Stroma Built Environment supports clients with Part L photographic evidence compliance, streamlining photo capturing and recording processes, BREL report production, and EPCs. We work with AutoBREL as standard but can assist with any other solutions if required.
Part L Building Regulations
Part L of the UK Building Regulations specifies that all new dwellings, or renovations to existing dwellings, should be built to improve the conservation of fuel and power. This standard is at the forefront of the UK’s net zero by 2050 target, which aims for a significant reduction of our built environment’s carbon emissions.
Alongside a signed Buildings Regulations England Part L (BREL) report, photographic evidence is now mandatory for compliance – providing indisputable proof that all new developments meet the stringent energy efficiency standards set out in Part L.
Part L photographic evidence is required at every critical stage of construction for all plots on a development site, ensuring each detail aligns with the UK’s environmental objectives. The BREL report and collection of photographs must then be submitted to an SAP assessor for review and sign-off.
Our Part L Photographic Evidence Services
Stroma has partnered with AutoBREL to provide a market-leading solution that streamlines Part L photographic evidence compliance processes for our clients.
AutoBREL offers an easy-to-use application for presenting geographical site details, onto which users can submit captured corresponding photographs via their mobile device. The app lists the plots and indicates progress as images are recorded live on-site.
Throughout the process, our specialists can provide ongoing feedback to confirm your photographs are suitable for submission. Once the site has been completed, we will organise and produce a BREL report, EPC, and document containing all the image files in accordance with Part L.
AutoBREL: Key Features
AutoBREL enables our clients to manage their site details via a convenient mobile app, with secure login features and individual authorisation for specific staff. On the main dashboard, users can easily start projects and assign them to on-site personnel to capture the necessary photographs.
Images can then be remotely reviewed, approved, or rejected with the addition of comments to ensure the correct photographs have been collected to support compliance. Finalised files can be downloaded or stored in the dashboard to provide backup data for future use.
- Simple, secure app for geolocated photograph capturing & storing (available on the Apple App Store & Google Play Store)
- Easy-to-use online dashboard to start projects, track progress & feedback on images taken live on-site
- Full audit trail with images & reports to support compliance processes
- Efficient way to manage all Part L photographic evidence requirements
Part L Photographic Evidence by Stroma
The fee for access to AutoBREL for our clients is included in our reviewing fee. For more details, please get in touch at autobrel@stroma.com.
Note: If you are using a solution different to AutoBREL, we will be happy to accept your photographs and help you achieve Part L photographic evidence compliance. Please contact us so we can organise receipt of your photographic evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What images are required for Part L photographic evidence?
For Part L photographic evidence compliance, photographs should be taken at appropriate stages of construction (including each plot's thermal junctions) after the detail is completed and before closing-up works.
Images should be of sufficient quality and resolution for auditing, with one photograph per detail showing the location, date, and time of collection. Each image file should also include a plot number and detailed reference.
Who is responsible for Part L photographic evidence?
Photographs for Part L photographic evidence compliance can be taken by anyone dealing with the project on-site – but ideally, images are captured by a responsible and competent person.
Stroma Built Environment and its team of experts are here ready to discuss a range of packages for any new project. Get in touch today!