topcatcbr wrote: » That was what i was told during training but when i started doing the assessments (During the HESS) and was imputting as you have suggested i got it clarified. In fact this was one of the first things to be pointed out that most assessors were getting wrong.
Matt Simis wrote: » So SEI clarified that simple rad valves are an acceptable method to disable your space heating in summer? I was told similar to Brian, more specifically that an Interlock is required (and the manual states even TRVs are not counted as interlocks, so neither would regular valves) and its bugging me.
No6 wrote: » The standard of training seems to vary widely dosn't it, I've noticed from a number of posts a serious lack of consistancy across what trainers have told people undergoing the training. The national exam when it happens should be interesting.
mcm09 wrote: » and the proceedure inolved for assessing a 1.5 story property. .
topcatcbr wrote: » You could be right but in my mind id put put less than 1.2 m high walls room in roof and higher would be second storey. Its not something iv had to deal with yet. why dont you seek clarification from sei.
No6 wrote: » If you are a member of the berassoc theres a thread in the private forum for posting official SEI clarifications to questions, If you're not a member then why not!!!:D
brianmacl wrote: » what? where? when? who? how? I mean, what is berassoc? where do i find berassoc? and how can I join?:)
mcm09 wrote: » Hi Brian, I have sent SEI a few queries regarding - What constitutes a blocked up fireplace ? and the proceedure inolved for assessing a 1.5 story property. So far I have had no replies. When (if) you get your replies would you mind publishing them here and I will do the same. I have similar concerns to you. Our advisory reports are advising people to spend significant amounts of money to upgrade their homes and an incorrect interpretation on a grey area could prove very costly.
lottyprop wrote: » I am a qualified but as of yet unregistered BER assessor. I work in property management and initially my plan was to assess my own properties. .
BERarchtech wrote: » I didn't think you were allowed to assess your own properties?? is that not breaking the code of conduct?
brianmacl wrote: » I was in a house today where the owner cramed 100mm deep of those S shaped foamy bits, that are used for pakaging tv's and other such thing into boxes, into the ceiling space. anyway what u value are they? I haven't seen them used as insulation before
dunie001 wrote: » 2. The room in roof has walls from the main Dwelling extending into the First floor to boost the room height in Dormer. However this obviously creates a problem when working out the roof u-value i.e. the "room in roof" only really starts from 0.8m off the first floor, so what do I enter for the average room height for the "room in roof" section????
sinnerboy wrote: » SEI should be consulted - I would imagine they would instruct to give it a nil value
topcatcbr wrote: » My understanding of this is a system which cannot provide hot water only has an emersion as secondry hw heating. That means primary heating by means of an open fire or stove with backboiler will have an emmersion shown. all other systems will not. The point made to me when i asked this was with all other systems the rads can be turned off by the valves which would mean the boiler was then capable of providing hot water only wthout providing backround heat in the summer. backboilers are not capable of this. There does not need to be any zoning or sofisticated boiler controls or even an isolating valve.
dahayeser wrote: » I emailed a few questions to my training provider and though I would have had the same understanding of the electric immersion issue at topcatcbr post quoted above I said I would add it to my list of questions anyway .. The response is below indicates that a boiler system with radiators that can be manually be turned off isn't sufficient to disregard the immersion. **************** The following systems should have supplementary immersion during summer as "yes" 1. Radiators all can be turned off individually without any other means of separating them from water heating 2. Solid fuel stove with hot water from the back boiler. 3. Boiler with just a single time clock. *************
topcatcbr wrote: » Yes I seen this also and this totaly contradicts the instruction given by SEI during the HESS training course and contact made by them subsequently stating that I and others was doing it incorrectly when doing assesments for the HESS. Sometimes i think SEI are making it up as they go along. I think i will email them myself and seek clarification. Not that I dont believe you but it goes against clarification i got earlier.
hayeser wrote: » 1) I surveyed a house recently and it had an open plan living room / kitchen. It also had the stairs in this room so there was no defined area to the living area - it led straight up stairs in to the first floor hall ! I am wondering what constitutes the living room area in this case ? 2) Another house I surveyed had a modern extension and the whole house was renovated while this renovation was taking place including floors insulated and walls dry lined. The owner is offering to provide me with the renovation plans from the building contractor. I would assume if I had the plans and a letter from the building contractors confirming that all renovations were carried out as per plans that would be sufficient evidence?
