Application via Northern Ireland

Since the end of June 2008 in Northern Ireland Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have been required when a home is marketed for sale and from the end of September 2008 they have been required for all newly constructed buildings.

In addition, from the end of December 2008, Display Energy Certificates have been required in all public sector buildings over 500m² in floor area. Finally, since the end of December 2008 EPCs have been required for commercial buildings marketed for sale and for commercial premises and residential buildings being offered for rental, thus becoming compulsory whenever a building is constructed, sold or rented out.

Implementation was undertaken by the Department of Finance and Personnel, Building Standards Branch who are working on a dedicated EPBD website but in the meantime visit www.buildingregulationsni.gov.uk.

There have been some changes in 2013 to the requirements for Northern Ireland. To review the changes please visit the DFPNI website - New Measures to Improve the Energy Performance of Buildings in Northern Ireland

Certification Fees

• One off non-refundable assessment fee: £450 + VAT (an additional assessment fee of £150 + VAT may be applicable for additional reviews)
• Annual registration fee: £330 + VAT

If you are already a CIBSE Certification LCEA DEC Assessor or EPC Assessor the annual registration fee is discounted at £150 + VAT