Criticism
EPCs have gained some political controversy, partly reflecting the housing market crisis in the United Kingdom (2008).
Many in the housing industry, such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, have criticized introduction EPCs, on the grounds of poor quality.
A further objection is often made concerning the quality of inspection made to produce the certificate. It cannot be invasive, so the inspector cannot drill walls or ceilings to determine the state or even existence of any insulation. He or she can either assume the worst (no insulation present) or rely on the householder (who may know about the matter). This can produce uncertainty about the validity of the output from his or her analysis.
Finally, EPCs pose particular problems for the owners of listed buildings, as improvements such as double glazing are often barred by the controls on changes to such structures, making it difficult to rectify low ratings.
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