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Filling in the short form below will instantly give you a set of contact details for Energy Assessors who can inspect Air Conditioning systems. You will be able to contact these suppliers directly, discuss your requirement, obtain prices and compare services. Should you wish to place an order you would deal with them directly. There is no middle man.
Filling in the short form above will instantly give you a set of contact details for Energy Assessors who can inspect Air Conditioning systems. You will be able to contact these suppliers directly, discuss your requirement, obtain prices and compare services. Should you wish to place an order you would deal with them directly. There is no middle man.
Air Conditioning Inspections
The European Parliament published a Directive in 2003 called the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), which required member states to introduce appropriate laws to ensure that buildings comply with modern energy consumption and use. An ‘air conditioning working group’ was set up to take care of industry requirements relating to air conditioning (AC) systems and from the group came a guidance paper known as TM44. This paper defines the rules to which all buildings must adhere.
To begin with, people with responsibility for building cooling systems rated at 250kw or more (that is cooling of people occupied space rather than server rooms etc), should have by now had their first inspection carried out (the deadline was 4 Jan 2009).
Secondly, systems rated at over 12kw must have had their first inspection by 4 January 2011. Please note that the use/function of the building is not relevant here, rather the combined cooling capacity of the system in place. Clearly some larger domestic dwellings (eg multiple occupancy flats) could come under this rule. Also note that the person responsible to arrange the inspection is the person who has ‘control’ over the whole system (or office space for example), rather than any individual with access to a room thermostat.
Inspections must be carried out by an accredited inspector/assessor who will provide a report detailing any actions required to enhance efficiency and improve function. AC systems need to be re-inspected every 5 years.
If you have just moved into a building with a qualifying AC system, you have 3 months to ensure you have a current certificate.
Failure to comply with any of the above regulations can result in a £300 fine being issued by trading standards officers. They can also check this remotely when they note change of ownership of a building, so please take note.
The rules on TM44 were updated again in April 2012, so please have a solicitor check this for you in case of later amendments after the time of writing.
If you complete the above form you will be provided with a list of Energy Assessors with appropriate accreditation for inspection of AC systems. Before engaging an assessor, you need to be sure they are fully accredited (and insured) to carry out such inspections. There are currently two levels of inspection, level 3 and level 4. The levels relate to the complexity of the AC system being inspected. Clients need to be aware that inspections carried out by people not appropriately accredited or insured are invalid and are a major issue within the industry right now, so take care over this point.
A building that is to be sold or rented will require an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ; this must be produced upon request and is covered elsewhere on this site.
If you operate a public building of floor area >1000m2 and you require a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) then we can provide you with a list of Energy Assessors who are accredited to provide this service. For more details on how to get a Display Energy Certificate, click here.
When planning a new build you would need a Predicted Energy Assessment (PEA). For more details on how to get a Predicted Energy Assessment, click here.
Upon completion of a new home build (or nearing completion) you would need an On Construction Energy Performance Certificate (OCEPC). For more details on how to get an On Construction Energy Performance Certificate, click here.
Please note that above information is for guidance only and you should consider consulting a solicitor to ensure that you comply with relevant legislation. As stated previously, before appointing an Energy Assessor you should check that they have adequate qualifications, experience and insurance and belong to a scheme that is approved by the Secretary of State (mandatory for inspectors).
Examples of accreditation schemes approved to carry out EPCs for commercial buildings, Display Energy Certificates, and Air Conditioning Reports:
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BRE Global
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Building Engineering Services Competence Assessment Ltd (BESCA)
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CIBSE Certification Limited
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ECMK Ltd
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Elmhurst Energy Systems
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Heating and Ventilation Certification Associates Ltd
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National Energy Services Ltd
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Northgate Information Solutions UK Limited
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Quidos Limited
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RICS
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Stroma Certification Ltd
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