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The national energy rating system has been extended with effect from 1 January 2009, so that all domestic properties for sale or rent are required to have a Building Energy Rating (BER), which gives a technical assessment of how energy efficient the home is. This requirement was introduced under the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive which requires all Member States to put a BER certification system in place on a phased basis. In Ireland the scheme came into effect for new houses in 2007 with the concluding phase for second hand homes on 1 January 2009.
A BER is obtained by the landlord or seller and is valid for 10 years. The purpose of the scheme is to assist consumers who are buying or renting to make an informed choice between available properties, having regard to a comparison of their energy rating.
Landlords and sellers of second hand homes (or agents acting on their behalf) are required to produce a copy of the BER certificate to any person expressing an interest in purchasing or taking a letting in the building. A person who contravenes these requirements commits an offence and is liable to be fined, on prosecution by the Building Control Authority in whose functional area the building is situated, a sum not exceeding €5000.
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