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.