Sustainability

Question 1

EPCs are borne of which legislation

Answer 1

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive - EU Energy Act 2011

Question 2

Who enforces EPC compliance?

Answer 2

Trading standards = 2.5% of RV, min £500 - max £5k

Question 3

Where doesn’t require an epc?

Answer 3

1) Places of worship.
2) temporary buildings with expected use under 2 years.
3) Super low energy efficient buildings.
4) Some listed buildings.
5) Detached buildings under u 50sqm.

Question 4

MEES - March 2018 - Key dates

Answer 4

1) April 2018 - Commerical and domestic new lettings.
2) April 2020 - domestic continued lettings
3) April 2023 - Commercial continued lettings

Question 5

What are qualifying improvements?

Answer 5

Limited to measures that are:

• permissible - consent not given for alterations
• appropriate - reduce value by 5%
• cost effective - 7 year rule

Question 6

What is BREEAM?

Answer 6

Building Research Establishment Environment Assessment Method.

Assesses building performance, design and materials used - measure of sustainability

Question 7

Which part of Building regs concerns sustainability

Answer 7

Part L - conservation of fuel and power

Question 8

What are the 3 pillars of sustainability

Answer 8

Economic, social and environment