Useful information about
Commercial EPC When
is a commercial EPC required? Since 1 October 2008,
commercial buildings when bought, sold, built or rented need an EPC. Who is responsible for obtaining a commercial EPC?
- For newly built or modified properties, when a building is being constructed or
modified and is physically complete, it is the responsibility of the person carrying out the
construction to give an EPC and a recommendation report to the building owner and to notify Building
Control that this has been done.
- For selling
and letting, as soon as a building is in the process of being offered for sale or rent, it is the responsibility of the seller or landlord to make available an EPC to the
prospective buyer or tenant.
How
long is a commercial EPC valid for?An EPC for
a commercial property will be valid for 10 years or until replaced with a newer one.
What buildings will be exempt from providing EPC's?
- Place of worship
- Stand-alone, non-dwelling buildings of less than 50 m2
- Temporary buildings with a planned time of use for 2 years or less
- Industrial sites,workshops, and non-residential agricultural buildings with low energy demand
- Buildings to be demolished may be exempt from requiring a certificate
- Any off-plan sales or lettings prior to completion of building construction
What contributes
to the energy performance of a commercial building? - Constructing of the walls, roofs, floors, and glazing
- Usage
such as office,factory, shop, or municipal services
- Occupancy
profile for each zone in the building
- Heating, cooling, ventilation,
and hot water systems used
- Lighting
Do student accommodation blocks require an EPC? An EPC would be required when the whole building
is built, sold or rented. Whether an EPC should
be given to the person who take up residence would depend on the arrangements in the accommodation in question. No EPC is
likely to be needed in a hostel or hall of residence open only to students of a particular institution. What is the penalty for not having an EPC?The local trading standard officers are responsible for enforcing the requirement
to have an EPC on sale or let of a buildings. The range of penalties are set with a minimum of £500 and capped at a
maximum of £5,000 for failing to make an EPC available on sale or let. Our Quote The price for commercial EPC's varies according to the building size, location,
usage and complexity of the energy services. We charge a very fair rate and ensure our price is competitive with a high quality
service. We offer a discount for regular clients. Our quote is free, and clients are welcome to use our on-line quote form above, or call us 01223 706692.
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