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Under the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), the
UK Government stipulated that with effect from 1 October 2008, all commercial
property in the UK needs to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) prior
to sale or lease.
Furthermore, from 1 January 2009 all commercial properties that
are being offered for sale or rent must either have an EPC in place or have
ordered an EPC from a government approved energy assessor.
Local authorities (usually by their Trading Standards Officers)
are responsible for enforcing the requirement to have an EPC. Failure to make
available an EPC will result in a civil charge penalty notice. The penalty is
fixed and in most cases will be 12.5% of the rateable value of the building,
with a maximum level of £5,000.
EPC’s are required for all non-dwellings covering everything
from small retail units to offices, industrial units and large scale commercial
premises, such as public buildings.
Hurst Warne have liaised with specialist consultants who are able
to provide a quick and easy solution to the requirement of Energy Performance
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Our consultants are using the SBEM (Simplified Building &
Energy Model) assessment method. Essentially two reports will be produced based
on the building’s size, construction materials, boiler type, heating
output, air-conditioning output, service runs of the building etc, which will
detail the energy performance of the building.
If you would like further information or a quote for an Energy
Performance Certificate please contact Hurst Warne:
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