OCEPCs & PEAs
From 6th April 2008, it will be law to provide an On Construction Energy Performance Certificate (OCEPC) for all new build homes that are completed after this date. The OCEPC will form part of the Home Inspection Pack (HIP) for the new owner.
An OCEPC gives information on the buildings energy efficiency, and is displayed similar to the A-G ratings found on electrical appliances. Both PEA's and OCEPC’s are produced from SAP calculations re-calculated by us from the relevant architectural drawings.
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OCEPC's are issued once a property has been constructed, and informs owners and potential buyers about the energy efficiency of a home, and how it can be improved. All OCEPC's have an integrated "Recommendation Report" which includes advice and suggestions on improvements which could be made to reduce the carbon emissions of the property, and also save the owner money.
Predicted Energy Assessments (PEA's) are produced at Design Stage for submission to the Building Control Body to show the expected energy efficiency.
The need for On Construction EPC's is a requirement of the Building Regulations, and not the HIP regulations. Therefore depending upon various factors, a new build property may require an OCEPC to be issued for inclusion in a HIP, or simply be produced on its own.
Based on current information, listed below is guidance to ascertain whether a PEA and/or EPC is required;
- ALL properties will require an OCEPC at As Built Stage if completed post 6th April 2008
- Four bedroom and above homes - PEA Required at Design Stage if marketed after 1st August 2007
- Three bedroom homes - PEA Required at Design Stage if marketed after 10th September 2007
- All other homes - PEA Required at Design Stage if marketed after 14th December 2007
Pre 2006 Building Regulations
- ALL properties require an OCEPC at As Built Stage if completed post 6th April 2008
- ALL properties require an PEA at Design Stage if marketed post 6th April 2008
- For further information click here to download the latest DCLG publication http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/711723.pdf
Post 2006 Building Regulations
Niche Communications are fully accredited to produce PEA's and OCEPC's after the 6th April 2008 deadline.
The accredited On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA) scheme operated by the National Home Energy Rating (NHER) protects both builders and potential home owners by ensuring energy assessors have the appropriate skills to carry out energy assessments, and that EPC's are of a consistent high quality.
We will include both the PEA and OCEPC at the relevant Building Regulation stages as required along with the associated paperwork stated under the "New Build Assessments" page in this website.
Our fees also include registering the address with the Landmark database.