The following table has been extracted from the Non Domestic EPC 3&4 Scheme Operating requirements for auditing.
DCLG requires the following as ‘minimum evidence’
Minimum Evidence Requirements
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Data file, and or software data collection forms, relating to information used by an EA to calculate and EPC
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Site Notes
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Design Floor Plan, elevations, sections, building log book etc which allows the EPC to be recalculated
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Evidence of zoning
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Arial view of building from Google maps or similar that clearly identifies the building and site layout to confirm orientation, or a hyperlink to the satellite view of the building
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Photographs of all external elevations: front, rear and side(s)
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Photographs demonstrating all construction types (eg cavity or solid wall) with a demonstration of, where possible, the presence or not of insulation
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Photographs of glazing types, including sufficient information, where necessary supported by site notes, of the g-value selected (g-value EN ISO 410 )
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Photographs of shading types
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Photographs of roof construction including any roof lights
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Photographs which demonstrate the full range of HVAC & lighting systems used in the building
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Supplementary calculations undertaken by the assessor
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Evidence for the ventilation rate selected shall be provided – including in the instance that the default value is selected.
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Specific fan power
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If no recommendations have been eliminated the QAA shall check that recommendations do not relate to a technology which does not exist within the building or is not appropriate.
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- Remember to sign and date your site notes; this needs to be reflective of the actual inspection date.
- Photos need to be provided individually in their original jpeg format (not embedded into a pdf or word document). This allows the date taken to be checked against the nominated inspection date.
- Site notes need to be scanned and not photographed.
The above table will be used as part of our auditing process; missing evidence will be clearly marked and could have an impact on the auditors ability to complete a satisfactory audit.
Please review your Inspection and evidence submission processes to ensure that you are able to comply with the Government Requirements.
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