Building automation and control system mandatory for non-residential buildings by the end of 2025

A new obligation will apply in Belgium and the Netherlands by the end of 2025. Non-residential buildings with a heating and/or cooling system with a nominal capacity of more than 290 kW must have building automation and control systems by then.

For whom?

From December 31, 2025 is it for certain types of non-residential buildings required to be equipped with building automation and control systems. This obligation specifically focuses on:

• Non-residential buildings equipped with a heating system or a combination of space heating and ventilation systems, where the total rated power more than 290 kW amounts to.
• Non-residential buildings equipped with a air conditioning system or a combination of air conditioning and ventilation, with a total rated capacity that exceeds the exceeds 290 kW.

When determining this nominal capacity, the total capacity of all appliances or systems that contribute to the heating or cooling of the entire building is added. This includes a separate assessment for capacity related to heating and separate cooling, each with a threshold value of 290 kW. It is important to assess each building individually, regardless of the total capacity on the entire location or site. This requirement applies to all non-existing non-residential buildings that meet the above criteria.

To demand

The required building automation and control systems must fulfill at least the following functions:

• Monitor energy use:they must be able to continuously monitor, register and analyze energy consumption. This includes the ability to propose or implement adjustments to improve energy consumption.
• Energy Efficiency Rating: the systems must evaluate the energy performance of the building, identify inefficiencies and efficiency losses within the building's technical systems and inform the person responsible for building management or technical installations about measures to improve energy efficiency.
• Intercommunication with connected technical building systems and other devices: the systems are expected to enable communication with technical building systems and devices within the property, regardless of the diversity in technologies, devices and manufacturers, to ensure integrated and efficient operation.

How does a building automation system help?

Building automation systems can play a crucial role in meeting these requirements by efficiently managing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in non-residential buildings. Here are some ways building automation can help:

Through these functions, a building automation system can help non-residential buildings meet the obligations set out for December 31, 2025, by efficiently managing and controlling the capacity of their heating and air conditioning systems.

Why Loxone?

Choose for Loxonefor your building automation and control systems offers some decisive advantages. Loxone is known for its innovative and user-friendly solutions that take energy efficiency to the next level. These systems are designed to monitor and optimize energy consumption, so you not only comply with legal requirements but also save significantly on energy costs. Furthermore, Loxone's flexibility in communicating with various technical systems and devices from different manufacturers makes it a versatile choice that fits within a wide range of non-residential buildings. Loxone offers integrated solutions that not only improve energy efficiency, but also simplify the management and maintenance of building installations, so that you as a manager or owner are better informed about optimization options. Choosing Loxone means investing in a future-proof, efficient and user-friendly solution for building automation that is both cost-efficient and sustainable.

The video below can give you an initial insight into how Loxone can help meet all requirements.

Sources:

Building automation and control systems for non-residential buildings mandatory by the end of 2025. (nd). www.vlaanderen.be. https://www.vlaanderen.be/gebouwautomatisering-en-controlesystemen-voor-niet-residentiele-gebouwen-verplicht-tegen-eind-2025

2.6 Building Automation and Control Systems (GACS). (nd). Building Decree Online. https://rijksoverheid.bouwbesluit.com/Inhoud/docs/wet/bb2012_nvt/11/algemeen-deel-bij-de-nota-van-toelichting-stb-2020-84/2/2.6