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What does BER exempt mean?

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BER Certificate 

Some buildings do not need a BER certificate when they are being sold or rented. These buildings are called BER exempt and include: 

● Stand-alone buildings with floor space of less than 50 square metres

● Protected structures 

● National monuments 

● Places of worship or buildings used for religious activities 

● Non-residential agricultural buildings 

● Certain temporary buildings 

● Industrial buildings that are not meant for human occupancy and have an installed heat capacity of less than 10W/m2

If your house is a protected structure, such as a Georgian house, it will be BER exempt. However, you can still get a BER assessment if you want one. 

To find out more about BER certificates see https://www.seai.ie/