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Lesson Overview
This lesson covers the siting, planning permissions, building regulations, and key benefits and limitations of domestic biomass heating systems.
Learning Objectives
Identify fuel delivery, storage, and health and safety requirements for biomass installations.
Explain planning permission criteria and applicable Building Regulations for biomass appliances and flues.
Evaluate the operational benefits and practical limitations of biomass heating systems.
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