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Energy Performance CertificatesBallymena Borough Council in conjunction with the other 25 councils have been handed the power of enforcement of the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations from the Department of Finance and Personnel (DFP).The aim of the EPC legislation is to improve energy efficiency of buildings and to reduce carbon emissions. It is essentially an energy labelling system to measure the overall energy efficiency of buildings. The higher the rating, the more energy efficient a building is. And the more energy efficient the building is the lower the fuel bills are likely to be.
The EPC will also be accompanied by a report with a list of recommendations for improvements and areas where fuel costs may be reduced. This will greatly assist those who are in the fuel poverty trap by giving them expert advice on how best to save energy loss from their home.
Who needs an EPC?Anyone who is selling, renting out of constructing a building will need an EPC for that property. It is not required if:
Who is responsible for getting the EPC?
Any prospective purchaser or tenant can ask to see the EPC free of charge. The EPC will be valid for 10 years. The cost of having an EPC carried out varies considerably so shop around for competitive rates, and check out the Landmark Register for an accredited assessor on www.niepcregister.com.
For more information on the requirement s of the EPC legislation contact the Building Control
Department of Ballymena Borough Council on 028 25660409.
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