EPC
Each EPC lodged, is valid for 10 years from date of lodgement. When we survey a building, our team of experienced assessor will review all aspects of the building to ensure the best rating possible is achieved.
Our EPC process
At KJ Tait, our energy team offers a market-leading service. We are building services engineers, so we are experienced in investigating methods to improve ratings at no cost to our Clients. This could be from reviewing design information in greater detail to avoid the use of default data that can lower ratings.
The process involves our engineers visiting the building to gather the following information:
- Full review of O&M manuals
- Walk round of plant rooms and roof, noting ratings of HVAC plant and equipment. As part of this exercise, we note the condition and age of HVAC plant
- Walk round of tenant and common parts, noting on floor systems and layout of spaces
- Review of the building fabric including windows
Once the site visit is complete, we build our IES VE energy model of the building and simulate our baseline model. If we feel that there is scope for improvement, we will engage with stakeholders to gather further information, such as tenants' lighting designs that may not be part of the base build O&Ms.
EPC Registers
After a thorough review, our assessors will lodge on the central register; the central registers for England, Wales and Scotland are as follows:
EPC Exemptions
An EPC is generally required when building floors are being leased, or the building is sold. However, some buildings, such as temporary structures and places of worship, are exempt.
Contact us
We complete assessments on a daily basis whether that be offices, warehouses, schools and industrial laboratories. Our team are ready to assist throughout the UK.
Contact us at energyteam@kjtait.com
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