies use of an alternative less complex means of modelling,<br />
which must be in accordance with CIBSE AM11.<br />
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Energy<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Energy<br />
Issue<br />
ID<br />
Criteria applicability to simple buildings<br />
Credits<br />
Available<br />
Exemplary Credits<br />
Available<br />
No change Simplified N/A<br />
Energy<br />
Ene<br />
01<br />
ü 15 5<br />
Ene<br />
02<br />
ü 1 0<br />
Ene<br />
03<br />
ü 1 0<br />
Ene<br />
04<br />
ü<br />
additional<br />
compliance notes<br />
5 1<br />
Ene<br />
05<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
Ene<br />
06<br />
ü<br />
applicable to lifts only<br />
2 0<br />
Ene<br />
07<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
Ene<br />
08<br />
ü<br />
additional<br />
compliance notes<br />
2 0<br />
Ene<br />
09<br />
ü 1 0<br />
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Ene 02 – Energy monitoring<br />
Ene 02 – Energy monitoring<br />
Number of credits available<br />
Exemplary credits available<br />
1 0<br />
Assessment Criteria<br />
The following is required to demonstrate compliance:<br />
The following replaces criteria 1 to 3:<br />
One credit<br />
1. The following energy consuming systems (where present) are monitored:<br />
a. Lighting<br />
b. Heating / cooling<br />
c. Hot-water<br />
d. Small power<br />
e. Other major energy-consuming items where appropriate (see compliance note CNS1).<br />
A Building Energy Management System (BEMS) or separate accessible energy sub-meters or<br />
similar could fulfil this function. The systems selected should have a pulsed output to enable<br />
future connection to a BEMS or similar system.<br />
Compliance Note<br />
Ref Terms Description<br />
CNS<br />
1<br />
Scope of<br />
submetering<br />
for<br />
simple<br />
building<br />
assessments<br />
Dependent upon the building type, the assessor must use their<br />
discretion to identify which other major energy consuming systems<br />
(where present) should be sub-metered.<br />
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Ene 04 – Low and zero carbon technologies<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Ene 04 – Low and zero carbon technologies<br />
Number of credits available<br />
Exemplary credits available<br />
5 1<br />
Assessment Criteria<br />
This issue is split into three parts:<br />
Feasibility study OR renewable energy supply contract (1 credit)<br />
Low or zero carbon technology specification and installation (4 credits plus an exemplary credit)<br />
Free cooling (1 credit)<br />
The following is required to demonstrate compliance:<br />
Please refer to the <strong>BREEAM</strong> New Construction <strong>2011</strong> Scheme Technical <strong>Manual</strong>. All criteria listed are<br />
applicable for this issue.<br />
In addition to the compliance notes listed in the Technical <strong>Manual</strong>, the following compliance note is<br />
applicable as relevant:<br />
Compliance Note<br />
Ref Terms Description<br />
CNS<br />
1<br />
Recognised ‘local’<br />
LZC<br />
microgeneration<br />
technologies for<br />
simple building<br />
assessments<br />
On-site LZC technologies are only eligible to contribute to<br />
achieving the requirements of this issue where the proposed<br />
solution can be classified as a microgeneration technology.<br />
The following must be met for classification as microgeneration<br />
technology:<br />
Electricity generating technologies with a capacity up to<br />
50kWe, or heat generating technologies with capacity up<br />
to 45kWth.<br />
The microgeneration technology is a certified product<br />
under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) or<br />
equivalent.<br />
The microgeneration technology will be installed by an<br />
MCS (or equivalent) certified installer.<br />
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Ene 08 – Energy efficient equipment<br />
Ene 08 – Energy efficient equipment<br />
Number of credits available<br />
Exemplary credits available<br />
2 0<br />
Assessment Criteria<br />
The following is required to demonstrate compliance:<br />
Please refer to the <strong>BREEAM</strong> New Construction <strong>2011</strong> Scheme Technical <strong>Manual</strong>. All criteria listed are<br />
applicable for this issue. with the exception of:<br />
Ref B (Swimming pool)<br />
Ref D (Data centre).<br />
In addition to the compliance note listed in the Technical <strong>Manual</strong> the following compliance note is<br />
applicable as relevant:<br />
Compliance Note<br />
Ref Terms Description<br />
CNS<br />
1<br />
Refrigeration<br />
equipment in<br />
simple<br />
building<br />
assessments<br />
