This hot topic brings together recent material on EPCs for non-dwellings.

The European Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) requires Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and Display Energy Certificates (DECs) to be provided for all buildings in specific circumstances.  

EPC requirements for commercial buildings in England and Wales will be implemented in three phases during 2008:

• April 2008  - EPCs required for the construction sale or rental of non-dwellings with a floor area > 10000m2
• July 2008 – as April 2008 but extended to non-dwellings with a floor area > 2500m2
• October 2008 – as April 2008 but extended to include all sizes of non-dwelling. DECs are required for public buildings > 1000m2 and must be displayed in the building by this date.

EPCs for all types of building are being introduced in a slightly different way in Scotland and Northern Ireland but they will be fully rolled-out by January 2009.  

Please see also the hot topic on EPCs for residential property. 

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