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INSURER REMINDS BUSINESS LEADERS ABOUT THE NEW ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
20/04/08
Allianz Insurance is reminding businesses of the need to comply
with the new Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations which
come into force on 6 April 2008. Failure to comply with the new regulations could hit businesses directly in the pocket.
The legislation requires every commercial property owner, landlord
or property manager to obtain an energy performance certificate
for construction, sale or leased commercial property. Businesses
face a penalty charge of up to £5000 if the regulations are
breached. The new law will be enforced by Trading Standards
for existing buildings, while for newly constructed buildings enforcement will be under building control regulations.
Neil Clutterbuck, Director, Allianz Engineering, said: “The overall
cost to businesses, Landlords and even property managers in the
UK could be significant if they fail to comply with the law.”
The legislation also requires that public buildings display energy certificates from October 2008, in a place clearly visible to the
public. Measures are also being introduced to ensure that
air-conditioning systems are regularly inspected.
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Notes to Editors:
1. Allianz Engineering is a market leader in the provision of
engineering insurance, inspections and energy services and is therefore well placed to comment on the impact of the new legislation.
2. To arrange an interview with Neil Clutterbuck, please contact
Mark Bishop on:
Work: 01483 552731 Mobile: 07802 925053
3. Allianz Insurance Plc is one of the UK’s leading general insurers
and part of the Global Allianz Group, one of the world’s leading financial services providers with a presence in more than
70 countries employing approximately 168,000 people world-wide.
The company is able to offer customers a wide range of products including home, motor and a comprehensive portfolio of commercial insurance solutions.
4. *The following survey results were published by the insurer RSA and are available on the following website referred to below:
- 67 per cent of businesses in UK unaware of the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations
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Only 1 in 10 businesses know when the
regulation comes into effect - 90 per cent are unaware that non-compliance with regulations can result in fines of up to £5,000.
