Welcome to TPS Scotland’s Energy Certification page, where you can find out how to comply with the Scottish Building Regulations in regard to Energy Performance Certificates for Non Domestic Buildings in Scotland.
What is an Energy Performance Certificate?
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a measure of the buildings energy performance. The ratings on the certificate are A-G, with A giving a near zero carbon building and G giving a building with a high CO2 output. EPCs come with reports outlining energy saving measures the building’s owners can invest in to reduce its carbon footprint and energy bills. Once complete it will provide potential buyers or tenants a measure of the energy performance of the building to enable informed decisions. Once complete an Energy Performance Certificate will remain valid for ten years unless the building is modified, sold or rented.
Why do I need one?
The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 Act introduced a statutory requirement for EPCs in Scotland. The technical standards give guidance on how to comply with the regulations and Section 6 relates to EPCs. This will be enforced by Building Control for new buildings, and for existing buildings, solicitors will require the certificates when finalising sale/let transactions.
A summary of the regulations is shown below but further information is available from Scottish Building Standards Agency.
Which buildings are not affected?
EPCs are not required on construction, sale or rent for stand alone buildings with a total useful floor area of less than 50m²
Who is affected?
EPCs in Scotland are part of building standards; therefore it is part of the normal warrant process for a new building or refurbishment.
On sale or let the landlord will need to provide an EPC to prospective tenants of the given floor / unit offered.
Implementation
All buildings constructed, sold or let now require an EPC.
More information
 Mike Carter or ring 0131 561 2629.
Who can provide an EPC?
How much does it cost?
TPS Scotland EPC service
EPCs in England and Wales
return to TPS Scotland
Useful links
How to find a CIBSE LCEA for Scotland
Further details of the Building Regulations for Scotland can be found at SBSA
Further details of the Dynamic Simulation Software that TPS use - IES
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