WMS Underfloor Heating Survey

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Part O of the building regulations, which took effect in England from June 2022, sets out requirements for mitigating overheating in new residential buildings. This is usually achieved through a combination of limiting unwanted solar gain while removing heat through natural ventilation. Where windows cannot be left open at night ‒ for reasons of noise or security ‒ then alternative means of removing heat must be provided.

We are currently gathering evidence to support this approach to mitigating overheating and would be grateful for your opinion and feedback. Our research paper 'UFH? That's Cool' will be available at the end of the survey.

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* 1. Are you currently facing challenges in meeting the requirements of part O, especially when natural ventilation (such as windows) cannot be used?

Yes

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* 2. Are you aware that underfloor heating (UFH) systems run “in reverse” in combination with a ground or air source heat pump can be used to mitigate space overheating in summer?

Yes

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* 3. Are you aware of the potential of UFH systems used in this way to help meet part O of the building regulations in dwellings where windows cannot be left open at night?

Yes

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* 4. Have you already explored using a UFH system as an alternative means of removing heat from a dwelling?

Yes

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* 5. Would you consider using a UFH system as an alternative means of removing heat from a dwelling where windows cannot be left open at night, as suggested in our research paper.

Yes

Maybe

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* 6. What other alternative strategies, if any, have you explored or implemented to comply with part O of the building regulations?

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* 7. The UK government’s Future Homes Standard is intended to decarbonise new homes and make them zero carbon ready. One associated change to the building regulations means that new wet heating systems have to be designed for a maximum flow temperature of 55 degrees celsius. With the Future Homes Standard in mind, are you more likely or less likely to work with UFH systems?

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Neither likely nor unlikely

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Unlikely

Very unlikely

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How familiar are you with UFH systems and their typical applications in residential properties?

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* 9. How important is energy efficiency in your building design and construction projects? For example do you seek to exceed the requirements of part L of the building regulations?

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* 10. What additional information or data would you need to confidently consider using a UFH system to mitigate overheating in your projects?

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* 11. How likely are you to contact the provided information source for further details on implementing UFH systems for part O compliance?

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* 12. Please enter your email below in the comments box if you would like to Opt In to receiving further communications on this area of research from WMS Underfloor Heating.

Thank you for completing this survey on behalf of WMS Underfloor Heating, we value your opinion and contribution to our research in this area. Please complete the short form below to access a download link to our "UFH? That's Cool" paper.