Introduction

Use this checklist to help determine whether a listed or protected commercial building is likely to require a commercial EPC, or whether an exemption may apply.

This checklist is a guidance tool only. Professional advice should be sought before marketing or letting a property without an EPC.

Step 1: Confirm Building Status

✔ Is the building officially listed or formally protected?
✔ Is it located within a conservation area or subject to heritage controls?

➡ If NO, standard commercial EPC requirements apply.
➡ If YES, continue to Step 2.

Step 2: Confirm Building Use

✔ Is the building used for commercial or non-domestic purposes?
✔ Is it being sold, let or marketed?

➡ If YES, EPC obligations are likely to apply — continue to Step 3.
➡ If NO, EPC requirements may differ (seek advice).

Step 3: Assess Potential Energy Improvements

✔ Would EPC-recommended improvements be required to meet minimum standards?
✔ Would these improvements involve changes to:

• Historic fabric or materials

• Architectural features

• Appearance or character

➡ If improvements can be made without harm, an EPC is likely required.
➡ If improvements would unacceptably alter the building, continue to Step 4.

Step 4: Check Planning & Conservation Constraints

✔ Would planning permission or listed building consent be required?
✔ Is there evidence that consent would likely be refused or restricted?

➡ If YES, an exemption may apply — evidence is required.
➡ If NO, EPC obligations may still apply.

Step 5: Consider MEES Implications

✔ Is the property intended to be let?
✔ Is the current EPC rating likely to be F or G?

➡ If YES, MEES regulations apply and compliance or exemption must be addressed.
➡ If NO, EPC may still be required for sale or marketing.

Step 6: Evidence & Registration

✔ Do you have supporting evidence (e.g. conservation advice, planning decisions)?
✔ Have you confirmed whether an exemption must be registered?

➡ Unregistered exemptions may be invalid.

Key Compliance Reminders

• Listed status alone does not remove EPC obligations

• Exemptions are not automatic

• MEES regulations still apply unless a valid exemption exists

• Incorrect assumptions can lead to enforcement action

When to Seek Professional Advice

You should seek advice if:

• You are selling or letting a listed commercial building

• The building has mixed commercial and residential use

• You are relying on an exemption

• MEES compliance is uncertain

How Commercial EPC Blackpool Helps

At Commercial EPC Blackpool, we help you make the right decision before issues arise.

We:
✔ Confirm whether an EPC is required
✔ Assess whether an exemption genuinely applies
✔ Provide compliant EPCs where appropriate
✔ Help manage MEES risk for listed buildings
✔ Reduce delays, cost and compliance uncertainty

If you own, manage or are responsible for a listed commercial property, we can help you understand your obligations clearly and confidently.

Call Commercial EPC Blackpool on 01253 486 919 and speak to a fully accredited non-domestic EPC assessor for expert advice.