EPC - Goalposts moved again...

[Energetic]

Been told by our DEA today that their governing body is insisting that do a second site visit to confirm that panels have been installed. Photos, MCS certificates etc are NOT acceptable. This has effectively doubled the cost of an EPC to us as many of our jobs are marginal and we need an indication before we commit to the install.

Phoned another DEA and got the same response. They had a warning this week apparently that will be struck off if they do not do a second site visit.

Anyone else heard this?

 

[BruceB]

Yes. Read:
http://www.electriciansforums.net/p...y-forum/59598-epc-new-guidelines-issuing.html

 

[Energetic]

I see, well spotted...:redface:

 

[Earthstore]

Why not just find one that will do it without a second visit, who will know if they have been there twice, or maybe driven past to see some panels on the roof.
Also I understand that the "rules" vary depending on who they are registered with.

 

[Gavin A]

it's a complete pile of p00 is what it is, and probably illegal IMO.

the EPC assessor is allowed to accept stuff like the paperwork from an insulation firm as evidence that cavity wall or internal insulation has been carried out, so there should be no reason at all why they shouldn't also be allowed to accept an MCS certificate and photo from an accredited solar PV company as evidence that the solar PV system has been installed.

IMO this is all just another method of them trying to stop companies sending the paperwork in prior to an install being completed as the FIT deadline approaches.

 

[whinmoor]

Why not just find one that will do it without a second visit, who will know if they have been there twice, or maybe driven past to see some panels on the roof.
Also I understand that the "rules" vary depending on who they are registered with.

I think they require date-stamped photos as evidence that everything has been observed on the same visit.

 

[Earthstore]

Best I give up with my suggestions then.....

 

[sedgy34]

lol the TORIES doing there very best to kill it off what labour introduced




WHY NOT HAVE EPC DONE ON INSTALLATION DAY

 

[whinmoor]

WHY NOT HAVE EPC DONE ON INSTALLATION DAY

What if the property still isn't a band D after the PV is working and included on the EPC?

 

[sedgy34]

you dont have to be DEA to work out if its going to pass or not and if it doesnt get a D you start looking at draught excluders and loft insulation, and a thermal insulation round the hot water tank if its not got one.