PARK HOMES
Some specific rules relate only to park homes, learn more about them here.
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What is the RdSAP definition of a park home?
"A park home is a pre-fabricated dwelling of modular lightweight construction without its own foundations (although it may sit upon a concrete base) and is capable of being moved from one place to another. (RdSAP convention 9.14)
Does a park home need an EPC to sell or rent?
No. But one can be lodged for the purpose of accessing grants for energy efficiency improvements.
data collection specific to park homes
Select the blocks to get the information
Age bands
Roofs
Walls & floors
Other
Windows
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You have complete yout learning about the data collection items specific to park homes.
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Windows
Measure all windows, recording details for each one incthe usual way. The only ec
Age bands
As building regulations for park homes differ from permanent dwellings there are a different set of age bands:
- F: Pre 1983
- G: 1983-1995
- I: 1996-2005
- K: 2006 onwards
Other
Other elements specific to park homes include:
- Detachment - always 'detached'
- Storeys - always '1'
- Ventilation - always assumed to be 'natural'
- Open chimneys - always assumed 'none'.
Walls and floors
FloorThe floor type is always a ground floor and suspended timber, any additional insulation is U-value entry only. Walls There is only the option to record a park home wall. U-values are inferred based on the age band, and the wall will be assessed for the solid wall insulation recommendation. Dry lining is not available as an option for park home walls. Any retrofitted insulation requires a U-value entry.
Roof
All the usual roof types are available for for park homes. Where there has been additional insulation added since built, if the insulation is at joists measure the thickness. Otherwise, follow the steps provided for 'Roof type and insulation' in Section 1.18, Park homes, in the RdSAP 10 Specification.
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PARK HOMES
Some specific rules relate only to park homes, learn more about them here.
Start
Select the arrows to get the answers
What is the RdSAP definition of a park home?
"A park home is a pre-fabricated dwelling of modular lightweight construction without its own foundations (although it may sit upon a concrete base) and is capable of being moved from one place to another. (RdSAP convention 9.14)
Does a park home need an EPC to sell or rent?
No. But one can be lodged for the purpose of accessing grants for energy efficiency improvements.
data collection specific to park homes
Select the blocks to get the information
Age bands
Roofs
Walls & floors
Other
Windows
that's it!
You have complete yout learning about the data collection items specific to park homes.
well done!
Windows
Measure all windows, recording details for each one incthe usual way. The only ec
Age bands
As building regulations for park homes differ from permanent dwellings there are a different set of age bands:
Other
Other elements specific to park homes include:
Walls and floors
FloorThe floor type is always a ground floor and suspended timber, any additional insulation is U-value entry only. Walls There is only the option to record a park home wall. U-values are inferred based on the age band, and the wall will be assessed for the solid wall insulation recommendation. Dry lining is not available as an option for park home walls. Any retrofitted insulation requires a U-value entry.
Roof
All the usual roof types are available for for park homes. Where there has been additional insulation added since built, if the insulation is at joists measure the thickness. Otherwise, follow the steps provided for 'Roof type and insulation' in Section 1.18, Park homes, in the RdSAP 10 Specification.