ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES
FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
Legislation:
In order to comply with EU legislation – (The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive), it is a legal requirement for a Non – Domestic Energy Performance Certificate to be produced upon construction, sale or lease for all non-dwellings. This covers everything from small retail units to offices, industrial units and large scale commercial premises such as airports and public buildings.
The certificate is similar to those produced for domestic dwellings and assesses the energy efficiency of a building. It also provides advice on cost effective improvements that can be made to make the building more energy efficient and have less impact on the environment. The EPC is valid for ten years, or until an updated EPC is produced
Exemptions:
- Places of worship
- Temporary buildings (less than two years use)
- Low energy demand buildings and stand alone buildings less than 50 sq.
metres.
Enforcement:
Responsibility for obtaining the Document lies with the Property Developer, Owner or Landlord. Responsibility for enforcement in newly built properties lies with Building Control, while Trading Standards departments will enforce the certification of existing buildings.
Compliance:
Commercial EPC legislation non-compliance will result in a penalty ranging from a minimum of £500 and maximum of up to £5,000.
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