Non Domestic Energy Performance Certificates
The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007
In accordance with the Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 from 1 October 2008 all buildings that are not dwellings require an Energy Performance Certificate on construction, sale or let.
An EPC gives a building a CO2 based rating – asset rating – between A and G. The asset rating is derived from a computer based model of the building which takes into account the building construction and the building services. EPCs provide a theoretical energy efficiency performance indicator of a building, which gives the prospective consumer (buyer or tenant) information on the performance of the building.
As soon as a building is in the process of being offered for sale or let, it is the responsibility of the seller or landlord to make available an EPC to prospective buyers. Failure to provide an EPC when required by the Regulations means you may be liable to a civil penalty charge notice. The penalty for failing to make an EPC available to any prospective buyer or tenant when selling or letting nondwellings can be a fine between £500 and £5,000 based on the rateable value of the building.