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Building Envelope Training

Floors Compliance

Understand how floor assemblies contribute to the building envelope energy check.

3Text lessons
40 minutesReading time
EnvelopeCategory
SANSReference points
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Diagram for Floor Scope
Floors Compliance Floor Scope

Lesson Roadmap

Work through the lessons in order, or continue from the next unfinished lesson.

Start
1 Floor Scope Identify which floors need assessment. 12 minStart 2 Performance Data Collect floor assembly information. 14 minStart 3 Floor Reporting Document the floor compliance result. 14 minStart

What You Need Before Starting

A current drawing set or sample project to practise with. The project location, building type and storey information. Window, door, roof, wall, floor or services schedules where relevant. Supplier evidence for any performance values you plan to rely on. A notebook for assumptions, missing information and review questions.

What You Will Learn

Outcome 1Identify floors that form part of the envelope.
Outcome 2Collect insulation and construction data.
Outcome 3Document floor assumptions clearly.

SANS Reference Points

Use these as evidence prompts while studying. The training explains concepts, but the official standard remains the authority for project submissions.

Evidence point 1SANS 10400-XA:2021 clause 5.4: Floors
Evidence point 2SANS 10400-XA:2021 clause 3: building envelope and nett floor area definitions
Evidence point 3SANS 10400-XA:2021 Annex B: modelling conditions where applicable
This training is an original learning aid based on SANS 10400-XA:2021 concepts. It does not reproduce or replace the official standard. View resources