Legislation for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for all new buildings was introduced in Scotland on 1 May 2007. For existing buildings, an EPC will be required when the property is sold or rented out to new tenants. Once in place an EPC is valid for 10 years.
The timetable for introduction is as follows:
|
Category |
Date of Introduction |
|
Sale - dwellings requiring a
Home Report*
|
1 December 2008 |
| Sale - all other buildings |
4 January 2009 |
| Rental |
4 January 2009 |
| Public Buildings |
Must be on display by
4 January 2009
|
Further information, advice and leaflets are available by clicking on the following link- http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/european_issues/euroguidance.htm
