Webinar:
Section 63 regulations
covering energy efficiency
in existing non-domestic
buildings
‘Section 63’ and improving our
non-domestic building stock
Steven Scott
Team Leader - Energy, Sustainability and EPBD
Building Standards Division
Policy Background
• … back in 2008.
• Previous action on improvement within
building regulations
• Section 63 of The Climate Change
(Scotland) Act 2009
• Other similar work – EESSH, REEPS and
Scotland’s Energy Efficiency Programme
63. Non-domestic buildings: assessment of energy
performance and emissions
(1) The Scottish Ministers must, by regulations—
(a) provide for the assessment of—
(i) the energy performance of non-domestic buildings;
(ii) the emission of greenhouse gases produced by or
otherwise associated with such buildings or with
activities carried out in such buildings;
(b) require owners of such buildings to take steps, identified
by such assessments, to—
(i) improve the energy performance of such buildings;
(ii) reduce such emissions.
New Regulations
• ‘The Assessment of Energy Performance
of Non-domestic Buildings (Scotland)
Regulations 2016’ – the first step
• Follows the same initial approach as EPCs
• Dual duty on owner to provide
information (trigger of sale or rental to
new tenant) then to ‘improve’ or ‘report’
What happens?
• >1,000 m² floor area + other exemptions,
builds on EPC assessment (uses EPC data)
• Assessment - Software applies prescribed
improvement measures to create modest
energy and emissions targets.
• Advice – new Section 63 Advisor role to
discuss and agree improvement measures
• Separate DEC assessor role
Action Plan
• Records improvement targets and the
measures proposed to meet them
• Sets timescale for completion of work
• Notes if owner will improve or defer work
by reporting operational ratings
• If improving – 3.5 years allowed
• Option to defer/report must start in year 1
Action Plan
Display Energy Certificate
• Defer improvement by annual reporting
• Standard UK Display Energy Certificate
and existing DEC assessor role
• Option for asset-only DEC in year 1;
advisory Report not mandatory for s.63
• Wider use of DECs + AR – e.g. ESOS
• All data lodged to register and accessible
Roles and Responsibilities
As with all new things, the need for all
parties involved to understand and carry
out their part of that process.
• Initial and ongoing duty of the owner
• Function of the Approved Organisation
• Responsibility of the advisor/assessor in
preparing an Action Plan or DEC
Tools, Skills & Information
• iSBEM Action Plan tool implemented
Nov 2015, but no FI-SBEM/DSM tools yet
• Register systems live August 2016
• New advisor role suited to existing
construction professionals
• Develop existing resources to assist in
assessment and advice
Current Activity
• Continue to publish policy guidance and
supporting documents
• Work with Approved Organisations to
implement & further develop the new
Assessor and Advisor roles
• Develop sectorial advice, with industry
• Clarify likely next steps for regulations
Questions?
For further information, see:
www.gov.scot/section63
BSD Contact - [email protected] 0131 244 6639
The seven measures which are applied to set the improvement target are:
1. Draught-stripping windows and doors
If air infiltration rate is higher than 14 m³/h/m², apply draught-stripping to windows and doors measure
applied. Improvement target will be based upon a infiltration rate reduced by 10%.
2. Upgrading lighting controls to manual and photoelectric switching
If there are no lighting controls in the actual building, lighting controls measure are applied. Improvement
target will be based upon presence of occupancy sensors and photoelectric switching.
3. Adding central time heating controls to the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system
If there is an incomplete set of heating controls present in the building, central time heating controls are
applied. Improvement target will be based upon presence of missing measure(s), to improve heating
efficiency by 1%.
4. Adding insulation to the hot-water storage cylinder
If a hot water tank is present and no insulation jacket specified, an insulation jacket round hot water tank will
be applied. Improvement target will be based upon 80 mm jacket to hot water storage cylinder.
5. Replacing incandescent lamps with compact fluorescent lamps
If incandescent lamps are recorded in the lighting specification in any zone, a lamp replacement measure is
applied. Improvement target will be based upon presence of Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFLs) in all
relevant zones.
6. Insulating accessible roof space
If any roof is poorly insulated (a U-value poorer than 1.0 W/m²K) and the roof space is accessible, apply a
roof insulation measure to each such zone. Improvement target will be based upon an improved U-value to
0.15 W/m²K.
7. Replacing the boiler if it is older than 15 years
If any boiler present is more than 15 years old, apply a boiler replacement measure. Improvement target will
be based upon new boiler of same fuel with efficiency equivalent to the minimum value set out in the
building regulations.
Addendum
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Approved Organisations and
how to become a Section 63
advisor.
ecmk Ltd
Accreditation, Certification and Training
Why choose ecmk?