‘Small power, plug in equipment’ ('Ref. A' in the <strong>BREEAM</strong> New<br />
Construction <strong>2011</strong> manual) applies to the following refrigeration<br />
equipment (where present):<br />
1. Air cooled condensing units<br />
2. Cellar cooling<br />
3. Commercial service cabinets<br />
4. Curtains/blinds for refrigerated display cabinets<br />
5. Refrigeration compressors<br />
6. Refrigeration system controls<br />
7. Refrigerated display cabinets.<br />
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Transport<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Transport<br />
Issue<br />
ID<br />
Criteria applicability to simple buildings Credits Available Exemplary<br />
Credits<br />
No change Simplified N/A<br />
Available<br />
Transport<br />
Tra<br />
01<br />
ü (Up to 5) - building<br />
type dependent<br />
0<br />
Tra<br />
02<br />
ü (1-2) - building type<br />
dependent<br />
0<br />
Tra<br />
03<br />
ü<br />
additional<br />
compliance notes<br />
(1-2) - building type<br />
dependent<br />
0<br />
Tra<br />
04<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
Tra<br />
05<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
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Tra 03 - Cyclist facilities<br />
Tra 03 - Cyclist facilities<br />
Number of credits available<br />
Exemplary credits available<br />
Building type dependent 0<br />
Assessment Criteria<br />
The following is required to demonstrate compliance:<br />
Please refer to the <strong>BREEAM</strong> New Construction <strong>2011</strong> Scheme Technical <strong>Manual</strong>. All criteria listed are<br />
applicable for this issue.<br />
In addition to the compliance notes listed in the Technical <strong>Manual</strong> the following compliance notes are<br />
applicable as relevant:<br />
Compliance Note<br />
Ref Terms Description<br />
CNS<br />
1<br />
Use of<br />
local<br />
compliant<br />
cycle<br />
storage<br />
For all buildings which form part of a larger site / development, use of<br />
existing local <strong>BREEAM</strong> compliant cycle storage space is acceptable.<br />
CNS<br />
2<br />
Compliant<br />
cyclist<br />
facilities<br />
and noncompliant<br />
local<br />
storage<br />
spaces<br />
Where the assessed building has compliant cyclist facilities, plus access to<br />
some local cycle storage spaces that are not <strong>BREEAM</strong> compliant, one<br />
credit can still be awarded.<br />
CNS<br />
3<br />
Compliant<br />
cycle<br />
spaces but<br />
no cyclist<br />
facilities<br />
Where the assessed building meets the minimum number of compliant<br />
cycle spaces required for two credits, but does not have or meet the<br />
minimum provision for compliant cyclist facilities, then one credit can<br />
awarded.<br />
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Water<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Water<br />
Issue<br />
ID<br />
Criteria applicability to simple<br />
buildings<br />
Credits<br />
Available<br />
Exemplary Credits<br />
Available<br />
No<br />
change<br />
Simplified<br />
N/A<br />
Water<br />
Wat<br />
01<br />
ü 5 1<br />
Wat<br />
02<br />
ü 1 0<br />
Wat<br />
03<br />
ü 2 0<br />
Wat<br />
04<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
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Wat 02 - Water Monitoring<br />
Wat 02 - Water Monitoring<br />
Number of credits available<br />
Exemplary credits available<br />
1 0<br />
Assessment Criteria<br />
The following is required to demonstrate compliance:<br />
One credit<br />
1. Criteria 1 to 3 are applicable.<br />
2. Criterion 4 is not applicable.<br />
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Wat 03 - Leak detection<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Wat 03 - Leak detection<br />
Number of credits available<br />
Exemplary credits available<br />
2 0<br />
Assessment Criteria<br />
The following is required to demonstrate compliance:<br />
One credit<br />
In order to achieve the credit, one of the following criteria must be met:<br />
1. Criteria 1 and 2 are applicable.<br />
OR<br />
2. Install automatic excess flow valves at relevant locations to protect property from damage<br />
caused by leaking pipes or tanks.<br />
One credit<br />
3. Criterion 3 is applicable<br />
In addition to the compliance notes listed in the Technical <strong>Manual</strong> the following compliance note is<br />
applicable as relevant:<br />
Compliance Note<br />
Ref Terms Description<br />
CNS<br />
1<br />
Automatic<br />
excess<br />
flow valve<br />
An automatic excess flow valve acts as a flow switch (‘fuse’) to<br />
automatically stop the flow of water and prevent uncontrolled release<br />
