Article 18Independent control system
1.Member States shall ensure that independent control systems for energy performance certificates and reports on the inspection of heating and air-conditioning systems are established in accordance with Annex II. Member States may establish separate systems for the control of energy performance certificates and for the control of reports on the inspection of heating and air-conditioning systems.
2.The Member States may delegate the responsibilities for implementing the independent control systems.
Where the Member States decide to do so, they shall ensure that the independent control systems are implemented in compliance with Annex II.
3.Member States shall require the energy performance certificates and the inspection reports referred to in paragraph 1 to be made available to the competent authorities or bodies on request.