The quality of building construction, especially the amount of air leakage 
has a huge impact on occupant comfort and energy costs. As part of 
the drive for greater energy efficiency the Building Regulations Parts L1
(domestic buildings) and L2 (commercial buildings) now specifya 
maximum air permeability.

Energy Access provide air leakage identification and rectification 
services employing contemporary air pressure testing technology 
calibrated to UKAS standard.The pressure testing process supplies air to 
a building at a variety of air flow rates and measures the resulting 
pressure differentials across the building. Internal and external 
temperatures and barometric pressure are also measured to provide 
corrected airflow rate measurements. The measurements will be verified 
on site and results given. A full report is then issued, which is recognised 
by Building Control Officers for Parts L1 compliance.The tests are 
performed to ATTMA technical standard 1 - which complies with the 
current building regulations Part L1.Should any test fail to meet its pass 
rate, we are then able to offer advice as to which remedial work may 
need to be taken.The air pressure test is a mandatory requirement of the 
Building Regulations for all new build and will be required prior to the 
Building Control body issuing their completion/final certificate. 

We have fully qualified Building Control Surveyors with a number of year's
expertise in dealing with the Building Act 1984, the Building Regulations 
2000 and other associated legislation.
 
We will assist you in preparation of schemes of any size, nature of 
complexity. This could range from providing advice on one aspect of a 
legal imposition to a full compliance check prior to application. Alternatively, 
we can prepare, carry out and undertake building Regulations 
submissionson schemes for which planning permission has already been
granted.  

Where greater design freedom is required we have alternative solutions to 
meeting the regulations other than following the Approved Documents.  

 Please contact us for further information.