Main Heating Fuel used in the building. This is onl;y required for a Display Energy Certificate or Energy Performance Certificate and doesn't appear on the Recommendations Report or Advisory Report.
Text description of unspecified fuel type if Other is selected for Main-Heating-Fuel.
Services
Total Useful Floor Area (M^2)
Building Complexity Level. This is onl;y required for an Energy Performance Certificate and doesn't appear on the Recommendations Report or Advisory Report or Display Energy Certificate.
Special energy uses discounted. This only appears on the advisory Report.
On-site renewable energy sources. This only appears on the Advisory Report.
The date that the Operational Rating will be available if its not already.
Air Conditioned
Annual Energy Use (kWh/m2 p.a)
Annual Energy Use (kWh/m2 p.a)
Energy from on-site renewable sources
Energy from on-site renewable sources
Benchmark (kWh/m2 p.a)
Benchmark (kWh/m2 p.a)
Asset Rating
The Benchmark value if the Building was newly built.
The Benchmark value of existing stock for this type of Building
Standard Emissions
Building Emissions
Target Emissions
Typical Emissions
Recommendation
Potential impact on CO2 emmissions if the change is carried out.
Short Payback Recommendations
Medium Payback Recommendations
Long Payback Recommendations
Other Payback Recommendations
Details of Site Services 1
Details of Site Services 2
Details of Site Services 3
Nominated date for DEC 1. Display as MMM-YYYY.
Energy-Rating
Total CO2 emissions from Electricity
Total CO2 emissions from Heating
Total CO2 emissions from Renewable sources
Code indicating any potential conflicts of interest or commercial relationships with other parties.
Code indicating any potential conflicts of interest or commercial relationships with other parties.
Defines the banded values for the Energy rating scale on the EPC.
Upper number on A scale
Lower number on B scale
Upper number on B scale
Lower number on C scale
Upper number on C scale
Lower number on D scale
Upper number on D scale
Lower number on E scale
Upper number on E scale
Lower number on F scale
Upper number on F scale
Lowest number on G scale
The Recommendation Code that identifis this particular recommendation
Recommendation selected by the energy assessor
Short Payback Recommendations
Medium Payback Recommendations
Long Payback Recommendations
Other Payback Recommendations
LPG
biogas - landfill
oil
house coal
anthracite
Smokeless Fuel including Coke
dual fuel - mineral + wood
biomass
Mains Electricity
The primary aim of the report is to give the building owner or operator information about the performance of the systems and plant and to identify opportunities to save energy and cut operating costs.
The report identifies any operating anomalies; no-cost/low-cost savings and capital investment opportunities; the size and appropriateness of refrigeration plant in relation to cooling loads and the effectiveness of current maintenance regimes.
An assessment of the air-conditioning efficiency and the sizing of the system compared to the cooling requirements of the building. e.g. [Comparing the building's annual energy consumption against performance benchmarks indicates that there is some scope for improvement.]
Details of the organisation that operate the equipment (if different to equipment owner)
The Registered Address of the organisation
The type of Air Conditioning Report
Itemised list of installed packaged cooling systems including product makes, models and identification numbers together with cooling capacities and locations of the equipment.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Description of method of control of temperature.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Description of method of control of periods of operation.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
The number of systems that were inspected in the Property.
A meaningful label with which to identify the system
The number of systems that were inspected in the Property.
Effective rated output of the all air-conditioning in the building. This is a calculated value produced by the Inspector.
As Expected
Less Than Expected
More Than Expected
Reports from earlier inspections of air conditioning systems, and for the generation of an energy performance certificate.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Records of maintenance operations carried out including filter changing, cleaning indoor and outdoor heat exchangers, refrigerant leakage tests, repairs to refrigeration components or replenishing with refrigerant.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Records of calibration and maintenance operations carried out on control systems and sensors
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Records of sub-metered air conditioning plant use or energy consumption
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
An estimate of the design cooling load for each system (if available). Otherwise, a brief description of the occupation of the cooled spaces, and of power consuming equipment normally used in those spaces.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Records of any issues or complaints that have been raised concerning the indoor comfort conditions achieved in the treated spaces.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Is area around equipment clear of obstructions & debris, both to operators and to airflow?
If Flag = "No" then Note must be populated else Note is empty.
Is general condition of the indoor and/or outdoor units in good order?
If Flag = "No" then Note must be populated else Note is empty.
Assess temperature difference / and observe refrigerant via sight glass or pressure gauge. Is this satisfactory?
If Flag = "No" then Note must be populated else Note is empty.
Is the heat exchanger partially blocked or undersized?
If Flag = "Yes" then Note must be populated else Note is empty.
Is there evidence of icing or excessive condensation?
