New Build Dwellings - Accreditation
Overview
The Elmhurst Accreditation for new build dwellings enables members to produce Government endorsed Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and officially recognised Building Regulations compliance calculations using the approved Elmhurst Design SAP Rating Software.
In England, Wales and N. Ireland all EPCs need to be produced by Accredited (licensed) SAP Assessors (OCDEAs) and lodged with the Governments central database in order to be legally valid.
- Are sufficiently trained, qualified and or experienced in SAP2005 energy rating
- Have thorough knowledge and understanding of all relevant building regulations and technical standards
- Appropriately insured
- Abide by code of professional conduct
- Are subject to ongoing independent quality assurance
- Have access to an independent complaints resolution service.
The key benefits of the Elmhurst scheme include:
- Market leading design SAP 2005 Software
- Dedicated and experienced technical and IT support
- Competitive pricing
- Leading expertise in the SAP market with over 15 years experience.
Accreditation Process
The Accreditation process for new build dwelings can be explained in 3 stages:
Stage 1 - Purchase Design SAP2005 software
Stage 2 - Fill in the training and Accreditation application form and attend the training course
Stage 3 - Accreditation confirmation.
To view detailed information on each of these stages please use the navigation buttons at located at the bottom of this page.
Accreditation Costs
In addition to the software, training and initial Accreditation fee there is an Annual Membership Accreditation fee and a separate fee per EPC issued.
Please see details below: Course Fees exclude VAT.
- Initial Accreditation Fee (Year 1) included as part of the OCDEA Training Course Fee - Prices range from £349.00 to £1199.00 depending on experience
- Subsequent Annual Membership Renewal is free of charge if you have produced 25 On Construction EPCs in the previous accreditation year
- If you have produced less than 25 On Construction EPCs in the previous Accreditation year then the renewal fee is - £99.00 exc VAT.
Please note: If your application for Accreditation is unsuccessful £150.00 exc VAT will be returned to you .
Energy Performace Certificate (EPC) Production Fees
From the 1st of April 2009 new build design EPCs will be charged based on the following cumulative scale per contract: (please note current EPC charges can be found on the OCDEA Training and Accreditation form)
Prices effective from 1st April 2009
| Cumulative EPC Count |
Price per EPC exc. Landmark and VAT |
| 1 - 250 |
£6.50 |
| 251 - 500 |
£6.00 |
| 501 - 1000 |
£5.50 |
| 1001 - 5000 |
£5.25 |
| 5000 + |
£5.00 |
The EPC charges above exclude VAT and the Landmark lodgement fee (Government central database). This fee is currently £1.15 plus VAT, if this changes you will be notified and the cost will be passed on to you by Elmhurst without any margin or mark-up. You or your employer will be billed monthly for all EPCs that are chargeable.
All New Build Application Forms
APEL On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor (OCDEA) 3 day course - experienced professionals only
Design SAP2005 training Application form - non EPC production
