Changes to Carbon Checker following release of SBEM 5.2d
Approval of revised Carbon Checker following release of SBEM 5.2d (updated)
A new version of Carbon Checker (1.8.1.004) has been released to support SBEM 5.2d patch 1.
The change from SBEM 5.2b to 5.2d only added features that support calculations in Wales; calculation results in England are unaffected by this version change.
We have had approval for our 5.2d-compliant version of Carbon Checker for use in England and Wales.
The situation is potentially confusing, so it is summarised below:
England
| SBEM | Applicability | Associated Carbon Checker version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2d | Current | 1.8.1.004 | Approved by DCLG |
Wales
| SBEM | Applicability | Associated Carbon Checker version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1e | New-build Building Regs. and EPCs: Until 31st July 2014 if work starts on site before 31st July 2015. Existing building EPCs: Until 31st July 2014, but period of grace until 30th September 2014. | 1.7 | Approved by DCLG |
| 5.2d | From 1st August 2014 (and see above) | 1.8.1.004 | Approved by Welsh government |
As well as implementing the change to support SBEM 5.2d, the new version of Carbon Checker lets users globally edit glazing and window settings for a project rather than having to change them individually.