August Newsletter

Welcome to the August edition of the CIBSE Certification newsletter.

Compliance

CIBSE Certification is a subsidiary of CIBSE and we operate independently and impartially to CIBSE to comply with the accreditation requirements of ISO 17024 and 17021.  ​​​​​

 

Certification Code of Conduct 

The CIBSE Certification Code of Conduct has been updated and the new revision is required to be signed by all registrants to maintain compliance.  A signed copy must be returned to us at epc@cibsecertification.org.  

You can download the new revision here. 
 

Certification Rebranding 

A reminder that the new CIBSE Certification logos have been released.  It is a compliance requirement that all registrants replace use the old logos with the new logos.   We can suspend your registrations for noncompliance to this requirement or misuse of the logos. 

Please email epc@cibsecertification.org for an updated marketing toolkit.  

NB. LCEAs can download the LCC and LCEA marketing toolkits from the Lodgement Portal Downloads area.  
 

Renewals

To ensure a seamless renewal and that we invoice you correctly please let us know if any of your employer details have changed. 

We also need you to be up to date with all compliance requirements, for example,  

  • Up to date insurance documents (PII/PLI) 
  • Signed up to date Certification Code of Conduct (now rev 16)
  • LCC Simulation registrants need to submit up to date SBEM/DSM software certificates from your software provider 

A full compliance list can be found here. 

You can download the scheme description document(s) for the strand(s) that you are registered for here.  

Before You Begin

☑ Check your personal details
☐ Complete your CPD
☐ Prepare supporting evidence
☐ Confirm payment details
☐ Submit before the deadline


​The renewal compliance checklist can be found on our website, please email any updates to epc@cibsecertification.org.
 

News

Interim response on the consultation regarding Non-Domestic MEES

MHCLG has now published an interim response to the consultation regarding Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) in the non‑domestic Private Rented Sector. Please access the response here.

The main highlights of this interim response confirm MHCLG’s intentions to implement the following:

  • From 2031, it is proposed that all private rented buildings over 1,000 square metres in England and Wales will need to reach a higher standard of energy efficiency of EPC B, where cost effective.
  • The intention is for buildings below 1,000 square metres to continue to be subject to the current minimum standard of EPC E.
  • The previously proposed interim EPC C milestone for 2027 will not be taken forward, giving landlords and tenants more time to improve the efficiency of their buildings in a way that suits their buildings and lease agreements.
  • Existing flexibility mechanisms, including the 7-year payback test and exemptions, will remain in place ensuring that only improvements that are practical, affordable and cost-effective will be required.

CIBSE Certification Limited will continue to liaise with MHCLG on the above, including the implementation/definition of the 1,000 square metres threshold introduced.



Launch of Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) Register 

We are pleased to inform registrants that we are now accepting applications from those who have successfully completed the required WLCA training, click on this link for details.  

Details of the personnel scheme requirements and application form can be found here.