If Flag = "Yes" then Note must be populated else Note is empty.
Does area around plant show signs of oily stains indicative of a refrigerant leak?
If Flag = "Yes" then Note must be populated else Note is empty.
Are there any obstructions to airflow through the outdoor and indoor unit heat exchangers?
If Flag = "Yes" then Note must be populated else Note is empty.
Is there any potential for recirculation of warm air?
If Flag = "Yes" then Note must be populated else Note is empty.
Check condition of indoor grilles, filters and terminal units.
Assess zoning in relation to factors such as local levels of internal gain, orientation and exposure to solar radiation. Is zoning appropriate?
If Flag = "No" then Note must be populated else Note is empty.
Note the current indicated weekday and time of day on controllers against the actual time.
Note the set on and off periods (for weekday and weekend if this facility is available with the timer).
Is there a shortfall in timer capabilities?
If Flag = "No" then Note must be populated else Note is empty.
Identify and assess zone heating and cooling temperature control sensors. Are the sensor types and locations appropriate in relation to heating and cooling emitters, heat flows or likely temperature distributions in the zone or space?
If Flag = "No" then Note must be populated else Note is empty.
Note the set temperature in each zone for heating and cooling in relation to the activities and occupancy of zones and spaces in relation to the manager's intent.
Are guidance notices visible or controls available to inhibit use of cooling equipment whilst windows are open or cooling/heating is on?
If Flag = "No" then Note must be populated else Note is empty.
Note type, age and method of capacity of control equipment.
Compare with current good practice
This section compares system sizes with likely loads. Section 4 TM44 contains simple procedures for assessing whether refrigeration systems and air supply systems are likely to be oversized.
The total floow area in square metres
The average number of oiccuipants per square metre. Calculated as [Total-Floor-Area] / Total-Occupants]
Indicates whjether the size of the Cooling Plant is accptable size for the property. "Yes" indicates "acceptable" and "No" indicates "Unacceptable".
In operation observe the temperature difference across the refrigeration compressor. Compared with the ambient temperature in the plant room / outside air.
Is metering installed to enable monitoring of energy consumption of refrigeration plant?
If Flag = "Yes" then Note conatins Meter Reading else Note is empty.
Is a BEMs installed in the building which can warn about out of range alarms?
Details of the system inspected.
There is one of these for each system inspected as defined in Number-Of-Systems in containing block.
Specify location of indoor and outdoor units if applicable. i.e. outdoor unit located on roof within louvered enclosure, indoor unit in conference room above ceiling.
Description of the area of the building that this particuolar Cooling System serves.
The number of Air Handling Systems that were inspected in the Property. THis is the number of Air Handling System sections that will be completed.
The number of Terminal Units that were inspected. This is the number of Terminal Unit sections that will be completed in the report.
The number of Cooling Plants that were inspected. This is the number of Cooling Plant sections that will be completed in the report.
The number of System Controls that were inspected. This is the number of System Control sections that will be completed in the report.
Effective rated output of the all air-conditioning in the building. This is a calculated value produced by the Inspector.
Identifier for each Cooling Plant that was inspected
A meaningful label with which to identify the system
Is heat rejection plant operational?
Is area around the heat rejection plant clear of obstructions & debris?
If "No" then provide information and description of obstructions
Is chiller plant operational?
Is area around the Chiller Plant clear of obstructions & debris?
If "No" then provide information and description of obstructions
Is there any possibility of air recirculation through the condenser?
If "Yes" then provide information and description of obstructions
Is general condition of chiller and associated central plant in good order?
If "No" then provide information and description of dilapidations.
Are condenser heat exchangers undamaged/ un-corroded and clean?
If "No" then provide information and description of dilapidations.
Is insulation on primary circulation pipe work well fitted and in good order?
If "No" then provide information and description of dilapidations.
Is the chiller unit placed clear from warm air discharge louvers
If "No" then provide information and description of dilapidations.
Locate compressors and ensure they are operational or can be brought into operation
If "No" then provide information and description of dilapidations.
Does the building have an air conditioning system?
What is the total effective rated output in kW if known
If exact rating unknown, what is the estimated total effective output rating of the air conditioning system
Has an air conditioning inspection been commissioned?
Identifier for each Air Handling System that was inspected
A meaningful label with which to identify the system
Systems Served from cooling plant
Specify location of indoor and outdoor units if applicable. i.e. outdoor unit located on roof within louvered enclosure, indoor unit in conference room above ceiling.
Description of the area of the building that this particuolar Cooling System serves.
Note any discrepancy between information provided by client and on site information collected.
Assess condition of heat exchangers. Note whether any heat exchanger surfaces are significantly damaged, or blocked by debris or dust.