when the flow of water exceeds a predetermined rate (such as may occur<br />
in the event of failure of water supply pipes and tanks).<br />
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Materials<br />
Materials<br />
Issue<br />
ID<br />
Criteria applicability to simple<br />
buildings<br />
Credits Available<br />
Exemplary Credits<br />
Available<br />
No<br />
change<br />
Simplified<br />
N/A<br />
Materials<br />
Mat<br />
01<br />
ü (Up to 6) - building type<br />
dependent<br />
3<br />
Mat<br />
02<br />
ü 1 0<br />
Mat<br />
03<br />
ü 3 1<br />
Mat<br />
04<br />
ü 2 0<br />
Mat<br />
05<br />
ü 1 0<br />
Please refer to the <strong>BREEAM</strong> New Construction <strong>2011</strong> Scheme Technical <strong>Manual</strong>. All criteria listed are<br />
applicable as relevant.<br />
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Waste<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Waste<br />
Issue<br />
ID<br />
Criteria applicability to simple<br />
buildings<br />
Credits<br />
Available<br />
Exemplary Credits<br />
Available<br />
No<br />
change<br />
Simplified<br />
N/A<br />
Waste<br />
Wst<br />
01<br />
ü 4 1<br />
Wst<br />
02<br />
ü 1 1<br />
Wst<br />
03<br />
ü 1 0<br />
Wst<br />
04<br />
ü 1 0<br />
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Wst 01 - Construction waste management sb<br />
Wst 01 - Construction waste management<br />
sb<br />
Number of credits available<br />
Exemplary credits available<br />
4 1<br />
Assessment Criteria<br />
This issue is split into two parts:<br />
Construction resource efficiency (3 credits)<br />
Diversion of resources from landfill (1 credit)<br />
The following is required to demonstrate compliance:<br />
Construction resource efficiency<br />
One credit<br />
1. Where projects less than £300k in value have a compliant site waste management plan (SWMP)<br />
and where the waste generated on site is monitored.<br />
Note: The benchmark of waste generated per 100m2 does not need to be met to achieve one<br />
credit.<br />
OR<br />
Up to three credits<br />
2. Where a compliant SWMP is produced to meet a statutory requirement (projects > £300k in<br />
value), or where a compliant SWMP is produced regardless of statutory obligations. The credits<br />
can be awarded as follows:<br />
a. Non-hazardous construction waste (excluding demolition and excavation waste)<br />
generated by the building’s design and construction meets or exceeds the following<br />
resource efficiency benchmarks:<br />
<strong>BREEAM</strong> credits<br />
Amount of waste generated per 100m 2 (gross internal floor area)<br />
m 3<br />
tonnes<br />
One credit ≤ 17.6 ≤ 11.0<br />
Two credits ≤ 9.5 ≤ 6.1<br />
Three credits ≤ 5.9 ≤ 3.7<br />
Exemplary Level ≤ 4.8 ≤ 3.0<br />
b. Only criterion 3 is applicable.<br />
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<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
See compliance notes regarding compliant site waste management plan for construction projects of<br />
different value.<br />
Diversion of resources from landfill<br />
One credit<br />
3. The following percentages of non-hazardous construction and demolition waste (where<br />
applicable) generated by the project have been diverted from landfill:<br />
<strong>BREEAM</strong><br />
credits<br />
Type of<br />
waste<br />
Diversion from landfill benchmark<br />
Volume<br />
Tonnage<br />
percentages<br />
One credit<br />
Non<br />
demolition<br />
65% 75%<br />
Demolition 75% 85%<br />
Exemplary<br />
level<br />
Non<br />
demolition<br />
80% 85%<br />
Demolition 80% 90%<br />
4. Criteria 5 and 6 are applicable<br />
Exemplary level criteria<br />
5. Criteria 7 to 9 are applicable.The tables are superceded by the corresponding tables within this<br />
document.<br />
In addition to the compliance notes listed in the Technical <strong>Manual</strong> the following compliance notes are<br />
applicable as relevant:<br />
Compliance notes<br />
Ref Terms Description<br />
CNS<br />
1<br />
Predemolition<br />
audit<br />
A pre-demolition audit should as a minimum include the following:<br />
1. Materials available and forecast amounts<br />
2. Recommended reuse/recycling/recovery options for the<br />
materials<br />
CNS<br />
2<br />
SWMP<br />
statutory<br />
requirement<br />
Since April 2008 any construction project in England costing over<br />
£300k requires a Site Waste Management Plan. To achieve any of the<br />
construction waste management credits the assessed development,<br />
regardless of locality, must have a SWMP that meets the criteria in the<br />
compliance notes CNS3 and CNS4 on “compliant site waste<br />
management plan”.<br />
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Ref Terms Description<br />
