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.
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.
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 Costs
Initial Accreditation Fee - FREE
- 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 - £50.00 exc VAT.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Production Fees
Prices effective from 1st September 2010 (based on cumulative scale per contract)
| 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
