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Legally binding for:
Property owners, sellers, and landlords are subject to EPC triggers.
Developers in cases where EPCs are required for occupancy/completion processes.
Certified EPC issuers who must comply with methodology and registration rules.
Exceptions:
Some building categories may be excluded or treated differently under EPBD implementation rules.
Certain circumstances may fall under defined exclusions referenced in guidance and implementing law.
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What’s Required
Poland’s EPC regime requires energy performance certificates in defined cases and supports oversight through the Central Register of Energy Performance of Buildings (CRCEB).
Key requirements include:
EPCs must be produced by authorised professionals and recorded in the central register, enabling monitoring and control of certificates and related inspection results.
EPCs are typically required for common market triggers (sale/rental) under EPBD-aligned national systems, and enforcement increasingly relies on evidence traceability.
2023 amendments strengthened obligations, including requirements connected to building completion and occupancy processes, with guidance noting that a copy of the EPC may need to be attached to occupancy permit applications or completion notifications (subject to applicable exclusions).
Important Deadlines
From 28 April 2023: revised EPC rules entered into effect (as described in legal practice updates), raising compliance expectations and administrative integration.
Before sale or lease: EPC must be available where the obligation applies.
Before occupancy/completion filings: EPC documentation may be required depending on building type and exclusions.
Current Status
EPC obligations are active, and the central register (CRCEB) remains a key compliance infrastructure for certificate tracking and oversight.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Transaction and permitting disruption (inability to complete steps cleanly without required EPC evidence).
Exposure to administrative sanctions depends on the breach and enforcement pathway.
Increased scrutiny where EPCs appear inconsistent, unverifiable, or not properly registered.
Examples of Known Violations
Selling or leasing without providing a required EPC.
Using an EPC that is not properly registered or does not match the property scope.
EPC documentation is missing from occupancy/completion filings when required.
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