Only an approved energy assessor can lodge data on to the domestic EPC register (‘the register’) through their accreditation scheme. An EPC is only valid if it has been generated from data lodged on the register and each set of data has been allocated a report reference number. The register is the only official place for storing EPC data.
Once the data has been successfully lodged on the register the energy assessor must provide the seller or landlord with a copy of the EPC. Alternatively, if the seller or landlord agrees, the assessor may provide the report reference number for the data on the register, so they can print off their own copy of the EPC.
Once the EPC data is registered it cannot be altered. Data is kept on the register for 20 years, so one building may have several EPCs for the whole building or individual building units. Only the most recent EPC for each distinct building or building unit is valid.
Mike Gordon
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