TY - BOOK AU - Parnham,Phil AU - Russen,Larry TI - Domestic energy assessor's handbook SN - 9781842193754 AV - 333.72 $2 18 PY - 2008/// CY - London PB - RICS KW - HOUSING ACT 2004 PART V KW - RESIDENTIAL ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES KW - HOME INFORMATION PACKS KW - England and Wales KW - 1543- N1 - The role of the domestic energy assessor -- Getting ready for business -- Preparing for the energy assessment -- The inspection phase -- Developing the core knowledge: construction -- Developing the core knowledge: hot water and heating systems -- Identification of the date of construction -- Selecting and entering the data into the program -- Making recommendations and the future of domestic energy assessment -- Appendix A: glossary of terms -- Appendix B: The National Occupational Standards for Domestic Energy Assessment -- Appendix C: case study: semi-detached three-bedroom property built in the 1930s -- Appendix D: extension/alternative wall protocol -- Index; Advanced N2 - Offers guidance on the role and function of a Domestic Energy Assessor. Discusses routes to qualification and background knowledge required. Explains how to carry out inspections of residential properties, how to apply an appropriate energy efficiency rating and recommendations for future energy saving ER -