Licensed Domestic Energy Assessor
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What is a DEA? DEA is a licenced domestic energy assessor, a person who has undergone specific training in energy performance of buildings using RdSAP methodology. RdSAP is an acronym for Reduced data Standard Assessment Procedure. This method is used for smaller domestic dwellings whereas full SAP is applied to larger commercial properties, institutions, and social housing. The inspector also produces the EPC or Energy Performance Certificate. |
The need for home energy certificates is required due to EU legislation the directive for the UK is known as 2002/91/EC. Certificates can only be issued by a qualified energy assessor or home inspector.
Property that is owned by a landlord and is part of their rental property portfolio will be subject to energy assessment to establish the performance of the building in a similar way to residential domestic property.
The same basic energy assessment rules apply, and the home inspector or assessor will survey the dwelling using the same principles for domestic energy performance assessment. Where social housing is concerned the issue of a EPC is slightly different.
It is generally agreed that property in either the social or rented sector will have lower performance ratings than those property's in the home residential market. Investment in energy saving measures is on average lower in this sector.
Energy assessment of these buildings is already underway and the timetable for the deadline for EPC's has been established.
The UK Government has already released the inspection programme for housing in the social sector. UK landlords will need to act swiftly to arrange a survey of their property for energy performance.
