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Frequently Asked Questions

How shall the limit of 12kW for the inspection of air-conditioning systems be interpreted?

Theme: Inspection of boilers and air conditioning systems

Visits: 1982 visits

The EPBD requires (article 9) that “Member States shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection of air-conditioning ...

Does the facultative provision regarding the categories of buildings listed in Article 4, paragraph 3, also apply to the ...

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Theme: Inspection of boilers and air conditioning systems

Visits: 1453 visits

The categories of buildings listed in Article 4, paragraph 3, for which Member States may decide not to set or apply minimum energy performance requirements, do ...

Is there a need to include recommendations for energy savings or improvements on the certificate?

Question by Buildup Platforms

Theme: Certification and procedures

Visits: 1626 visits

Yes. The Directive states that: "The certificate shall be accompanied by recommendations for the cost-effective improvement of the energy ...

Is there a need to include the CO2 emissions produced by building on the certificate?

Question by Buildup Platforms

Theme: Certification and procedures

Visits: 1691 visits

This can be done but it is not mandatory. The choice is left to Member States.

Specifically, the Directive states ...

Are there any special requirements for public buildings?

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Theme: Certification and procedures

Visits: 1739 visits

Yes. Public buildings require an energy performance certificate not older than 10 years old and the certificate shall be visible to the public in these ...

Which buildings are exempted from energy performance certification?

Question by Buildup Platforms

Theme: Certification and procedures

Visits: 1497 visits

Member States may exclude the following types of buildings from certification (Article 4):

What type of buildings is subject to energy performance certification?

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Theme: Certification and procedures

Visits: 1520 visits

All buildings which are constructed, rented or sold out require an energy performance certificate (Article 7(1)).

How do European Standards fit in with the fact that the Directive allows a certain national discretion in the approach?

Question by Buildup Platforms

Theme: General on EPBD

Visits: 1532 visits

A number of European Standards are being developed in parallel with the implementation of the Directive(see also

Will the Directive be applied in the same way everywhere?

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Theme: General on EPBD

Visits: 1675 visits

Member States have discretion in how they implement the Directive as long as they satisfy its requirements. Depending on their legal and building control ...

Can you explain the difference between an Asset Rating and an Operational Rating?

Question by Buildup Platforms

Theme: General on EPBD

Visits: 2799 visits

An "Asset" Rating is:

a calculated rating based on standard weather and building use ...

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