§ Mr. ChaytorTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what plans she has for implementing the inspection of gas boilers below 100kW to limit their(a) carbon dioxide emissions and (b) energy consumption. [133584]
§ Mr. BradshawArticle 8 of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive requires:
379W(a) the regular inspection of boilers of an effective rated output of 20 kW to 100 kW. This requirement applies to boilers fired by non-renewable liquid or solid fuels, but leaves it to member states to decide whether to apply the requirement to boilers using other fuels, such as gas. A one-off inspection of heating installations older than 15 years with a rated output of over 20 kW is also required; or
(b) the provision of advice to users on the replacement of boilers. We are currently considering which of the above options to adopt, and if we choose to proceed with option (a) whether to include boilers fired by the other fuels such as gas in the regular inspection arrangements. We will be seeking views from the heating industry and other interested parties on this.