Frequently Asked Questions cont. (3)
4. More consumer friendly.
5. To ensure public awareness of the energy efficiency of the home they
intend to purchase.
Q. What legislation
is there to ensure compliance?
A. Housing Act 2004 Part 5 HIPS:-
1. When marketing residential property with vacant possession sellers
or their agents must have a HIP and provide a copy upon request.
2. HIPS must contain an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
3. Only Home Inspectors/Domestic Energy Assessors can carry out an EPC.
Q. What will
the EPC not tell me?
1. The EPC is not a valuation on the property.
2. The EPC is not a Home Condition Report.
3. The EPC will not tell you what the fuel bills will be.
4. The EPC will not give advice on suppliers/installers who could undertake
the work to improve the energy efficiency.
