NATIONAL STANDARDS
James Clarke, Standards Officer at the NSAI.
JAMES CLARKE, STANDARDS OFFICER AT THE NSAI, TALKS TO IRELAND’S PLUMBING & HEATING MAGAZINE ABOUT A NEW COLLECTION OF STANDARD RECOMMENDATIONS TO GUIDE THE EFFORTS OF PROFESSIONALS IN THE RETROFIT SECTOR… Clear guidelines and best practices
E arlier this year, Ministers Simon Coveney and Neale Richmond launched a new collection of standard recommendations compiled by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) to guide the efforts of professionals in the retrofit sector to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and efficient building upgrades. James Clarke, Standards Officer at the NSAI, talked to Ireland’s Plumbing & Heating Magazine about this collection’s goals, impacts on the sector, and how the standards will support the government’s targets regarding housing and sustainability. P&H: First, James, can you give us an overview of the work of NSAI? JC: The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is the national standards body for Ireland. NSAI is a
business improvement partner for Irish enterprises, operating as a state agency under the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment for 25 years. NSAI currently works with clients in 30 countries. Standards development is a core part of the work of NSAI and advancing the fight against climate change and facilitating greater sustainability across society is a key priority for NSAI. P&H: What are the key aspects of the Standards contained in the collection? JC: The collection comprises four key standards for building services being offered in the context of the retrofit sector. These encompass standards on the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of water-based heating systems, solar thermal systems, heat
pump systems, and solar photovoltaic micro-generators for dwellings.
P&H: These standards already existed before – why launch them as a collection now? JC: While the standards existed separately before, NSAI recognise that to effectively support users within the retrofit sector, it was necessary to make the collection available as a comprehensive suite of standards. By consolidating these standards into a comprehensive suite, a more cost- effective and all-encompassing approach to achieving multiple facets of retrofit work is facilitated. Furthermore, the collection promotes the exchange of knowledge and fosters consistency in the retrofitting of dwellings for all stakeholders across the sector.
“Standards development is a core part of the work of NSAI in advancing the fight against climate change.”
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