CNS<br />
3<br />
Compliant<br />
site waste<br />
management<br />
plan<br />
(for projects<br />
less than<br />
£300K)<br />
A compliant site waste management plan for projects less than £300K<br />
is one that defines:<br />
1. A target benchmark for resource efficiency i.e. m 3 of waste per<br />
100m 2 or tonnes of waste per 100m 2 (in line with the credits<br />
available)<br />
2. Procedures and commitments for minimising non-hazardous<br />
waste in line with the benchmark in the criteria<br />
3. Procedures for sorting, reusing and recycling construction waste<br />
into defined waste groups (see Additional Information section),<br />
either on site or through a licensed external contractor and<br />
measuring the amount generated and diverted from landfill.<br />
4. Licence details for the waste carrier, if waste is removed offsite.<br />
5. The name or job title of the individual responsible for<br />
implementing the above.<br />
CNS<br />
4<br />
Compliant<br />
site waste<br />
management<br />
plan<br />
(for projects<br />
over £300K)<br />
Refer to the ‘Compliant site waste management plan’ compliance note<br />
Wst 01 Construction waste management – CN1 in the <strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />
Scheme Document for this issue<br />
Additional Information<br />
1. A Best Practice SWMP for projects less than £300K is a combination of commitments to:<br />
a. reduce waste generated on site<br />
b. develop and implement procedures to sort and reuse/recycle construction waste on and<br />
off site (as applicable).<br />
c. Ensure waste is dealt with in compliance with waste legislation.<br />
2. A Best Practice SWMP for projects over £300K is a combination of commitments to:<br />
a. design out waste (materials optimisation)<br />
b. reduce waste generated on site<br />
c. develop and implement procedures to sort and reuse/recycle construction waste on and<br />
off site (as applicable).<br />
d. follow guidance on Site Waste Management Plans from:<br />
i. DEFRA (Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)<br />
ii. BRE (Building Research Establishment Ltd)<br />
iii. WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme)<br />
As a minimum, the key waste groups identified and reported on should be inert, metals, timber,<br />
soils/stones, gypsum, hazardous waste and the remainder as mixed waste. Table - 2 must be used in<br />
place of Wst 01 Construction waste management Table - 1: Construction waste groups.<br />
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Table - 2: Construction waste groups<br />
European Waste<br />
Catalogue<br />
Key Group<br />
Examples<br />
Minimum requirements<br />
17 01 01 Concrete Pipes, kerb stones, paving slabs, concrete rubble,<br />
precast and in situ<br />
17 01 02 Bricks Bricks<br />
17 01 03 Tiles and ceramics Ceramic tiles, clay roof tiles, ceramic sanitaryware<br />
17 01 07 Mixture of concrete,<br />
bricks, tiles &<br />
ceramics<br />
As above<br />
17 02 02 Glass<br />
17 02 01 Timber Softwood, hardwood, boards products such as<br />
plywood, chipboard, medium density<br />
fibreboard (MDF)<br />
17 04 07<br />
17 04 01<br />
17 04 02<br />
17 04 03<br />
17 04 04<br />
17 04 05<br />
17 04 06<br />
Mixed metals and<br />
categories:<br />
Copper, bronze,<br />
brass<br />
Aluminium<br />
Lead<br />
Zinc<br />
Iron and Steel<br />
Tin<br />
Radiators, cables, wires, bars, sheet<br />
17 05 04 Soils and stones Soils, clays, sand; gravel, natural stone<br />
17 08 02 Gypsum Plasterboard, render, plaster, cement, fibre<br />
cement sheets, mortar<br />
Most relevant<br />
EWC<br />
Hazardous<br />
Defined in the Hazardous Waste List (HWL) of the<br />
European Waste Catalogue (EWC)<br />
17 09 04 (Mixed) Mixed Efforts should be made to categorise waste into<br />
the above categories wherever possible<br />
Other key groups<br />
17 02 03 Plastics Pipes, cladding, frames, non-packaging sheet<br />
17 03 02 Asphalt and tar (non Bitumen, coal tars, asphalt<br />
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European Waste<br />
Catalogue<br />
Key Group<br />
Examples<br />
hazardous)<br />
17 06 04 Insulation Glass fibre, mineral wool, foamed plastic<br />
20 03 01 Mixed municipal<br />
waste<br />
Office waste, canteen waste, vegetation<br />
20 03 07 Furniture Tables, chairs, desks, sofas<br />
Most relevant<br />
EWC under<br />
Chapter 15<br />
Packaging<br />
Paint pots, pallets, cardboard, cable drums,<br />
wrapping bands, polythene sheets<br />
Most relevant<br />
EWC under<br />
Chapter 16<br />
Electrical and<br />
electronic equipment<br />
Electrical & electronic TVs, fridges, airconditioning<br />
units, lamps equipment<br />
Most relevant<br />
EWC<br />
Oils<br />
