Since the introduction of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), building owners and managers who have a cooling system within their premises with a rated output of 12 kW or more are required, under regulation, to have a TM44 inspection reports carried out by a qualified assessor, in order to receive an up to date air conditioning report. The regulations for having a current TM44 report for your AC system include definitive deadlines for compliance. With the final deadline having passed on 4th January 2011, if you are a building owner or manager who falls within the categories defined in the EPBD regulations and you have not already had your inspection and TM44 report carried out, then you could face substantial financial penalties in the form of fines for non-compliance. Air Conditioning Inspection – Benefits for Your Business Having an inspection carried out by a qualified TM44 inspector is not only a statutory obligation, but it can also have real benefits for your business. These systems can be quite energy-hungry, and if your system is operating inefficiently, your energy bills could be substantially higher than necessary. This means that you could be paying over the odds for your energy […]
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