IN THE KNOW


CIBSE Low Carbon Energy Assessors who produce Energy Performance Certificates must be aware of the ‘conventions’, writes Andrew Geens, who has set a CPD questionnaire for readers on page 64


the non-domestic EPC conventions. CIBSE Certification is required to verify that they are. In order to help demonstrate understanding of the conventions, CIBSE has provided this briefing and questionnaire on page 64 that may also be of interest to other members – particularly if they are planning to join the register themselves. The latest version of the EPC conventions


A 62 CIBSE Journal May 2011


for England and Wales is available on the CIBSE Energy Centre website, www.cibseenergycentre.co.uk/assessor-area/ epc-conventions.html Amendments for


ll Low Carbon Energy Assessors (LCEAs) accredited to produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) must be familiar with


Northern Ireland are also located here. This article sets out to explain some of the


key elements of this convention document and should be read in conjunction with it. In order to maintain and improve the quality of certificates and inspection reports generated as a result of the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2007 (and 2008 in Northern Ireland), the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG), has approved the formation of convention groups, one each covering EPCs, Display Energy Certificates (DECs) and air conditioning inspections. The development of conventions is part


of the ongoing work to standardise the assessment process, to ensure a uniformity of


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