The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008

These Regulations implement in Northern Ireland Articles 7 (energy performance certificate), 9 (inspection of air-conditioning systems) and 10 (independent experts) of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, which lays down requirements for the production of energy performance certificates when buildings are constructed, sold or rented out, display of display energy certificates in large public buildings providing a public service, and regular inspections of air-conditioning systems.The proposed timetable for energy performance certificates is as follows: 

 A certificate is to be made available to the owner or to the prospective buyer or tenant when a building is constructed, sold or rented out. The validity of the certificate is not to exceed 10 years. The certificate is to contain reference values such as current legal standards and benchmarks to allow comparison of the energy performance of buildings. It is to be accompanied by recommendations for the cost effective improvement of energy performance.  In England and Wales, the requirement for an EPC forms part of the Home Information Packs (HIPS); however, there are no immediate plans to introduce HIPS into Northern Ireland.  In buildings over 1,000 m²  where public services are provided to a large number of persons, a display energy certificate (DEC) has to be prominently displayed in the building. This is valid for 1 year and has to be accompanied by an advisory report which is valid for 7 years. 

The full text of the Regulation can be accessed from: http://www.opsi.gov.uk/sr/sr2008/nisr_20080170_en_1 
Further information is available from:
http://www.dfpni.gov.uk/index/law-and-regulation/building-regulations/content_-_building_regulations-newpage-4.htm 
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk (accessed 01/05/08)

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