Who needs a BER?

A BER is required under the following circumstances:

• The home owner must obtain a BER before a new home is occupied for the first time regardless of whether it is offered for sale or rent.
• When a new or existing home is offered for sale or rent. The seller / renter must provide a BER to prospective buyers or tenants.

BER assessments performed on new homes also help determine compliance to Part L of the Building Regulations.

There are exemptions for certain categories of buildings (Ref. S.I. No.243 of 2012).