Compliance

We understand that our customers want to ensure the highest standards in their work and recognise the importance of achieving compliance with industry standards for quality and customer protection. We have created this guide to highlight how our products enable our customers to meet building regulations, standards and the requirements of funded retrofit programmes.

How It Works

Funded Projects

AirEx Floorvent qualifies as an Energy Efficiency Measure (EEM) for government funding like the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) and the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG).

To clarify the eligibility of new products like AirEx, the Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) published a Briefing Note on the route to compliance. In funded retrofit programmes, the efficacy and compliance of Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) are managed through two key requirements: inclusion in SAP/RdSAP and the ability for installers to comply with PAS 2030 installation standards. AirEx has been included in SAP/RdSAP since 2022 and compliance with PAS 2030 installation standards has been demonstrated. Many of our partners are already using AirEx in funded projects.

SAP/RdSAP

AirEx Floorvent has been included in SAP/RdSAP since 2022 and its impact can be assessed using the Appendix Q database. Installing AirEx Floorvent can improve the EPC rating of a property by 2-4 SAP points, validated by the BRE and Ofgem and confirmed by our customers.

For support on how to use Appendix Q within an RdSAP calculation please take a look at our guide.

BBA certification

AirEx Floorvent has received the BBA certification, which marks a significant step forward in our mission to end fuel poverty. Our products are now 100% eligible for government-funded fuel poverty schemes such as SHDF and HUG, meaning our products will be installed to improve the energy efficiency of homes across the nation.

PAS Compliance

As an Energy Efficiency Measure included in SAP/RdSAP, AirEx Floorvent can be included in a PAS2035 whole house retrofit program. For Retrofit Coordinators, Designers and Assessors, our guide on modelling and assessing AirEX Floorvent in RdSAP, via Appendix Q, may be helpful.

For installations to be compliant PAS 2030 dictates the standards for energy efficiency installers and all EEMs must be lodged with TrustMark installers and all EEM measures must be installed in line with PAS2030 and have appropriate guarantees in place to meet the requirements of the TrustMark framework to verify compliance with the standards. TrustMark has clarified that they only certify installers, not products.

For innovative measures, there can be uncertainty about which PAS 2030 measure type is most appropriate for a given product. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has provided further clarity that it is the role of retrofit professionals (such as Retrofit Coordinators and accredited certified Installers) to determine how this is best achieved, subject to the other requirements of the TrustMark framework.

Contact us to discuss this and we can put you in touch with some of our partners who have successfully installed and lodged AirEx Floorvent installations.

Suitable guarantee products are available and the IAA has recently announced a dedicated guarantee product including AirEx. We are working with other guarantee providers and TrustMark scheme providers to ensure a range of insurance and accreditation products are available to our customers.

Building Regulations

AirEx Floorvent meets Part C requirements for ventilating suspended timber floors, with each brick providing an equivalent ventilation area of 4315 mm2, roughly three times more than a traditional single air brick. Our smart system optimises ventilation to reduce heat loss while preventing dampness. In addition, the system also monitors underfloor conditions to identify properties at damp & mould risk. For a detailed analysis of regulations and installation guidance explore our comprehensive guide.

Product certifications and standards

Conformity to free area requirement within relevant specifications for air bricks BS 493:1995+A1:2010

Standards Tested for UKCA Marking

EN 62368-1:2020, A11; EN 300 220-2 V3.1.1; EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1

Add Airex To Your SHDF BID

Sometimes insulation is not always suitable for suspended floors due to high moisture levels, disruption to residents, high costs or unsuitable floorboards. Including AirEx in your spec means you can always treat cold draughts caused by suspended timber floors in a low-cost, yet effective way. Benefits include:

2-6 SAP points
1 hour, non-disruptive install
Low cost/SAP point solution
Reduced fuel costs
Happy residents

"Fantastic alternative to underfloor insulation"

Jim Cottom, Retrofit Coordinator, PH Jones.
“Broadacres is installing Airex smart air bricks as part of our SHDF Wave 2.1 programme. The product is quick and easy to install, with very minimal disruption to customers. We've received some positive feedback from customers so far and an improvement in SAP score of 2-4 points, and sometimes more for each installation.”

Helen Ball, Senior Sustainability Manager, Broadacres Housing Association.
“AirEx has been a fantastic product so far, it's not difficult to install and has a good SAP point increase for the property, so it has been brilliant”

Jim Cottom, Retrofit Coordinator, PH Jones.
“AirEx proved to be a game-changer, with its intelligent ventilation control minimising heat loss and improving thermal insulation. The seamless installation and automated airflow adjustments meant I didn't have to manually regulate the system, enhancing convenience and efficiency. This positive experience reinforced my decision to choose AirEx over other competitors.”

Ashley Crawford, Managing Director, CC Ltd.
“Most of the work was done from the outside, the old ventilation brick was removed the old mortar was drilled, then a hammer and chisel were used, so not too noisy with little disruption and it didn’t take very long”

Resident, North Yorkshire
“We can now take advantage of the additional 2-4 SAP points gained from the Airex Floorvent installation. This can be added to the home’s EPC rating, providing a convenient method for upgrading some of our high D-rated homes to a C rating. Customers can now benefit from lower heating bills and improved insulation, which is particularly beneficial in the current cost-of-living climate.”

Eddie Grant, Project Manager, Broadacres Housing Association.