Energy Inspections

Question 1

Identify three factors that are pre set in the RDSAP data set

Answer 1

Standard Occupancy

Standard Heating Patterns

Building Regs and Values

Question 2

Identify three factors that have no effect on the energy rating produced by RDSAP

Answer 2

Personal heating patterns

Occupancy

Location

Question 3

Identify ten factors. That have an effect on the energy rating produced in RDSAP

Answer 3

Building Age

Nr of heat loss walls

Fuel types used

Wall, roof and floor insulation

Uvalues

Space heating systems efficiency

Water heating efficiencies

Renewables

Extensions and conservatories

Lighting

Heating controls

Question 4

Explain the key piece of European legislation which requires the assessment of an energy rating for domestic properties.

Answer 4

Energy performance building directive