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The Rate Relief (Energy Efficiency Homes Scheme) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

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Regulation 4

SCHEDULE 1Energy Efficiency Measures and Standards

Table 1

Cavity Wall Insulation

Column 1 – MaterialsColumn 2 – Standards
Mineral fibre

Of a type certified by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) as suitable for the purpose and exposure category.

Installed in accordance with the BBA Surveillance Scheme.

Expanded polystyrene

Flame retardant additive (FRA) grade beads of a type certified by the BBA as suitable for the purpose and exposure category.

Installed in accordance with the BBA Surveillance Scheme.

Table 2

Loft Insulation

Column 1 – MaterialsColumn 2 – Standards
Mineral fibre

Conforming to British Standard EN 13162:2008.

Laid in 2 layers; one between ceiling joists and one at right angles over the ceiling joists to a thickness of 270 millimetres or more with a thermal conductivity of 0.040 W/mK or equivalent.

Glass fibre

Conforming to British Standard EN 13162:2008

Laid in 2 layers; one between ceiling joists and one at right angles over the ceiling joists to a thickness of 270 millimetres or more with a thermal conductivity of 0.040 W/mK or equivalent.

Blown mineral fibre

Of a type certified by the BBA as suitable for the purpose and exposure category, laid to a thickness of 270 millimetres or more with a thermal conductivity of 0.040 W/mK or equivalent.

Installed in accordance with the BBA Surveillance Scheme.

Regulation 5

SCHEDULE 2Amount of Rate Relief

Table 1

Installation of Cavity Wall Insulation

Cost of Work UndertakenAmount of Reduction
£300 or more£150

Table 2

Installation of Loft Insulation

Cost of Work UndertakenAmount of Reduction
£100 – £299.99£75
£300 or more£150

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