Where reasonably practical, and where suitable information is available for comparison, the air path resistance across the coil should be measured and compared with the design resistance.
Are heat exchangers in good condition?
If "No" provide description
Note whether refrigeration heat exchangers show signs of oily staining that could indicate refrigerant leakage. If present, check whether any attention to this is noted in the maintenance records.
Note the fan type, and method of air speed control.
Check the setting and operation of any fresh air/recirculation dampers
Identify whether the systems have any energy conservation facilities, e.g. heat recovery, free cooling sequence, and check for evidence that such facilities are/have been functioning.
Observe the air handling plant and visible air containment including ductwork, floor or ceiling plenums and builders' work shafts for signs of excessive leakage and energy loss.
(a) Locate the inlets for outdoor air.
(b) Note any significant obstructions or blockages to inlet grilles, screens and pre-filters.
(c) Note where inlets may be affected by proximity to local sources of heat, or to air exhausts.
Identifier for each Terminal Unit that was inspected
A meaningful label with which to identify the system
Assess zoning in relation to factors such as local levels of internal gain, orientation and exposure to solar radiation. Is zoning appropriate?
If Flag = "No" then Note must be populated else Note is empty.
Note the current indicated weekday and time of day on controllers against the actual time.
Note the set on and off periods (for weekday and weekend if this facility is available with the timer).
Is there a shortfall in timer capabilities?
If Flag = "No" then Note must be populated else Note is empty.
Identify and assess zone heating and cooling temperature control sensors. Are the sensor types and locations appropriate in relation to heating and cooling emitters, heat flows or likely temperature distributions in the zone or space?
If Flag = "No" then Note must be populated else Note is empty.
Note the set temperature in each zone for heating and cooling in relation to the activities and occupancy of zones and spaces in relation to the manager's intent.
Note whether a 'dead band' is or can be set between heating and cooling.
Assess the refrigeration compressor(s) and the method of refrigeration capacity control.
Assess means of modulating or controlling air flow rate through air supply and exhaust ducts.
Description of the systems that are served by this Terminal Unit.
Specify location of indoor and outdoor units if applicable. i.e. outdoor unit located on roof within louvered enclosure, indoor unit in conference room above ceiling.
Description of the area of the building that this particuolar Cooling System serves.
Note any discrepancy between information provided by client and on site information collected.
Is pipe work adequately insulated? Visually inspect the route and condition of the cooling system pipe work serving local areas.
Is ductwork adequately insulated? Check that pipe work is appropriately insulated.
If "No" the providedetail
Specify location of indoor and outdoor units if applicable. i.e. outdoor unit located on roof within louvered enclosure, indoor unit in conference room above ceiling.
Description of the area of the building that this particuolar Cooling System serves.
Itemised list of installed packaged cooling systems including product makes, models and identification numbers together with cooling capacities and locations of the equipment.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Cooling capacities, with locations of the indoor and outdoor components of each plant.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Description of system control zones, with schematic drawings.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Description of method of control of temperature.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Description of method of control of periods of operation.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Floor plans and schematics of air conditioning systems.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Reports from earlier inspections of air conditioning systems, and for the generation of an energy performance certificate.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Records of maintenance operations carried out on refrigeration systems, including cleaning indoor and outdoor heat exchangers, refrigerant leakage tests, repairs to refrigeration components or replenishing with refrigerant.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Records of maintenance operations carried out on air delivery systems, including filter cleaning and changing, and cleaning of heat exchangers.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Records of calibration and maintenance operations carried out on control systems and sensors, or BMS systems and sensors.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Records of sub-metered air conditioning plant use or energy consumption.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
For relevant air supply and extract systems, commissioning results of measured absorbed power at normal air delivery and extract rates, and commissioning results for normal delivered delivery and extract air flow rates (or independently calculated specific fan power for the systems).
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
An estimate of the design cooling load for each system (if available). Otherwise, a brief description of the occupation of the cooled spaces, and of power consuming equipment normally used in those spaces.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Records of any issues or complaints that have been raised concerning the indoor comfort conditions achieved in the treated spaces.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Where a BMS is used the manager should arrange for a short statement to be provided describing its capabilities, the plant it is connected to control, the set points for the control of temperature, the frequency with which it is maintained, and the date of the last inspection and maintenance.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
Where a monitoring station, or remote monitoring facility, is used to continually observe the performance of equipment such as chillers, the manager should arrange for a statement to be provided describing the parameters monitored, and a statement reviewing the operating efficiency of the equipment.
"No" indicates the data is not available, 'Yes" indicates that it was reviewed.
The total floor area in square metres
The average number of oiccuipants per square metre. Calculated as [Total-Floor-Area] / Total-Occupants]
Indicates whjether the size of the Cooling Plant is accptable size for the property. "Yes" indicates "acceptable" and "No" indicates "Unacceptable".
