Energy efficiency rating calculations27C

1

This regulation applies where a dwelling is erected and regulation 26C applies.

2

Not later than the day before the work starts, the person carrying out the work must give the local authority a notice which specifies—

a

the energy efficiency rating for the dwelling as designed, calculated and expressed in accordance with the methodology approved pursuant to regulation 24, and

b

a list of specifications to which the dwelling is to be constructed.

3

Not later than five days after the work has been completed, the person carrying out the work must give the local authority—

a

a notice which specifies—

i

the target energy efficiency rating for the building, calculated and expressed in accordance with the methodology approved pursuant to regulation 24,

ii

the energy efficiency rating of the building as constructed, calculated and expressed in accordance with the methodology approved pursuant to regulation 24, and

iii

whether the building has been constructed in accordance with the list of specifications referred to in paragraph (2)(b), and if not, a list of any changes to those specifications, or

b

a certificate of the sort referred to in paragraph (4) accompanied by the information referred to in sub-paragraph (a).

4

A local authority is authorised to accept as evidence that the requirements of regulation 26C have been satisfied, a certificate to that effect by an energy assessor who is accredited to produce energy performance certificates for that category of building.