Since 2011, failure to produce a valid report for certain cooling equipment over five years old could result in a fine from the Trading Standards Agency.

We undertake TM44 inspections to assist building owners achieve compliance with this legislation. Our inspection also gives an assessment of the present condition of the systems and if the maintenance is being carried out to industry standards in line with SFG20. This ensures that the building owner fulfils their legal obligations for compliance with statutory maintenance requirements.

Beyond this, we also advise on ways that efficiency could be improved, potentially allowing you to reduce future energy costs and plan more accurately for ongoing maintenance.

All commercial buildings in the UK available to buy or rent must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
EPCs certify how energy efficient a property is by using a rating system from A-G, with A being the most efficient.
An EPC is derived from standard information regarding the energy efficiency levels and carbon emissions present in a building when checked against a comparative building.
A Commercial Energy Performance Certificate is valid for 10 years, or until a newer version is produced.
Who needs a Commercial EPC?
If you’re looking to sell, rent or build a commercial property, then you’ll need a commercial EPC.

Display Energy Certificates (DEC’s) are required in buildings exceeding 500sqm and that are occupied by a public authority. DEC’s were introduced to increase public awareness of the energy efficiency of public buildings. DEC’s do this by providing a clear energy rating from A – G, A being the most efficient and G being the least.
DEC’s are valid for between 1 and 10 years depending on size.
For more information on Display Energy Certificates please visit the Government website here. 

All large UK businesses will be affected by the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) regulations.
About ESOS
The ESOS Regulations 2014 bring into force Article 8 of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive and mandate that all large businesses in the UK undertake comprehensive assessments of energy use and energy efficiency opportunities at least once every four years.
The deadline for the first compliance period was 5 December 2015, by which time qualifying businesses had to achieve compliance with the regulations and notify the Environment Agency.
The criteria for inclusion to ESOS is not entirely straightforward but essentially it applies to any large undertaking that carries out trade or business (typically a Company) and any corporate group where at least one member of the UK group meets the ESOS criteria.
• A large undertaking is one that employs at least 250 people or has an annual turnover in excess of €50 million and a balance sheet in excess of €43 million. Most public sector bodies are excluded but some, such as many Universities, may qualify.
Compliance
To comply with the regulations a ‘Lead Energy Assessor’ will need to conduct an ESOS Assessment to:
      • Measure your total energy consumption for buildings, industrial processes and transport
      • Identify areas of significant energy consumption, accounting for at least 90% of your total energy consumption
      • Identify cost-effective energy efficiency recommendations for areas of significant energy consumption
      • Report compliance to the Environment Agency
Organisations may not need to undertake the Assessment if they are fully covered by ISO 50001.