When no access is access
Loft access is always an area which can cause confusing for Energy Assessors, and the technical
support and QA team frequently see examples where this gets muddled up.
Basically, if there is a loft hatch, you must always be inputting that there is access. The fact that
access is temporarily restricted, either by paint, screws, or a lock, that is irrelevant. It is only the
absence of a loft hatch, or means of entering the loft space, that you should be using ‘no access’.
LOFT HATCH = ACCESS
This might seem like teaching your grandmother to suck eggs, but you would be surprised how this
simple input confuses Energy Assessors. You should refer to Convention 3.04 for further details.
