EPBD Regulations

Buildings are responsible for almost 50 per cent of the UK's energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Since October 2008 all properties - homes, commercial and public buildings - when bought, sold, built or rented need an EPC. Larger public buildings also need to display an energy certificate.

by 4 January 2009 the first inspection of all existing air-conditioning systems over 250 kW must have occurred. The first inspection of all remaining air-conditioning systems over 12 kW must have happened by 4 January 2011

 

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For practical information about having a building energy assessed please download and view the latest Local Government DVDs and transcripts, on air conditioning inspections, Display Energy Certificates (DECs), and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

Improving the Energy Efficiency of Buildings - Air Conditioning Inspections

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Air Conditioning Inspections DVDs

Air conditioning assessment and certification. PDF Print E-mail
The Government 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.

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.

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.

The inspection which can only be carried out by an accredited energy assessor will include an assessment of efficiency, a review of their sizing and advice on improvements or replacements and alternative solutions.

Inspection reports for air conditioning inspections are not generated from software. Inspections follow the convention described in TM44, published by CIBSE.

 
 
 
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