Other Certificates and Procedures

Question 1

What is a DEC?

Answer 1

Display Energy Certificate that show actual energy used and carbon dioxide emissions

Question 2

When is a DEC required?

Answer 2

Public buildings over 250 sqm

Question 3

What must accompany a DEC?

Answer 3

Recommendation or advisory report for cost effective recommendations to improve the energy efficiency

Question 4

What are the penalties for not having a DEC?

Answer 4

Fine of up to £1,500

Question 5

What is Corporate Social Responsibility?

Answer 5

• Corporate social responsibility philanthropy and volunteer efforts to benefit society while boosting their brand
• Socially responsible means accountable to both itself and shareholders
• e.g. Starbucks 99% ethically sourced coffee creates global network of farmers

Question 6

What is BREEAM / SKArating / LEED / Passivhaus?

Answer 6

BREEAM: Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
* Voluntary environmental assessment tool to rate new / refurbished commercial and residential buildings
* Energy consumption, water use, transport links, waste management, health and wellbeing
* Pass, Good, Very Good, Excellent, Outstanding
RICS SKArating:
* Aims to be the standard measure of a building fit out sustainability with gold, silver, bronze award
LEED (USA)
* Leadership in Energy and Design

Question 7

What Building Regulation relates to energy efficiency?

Answer 7

• Part L - regulating conservation fuel and power
• Key criteria: Target Emission Rate not to be exceeded, building services to achieve standard of efficiency, solar gains limited, air permeability testing and provision made for energy efficient operation

Question 8

Name one example of Government policy on energy efficiency for buildings?

Answer 8

• Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) Regulations 2019 from 1 April 2019
• Where energy efficiency improvement cannot be financed by third party funding, a landlord will only be able to lawfully let a domestic property of EPC rating of F or G if it has spent £3,500 on improvement works
• Known as the cost cap subject to specific decisions under MEES