Concern & action: Detail for Access to services
When installing hidden ducts, services and other fittings, future access requirements for maintenance and repairs, need to be considered.
Suggested actions
Before Implementation
Consider access required for maintenance (e.g. access to replace filters of ventilation units) post-refurbishment and/or position items that require regular checks and maintenance within easy reach. Review design and detailed drawings to accommodate any changes.
During implementation
Ensure during site work to see that access/controls are installed in planned locations and that their positions still make sense.
After implementation
RELATED MEASURES
FABRIC (4)
SERVICES (23)
Photovoltaics
Hydropower generation
Heating system Refurbishment
High efficiency gas-fired condensing boilers
Oil-fired condensing boilers
Air source heat pumps
Ground/Water source heat pumps
Biomass boilers
Biomass stove with back boiler
Flue gas heat recovery devices
Solar water heating
Waste water heat recovery devices for showers
Communal heat generating system
Micro combined heat and power
High efficiency replacement warm-air units
Heating controls (for wet and warm air systems)
Communal Heat Distribution System and controls
Lighting system upgrade
Continuous mechanical extract ventilation
Continuous mechanical supply and extract ventilation with heat recovery
Continuous mechanical extract ventilation with demand control ventilation
Continuous mechanical supply and extract ventilation with heat recovery and with demand control ventilation
RELATED REFERENCES (3)
The usability of control interfaces in low-carbon housing, Architectural Science Review, 56:1, 70-82 ( 2013)
Stevenson F, Carmona-Andreu I and Hancock M
Conversion of Traditional Buildings Part 2 - sections 3 Enviroment & 6 Energy (2007)
Ed. Dennis Urquhart, Historic Scotland