Explanation of Part L requirements for air tightness testing of buildings, including:

• What is air tightness testing?
• Why is air tightness testing important?
• The air tightness testing process
• Part L air tightness regulatory requirements

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Guide to achiving air tightness within dwellings and non-dwellings, including:

• Considerations
• Common air leakage/infiltration path

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Guide to achieving acoustic compliance for Approved Document E within new buildings and buildings formed by a material change of use, including:

• Testing regime
• Sound insulation testing process
• Actions following a failed test
• Construction types and common site issues

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Proving thermal performance of windows and doors to comply with Part L:

• Requirements
• Proving performance
• Thermal simulation
• Window Energy Ratings (and labels)
• Verification and certification

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Chiltern Dynamics has produced a 20 minute DVD explaining the Secured By Design test requirements for doors and windows.

The DVD covers:

• Windows - BS 7950
• Doorsets - PAS 23 and PAS 24

This DVD is available free of charge.

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Testing and certification of doors and windows to satisfy the requirements of the Police 'Secured By Design' initiative for social housing developments:

• What is Secured By Design?
• Testing requirements
• Certification
• Proving higher levels of security performance

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