Part 3Other provisions
Chapter 1Sustainability certificates
General
280Meaning of sustainability
1
For the purposes of this Chapter the sustainability of a residential property relates to the extent to which—
a
the materials used in the property,
b
other aspects of the design and construction of the property, and
c
any services, fittings and equipment provided in, or in connection with, the property,
meet any sustainability standards.
2
Sustainability standards are standards prescribed by the appropriate national authority for any of the following purposes—
a
ensuring the health, safety, welfare and convenience of persons in or about the property and of others who may be affected by the property or matters connected with it,
b
furthering the efficient management of the property and of its construction,
c
furthering energy efficiency,
d
furthering the efficient use of water and minimising flood risk,
e
furthering efficient waste management,
f
furthering the protection or enhancement of the environment, and
g
furthering the prevention or detection of crime.
3
The appropriate national authority may by regulations amend subsection (2) so as to add, remove or alter purposes for the time being contained there.
4
The references in this section to the construction of the property include references to any related demolition and any off-site activities relating to the construction or demolition.