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max demand & diversity calculator for UK building services
Diversified ADMD and incomer fit check (OSG App. A). Free UK max demand & diversity calculator with electrical guidance.
What this calculator does
Max demand & diversity helps UK building services engineers with diversified admd and incomer fit check (osg app. a). The calculation follows Electrical methods used in everyday MEP design — enter your project inputs below for a first-pass result.
Whether you searched for "max demand & diversity", "max demand & diversity calculator", or "how to max demand & diversity", this page gives you a working tool plus the context to use it on a real job.
When to use it
Use this for early-stage sizing and sanity checks on UK building services work. It is not a substitute for issued calculations — verify against the project specification, drawings, and relevant standard before sign-off.
How to use it
1. Fill in the inputs for your scenario (defaults are starting points only). 2. Click Calculate — results include the method and assumptions where applicable. 3. Verify against the project specification and relevant standard before issuing.
Typical output unit: A.
Tips
- Defaults are indicative — replace with project-specific values from the architect, structural, or MEP spec.
- For issued calculations, save results in your BuildFlo project and attach to the calculation folder.
- Need the regulation citation? Open BuildFlo chat in the app and ask about max demand & diversity under UK standards.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I use the max demand & diversity calculator?
- Enter your design inputs below and click Calculate. The tool applies UK building services methods for max demand & diversity and reports results with assumptions.
- What standard applies to max demand & diversity?
- Confirm the relevant British Standard or Approved Document on your project. This calculator is for first-pass sizing — verify against the issued specification before sign-off.
- Can I save max demand & diversity results in BuildFlo?
- Sign up for a free BuildFlo account to save calculation results in your project workspace and attach them to your calculation folder.
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