What is a BER Cert
A BER Cert indicates the energy rating of a property.
The BER has different grades: "A" being the most energy efficient to "G" being the least energy efficient
There are 2 types of BER Cert:
- A Provisional BER Cert is valid for two years and must be shown to prospective house buyers. Can be done from drawings and allows buildings to be sold from construction plans
- A Final BER Cert is valid for ten years and apply to new and existing dwellings for sale, rent or lease
Key Implementation Dates
- Since 1st of January 2007, all new dwellings for which planning permission has being applied for must have a BER cert. Transitional BER arrangements will apply to these new dwellings if substantially completed on or before the 30th of June 2008
- Since 1st of July 2008 a BER cert will be required for all new (including non domestic) buildings offered for sale, rent or lease. Transitional BER arrangements will apply to these new buildings which planning permission is applied on or before 30th of June 2008 provided they are substantially completed by 30th June 2010
- From 1st of January 2008 a BER Cert will be required for any existing building offered for sale, rent or lease.
- There is a maximum fine of up to €5,000.00, or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months, or both for not having a BER cert when required
