Commercial Buildings

Non-dwellings are responsible for almost 20% of the UK's energy consumption and carbon emissions. For the purposes of the Regulations, a building is defined as:

"a roofed construction having walls, for which energy is used to condition the indoor climate, and a reference to a building includes a reference to a part of a building which has been designed or altered to be used separately".

  • All Buildings require an EPC before they are advertised,sold, leased or rented.
  • An EPC is required for all newly constructed buildings.
  • An EPC is valid for 10 years.
  • An EPC must be made available by the owner free of charge.
  • Modifications to buildings may mean the building requires a new EPC.
  • If you are a prospective tenant, an EPC is not required when you rent a room and share facilities.

An Energy Performance Certificate is not required for the following types of building :

  • Places of worship
  • Stand-alone non-dwellings less than 50 m2
  • Temporary buildings with a planned life less than 2 years
  • Industrial premises with low energy use where the space is mostly not heated or cooled.
  • Buildings to be demolished within two years.

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