Hydraulic oil, engine oil, lubricating oil<br />
Most relevant<br />
EWC<br />
Liquids<br />
Non-hazardous paints, thinners, timber<br />
treatments<br />
Most relevant<br />
EWC<br />
Floor coverings (soft)<br />
Carpets, vinyl flooring<br />
Most relevant<br />
EWC<br />
Architectural<br />
Features<br />
Roof tiles, reclaimed bricks, fireplaces<br />
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Wst 02 - Recycled aggregates sb<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Wst 02 - Recycled aggregates sb<br />
Number of credits available<br />
Exemplary credits available<br />
1 1<br />
Assessment Criteria<br />
The following is required to demonstrate compliance:<br />
One credit<br />
1. Criterion 1 is applicable<br />
2. The following table must be used for assessment of criterion 2:<br />
Table - 3: Minimum levels (by weight and volume) of high-grade aggregate specified per application<br />
(where present) that is recycled and/or secondary aggregate<br />
Application<br />
Min.<br />
%<br />
One<br />
Credit<br />
Min. % Exemplary<br />
performance<br />
Bound<br />
Structural frame N/A 25%<br />
Floor slabs including ground floor slabs N/A 25%<br />
Bitumen or hydraulically bound base, binder, and surface<br />
courses for paved areas and roads<br />
N/A 50%<br />
Unbound<br />
Concrete road surfaces N/A 25%<br />
Pipe bedding 50% 100%<br />
Building foundations N/A 25%<br />
Granular Fill and Capping (see compliance notes) 75% 100%<br />
Gravel landscaping 100% 100%<br />
3. Criterion 3 is applicable.<br />
Exemplary level criteria<br />
The following outlines the exemplary level criteria to achieve an innovation credit for this <strong>BREEAM</strong> issue.<br />
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4. Where the total amount of recycled and/or secondary aggregate specified is greater than 35%<br />
(by weight or volume) of the total high-grade aggregate specified for the project.<br />
5. To contribute to the total amount, the percentage of high-grade aggregate specified per<br />
application (where present) that is recycled and/or secondary aggregate, must meet the<br />
exemplary minimum percentage levels (by weight or volume) as defined in Table - 3.<br />
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Land Use and Ecology<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Land Use and Ecology<br />
Issue<br />
ID<br />
Criteria applicability to simple<br />
buildings<br />
Credits Available<br />
Exemplary Credits<br />
Available<br />
No<br />
change<br />
Simplified<br />
N/A<br />
Land Use and Ecology<br />
LE 01 ü 2 0<br />
LE 02 ü 1 0<br />
LE 03 ü 2 0<br />
LE 04 ü (1-3) - building type<br />
dependent<br />
0<br />
LE 05 ü N/A N/A<br />
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LE 04 - Enhancing site ecology<br />
LE 04 - Enhancing site ecology<br />
Number of credits available<br />
Exemplary credits available<br />
Building type dependent 0<br />
Assessment Criteria<br />
The following is required to demonstrate compliance.<br />
One credit<br />
The following replaces criteria 1 and 2:<br />
1. The project team has sought recommendations from recognised ‘local’ ecological expertise and<br />
generic guidance, in the form of published guidance documents, information leaflets to inform<br />
the adoption of locally relevant ecological measures that enhance the ecological value of the site.<br />
These measures may include:<br />
a. Planting of native species or those with a known attraction or benefit to local wildlife<br />
b. Adoption of horticultural good practice (e.g. no or low use of residual pesticides)<br />
c. Installation of bird, bat and/or insect boxes at appropriate locations on the site<br />
Only native floral species or those with a known attraction or benefit to local wildlife can be considered<br />
for the purpose of enhancing the ecological value of the site.<br />
OR<br />
Up to Three Credits<br />
Refer to the Technical <strong>Manual</strong>. All criteria listed are applicable as relevant.<br />
In addition to the compliance notes listed in the Technical <strong>Manual</strong>, the following compliance note is<br />
applicable as relevant:<br />
Compliance Note<br />
Ref Terms Description<br />
CNS<br />
1<br />
Local<br />
expertise<br />
<strong>Guidance</strong> may be sought from bodies such as The Wildlife Trust, The Royal<br />
Horticultural Society, etc. to inform the adoption of locally relevant<br />
ecological measures that enhance the ecological value of the site.<br />
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LE 04 - Enhancing site ecology<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Schedule of Evidence<br />
Ref Design Stage Post-Construction stage<br />
