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Epcs
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
FREE PHONE NUMBER for advice on EPCs 08000223004
These certificates depict an energy rating for the building – similar to the colour coded ratings on electrical appliances and give recommendations on how to improve that rating.
EPCs are now compulsory for all new rentals and marketed sales in Northern Ireland from the end of December 2008.
This legislation was implemented in 3 stages:
- 30 June 2008: Sale of existing dwellings
- 30 September 2008: Construction of new buildings
- 30 December 2008: Rental of existing buildings; sale of existing non-dwellings.
An EPC may only be produced by a trained and accredited assessor.
Click on this link for further information
To find an accredited accessor use this link: www.niepcregister.com
For FAQs on epcs click this link: FAQs
Display Energy Certificates
The Regulations also introduce a requirement for large public buildings that are visited by the public to display prominently a Display Energy Certificate (DECs). This is similar to an EPC but derives its rating from the actual energy consumed by the building in a 12-month period
For more information on DECs click here
