On Construction EPC's

With new build premises, on construction EPCs can be used using SAP (Standard Assessment Proceedures).

When selling a property prior to construction, you will need to provide information about energy efficiency in a Predicted Energy Assessment (PEA). This is the predicted SAP Rating and Environmental Impact (CO2) rating from the SAP calculations that should have been done at the design stage. The purpose of this is to check whether you comply with Building Regulations. PEA's do not have a Recommendation Report like full Energy Performance Certificates.

From April 2008 it has been a legal requirement to provide the prospective owner a full EPC and recommendation Report. The EPC can only be produced by an Accredited On Construction Energy Assessor. Companies who are currently doing SAP calculations to show that they meet Target Emission Rates as part of Building Regulations will not be able to produce the EPC unless they have undergone additional training and joined an accreditation scheme.

The accreditation schemes protect builders and potential homeowners by making sure Energy Assessors have the appropriate skills to carry out energy assessments, and that EPC's are always of the same high quality.

To produce a new build EPC, our On Construction Energy Assessors will use an approved version of the SAP software. The completed Energy Performance Certificate must be registered and stored in the national register.

Our Assessors should not normally need to visit the property to produce an EPC in these circumstances as the calculations can be made from scale plans and the design specifications. The EPC will be produced from the As Built calculations which is an extension of the SAP calculation needed for Building Control. Building Control are unable to issue a completion certificate without an EPC. Furthermore the sale of the property cannot proceed without an EPC. This will also apply if a building is converted into fewer or more units and there are changes to the heating, hot water provision or air conditioning/ ventilation services.

If you need further advice or for a fast and efficient service to get your SAP calculations completed, a PEA or EPC for your new dwelling, call us free today on
0800 298 9211