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Submit a declaration of fulfilment for compliance with the requirements of the Building Energy Act for changes to existing buildings

Declaration of fulfilment in accordance with Section 92 (2) of the Building Energy Act (GEG) for existing buildings
  • Service description

    The Building Energy Act sets requirements for the energy performance of buildings. The owner of a heated or cooled building must prove that the building fulfils the requirements of the Building Energy Act. Proof is provided with the declaration of fulfilment. The declaration of fulfilment must be submitted after external components of the building have been renewed, replaced or installed for the first time and the building has been assessed in terms of energy efficiency.

  • Procedure

    The respective countries regulate the procedure for the declaration of fulfilment, the authorisation to issue it, the mandatory information and the evidence to be submitted.

  • Prerequisites

    They must confirm that the requirements of the Building Energy Act are met.

  • Which documents are required?

    • Declaration of fulfilment
    • Energy certificate[e]
    • Calculations
    • if necessary
      • Company declaration
      • Supplier confirmation
      • Supplier certificate
      • Notice of exemption from the requirements of the Building Energy Act
  • What deadlines do I have to observe?

    • Submission of the declaration of fulfilment after completion of the measure
  • Legal basis

  • Legal remedy

    No legal remedy is possible.

  • Applications / Forms

    • Personal appearance required: No
  • Short text

    • Submit a declaration of fulfilment in accordance with Section 92 (2) of the Building Energy Act (GEG) for existing buildings
    • Changes to an existing building are, for example, the renovation, replacement or first-time installation of external components with more than 10 % of the total area of the respective component group (e.g. external walls, windows, roof areas), extensions or additions to heated or cooled rooms
    • Declarations of fulfilment must only be submitted for heated/cooled buildings
    • In the case of mixed-use buildings, a declaration of fulfilment must be submitted for each part of the building
    • At least one energy performance certificate must be submitted with the declaration of fulfilment; the competent authority may request further documents (e.g. calculation documents for the energy performance certificate, contractor's declaration in accordance with Section 96 (1) GEG)
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