Thursday 8 November 2007

Government Does Yet Another HIPS U-Turn

The government postponed the requirement for newly built properties to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) until April 6 2008.

The introduction of EPCs for new builds was meant to January 1 2008. This is the latest in a series of government U-turns on the implementation of Home Information Packs.

As of April 6 it will be the responsibility of the builder to provide an EPC when a home is constructed and physically completed. This also applies after a conversion into a different number of units with changes being made to the heating, hot water provision or air conditioning / ventilation services.

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