The Code for Sustainable Homes has been introduced to drive a step-change in sustainable home building practice. It is a rating system for the environmental sustainability of new housing and major refurbishments. Homes are assessed against nine key criteria, and awarded a score ranging from Level 1 (basic) to Level 6 (exemplary). The criteria categories are: ![]()
Categories are weighted by their environmental impact and this factor is taken into account when the credits-to-points conversion is made. Below is a summary of categories in order of environmental weighting. A home can achieve a sustainability rating from one to six stars depending on the extent to which is has achieved Code standards. One star is the entry level – above the level of the Building Regulations; and six stars is the highest level – reflecting exemplary development in sustainability terms. Star Rating Guide
SES have BRE Registered Code assessors who can offer a Code for Sustainable Homes Assessment at different stages of the development project tailored to the client and project requirements. SES are experienced in undertaking Code Assessments on a wide range of projects and also in providing clear and timely advice to assist in achieving required Code targets for both private and social housing developments. Air Tightness Testing & SAP calculations are an important part of the Code for Sustainable Homes and therefore SES are ideally placed to provide forward thinking builders, developers and architects with a full environmental service. For FREE advice and to arrange a Free Code Pre-Assessment please call us on 01279 873380 or email us at enquiries@sestesting.com |
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