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Display Energy Certificates (DEC) and Advisory Reports (AR)

Are you a “public authority or an institution providing a public service (further defined as ‘one providing a service traditionally associated with local or national Government’) to a large number of persons and therefore visited by those persons”? Does your building have a total useful floor area over 1,000m²? You require a DEC and AR.

We don’t want to produce your Display Energy Certificate and walk away.  We will work with you, giving you advice on energy saving measures and companies who can carry out the work and an introduction of the latest technology in lighting, heating and renewable energy to suit your budget.  This will bring down your heating and lighting costs and reduce your carbon footprint.  Our aim is to save you far more than the cost of the DEC both this year and in the future.

CEADA are fully accredited to provide DECs and ARs and offer a quick, reliable and competitive service. All CEADA DECs are carried out by our own assessors, in house, ensuring the best value for you, the client.
If you think your building may require a DEC, please get in touch with our team via email or call 0844 822 1770 for more information and assistance.

Background Information / FAQs

What is a DEC/AR?
Do I need a DEC/AR?

Only buildings with a total useful floor area over 1000m² that are occupied or part occupied either by public authorities and by institutions providing public services to a large number of people and therefore visited by those persons are affected by this legislation. Where a building is partly occupied by a public authority or a relevant institution, the authority or institution is responsible for displaying a DEC and having a valid advisory report. Other private organisations occupying the building, irrespective of the size they occupy, do not need to display a DEC.

When is the DEC required?

If you fulfil the criteria for a DEC, you have legally required one since October 1st 2008. They have to be renewed annually and the Advisory Report renewed every 7 years.

How long is a DEC/AR valid for?

The DEC is valid for one year. The accompanying Advisory Report is valid for seven years.

Are there any circumstances where I don’t need a DEC?

If you fulfil the criteria for a DEC there are no further exceptions.

What happens if I do not have a DEC/AR?

The penalty is £500 for failing to display a DEC at all times in a prominent place clearly visible to the public and £1,000 for failing to have possession of a valid advisory report. In addition to these penalties, it is still necessary to commission the documents