EPC Life span

[andypipe]

We have just won a job, and upon checking, the property has an EPC from early 2008. seeing as this is the 1st install we have carried out on a property that has an EPC in place, will this one be ok or should it get re evaluated?

 

[SolarRoofSols]

I am not sure whether or not it would be accepted but I would talk to their FIT provider ASAP to find out for sure, and get it in writing if possible.

 

[whinmoor]

We have just won a job, and upon checking, the property has an EPC from early 2008. seeing as this is the 1st install we have carried out on a property that has an EPC in place, will this one be ok or should it get re evaluated?

It will be fine as long as it's band D or above. No need for extra expense.

 

[Earthstore]

My understanding is an EPC is valid for 10 years, so as above if it is band D you should be Ok, best to check with FIT provider first though.

 

[Gavin A]

are you sure?

I had it in my head that there was some sort of 3 year rule for FIT purposes, but I may well have just made that up.

 

[whinmoor]

are you sure?

I had it in my head that there was some sort of 3 year rule for FIT purposes, but I may well have just made that up.

EPCs were first introduced in 2007 so that wouldn't make much sense. I agree with Earthstore that they are valid for 10 years.

 

[Worcester]

10 Years, so if has a D or better, no worries.http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/957171.pdf
"EPCs are valid for 10 years"

Also go here: https://www.epcregister.com/faq.html#161

For businesses / commercial go here: https://www.ndepcregister.com

 

[Gavin A]

I just checked the Ofgem guidance and can't find any reference to anything other than the 10 year validity, so I must have imagined the 3 year thing.