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Energy Performance Certificates - Business Properties
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are now required for the construction, sale or rent of commercial properties with a floor area of more than 10,000sq metres.
The changes were effective from 6th April 2008 and they place new responsibilities on anyone constructing a new building or selling or renting out an existing building. When a new building is completed, an EPC will need to be obtained and provided to the owner in order to comply with Building Regulations. The same thing applies if a building is converted into more or fewer units and there are changes to the heating and hot water provision or to the air conditioning system.
When selling or letting the building landlords will have to provide an EPC to the prospective buyer or prospective tenant. There is no need to provide one however for an existing tenancy. The commercial EPCs are valid for ten years and if they are still in date when a tenancy changes there is no need to obtain a new one.
Please contact Roger Stone at Chichester or Sarah Evans at Selsey for more information.