The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2018

[F1Approval of equivalent bodies, equivalent standards and equivalent certification schemesE+W+S

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47B.(1) For the purpose of regulation 47A (ongoing obligation in relation to boiler maintenance), the Secretary of State may approve—

(a)a certification body as an equivalent body if it has a certification scheme for certifying compliance with a maintenance standard;

(b)a standard as an equivalent standard if it matches or exceeds the standards specified in MCS 040.

(2) For the purpose of paragraph 2 of Schedule 4A (solid biomass which is wood: criteria for woodfuel quality), the Secretary of State may approve a standard as an equivalent standard if it matches or exceeds the ENplus A1 standard.

(3) For the purpose of paragraph 3 of that Schedule, the Secretary of State may approve a standard as an equivalent standard if it matches or exceeds a fuel quality standard mentioned in that paragraph.

(4) For the purpose of paragraph 4 of that Schedule, the Secretary of State may approve a certification scheme which matches or exceeds the Woodsure Certification Scheme as an equivalent certification scheme.

(5) The Secretary of State must publish details of any equivalent body, equivalent standard or equivalent certification scheme approved under this regulation and the date from which the approval takes effect.

(6) The Secretary of State may revoke an approval given under this regulation by publishing a notice specifying the date from which the approval is revoked.

(7) An equivalent body or equivalent certification scheme may not certify compliance with an equivalent standard developed by that body or scheme.]