Testing and Calculation Standards
In order for product specific data to be eligible for inclusion in SAP Appendix Q, the product must have been tested to the approved testing methodology for the specific technology type. Only results from tests conducted by an approved test house will be accepted. A list of eligible test houses is provided below.
All test results should be submitted to BRE for assessment using one of the test report templates below.
If the product does not fall into one of the categories below, please refer to the "Contact Us" page for further information.
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SAP Appendix Q Approved Test Houses (
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Details of test houses approved to conduct Appendix Q testing
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MEV - Approved test methodology ()
Central exhaust ventilation system packages
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Decentralised MEV - Approved test methodology ()
Decentralised mechanical exhaust ventilation system packages
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MVHR - Approved test methodology ()
Central mechanical supply and exhaust ventilation system packages with heat recovery
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FGHRS Approved test methodology ()
Flue Gas Heat Recovery Systems (including PFGHRD)
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MEV - Test Report Template (
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Approved report format for Appendix Q assessment
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Decentralised MEV - Test Report Template ()
Approved report format for Appendix Q assessment
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MVHR - Test Report Template ()
Approved report format for Appendix Q assessment
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FGHRS with closed-couple store - Calculation Methodology ()
Calculation Methodology for FGHRS with close-coupled stores
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FGHRS with closed-couple store - PV variant - Calculation Methodology ()
Calculation Methodology for FGHRS with close-coupled stores with electric immersion heaters partly powered by PV panels.
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Waste Water Heat Recovery Devices ()
Calculation Methodology for WWHRS -
Heat Pump Submission Guidance Notes ()
Submission forms and notes describing the test data and declaration requirements.
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Heat Pump Calculation Methodology ()