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The information collated during the inspection is detailed and includes several elements of the building. The inspection can take anything from an hour to a full day depending on the size and complexity of the project.
• Analysis of building design
• Analysis of building fabric including glazing, wall, floor and roof construction and how the building is used
• Analysis of Lighting, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems
• Analysis of building structure and calculation of insulation measures in place.
We also provide a separate report which details how the energy efficiency of the building can be improved and the possible cost savings from these improvements.
It is a legal requirement for all public buildings frequently visited by the public to have an annual DEC renewal undertaken where the floor area is over 1000 m2. All properties above 250m2 but less than 1000m2 require a similar assessment but it lasts for a 10 year period.
A Display Energy Certificate provides information about the energy usage of a building and is based on actual annual energy consumption. It shows the operational rating of the building and recommendations on how to improve energy efficiency and reduce the building's energy consumption.
If you are thinking of selling or renting out your commercial building(s), you are required by law to hold a current Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
To complete a DEC assessment, you will need to provide us with 12 consecutive months of energy bills and floorpans are also useful. Once we have conducted a site visit and input the relevant data into the software, your DEC will be issued.
It has been a legal requirement to display these certificates since 2008 in Public Buildings. Furthermore, these notices are designed to promote envioronmentally friendly practices amongst the public and public sector workers.