The Folly of EPC

[zeljuga]

If DEA follow same rule then picture of segment EWI is sufficient as proof of superior insulation? open call for misinterpretation.

 

[provr6]

Unfortunately predicted EPCs are not acceptable so it means new builds where the PV is installed at first fit stage will have to wait until the property can get an EPC of D before applying for the feed in tariff, which frankly is ridiculas as building regs mean new builds now have to have at least a C rating I think (it could be B) so its illegal for a house to be built and not ahve an EPC of D or above

If that's the case then it's an absoulute disgrace. The EPC requirement should then be waived for new builds as it's a given the property will get a D rating. EPC requirement should be scrapped altoghether come to that.

 

[SolarRoofSols]

Agree with above but the Domestic Energy Assessor is not interested if the equipment works or not, it only has to be fixed on site.

Therefore if the boiler is mounted and the cylinder and stat is in place and the controls are on the wall and can be photographed its good enough.

That is what the energy assessor has advised us but the customer is now running round like a blue ar$ed fly trying to get the boiler, switches etc on site and mounted over the weekend so the assessment can happen - it'll be close but we'll get it done!

EPC....grrrrrrr - i'm off now for a stiff drink!