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Home Page Lease Extension Compulsory Purchase Leasehold Enfranchisement Market Valuations & Building Surveys Business Rates Lease Renewals & Rent Reviews Energy Performance Certificates Planning & Architectural Services Chartered Surveyors London About Us Directions Useful Links Email Us	Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) are being introduced to help improve the energy efficiency of buildings. From October 2008, by law if you are buying or selling a home you now need an Energy Performance Certificate. The certificate provides a rating for the building, with 'A' being the most energy efficient and 'G' being the least, with the average up to now being 'D'. Accredited energy assessors produce EPCs alongside an associated report which suggests improvements to make a building more energy efficient. At Richard John Clarke we can arrange for our accredited energy assesors to review your building and arrange the required certification for selling or buying a home. For a free no obligation quotation please contact Moira, our Energy Performance Expert on (020) 8505 2065 or email: moira@richardjohnclarke.com European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Energy certificates are part of the UK governments Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations which came in to force over a range of dates beginning on April 19th 2007 and ending with full implementation on January 1 2009. The purpose of the Regulations is to implement the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. (EPBD) This Directive is aimed at reducing the energy consumption and carbon emissions of buildings within the European Community. Buildings account for more than 40% of the UKs energy consumption and carbon emissions. There are three types of energy certificates, each of which must be produced by an energy assessor qualified to produce that particular type of certificate. Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) show an asset rating based on the building fabric, insulation level, heating, lighting, cooling and control systems. Display energy certificates (DECs) use the buildings annual energy bills, useful floor area and type of activity to produce an Operational Rating (OR). The accompanying Advisory Report looks at the buildings fabric and energy systems to suggest ways of improving the rating. NB. The Regulations also extend to the inspection of air conditioning systems as follows 4th January 2009 First inspection of all existing air-conditioning systems over 250 kW must have occurred by this date 4th January 2011 First inspection off all remaining systems over 12kW must have occurred by this date. Penalties Domestic EPC £200 Owner/landlord responsible – for marketed sales Estate Agent also responsible. Non domestic EPC – 12.5% of the rateable value of the building or £750 if the formula cannot be applied. Owner/landlord responsible not agent. DECs £500 for failing to display the certificate - £1000 for failing to have possession of an Advisory Report. The occupier of the building is responsible. When should the EPC be made available? 1) Domestic rentals and all commercial property A property may be marketed before an EPC is available but the EPC must be provided in the case of any of the following events Written information is requested by prospective owner or tenant A Viewing takes place A contract is entered into The above may take place if the EPC has been requested at least 14 days before; otherwise a penalty will be applied. This applies to both domestic and non domestic rentals and to the sale of non domestic property. 2) Marketed domestic sales For domestic marketed sales until April 1 2009, the property may be marketed as long as the EPC has been ordered i.e as part of the HIP. After this date the EPC must be available before even marketing can begin.	Energy Efficiency Did you know that buildings produce nearly half of the UK’s carbon emissions? That’s almost twice that of cars and planes. The way a building is constructed, insulated, heated, ventilated and the type of fuel used, all contribute to its carbon emissions. For more information on this subject, view the Government's Energy Performance Certificates website. If you would like to enquire further or talk to one of our Energy Performance specialists, please either email us or call us on (020) 8505-2065. EPC & DEC Fact List *EPC - Domestic Energy Performance Certificate* Required for all homes on construction sale or rent. Until April 1 2009 homes may be marketed if the HIP (which includes the EPC) have been ordered and paid for or there is a promise to pay. After this date the EPC – and most other documents in the HIP – must be available before marketing can begin. Rental EPC valid for 10 years. EPC within the HIP for marketed homes must be no more than 3 years old Exceptions House in multiple occupation where rooms are let separately Care homes Boarding schools Holiday accommodation *EPC - Non Domestic / Commercial Energy Performance Certificate* Required for all commercial property on sale, construction or rent Two categories Level 3 existing buildings with heating systems < 100kW and cooling < 12kW Level 4 New buildings and more complex existing buildings which are likely to have centralised air conditioning systems Accompanied by Recommendation Report Valid for 10 years Exceptions Standalone buildings <50m2 Places of worship Temporary buildings with expected use under 2 years Buildings with low energy demand e.g. agricultural barns Unsafe buildings expected to be demolished *DEC - Display Energy Certificates* Required for all public buildings >1000m2 Certificate must be displayed in a prominent position e.g. in reception Accompanied by an Advisory Report DECs should have been in place by October 1 2008 Display certificate valid for one year Advisory Report valid for 7 years Exceptions Buildings owned by a public authority but never visited by the public Energy Performance Certificates London For Energy Performance Certificates in London, and in particular East London, it is advisable to pre-arrange an appointment with our ECP London expert who has vast experience of ECP reports for region.
Richard John Clarke - Chartered Surveyors Unit 1, The Galleria, 180-182 George Lane, South Woodford, London, E18 1AY phone (020) 8505-2065 - fax (020) 8989-6979 info@richardjohnclarke.com