Introducing SBEM 5.2 in Wales
We have recently received the transitional arrangements for version 4.1.e and version 5.2.d of SBEM for Part L compliance and Energy Performance Certificates in Wales. The arrangements follow the revisions to Part L that come into effect from 31st July 2014.
For further details see:
http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/buildingregs/circulars/04-2014-chenges-to-building-regs/?lang=en
and
http://wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/buildingregs/circulars/wg-13-2014/?lang=en
EPCs for existing non domestic buildings that are lodged on or after 31 July 2014 should be prepared using SBEM 5.2.d. There will however be a transitional period of one month from 31 July when it will be permissible to use SBEM version 4.1.e for EPC lodgements.