Ministers Simon Coveney and Neale Richmond have recently launched a new collection of standard recommendations compiled by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) to guide the efforts of professionals in the sector to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and efficient building upgrades.
The collection includes clear guidelines around heat pump systems, solar photovoltaic micro-generators, conventional heating systems and solar thermal systems, when being installed in the home, and include:
- S.R. 50-1 – Building services – Code of practice – Part 1: Water based heating systems in dwellings
- S.R. 50-2 – Building services – Code of practice – Part 2: Thermal solar systems
- S.R. 50-4 – Building services – Code of practice – Part 4: Heat pump systems in dwellings
- S.R. 55 – Solar photovoltaic micro-generators for dwellings – Design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance
Speaking at the launch, Minister for Enterprise, Trade, and Employment, Simon Coveney T.D. commented: “This launch is about recognising the importance of standards in retrofitting and the impact that these standards can have in meeting key Government targets around sustainability in the construction sector. Supporting the uptake of retrofitting plays a role in a number of different commitments from the Programme for Government in relation to housing, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and supporting enterprise in Ireland.”
Minister of State with responsibility for Employment Affairs and Retail Business, Neale Richmond T.D. also noted the importance of this new retrofit collection saying: “Building Better Business events are designed to help your business to navigate the green journey and boost your performance. Many businesses aspire to excellence in their work but may be unsure about how to get there. This collection of standards from NSAI provides a clear and reliable pathway for businesses in the construction sector, enabling them to confidently deliver high-quality retrofit installations to their customers.
By adopting this collection of standard recommendations, businesses in the retrofit sector can ensure excellence in their services, to the benefit of both themselves and their clients.”
Further information about the work of NSAI in supporting Irish industry is available at www.nsai.ie.
