Since the prices for energy will definitely increase in the future, energy saving and cost reduction have become more relevant than ever. Although investments in energy saving measures have not been a priority so far, the long term benefits of such measures should be taken into consideration. Energy improvement measures can have as an outcome important savings and they can stop energy costs from growing. This is why the epc is necessary, not only for commercial buildings but for all house owners.

Commercial EPCs have become a must for commercial premises because potential buyers and tenants are entitled to an impartial overview of energy use and energy costs of the building and because the epcs will tell sellers and landlords where there's room for energy improvement as far as their properties are concerned. Such a certificate is valid around ten years, being not only a mandatory requirement but also a highly effective measure.

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Commercial EPC Certificate (Energy Performance Certificate) 

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The Commercial EPC Certificate

The commercial epc can be given only by qualified non domestic assessors who are accredited. We are a commercial EPC provider. This certificate will be required upon construction, sale or lease for all non-dwellings, including retail units, office, industrial units, commercial buildings, warehouses, supermarkets and houses in multiple occupations. In order to receive such a certificate you will need to divulge the following information: floor plans in digital format, elevations and roof plans, details of the building's construction and details for the building services elements.

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Level 3 Other building.

Level 4 Building with heating systems over 100kw, cooling systems greater than 12kw and natural ventilation.

Level 5 Large buildings over 10,000 m2 as well as smaller buildings that have particularly complex feature such as curved fascias, atriums and complex service systems.

We strive to achieve turnaround of between 2~3 working days from instruction to production of the Commercial Energy Performance Certificate. We also understand that at some point only very short notice can be given for the production of the CEPC and it’s critical that the certificate is ready on time. In these circumstances we try to ensure the certificate is produced within the client’s timescale. This certificate is valid for 10 years or until changes occur.
In order to produce CEPC's it is first necessary to visit the premises. These surveys can only be carried out by Non-domestic assessors. At Complete EPC we employ our own assessors, who hold all the necessary qualifications, experience and accreditation including Insurance and Disclosure checks, to enable them to produce Commercial EPC's.
 
The data gathered during the survey is then used to run the commercial EPC calculations using the government approved software [SBEM]. The total heat loss is worked out for all the thermal elements of the premises and this is then combined with the efficiency of heating, lighting and air conditioning systems to work out the overall rating.
This rating is called an Asset rating, the asset rating is shown in graphical format on a scale of A (most efficient) to G (less efficient) and includes a numerical value. These rating can then be used to make comparisons with comparable buildings.

When an EPC is provided it is also accompanied by a recommendations report, which provides recommendations on how the performance of the building can be enhanced, together with an indication of the likely payback period.

EPC's are not required for some type of buildings: such as places of worship, those that are stand alone and low energy demand and less that 50m2 and any that are scheduled for demolition.

EPC's have been introduced to help improve energy efficiency of buildings. Since October 2008 it has been a legal requirement that commercial and public buildings must have one, whenever a property is sold, built, rented or leased. This certificate should be made available as soon as marketing commences.

The landlord and sellers/vendors has the responsibility for providing the EPC with the building particulars at the time of sale or lease. The requirements are enforced by Local Trading Standards Officers, who have the powers to fine, for non-compliance: typically 12.5% of the rateable value of the building to a maximum of £5000

How long is your EPC valid for ?
EPCs are valid for ten years.(unless superseded)

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1) Places of worship.

2) Temporary buildings with a planned time of use less than 2 years.

3) Stand-alone buildings with a total useful floor area of less than 50m2.

4) Industrial sites, workshops and non-residential agricultural buildings with low energy demand.

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SBEM (On Construction Commercial Energy) 

iSBEM is the Government's Standard Assessment Procedure for Energy Rating of Buildings. iSBEM is adopted by government as part of the UK national methodology for calculation of the energy performance of buildings. It is used to demonstrate compliance with building regulations for dwellings - Part L (England and Wales), Section 6 (Scotland) and Part F (Northern Ireland) - and to provide energy ratings for buildings.

From 6 April 2008 it is law to provide an Energy Performance Certificate for all new and newly built buildings that are completed after that date.

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SBEM  As Designed / As Built 
 

Display Energy Certificates (DECs) show the actual energy usage of a building, the Operational Rating, and help the public see the energy efficiency of a building. This is based on the energy consumption of the building as recorded by gas, electricity and other meters. The DEC should be clearly displayed at all times and clearly visible to the public. A DEC is always accompanied by an Advisory Report that lists cost effective measures to improve the energy rating of the building.

Display Energy Certificates are only required for buildings with a total useful floor area over 1,000m2 that are occupied by a public authority and institution providing a public service to a large number of persons and therefore visited by those persons. They are valid for one year. The accompanying Advisory Report is valid for seven years.

Display certificates required for all public buildings in excess of 1,000 m2.

The requirement for Display Energy Certificates came into effect on 1 October 2008.

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What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material that has been a popular building material since the 1950s. It is used as an insulator (to keep in heat and keep out cold), has good fire protection properties and protects against corrosion.
Because asbestos is often mixed with another material, it's hard to know if you're working with it or not. But, if you work in a building built before the year 2000, it's likely that some parts of the building will contain asbestos.

Asbestos is found in many products used in buildings, including ceiling tiles, pipe insulation, boilers and sprayed coatings

Where can you find asbestos?

Some of the places where you may find asbestos can be found.

Asbestos cement products
Textured coatings
Floor tiles, textiles and composites
Sprayed coatings on ceilings, walls and beams/columns
Asbestos insulating board
Lagging
Loose asbestos in ceiling or floor cavity
 

Asbestos Management Survey

Removal/abatement of thermal insulation and on surface material.
Removal of floor or ceiling tiles, siding, roofing or transite panels or piping.

Asbestos Maintenance and Removal

Repair and maintenance operations where employees may disturb ACBM. An example of this work is the removal or moving of asbestos ceiling tiles while servicing above-the-ceiling utilities or running electrical or telecommunications cable.

 

   

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Part L2 of the Building Regulations ( Conservation of fuel and power) has been amended with effecr from 1st april 2006 and now includes a test for Air Leakage.

Building requiring compliance to part L2 with a gross floor area of greater than 500m2 will require an air leakage test carried out in accordance withh ATTMA technical standards 1 (2006) and must be shown to leak no more than 10m3/hr/m2@ 50Pa or less than the given in your SAPS calculations.

Despite the legal requirement, an energy efficient building has many advantages, both financially and environmentally. 

Many commercial buildings and an increasing number of homes have air conditioning systems. These systems should be carefully maintained and managed in order that they do not consume too much energy.
We are introducing regular inspections for air conditioning systems. By 4 January 2009 all air conditioning systems over 250kW must have their first inspection, and by 4 January 2011 all air conditioning systems over 12kW must have their first inspection.
The trigger for air conditioning systems inspections is the size (effective rated output) of the system not the type of building and so the measures apply to homes, commercial and public buildings.

From 6 April 2008 it is law to provide a Sound Pressure Test Certificate for all new and newly built properties that are completed after that date.
   

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