6.10.13 Other design issues
The home shall be designed to adequately address all critical performance issues.
The designer should ensure that all critical performance issues listed in Table 7 are appropriately addressed.
Table 7: Critical performance issues requiring the designer’s consideration
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Behaviour in relation to fire | • compliance with national Building Regulations • internal linings • fire stops and cavity barriers • penetrations |
| Acoustic performance | • compliance with national Building Regulations |
| Moisture control, including thermal performance, condensation risk and water ingress | • type, thickness and location of insulation material • protection from water ingress at low levels • condensation risk analysis and management of water vapour in the structure |
| Wall construction | • acceptable claddings (see Chapter 6.9 ‘Curtain walling and cladding’) • provision of cavity • type of wall ties • sheathing |
| Balconies, terraces and parapets | • specific design considerations: structural design, durability, weather-tightness |
Guidance for some of the performance issues listed in Table 7 may be included in the Stage 1 certificate.
Last updated: 2nd January 2024