History
The Code was officially launched in December 2006, and was introduced as a voluntary standard in England in 2007. It complements the system of Energy Performance Certificates for new homes introduced in 2008 under the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, and builds on the most recent changes to Building Regulations in England and Wales.
The Government-owned scheme is a successor to BRE Global's EcoHomes scheme first used in 2000. BRE Global manages and develops the technical contents of the Code standard for and on behalf of the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
The Code is currently required by all newly built dwellings funded by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) in England. A minimum of Code Level 3 is required for all new housing promoted or supported by the Welsh Assembly Government or Assembly Government Sponsored Bodies, and Level 3 is required for all new self-contained social housing in Northern Ireland.
Under contract to DCLG, BRE Global manages the implementation of the Code and is the main Code service provider. Under the terms of its agreement with DCLG, BRE Global issues licenses to both assessors and other Code service providers. Code service providers are licensed organisations offering all or part of the range of Code services, including assessor training, registration and monitoring, quality assurance of assessments, certification, investigation and resolution of complaints, and maintenance of records. In February 2008, Sustainable Homes Ltd were licensed to train assessors. At the time of writing, Stroma Certification Ltd and Robust Details Limited are the only other organisations licensed to provide all Code services.
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