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This
website provides information relating to Commercial EPC practice,
methods and training relating to SAP, SBEM &
DSM, in addition,
as part of the non-domestic buildings energy assessment, air
conditioning inspections are required. Public Buildings and
Commercial Industrial premises will be affected by the EPBD EU Directive. This
site is intended to assist property managers and asset owners with
advice on the new regulations affecting this sector of the
property market.
Energy
Performance Certificates provided by Energy Assessment
specialists dealing in Energy efficiency, Energy Ratings & Co2
emissions of buildings and inspection by an Energy Assessor,
utilising SAP or SBEM, DSM assessment procedures will commence from 6
April 2008. Commercial
Property owners may be fined for non-compliance of the
regulations. An EPC will be required for commercial property, this
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Energy
Assessment of Buildings
Energy
Audit Surveyors & specialist companies are required to assess the
energy usage and energy ratings of commercial and industrial properties,
either as "New Build" or for existing premises, the actual
energy performance of a building will be displayed on an EPC.
Effective Energy Management that
employs Energy Metering of installed
equipment can save money.
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The UK
Government has announced plans to introduce Commercial EPC's during
2008.
Property sectors affected and energy methodology include:
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New
Build Housing. (SAP Energy Ratings)
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Social
Housing (including some HMO's - Housing in multiple occupation).
RdSAP or SAP
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New
Build Commercial Buildings. (SBEM or DSM)
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Existing
Commercial Buildings. (SBEM or DSM)
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Existing
Industrial Buildings & Premises. (SBEM or DSM)
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New
Build Commercial Units & Property. (SBEM or DSM)
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Public
Buildings, both new and existing. (SBEM or DSM)
Together
the impact of the changes will affect approximately 40% of the UK
property market.
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Buildings in the Public Sector
Buildings in the public sector will be required to display Display
Energy Certificates (DEC) for all public buildings with floor
area >10,000 m2 from April 2008. A Display Energy Certificate shows
the energy performance of a building based on actual energy consumption
as recorded annually over periods up to the last three years. DECs need
to be updated each year.
Energy
Assessors
Commercial Energy Assessors will be required to carry out inspection
of buildings outlined in the categories above, this will also
incorporate Air Conditioning Inspection by the assessor, as required. Domestic Energy Assessors
are not qualified to undertake energy surveys in this field. See also Commercial
Energy Assessor Training Courses. External links: Refer also to: EPC
Commercial Buildings - Consultants for SAP,
SBEM & PEA
Energy Assessments Commercial
Energy Assessments SBEM
- Consultants for Commercial Buildings, New
Build EPC - Energy ratings for new homes and dwellings and Predictive
Energy Assessment - PEA
Energy Ratings.
Buildings
in the Private
Sector
Private & Social Housing Landlords, Rented Property, Rental
Property for Landlord and Tenants, Retail Units, Shops, Houses in
Multiple Occupation (HMO's), Industrial
Units, New Build Commercial units, Hotels will require energy assessment
under the EPBD Directive. Buy-to-let private investor properties will
mostly be covered by EPC's issued by a Domestic Energy Assessor. New Build
Homes will be assessed using SAP energy assessment methods. New Houses
can be assessed using Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) by inspection
of building plans and the materials used in the construction prior to
being built. Property Developers can provide this information to a SAP
Assessor.
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