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Identify representative properties for inspection in appropriate

Element 3.3 Identify representative properties for inspection in appropriate

Performance Criteria

You must be able to:

  1. request relevant information relating to the properties in question from the owner or manager of those properties
  2. take appropriate action where the required property information is not forthcoming, is incomplete or is inaccurate
  3. evaluate information relating to properties in order to determine their similarities and differences with regard to factors likely to affect energy performance
  4. identify, from your evaluation of the information, a property or number of properties that are representative for the purposes of assessing energy performance
  5. where it is not possible to identify any representative property/properties, record your rationale and explain the situation to the owner or manager of the properties
  6. justify your reasons for selecting specific representative properties in a clear and concise manner

Knowledge and Understanding

You must know and understand:

  • relevant guidance relating to the identification of representative properties
  • the range of information required relating to the properties in question, and the potential sources of such information
  • the criteria for determining representative properties, and how they can be applied in different circumstances
  • the action to take in cases where the required property information is not forthcoming, is incomplete or is inaccurate
  • the factors that affect the energy performance of buildings
  • how to evaluate information relating to properties in order to their determine similarities and differences with regard to the factors likely to affect their energy performance
  • the definition of a representative property
  • how to identify a property or number of properties that are representative for the purposes of assessing energy performance
  • the potential consequences of choosing inappropriate property/properties
  • the importance of recording and communicating your reasons where it has not been possible to identify representative property/properties
  • the importance of being able to justify your reasons for selecting specific representative properties
  • the importance of testing the accuracy of the information on site in order to confirm that it is appropriate to use the data

Scope

A. information:

(i) plans and specifications

(ii) logbooks

(iii) other relevant information relating to the characteristics of the properties

B. action:

(i) explain consequences of failure to supply information (e.g. need to inspect all properties)

(ii) request information from other sources

(iii) sampling to test the accuracy of centrally-held data