Questions you Might Haves About EPC

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Questions you Might Haves About EPC
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What is an EPC? Energy Performance Certificate
(EPC) is a part of life for people who sell or
rent properties. EPC is issued by certified DEA-
Domestic Energy Assessors.Do I need an EPC? If
one wishes wishes to sell, rent or build a
commercial building, then he needs an EPC.If the
building is split or altered to use as separate
lodging, then they altered or split parts require
their own EPC.Single or multiple EPCs also
depend upon the number of heating systems one
uses.Process If you want an EPC for your
building, then you could search online for the
agencies or companies near you that would assess
you property and give it a rating. You could
search online for EPC quotes or cheap EPC quotes.
If your property is a commercial one, then you
could search for commercial EPC or commercial EPC
quotes or commercial energy performance
certificate. Then you could select an agent and
they would perform the task and rate your
property. Some agencies finish the assessment in
24hours.
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ValidityThe EPCs are valid for upto 10years
unless there are any changes or alterations in
the structure of the building.Where are EPCs
not needed?EPCs are not needed on sale, rent or
construction of 1. Places of worship. 2.
Buildings due to be demolished. 3. Workshops,
non residential agricultural areas and industrial
sites. 4. Entirely detached dwellings with floor
area less than 50 sq.mts. 5. Temporary dwellings
or buildings with planned time of use less than
24 months.What if I don't have an
EPC?Penalty. Yes, if you don't have an EPC you
could be charged with 500-5000 penalty. A
building with separated parts You should have
multiple EPCs. When you are selling, buying or
renting the whole building, you should provide
EPCs for every individual part.
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If you have a common heating system to the
building, then you could provide the EPC of the
building. Even residential buildings or
properties or accommodations need their own EPC.
The DEA will rate the properties from A-G, where
a rank below E is the worst.