1 Copies of expertise/guidance used to<br />
inform the adoption of locally relevant<br />
ecological measures.<br />
Written confirmation from the<br />
client/design team confirming how the<br />
expertise/guidance recommendations<br />
will be implemented.<br />
Design drawings including existing<br />
(pre-development) and proposed site<br />
plan/survey.<br />
Where relevant for multi residential<br />
buildings:<br />
Evidence in line with the Design stage<br />
evidence requirements of the CSH<br />
Issues Eco 4<br />
OR<br />
A copy of the Design Stage CSH<br />
certificate and CSH compliance report<br />
confirming the change in ecological<br />
value for the site.<br />
As design stage requirements.<br />
<strong>BREEAM</strong> Assessor’s site inspection report<br />
and photographic evidence confirming<br />
ecological measures implemented are in<br />
accordance with design stage plan.<br />
Relevant section/clauses of the building<br />
specification or contract or a letter from<br />
the client or principal contractor<br />
confirming the planting will be completed<br />
within 18 months from completion of the<br />
development*.<br />
* This is for large mixed-use/multi-building<br />
developments, where the whole site has<br />
not been completed and ecological<br />
enhancements have not yet been added,<br />
or where features are being added at a<br />
later date in an appropriate planting<br />
season.<br />
Where relevant for multi residential<br />
buildings:<br />
Evidence in line with the Design stage<br />
evidence requirements of the CSH Issues<br />
Eco 4<br />
OR<br />
A copy of the final post construction CSH<br />
certificate and CSH compliance report<br />
confirming the change in ecological value<br />
for the site.<br />
Note: Where assessing this issue in accordance with criteria within the main Technical <strong>Manual</strong><br />
please refer to the corresponding Schedule of Evidence requirements.<br />
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Pollution<br />
Pollution<br />
Issue<br />
ID<br />
Criteria applicability to simple<br />
buildings<br />
Credits Available<br />
Exemplary Credits<br />
Available<br />
No<br />
change<br />
Simplified<br />
N/A<br />
Pollution<br />
Pol<br />
01<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
Pol<br />
02<br />
ü (1-3) - building type<br />
dependent<br />
0<br />
Pol<br />
03<br />
ü 5 1<br />
Pol<br />
04<br />
ü 1 0<br />
Pol<br />
05<br />
ü N/A N/A<br />
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Pol 03 - Surface water run off<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Pol 03 - Surface water run off<br />
Number of credits available<br />
Exemplary credits available<br />
5 1<br />
Assessment Criteria<br />
This issue is split into three parts;<br />
1. Flood risk - (1-2 credits)<br />
2. Surface water run off - (1-2 credits)<br />
3. Minimising water course pollution - (1 credit)<br />
The following is required to demonstrate compliance:<br />
Flood risk<br />
Two credits<br />
1. Criteria 1 and 2 are applicable.<br />
OR<br />
One credit<br />
2. Criteria 3 to 5 are applicable<br />
Surface water run-off<br />
Two credits<br />
3. Either of the following criteria is met:<br />
a. There is a decrease in the impermeable area by 50% or more, from the pre-existing<br />
impermeable hard surfaces.<br />
OR<br />
b. Where all run-off from the roof for rainfall depths up to 5mm from all new and existing<br />
parts of the building have been managed on site using source control methods.<br />
OR<br />
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Pol 03 - Surface water run off<br />
One credit<br />
4. Either of the following criteria is met<br />
a. There is no increase in the impermeable surfaces as a result of the new construction.<br />
OR<br />
b. If there is an increase in the impermeable surface as a result of the new construction then<br />
the following must be met:<br />
i. Hard standing areas - Where there is an extension or increase in the hard standing<br />
areas and hence an increase in the total impermeable area as a result of the new<br />
construction, the hard standing area must be permeable or be provided with onsite<br />
SuDS to allow full infiltration of the additional volume, to achieve the same end result.<br />
The permeable hard standing must include all pavements and public rights of way,<br />
car parks, driveways and non-adoptable roads, but exclude paths for example<br />
garden paths which will drain onto a naturally permeable surface.<br />
ii. Building (new build/extension) - Where there is an increase in building footprint,<br />
extending onto any previously permeable surfaces, the additional run-off caused by<br />
