This guide presumes that you are already experienced in the use of the VE to design and configure a valid building model and are familiar with the use of the VE Compliance module for generating an EPC using the Section 6 (2015) building regulation. If you are unfamiliar with these aspects, you should consult the other user guides for the software before continuing. IES can also offer a range of training courses to allow you to become experienced in practical usage of the software and its functionality – please visit http://www.iesve.com/training to find out more.
You must also ensure that you have the licence keys for Section 6 (2015) and Section 63 and that these have been successfully locked to your user – you can check this using the Licence Control… option from the Help menu. Click the Check Usage button, and then ensure that both Regs;Sec.6(’15) and Regs;Section63 are checked and that your username is listed as using 1 of the licences for each:
If the Regs;Section63 item is not listed, ensure that you are running VE2017 Feature Pack 1or later. If the licence keys are not listed as in-use by your username, you may need to purchase additional licences.
Finally, this guide presumes that you are already registered and accredited as a Section 63 Advisor (in addition to being a registered, active non-domestic EPC assessor) and are familiar and fully compliant with the skills, knowledge and processes required by this role. Full details on the Section 63 Advisor role, the assessment process and how to undertake it are available in the Section 63 Practitioner Handbook (S63-006) and from the Scottish Government’s Section 63 website: http://www.gov.scot/section63.
