Checklist A2

1. Details of any specific environmental or energy design strategy or features including an overview of the reasons for their use (e.g. environmental and economic savings and restrictions on making alterations) and how they should best be operated.

Strategies or features could include passive solar design, super insulation, energy efficient timber windows, heat recovery systems, solar hot water systems, photovoltaics, passive vents or the use of certified timber or SuDSSustainable Drainage system within the boundary of individual properties.

1. Sufficient information about the building, the fixed building services and their maintenance requirements, for example:
   1. Provide a suitable set of operating and maintenance instructions aimed at achieving economy in the use of fuel and power in a way that occupiers can understand. The instructions should be directly related to the particular systems installed in the dwelling and account for the different demands likely to be placed on the system during the year
   2. Details of any renewable systems and how they operate
   3. Details of low energy light fittings, their use and their benefits, e.g. energy and cost savings compared to traditional light fittings
   4. Details of any energy labelling scheme for domestic equipment or appliances
   5. General information on energy efficiency
   6. Details on how to use and maintain an energy meter where one is installed or provided.

1. Details of water saving measures and tips.
2. External water use and efficiency, e.g. the use of water butts or other types of rainwater recycling systems.

1. Information about a local authority or government collection scheme (if applicable).
2. If the home is not covered by a local collection scheme, details and location of communal recycling bins, skips or facilities.
3. Information on the location and use of any recycling and compost bins.
4. Information on where residents can obtain information or guidance on recycling and sustainable waste disposal, e.g. local authority or private organisation.

1. References or links to other information including websites, publications and organisations providing information on how to run the home efficiently and in the best environmentally sound way. As a minimum, this should include links to:
   1. Further good practice guidance on how to save energy
   2. The company responsible for the construction of the property
   3. The company responsible for the management of the home (where applicable).
2. In all instances both an address or telephone contact number and a URL should be provided.

1. Include details of the procedure for obtaining a copy of the guide in alternative formats, including alternative languages, Braille, large print or audio cassette or CD. This should include the contact details of the person or organisation responsible for producing the guide.

1. Information on what to do with waste not covered by a standard weekly local authority collection scheme, for example fridges or freezers, computer equipment, batteries and other potentially hazardous equipment. In some areas the local authority will collect these items. If this is the case, details and information of such a collection should be provided.
2. Information and location of local recycling facilities and waste tips.

1. Details of SuDS within the site boundary including an overview of the reasons and benefits behind their use (e.g. prevention of localised flooding) and advice on maintenance and operation.

1. Details of local public transport facilities including maps and timetables and the location of nearby bus stops, trains, or subways or metro stations.
2. Details of cycle storage and cycle paths in the area including, if available, cycle path network maps for the whole town or local area.
3. Details of car parking and information on available park and ride schemes, car sharing schemes or car pools or car hire in the area.
4. Details on how to get to local amenities in the area by public transport or cycling.

1. Details of the location of food shops, post boxes, postal facilities, bank or cash points, pharmacies, schools, medical centres, leisure centres, community centres, places of worship, public houses, children’s play areas, outdoor open access public areas.
2. Other local amenities such as places of interest or cultural value, areas of beauty, wildlife, conservation, allotments etc.

1. Include information about the purchasing of:
   1. Energy and water efficient domestic equipment or appliances
   2. Electrical equipment, including light fittings and bulbs
   3. Timber products from sustainable sources
   4. Organic food procurement or food growing or local produce or local food provision, e.g. farmers markets, organic box schemes etc.

1. Contact details for emergency services including:

   1. Location of local minor injuries clinics or hospitals or similar facilities

   2. Location of nearest police and fire station.

1. References or links to other information including websites, publications and organisations providing information on how to reduce the environmental impact in terms of transport, the use of local amenities, responsible purchasing etc. Such references or links may include links to:
   1. The local authority (including information about recycling and waste tips)
   2. Local transport providers (e.g. bus or train companies)
   3. Local amenities.

In all instances both an address or telephone contact number and a web link should be provided.

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