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Wst 04 Speculative finishes

(offices and multiple dwellings only)

Number of credits availableMinimum standards
1No

Aim

To encourage the specification and fitting of finishes selected by the building occupant and therefore avoid unnecessary waste of materials.

Assessment criteria

The following is required to demonstrate compliance:

One credit - Speculative finishes

1 For tenanted office areas (where the future occupant is not known), prior to full fit-out works, carpets, other floor finishes and ceiling finishes have been installed in a show area only.
2 In an office building developed for a specific occupant, that occupant has selected (or agreed to) the specified floor and ceiling finishes.
3 For multiple dwellings (where the future occupant is not known), floor, kitchen and bathroom finishes have been installed in a show area only.
4 In a residential building, future occupants have selected (or agreed to) at least three of the specified floor, kitchen and bathroom finishes (see Relevant definitions).

Checklists and tables

None.

Compliance notes

Ref

Terms

Description

Shell and core (non-residential and residential institutions only)

CN1

Applicable assessment criteria

Both options - This issue is not applicable.

Refer to Appendix D – Shell and core project assessments for a more detailed description of the shell and core assessment options.

Residential - Partially fitted and fully fitted

CN2

Applicable assessment criteria - Single dwellings Both options: This issue is not applicable. 

Refer to Appendix E – Applicability of BREEAM New Construction to single and multiple dwellings, partially and fully fitted for a more detailed description of residential assessment options.

CN2.1

Applicable assessment criteria - Multiple dwellings Both options: All criteria relevant to the building type and function apply.

Refer to Appendix E – Applicability of BREEAM New Construction to single and multiple dwellings, partially and fully fitted for a more detailed description of residential assessment options.

CN2.2

Occupant not involved

For dwellings where the occupant has no involvement with choosing the finishes, this credit cannot be awarded.

General

CN3

GeneralNone.

Methodology

None.

Evidence

CriteriaInterim design stageFinal post-construction stage
All Design drawings or relevant section or clauses of the building specification or contract or a letter from the client, project team or building user where the future occupant is known.As design stage or the BREEAM Assessor’s site inspection report and photographic evidence.

Additional information

Relevant definitions

Residential kitchen and bathroom finishes
  1. Kitchen units (cabinets and counter tops):
  2. Kitchen appliances
  3. Kitchen wall finishes
  4. Bathroom suites (bath, shower, basin, WC)
  5. Bathroom wall finishes.
Show area

Other information

None.

BREEAM International New Construction 2016
Reference: SD233 – Issue: 2.0
Date: 03/07/2017
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