This Approved Document provides guidance on how to
comply with Part O to Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations covering
overheating mitigation requirements and applies to new residential buildings
only. It takes effect on 15 June 2022 but does not apply to work subject
to a building notice, full plans application or initial notice submitted before
that date, provided the work is started on site before 15 June 2023.
ADO: Overheating contains the following sections:
Simplified method
Dynamic thermal analysis
Ensuring the overheating mitigation strategy is
usable
Providing information
Key terms
Compliance checklist
Areas at a high risk of buildings overheating
The
guidance in this Approved Document only relates to England.
