Preface -- Introduction -- What are energy performance certificates -- Obtaining an energy performance certificate -- Applying the regulations in practice -- Assessing the energy performance of a building -- Consumer protection and enforcement -- Questions and answers -- Glossary -- Annex A -- Annex B

Provides an introduction to energy performance certificates for non-dwellings. Describes the scope and requirements of the Regulations that apply on construction, sale or let and provides guidance on how they should be applied in practice. Whilst this is official UK Government guidance, is not a statement of the law. It is intended to help prospective sellers, buyers, landlords, occupiers, building managers, builders and their agents understand how the Directive and Regulations work in practice, how to apply the Regulations, what their responsibilities are and when energy certificates are required.