the area of the new build/extension must be managed on site using an appropriate<br />
SuDS technique for rainfall depths up to 5mm.<br />
Minimising water course pollution<br />
One credit<br />
5. Criteria 16 to 21 are applicable.<br />
6. Criterion 15 is not applicable.<br />
Exemplary level credit<br />
The following outlines the exemplary level criteria to achieve an innovation credit for this <strong>BREEAM</strong> issue:<br />
7. <strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong> criteria 3 has been achieved.<br />
8. Criteria 6 to 14 are applicable.<br />
Schedule of Evidence<br />
Ref Design Stage Post-Construction stage<br />
Flood Risk<br />
1&2 Please refer to the schedule of evidence requirements for criteria 1-5 within the <strong>BREEAM</strong><br />
New Construction <strong>2011</strong> technical manual.<br />
Surface Water Run Off<br />
3&4 Design drawings confirming the total<br />
area of impermeable surfaces (in m²)<br />
for both existing (pre-development)<br />
and proposed site.<br />
Where an appropriate consultant has<br />
been employed, a statement from the<br />
consultant confirming that they are<br />
qualified in line with the <strong>BREEAM</strong><br />
definition.<br />
Evidence to confirm that maintenance<br />
responsibilities have been defined for any<br />
SuDS solutions installed.<br />
AND EITHER:<br />
Written confirmation from the developer or<br />
appropriate consultant that the solutions<br />
assessed at the design stage have been<br />
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Pol 03 - Surface water run off<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Ref Design Stage Post-Construction stage<br />
Design drawings and/or relevant<br />
sections/clauses of the building<br />
specification or contract indicating:<br />
- Specification of SUDS and/or source<br />
control devices as appropriate.<br />
Consultant’s report and accompanying<br />
calculations (where necessary to<br />
demonstrate compliance) confirming<br />
that the proposed design can prevent<br />
rainfall depths up to 5mm from all new<br />
and existing parts of the building.<br />
implemented<br />
OR<br />
Where the design has changed the evidence<br />
identified for the design stage assessment is<br />
provided for post construction/'as built'<br />
details.<br />
Minimising Watercourse Pollution<br />
5&6 Please refer to the schedule of evidence requirements for criteria 16-21 within the<br />
<strong>BREEAM</strong> New Construction <strong>2011</strong> technical manual.<br />
Exemplary Level Criteria<br />
7 Please refer to the schedule of evidence requirements for criteria 6-14 within the<br />
<strong>BREEAM</strong> New Construction <strong>2011</strong> technical manual.<br />
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<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong> <strong>Guidance</strong> - Schedule of Changes<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong> <strong>Guidance</strong> - Schedule of<br />
Changes<br />
The <strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong> New Construction <strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong> <strong>Guidance</strong> Document may, from time to time, be<br />
revised and re-issued. A re-issue of a <strong>BREEAM</strong> version may be required for the following reasons:<br />
1. To clarify criteria, compliance notes or schedule of evidence requirements<br />
2. To update a reference or relevant definition<br />
3. To update or amend calculation procedures<br />
4. To amend the scope to allow for the inclusion of additional building types<br />
This document provides details of any additions or changes made to the <strong>BREEAM</strong> New Construction<br />
Scheme that have resulted in a re-issue of the <strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong> <strong>Guidance</strong> Document. It is important to<br />
note that in general a re-issue does not result in changes, deletions or additions to the main<br />
assessment criteria or assessment issues. Fundamental changes to assessment criteria are only made<br />
as part of a formal scheme update, resulting in a new <strong>BREEAM</strong> scheme version.<br />
Scheme Doc. Issue no. Date of issue<br />
SD5073A 5.0 26/11/2014<br />
SD5073A 4.0 08/11/2013<br />
SD5073A 3.0 10/07/2013<br />
SD5073A 2.0 29/05/2013<br />
SD5073A 1.0 01/03/2013<br />
Where a client/assessor has been referencing an issue of the <strong>Guidance</strong> Document that has<br />
subsequently been superseded, they may either continue to use and reference the superseded issue<br />
of the <strong>Guidance</strong> Document or, if deemed appropriate by the assessor, switch to the latest issue. When<br />
