11.—(1) This regulation applies to—
(a)a building having a valid energy performance certificate
(b)a building unit in such a building, and
(c)a building unit having a valid energy performance certificate.
(2) Where a building or building unit to which this regulation applies is offered for sale or rent on or after 9th January 2013 the, [F2relevant person, or, where applicable, a person acting on behalf of the relevant person, must ensure that the] [F3energy performance [F4rating]] of the building expressed in the energy performance certificate [F5is] stated in any advertisement of the sale or rental in commercial media.
(3) [F6In this regulation “energy performance [F7rating] ” means an indication of the energy efficiency of a building or building unit, calculated using the methodology approved by the Secretary of State under regulation 24 of the Building Regulations 2010 and expressed on a scale of A+ to G, (or A to G in the case of a building that is a dwelling), with G representing the least energy efficient rating.]
Textual Amendments
F1Word in reg. 11 heading substituted (6.4.2016) by The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/284), regs. 1(2), 9(1)(a)
F2Words in reg. 11(2) inserted (6.4.2015) by The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/609), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(a)
F3Words in reg. 11(2) substituted (6.4.2014) by The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/880), regs. 1(2), 5(a)
F4Word in reg. 11(2) substituted (6.4.2016) by The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/284), regs. 1(2), 9(1)(b)
F5Word in reg. 11(2) substituted (6.4.2015) by The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/609), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(b)
F6Reg. 11(3) inserted (6.4.2014) by The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/880), regs. 1(2), 5(b)
F7Word in reg. 11(3) substituted (6.4.2016) by The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/284), regs. 1(2), 9(1)(b)