From 1 October 2008 sellers and landlords will be required by law to provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for all building or parts of buildings when they are sold, rented or constructed.

 

Buildings greater than 2,500sq.m currently require an EPC prior to completion of sale or rent. We have experience in both the commercial and domestic markets with highly qualified assessors working throughout the country.

 

We can assess all of your properties quickly and affordably before the government deadlines hinder a sale or rent from completing.

NON DOMESTIC ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES

 

Non-dwellings are responsible for almost 20 percent of the UK’s energy consumption and carbon emissions. As such the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is currently being implemented in the UK with a view to reducing carbon emissions. This Fact Sheet outlines the requirements laid out by the regulations for the construction, sale or letting of non dwellings.

An EPC is a certificate which provides an energy rating of the building from A to G, where A is very efficient and G is the least efficient. The energy performance of the building is shown as a Carbon Dioxide based index. The certificate looks very similar to the energy labels found on vehicles and kitchen appliances. The asset ratings in the EPC reflect the characteristics of the building and its services such as the heating, lighting and air conditioning. This rating also takes account of the age and condition of the building.

 

The recommendations reports contains guidelines on how to use the building more effectively. The EPC contains the unique EPC number, the date of issue and the date when it is valid to as well as the Energy Assessors details and information on how to complain and confirm the validity of the certificate

 

Implementation dates are based on the size of the property. You will need an EPC in place on sale, letting or construction of non domestic property as follows:-
Over 10,000 square metres                                                           6th April 2008
Over 2,500 square metres                                                             1st July 2008
Any size under 2,500 square metres                                             1st October 2008
Air Conditioning Systems over 250kW                                           4th January 2009
All remaining Air Conditioning Systems over 12 kW                       4th January 2011

 

Even if the property was being marketed for rent or sale before these dates, unless a sale has been agreed you will need to have an EPC in place in order to continue marketing the property.

 

 

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FACT SHEET

Our simple guide to understanding non domestic energy performance certificates.

 

 

 

HM GOVERNMENT GUIDE

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Non-dwellings: A guide for building owners, landlords and tenants

 

 

 

Calculate your carbon footprint

 

 

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