Assessment Level pQ01
HVAC DEFINED (INCL. COMPLEX HVAC)
The HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning)
that is present in a building or part of a building that is for assessment will determine the Qualification & Accreditation Level that the Assessor that you commission must hold to be able to undertake the assessment and produce the required EPC. Over 97% of buildings will meet the requirements of a Level 3 Assessment, with other buildings (including those under construction) therefore requiring a Level 4 or Level 5 Assessment.
Work through the following questions and answers to establish what assessment level is appropriate to your property.....
QUESTION.
Does your property have no HVAC ?
a) You should also read the notes about a Building of Low Energy Use.
Simple HVAC will include most of the separate heating and cooling methods that we're all used to. A standard boiler or a warm air blower. The usual types of split unit air conditioning. Extraction fans and destratification fans. All fit the definition of 'Simple HVAC' and it is often the sophistication of the control systems that will define a system as 'Complex HVAC'.
If you're not sure answer 'Complex HVAC' below and then work your way through the questions and answers to find out....
ANSWER. Simple HVAC.
ANSWER.
Complex HVAC.
That helped....
I'm happy I know what to do next....
We're pleased that's been of help to you and that you now feel able to make decisions about your EPC needs and the steps that you now need to take.
Don't forget, we're not lawyers and that you should seek specialist advice to confirm what is offered here in good faith but which may not be specific to your circumstances or which may have been changed by other legislation and guidance of which we may not be aware.
Still unsure....
I'm still not sure if an EPC is required....
Whist these notes will address most generic situations there will be other situations which require additional information.
We're always happy to discuss particular circumstances and to share our experience with you. We may also engage with our Scheme Help Desk and other assessors to see if they have experience relevant to your situation. The important thing is that you get an answer where and as soon as possible.
Time to act....
It's clear I need an EPC now....
Grahame Childs & Company are well placed to fulfil your EPC requirements. Fully Qualified, Accredited and Insured to produce EPC's for most existing types of property (Commercial & Domestic) we can also resource other specialisms as required.
Make contact now to secure a competitive quotation and our commitment to delivering the required EPC in a timely and professional way.
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