Air Conditioning Inspections - Understanding your obligations under the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations

BUILDING EFFICIENCY

Air Conditioning Inspections
Understanding your obligations under the Energy
Performance of Buildings Regulations

Energy efficiency is
vital for combating
climate change...
Ever since the European Union (EU) and its Member States ratified the
Kyoto Protocol in May 2002, it has been committed to reducing
carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. It is clear, however, that there is still
some significant scope for improvement, with the 160 million buildings
across the EU being responsible for using over 40% of Europe's
energy, and creating over 40% of its CO2 emissions. Worse still, this
proportion is still increasing.

Consequently, legislation has been introduced in the form of the
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), which was adopted
in December 2002 with overwhelming support from both the Member
States and European Parliament. It came into force shortly afterwards
in January 2003.

To enforce certain key Articles contained within this Directive the
‘Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates & Inspections) (England
& Wales) Regulations 2007’ - or EPB Regulations — were introduced
to England & Wales in January 2006, with a three year implementation
period that ended in January 2009.

Important note: Final procedure and implementation dates for
Scotland and Ireland are yet to be finalised.

How will this
legislation affect
your business?
The UK Government’s introduction of the EPB Regulations is forcing
many businesses to review the performance of their property
portfolio. Various specialist skills are required to assess the overall
performance of buildings and thus ensure they are delivering
maximum value to investors, tenants and occupiers, whilst at the
same time minimising the effect on the environment.

These regulations place a legal obligation on you — the owner,
landlord or property manager — to provide the relevant Energy
Performance certification and inspections for your buildings through a
series measures that include:


 The introduction of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC’s) for
  all commercial buildings whenever they are built, rented or sold.


 A requirement for Display Energy Certificates (DEC’s) to be put on
  show within all public buildings over 1000m² in size.


 The provision of advice and guidance for boiler users, and...


 A requirement for regular inspections of air conditioning systems
  over 12 kW.

What does an air
conditioning
inspection involve?
The EPB Regulations require an inspection of all air conditioning
systems with rated outputs of over 12 kW to be carried out at intervals
of no greater than 5 years. The first inspection of all air conditioning
systems over 250 kW should already have taken place as the deadline
was 4 January 2009. For the remaining systems over 12 kW the
deadline is 4 January 2011.

Air conditioning system inspections can only be completed by an Air
Conditioning Inspector accredited by the ‘Building Engineering
Services Competence Accreditation (BESCA) Energy Assessor
Scheme’. To assist them the Chartered Institute of Building Service
Engineers’ publication ‘CIBSE TM44: 2007’ provides specific guidance
on carrying out air conditioning inspections within reasonable
constraints of time, cost and skills.

The inspection reports produced should include an overall assessment
of the efficiency of the system, as well as advice on any suggested
improvements or replacements, and alternative solutions.

Important Note: Failure to commission, keep, or provide an air
conditioning inspection report when required can result in prosecution
and a fine.

Solutions for
buildings from
Johnson Controls...
Founded in 1885, we have come a long way since our founder
Professor Warren Johnson built the first electric room thermostat and
launched Johnson Controls. Today we employ over 56,000 people in
our Building Efficiency business, who serve customers in 125 countries
from 300 office locations, and are committed to making buildings
more comfortable, productive, safe and energy efficient through a
range of services that cover:


 Integrated Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems

 Building Management Systems (BMS)

 Technical Building Services

 Industrial and Commercial Refrigeration

 Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Solutions

 Security and Fire Safety

Johnson Controls can help with every aspect of BMS and HVAC, from
Planned Service Agreements and repair callout services, to energy
efficiency and legislation compliance services - including energy
surveys and efficiency improvement consultancy.

Our company ethos means we are industry leading and the practices
we have in place are in line with our strict sustainable values.

Let us inspect your
air conditioning
system…
Johnson Controls’ Service & Solutions division has a nationwide team
of Service Technicians carrying out air conditioning inspections for any
size of system — all of whom hold accreditation with the ‘BESCA
Energy Assessor Scheme’.

Indeed, the demand for air conditioning inspections has been so great
that we currently have additional technicians undergoing the required
training and assessment to further enhance the service we already
provide to customers throughout England and Wales.

Your local Johnson Controls representative will be able to provide
further details about the air conditioning inspection service that we
provide, as well as a competitive quote and references from
customers, past and present.

Or, visit www.besca.org.uk for more information about the team of
accredited assessors that Johnson Controls currently has in place,
including their geographical areas of operation.

A summary of the
key facts you need
to know...

 All air conditioning systems over 250 kW must have been inspected
  by January 4, 2009.


 All remaining air conditioning systems over 12 kW must be
  inspected by January 4, 2011.


 Subsequent inspections must take place at least every 5 years.


 Inspections must include an assessment of efficiency, a review of
  sizing, and advice on improvements or replacements and alternative
  solutions.


 From January 2009 it has became illegal to sell or let any
  commercial building without a current inspection report covering all
  installed, in-scope, air conditioning equipment.


 Johnson Controls has a team of BESCA accredited assessors,
  covering the whole of England & Wales, ready to come and inspect
  your air conditioning system.

Service Network, UK & Ireland
Johnson Controls’ Service division employs a team of 300 highly skilled mobile Service
Technicians who are strategically located throughout the UK & Ireland to serve you 24
hours a day, 365 days a year.

                                            Glasgow

                                                              Newcastle

                                                                  Manchester

                                 Dublin

                                                                Birmingham

                    Cork
                                                                                    Basildon
                                                                               Slough
                                                             Bristol
                                                                       Portsmouth
                                              Newton Abbot

  Contact
  For further details on how the EPB Regulations affect your business, or to arrange an air
  conditioning inspection for your building, contact Johnson Controls at:

  
 Phone: 0845 108 0001 (call charged at local rate)
  
 Email: Serviceinfo.UKI@jci.com

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