Under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) will be required whenever a residential or commercial building is constructed, sold or rented.
Builders and commercial property owners are reminded of the following dates when Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) must be supplied.
- 1 October 2007 – EPCs are required for all newly-built dwellings (except those specifically exempted under Regulation 17C of the Building Regulations (2006).
- 6 April 2008 – EPCs required for all commercial buildings exceeding 500 square metres, whether for sale or let, and all newly-built commercial buildings.
- 1 October 2008 – EPCs required on the sale or rent of all remaining dwellings and commercial buildings.