Commercial EPC's

Under the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), from July 1st 2008 all commercial property in the UK, over 2500 sq metres in size will have to have an Energy Performance Certificate (Commercial EPC) upon construction, or prior to sale or lease of the property. On 1st October 2008, this will be extended to cover any property over 50 sq metres.

The certificate will be similar to those produced for domestic dwellings and assess the energy efficiency of a building. The commercial EPC will provide advice on how to make the cost effective improvements to the building to make it more energy efficient.

Commercial Energy Performance Certificates will be required upon construction, sale or lease for all non-dwellings, covering everything from small retail units to offices, industrial units and large scale commercial premises such as airports and public buildings.

The details we would need to quote would be:
Type of Building (ie shop, offfices etc )
Heating types if possible
If accurate plans are available
Square meterage ( the quote is on the gross meterage not net, ie includes corridors etc)
if the buiding is shared and any access details
Any possible H&S issues in advance