PART 5E+WSelf-certification Schemes
Provisions applicable to self-certification schemesE+W
20.—(1) This regulation applies to the extent that the building work consists only of work of a type described in column 1 of the Table in Schedule 3 and the work is carried out by a person who is described in the corresponding entry in column 2 of that Table in respect of that type of work.
(2) Where this regulation applies, the local authority are authorised to accept, as evidence that the requirements of regulations 4 and 7 have been satisfied, a certificate to that effect by the person carrying out the work.
(3) Where this regulation applies, the person carrying out the work shall, not more than 30 days after the completion of the work—
(a)give to the occupier a copy of the certificate referred to in paragraph (2); and
(b)give to the local authority—
(i)notice to that effect, or
(ii)the certificate referred to in paragraph (2).
[F1(3A) A local authority shall store in a retrievable form copies of the notices and certificates given to it in accordance with paragraph (3)(b).
(3B) If the whole or part of the work was paid for using a green deal plan, the person carrying out the work must include—
(a)in the certificate referred to in paragraph (2); and
(b)in the notice given to the local authority referred to in paragraph (3)(b)(i),
a statement to that effect.
(3C) Such a statement that relates to a part of the work must specify which part was paid for using the green deal plan.
(3D) In this regulation, “green deal plan” has the meaning given in section 1 of the Energy Act 2011.] M1
(4) Paragraph (3) of this regulation does not apply where a person carries out any building work described in Schedule 4.
[F2(5) A certificate given in accordance with this regulation shall be evidence (but not conclusive evidence) that the requirements specified in the certificate have been complied with, and the certificate shall contain this wording.
(6) The certificate must include a statement describing its evidentiary effect, in terms substantially the same as paragraph (5).]
Textual Amendments
F1Reg. 20(3A)-(3D) inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (28.1.2013 for specified purposes) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 13(a), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47) (as amended by S.I. 2013/181, reg. 5, Sch.)
F2Reg. 20(5)(6) inserted (E., but only in relation to excepted energy buildings in W.) (28.1.2013) by The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3119), reg. 13(b), Sch. 1 (with regs. 1(3), 45-47)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Reg. 20 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2010) by The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2215), regs. 1, 20(1)
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