We’ve been seeing a lot of requirements by Certification Bodies and TrustMark Data Warehouse to ensure adequate ventilation within PAS 2030 insulation projects going for assessment, lodgement and annual audit. Under PAS, ensuring appropriate ventilation under Part F of the building regulations has become more prominent than it may have been in the past and… Continue reading Ventilation and condensation requirements
Month: April 2021
Training and qualifications for PAS 2030:2019
We’ve been getting a lot of questions recently about the qualifications required for installing measures under PAS 2030:2019. There’s been a bit of confusion surrounding this as the PAS states that either you must have or be working towards a vocational qualification in your chosen measures, but it also mentions an ‘experienced operative’ who is… Continue reading Training and qualifications for PAS 2030:2019
Green Homes Grant extension scrapped
As you may have heard already, the government decided to scrap the planned extension to the Green Homes Grant scheme, bringing it to a close on its original date of 31st March, 2021. Although they did announce a 12 month extension to the scheme in the Autumn of 2020, due to administration demands and a… Continue reading Green Homes Grant extension scrapped
PAS transition from 2017 to 2019
As part of the Green Homes Grant scheme, it was announced that the transitions from PAS 2030:2017 to PAS 2030:2019 was being extended to June 30th, 2021. This was to allow as many installers as possible to take advantage of the scheme without having to obtain Retrofit roles in house, or develop subcontract relationships for… Continue reading PAS transition from 2017 to 2019
Retrofit Roles under PAS 2035 and what they mean for you
Under PAS 2030:2019/PAS 2035, the introduction of the Retrofit roles has given quite a few pause for thought. It’s now a requirement for you to have these roles either in house, or subcontracted onto every PAS job. Let’s have a little rundown of what each one does: Retrofit Advisor – delivers advice on measures to… Continue reading Retrofit Roles under PAS 2035 and what they mean for you
VAT on energy saving products
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed changes to the VAT rates applicable to energy saving materials and heating equipment from 1st October 2019. The VAT notice 708/6 explains when the installation of energy-saving materials and heating equipment is reduced rated and is based on two criteria: Social policy conditions being met 60% threshold being… Continue reading VAT on energy saving products