Some ten years ago the CIBSE published a code on the thermal energy targets for heated and naturally ventilated buildings. An analysis of the CIBSE Building Energy Code shows that there is no apparent need to revise its thermal targets to take account of the changed requirements for energy conservation contained in the 1990 edition of Approved Document L of the Building Regulations (England and Wales).
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CIBSE Building Energy Code Part 2: Calculation of energy demands and targets for the design of new buildings and services: Section (a) Heated and naturally ventilated buildings. (London: Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) ( 1981)
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GIBSE Building Energy Code Part 1: Guidance towards energy conserving design of buildings and services (London: Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) ( 1977)
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Building Regulations (England and Wales) Approved Document L: Conservation of fuel and power (London: HMSO) (1985)
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Building Regulations (England and Wales) Approved Document L: Conservation of fuel and power (London: HMSO) (1990)