submitting their certification report the <strong>BREEAM</strong> Assessor must clarify in their report which issue of the<br />
<strong>Guidance</strong> Document they have used to complete the formal assessment of the building. If different<br />
issues were used throughout the course of the assessment, reference should be to the latest issue<br />
used.<br />
The tables below outlines changes/additions made to the <strong>BREEAM</strong> <strong>2011</strong> New Construction <strong>Simple</strong><br />
<strong>Buildings</strong> <strong>Guidance</strong> Document and the issue number (and therefore date) the change came into effect.<br />
Changes made to issues 1.0 to 4.0 are highlighted in issue 5.0 of the <strong>Guidance</strong> Document.<br />
Key<br />
(Type of<br />
Change)<br />
Description of Change<br />
A<br />
An addition, insertion, alteration or deletion to the scheme document which does<br />
not directly affect the assessment criteria, calculation procedures or schedule of<br />
evidence (and therefore assessment of a building)<br />
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<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong> <strong>Guidance</strong> - Schedule of Changes<br />
<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
Key<br />
(Type of<br />
Change)<br />
Description of Change<br />
C<br />
An addition/insertion, deletion or alteration to the scope, assessment criteria,<br />
compliance note, evidence required or relevant definitions.<br />
Issue 5.0<br />
Section Issue /<br />
Section<br />
Identifier Type Specifics of change<br />
Management Man01 Amendment<br />
of criterion<br />
C<br />
Criterion 6 amended to exclude<br />
reference to criterion 7 from the main<br />
manual.<br />
Health and<br />
Wellbeing<br />
Hea02<br />
Amendment<br />
of criterion<br />
A<br />
Criterion 2 amended.<br />
Water Wat 02 Addition of<br />
issue to<br />
<strong>Guidance</strong><br />
document<br />
C<br />
Applicability of the Wat 02 criteria to an<br />
assessment. Criterion 4 of the main<br />
manual is not applicable to <strong>Simple</strong><br />
Building assessments.<br />
Pollution Pol 03 Amendment<br />
of criterion<br />
A<br />
Amended text of Exemplary level criteria<br />
Issue 4.0<br />
Section Issue /<br />
Section<br />
Identifier Type Specifics of change<br />
Health and<br />
Wellbeing<br />
Hea02<br />
Removal<br />
of<br />
criterion<br />
C<br />
Criterion 5 of the main manual is not<br />
applicable to <strong>Simple</strong> Building assessments.<br />
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<strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong> <strong>Guidance</strong> - Schedule of Changes<br />
Issue 3.0<br />
Section Issue /<br />
Section<br />
Identifier Type Specifics of change<br />
Land<br />
use and<br />
ecology<br />
LE 04<br />
Addition of<br />
evidence<br />
requirements<br />
C<br />
Schedule of evidence added to clarify the<br />
evidence required to demonstrate<br />
compliance with the <strong>Simple</strong> buildings specific<br />
criteria.<br />
Land<br />
use and<br />
ecology<br />
LE 04<br />
Addition of<br />
text<br />
A<br />
Additional text added to clarify the number<br />
of credits available for different building<br />
types<br />
Pollution Pol 03 Addition of<br />
evidence<br />
requirements<br />
C<br />
Schedule of evidence added to clarify the<br />
evidence required to demonstrate<br />
compliance with the <strong>Simple</strong> buildings specific<br />
criteria.<br />
Issue 2.0<br />
Section Issue /<br />
Section<br />
Identifier Type Specifics of change<br />
Scope<br />
Scope:<br />
Main<br />
Addition<br />
and<br />
Removal<br />
of Text<br />
C<br />
Text referring to the use of localised cooling<br />
systems, and associated refrigerant charge<br />
removed. Note added referring reader to<br />
‘building services’ section within scope.<br />
Irrigation systems added under major water<br />
consuming plant/functions not considered<br />
eligible for assessment using <strong>Simple</strong> <strong>Buildings</strong><br />
guidance.<br />
Scope<br />
Scope:<br />
Building<br />
Services<br />
Addition<br />
of Text<br />
C<br />
Text added referring to building heating &<br />
cooling system total capacity and refrigerant<br />
charge limits for assessment using <strong>Simple</strong><br />
<strong>Buildings</strong> guidance.<br />
Waste Wst01 Criterion<br />
2a<br />
C<br />
Construction waste resource efficiency<br />
benchmarks revised.<br />
Waste Wst02 Criterion 4<br />
(Exemplary<br />
Level)<br />
C<br />
Exemplary level criteria revised and additional<br />
criterion 5 provided to add clarity to<br />
requirements.<br />
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