Is metering installed to enable monitoring of energy consumption of refrigeration plant?
If Flag = "Yes" then Note conatins Meter Reading else Note is empty.
Is a BEMs installed in the building which can warn about out of range alarms?
Identify the refrigerant used.
Indicate where an F-Gas Regulations inspection may be required
Note whether refrigeration heat exchangers show signs of oily staining that could indicate refrigerant leakage. If present, check whether any attention to this is noted in the maintenance records.
If "Yes" provide comment regarding the incident and how it has been rectified
If the refrigeration equipment includes water cooled chillers check that adequate water flows are available through the cooling towers or evaporative condensers to achieve efficient heat transfer. Also check that the water pressure drops across them are in accordance with design or commissioning data if gauges or test points are available and accessible.
Check to ensure that the water is treated and regularly checked to ensure that there is no Legionella risk. See HSE L8
Record whether there is evidence of a regular inspection and maintenance regime carried out by suitably competent people. Record and comment on the frequencies and scope of maintenance to the air conditioning equipment and systems in relation to industry guidelines. This, and the dates of most recent maintenance may also need to be referred to during the ‘physical’ inspection.
Are there records of regular maintenance?
Is the maintenance undertaken by suitably competent people?
Provide comment regarding maintenance frequencies in relation to industry guidelines.
Is there separate equipment installed for humidity control?
Are the terminal units in good working order? Visually check the condition and operation of indoor units.
If "No" then provide detail
Are diffusers /grilles clean and in good order? Review air delivery openings, grilles or diffusers, and route by which air is extracted from the spaces. Note whether these appear to provide good distribution
If "No" provide comment regarding condition
Note whether Grills and Air Flow Delivery openings appear to provide good distribution.
Issues arising from facilities manager’s records. Review evidence that occupants find the air delivery arrangements unacceptable – for example check the complaints log (if it is available)
Are the diffusers and grilles clean and in good order? Assess the positioning and geometry of air supply openings in relation to extract openings. Observe if partitioning or furniture is affecting performance.
If "No" then provide comment regarding condition
Observe if partitioning or furniture is affecting performance.
Check condition of intake air filters and check air inlets and outlets for obstruction
Is the elapsed time since the last change or clean, in relation to industry guidance, acceptable?.
Estimate the specific fan power (SFP) of air movement systems, provided that this can be done simply from existing records of the installed fan capacities and the flow rates and pressure drops noted in commissioning records, for comparison with the guidance
Use the guidance in TM44 section 4.4 tables 4.1 Indicative ventilation rates for various types of buildings (Source BSRIA BG14/2003(20) & 4.2 yardstick installed fan capacities (source BSRIA AG1/2000(21))
Are air flow rates and system pressures available from commissioning data?
Check for correct rotation of fans. Does the fan rotate in the correct sense?
Is speed control or modulation operation?
Mandatory issue (Marketed sale).
Mandatory issue (Non-marketed sale).
Mandatory issue (Property on construction).
Mandatory issue (Property to let).
Voluntary re-issue (A valid EPC is already lodged).
Voluntary (No legal requirement for an EPC).
Not recorded.
Not related to the owner.
Relative of the owner.
Relative of the professional dealing with the property transaction.
Indirect relation to the owner (e.g relative employed/contracted by owner).
Occupier of the property.
Owner or Director of the organisation dealing with the property transaction.
Employed by the organisation dealing with the property transaction.
Financial interest in the property.
Employed by the owner.
Contracted by the owner to provide other Energy Assessment services.
Contracted by the owner to provide other (non Energy Assessment) services.
Previous relation to the owner (e.g. employee/contractor).
Not recorded.
The Registered Address of the organisation
Single Centralised System
Packaged Cooling System
Combined Report
Mandatory issue (occupier and building qualify under Energy Performance of Buildings regulations)
Mandatory issue (DEC based on disaggregated site data, occupier and building qualify under Energy Performance of Buildings regulations)
Voluntary (occupier qualifies under Energy Performance of Buildings regulations, building is below area threshold)
Voluntary (occupier does not qualify under Energy Performance of Buildings regulations)
Voluntary site-wide DEC (provided by occupier who qualifies under the Energy Performance of Buildings regulations, in addition to the building DECs)
Voluntary site-wide DEC (provided by occupier who does not qualify under Energy Performance of Buildings regulations)
Not recorded
Not related to the occupier.
Employed by the occupier.
Contractor to the occupier for EPBD services only.
Contractor to the occupier for non-EPBD services.
Indirect relation to the occupier.
Financial interest in the occupier and/or property.
Previous relation to the occupier.
Not recorded.