The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012

Accreditation schemes E+W

22.—(1) An energy assessor must be a member of an accreditation scheme approved by the Secretary of State.

(2) The terms of approval of any accreditation scheme may be limited in relation to—

(a) the categories of building for which members may produce certificates; and

(b) the types of air-conditioning systems members may inspect.

(3) Before approving an accreditation scheme the Secretary of State must be satisfied that the scheme contains adequate provision—

(a) for ensuring that members of the scheme carry out consistent and accurate energy assessments in an independent manner;

(b) for ensuring that members of the scheme are fit and proper persons who are qualified (by their education, training and experience) to carry out energy assessments;

(c) for requiring members of the scheme to prepare energy performance certificates, display energy certificates, recommendation reports and inspection reports using a standard form for each type of document;

(d) for ensuring that a code is produced and published as regards the conduct required of its members;

(e) for indemnity arrangements in relation to relevant persons and prospective or actual buyers or tenants;

(f) for facilitating the resolution of complaints against members of the scheme;

(g) for requiring the sets of data from which may be produced energy performance certificates, display energy certificates, recommendation reports and inspection reports prepared by members of the scheme to be entered onto the relevant register maintained by the Secretary of State pursuant to regulation 27; and

(h) for the keeping of a register of the members of the scheme.