# The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, Paragraph 6.9: Energy Performance Certificates

Extent: S

Every building must be designed and constructed in such a way that–
(a) an energy performance certificate for the building is affixed to the building; and
(c) the energy performance certificate is displayed in a prominent place within the building.
Limitation
(a) This standard does not apply to–
(i) buildings which do not use fuel or power for controlling the temperature of the internal environment;
(ii) non-domestic buildings and buildings that are ancillary to a dwelling that are stand-alone having an area less than 50 square metres;
(iii) conversions, alterations and extensions to buildings other than—
(aa) alterations and extensions to stand-alone buildings having an area less than 50 square metres that would increase the area to 50 square metres or more; and
(bb) alterations to buildings involving the fit-out of the building shell which is the subject of a continuing requirement;
(iv) limited life buildings which have an intended life of less than 2 years.
(b) Standard 6.9(c) only applies to buildings—
(i) with a floor area of more than 250 square metres;
(ii) into which members of the public have an express or implied licence to enter; and
(iii) which are visited by members of the public on at least a weekly basis.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2004/406/schedule/5/paragraph/6.9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/building-scotland-regulations-2004/schedule-5/paragraph-6.9
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