About the Code

Energy

Dwelling Emission Rate

Typical CO₂ emissions caused by use of dwelling

Building Fabric

Design to reduce heat losses

Internal Lighting

Internal light fittings

Drying Space

Provision for natural drying of clothes

Energy-Labelled White Goods

Provision of energy-efficient white goods or information on buying them

External Lighting

External light fittings

Low or Zero Carbon Technologies

Renewable or low-emission energy sources

Cycle Storage

Secure and weatherproof cycle storage

Home Office

Space and facilities for office at home

Water

Indoor Water Use

Typical water consumption within the home

External Water Use

Facilities to reduce outdoor use of potable water

Materials

Environmental Impact of Materials

Choice of materials in construction

Responsible Sourcing of Materials (basic elements)

Use of materials obtained through auditable third-party certification schemes such as ISO14001 and FSC

Responsible Sourcing of Materials (finishing elements)

As above

Surface Water Runoff

Management of Surface Water Runoff from Developments

Design and management of drainage system

Flood Risk

Risk to, or caused by, the proposed development

Waste

Storage of Non-Recyclable Waste and Recyclable Household Waste

Storage facilities, indoor and outdoor

Construction Site Waste Management

Recycling and other measures to reduce waste and landfill during construction

Composting

Provision of composting facilities for householders

Pollution

Global Warming Potential of Insulants

Harmful emissions resulting from manufacture or installation of insulants

NOx Emissions

Nitrogen Oxide emissions from boilers

Health & Wellbeing

Daylighting

Amount of daylight within main rooms

Sound Insulation

Soundproofing between attached dwellings

Private Space

Outdoor space

Lifetime Homes

Adaptability to changing needs (e.g. disability) of a resident

Management

Home User Guide

Information to promote sustainable lifestyle and use of home

Considerate Constructors Scheme

Site management for consideration to the public during construction

Construction Site Impacts

Targets and procedures for reducing environmental impact during construction

Security

Security standards for doors and windows, and police approval of site design

Ecology

Ecological Value of Site

Presence of any features of ecological value

Ecological Enhancement

Landscaping and other provision for wildlife

Protection of Ecological Features

Protection of valuable ecological features during construction

Change in Ecological Value of Site

Change in value from before to after development

Building Footprint

Efficient use of built area