• One of the major Accreditation bodies for Energy Assessors
• Technical support 7 days a week 8:00 am till 8:00 pm weekdays
• Qualified and experienced DEAs and NDEAs working in house
• Market leading software for desktop and iPad solutions with
integration to major 3rd party systems i.e. iSBEM
• A large range of CPD, training and development using experienced
trainers
• Exclusive and un rivalled technical knowledge and support for iSBEM
and non domestic energy assessors
• 4 Hours free CPD per year
How to become a member
• We are currently running several training courses for Section 63 and DEC
APEL in Scotland in September and October
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2 day Section 63 course at £495 + VAT
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1 day DEC APEL course £295+VAT
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(candidates must be currently level 4 NVQ/SVQ)
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Complete the easy to follow application form, along with;
Copies of certificates
Copies of insurance (if applicable)
Evidence of your CPD
• Accreditation is free with no annual membership fees
• Competitive lodgements fees
Please call us on:
Main Office 0333 123 1418
or email us at:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.ecmk.co.uk
Section 63
There are two routes in becoming accredited
as a Section 63 advisor with Quidos:
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Qualification Route:
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Section 63 Training Qualification
NVQ Level 4 in in a relevant building,
engineering or scientific discipline (e.g. a
part time or full time course comprising
at least 120 credits, leading to HNC/HND
or above)
APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential
Learning) Route
APEL Route
The APEL route is based on any previous experience that the learner may have and there
are three main stages involved:
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Stage 1: This is the administration stage, your application and supporting documents are submitted,
checked and accepted. Documents required:
- Witness Statement
- Terms of Engagement
- CV
- Personal Statement (approx. 500 words explaining your experience)
- Copies of all qualifications and training certificates held
- Proof of a minimum of two years’ experience in the construction industry
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Stage 2: This is carried out by our APEL assessor, who will initially check your suitability to continue
with the APEL process. Their assessment will be made on your application and supporting evidence.
Once the assessors confirms your eligibility in undertaking the APEL route, you will proceed to Stage 3.
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Stage 3: This is the assessment stage. The applicant will be required to submit three Section 63 Action
Plans for assessment.
£445 + VAT
Limited time only
Accreditation Stage
Along with your application we will require the following set of documents:
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Scanned qualification certificate
Scanned copy of Passport or Driving Licence
Scanned Passport-style photo
Scanned copy of recent bank statement or blank cheque
Complaints procedure (we provide a template)
Basic DBS disclosure (formerly CRB)
You can start your application here.
Get accredited with us and benefit from:
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PI & PL insurance included in lodgement
Highly competitive lodgement prices
Highly knowledgeable & responsive technical support
Great range of online CPD options
Contact us at [email protected] or call us on 01225 326895.
Stroma Certification
Section 63 Training
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Section 63 came into force on 1
September 2016. NDEAs need to
have trained in line with the new
legislation to maintain compliance.
Owners of larger, pre-2002 buildings
(with a floor area greater than 1000m2)
are required to undertake a Section 63
assessment to produce an Action Plan
in addition to the non-domestic EPC.
Stroma Certification Section 63 Training
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Stroma Certification Section 63 Training
Stroma Certification are offering a DEC
Upskill course for Scottish DECs. Upon
successful completion, assessors will
receive a Stroma certificate which
allows you to lodge DECs in Scotland.
Stroma Section 63 Training is only available to existing NDEAs. You must
be NDEA qualified to lodge EPCs in Scotland and be familiar with how to
lodge Scottish EPCs using the iSBEM software.
Applicants can choose from our Section 63 Training, DEC Upskill Training
or a combined course of both.
Stroma Certification Section 63 Training
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Section 63 Training
• An overview of the Section 63 methodology and example Action Plans
• 3x practical simulation exercises producing Section 63 Action Plans
• Action Plan Summary Document production
• An explanation of the Stroma audit procedure
DEC Upskill
• An overview of DEC methodology
• Operational Rating calculations – 3 simulation projects
• An explanation of the Stroma audit procedure
Combined Section 63 & DEC Upskill
Book a combined course for a discounted fee
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More information – Training and Certification
Section 63 and DEC (Scotland) Training
www.stroma.com/certification/assessor-certificationschemes/training/section-63
Section 63 Certification
www.stroma.com/certification/section-63
DEC (Scotland) Certification
www.stroma.com/certification/assessor-certification-schemes/
public-building-assessment-dec
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Contact our team today for more information on Stroma Certification’s
Section 63 training.
0845 621 1111
[email protected]
www.stroma.com/certification
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