Exclusion of non-relevant areas

BREEAM·clause CN3.4·p.99

The requirement

BREEAM International New Construction Technical Manual clause CN3.4 — words not shown. Read it at the source. The publisher reserves the right to its wording and sells access to it. The clause is held and cited here, and its words are read at the source.

The clause is held and verified. Only its words are withheld.

Read it at the source

What the product must meet

Exemptions
However, spaces such as circulation routes or other transient spaces within a relevant area can only be excluded if the route or areas clearly defined by the building layout, this is further explained within M5.1.

How it is proven

Evidence required
Criteria Interim design stage | post-construction stage Minimum standard
Who checks it
Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake

How Klar Cite classifies it

Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.

What it asks
Disclose — information the applicant must provide
Standing
Required — must be met for the credential

Cite this clause

BREEAM · BREEAM International New Construction Technical Manual · version v7.1 · clause CN3.4 · page 99 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/a00c4d789ecf8611

Source document

Record details

Page 99, HEA 01 NATURAL LIGHT BREEAM NEW CONSTRUCTION. Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.

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