Interpretation2

1

In these Regulations–

  • “approved organisation” has the meaning given in regulation 8(1);

  • “asset rating” means a numerical indicator of the estimated amount of–

    1. a

      energy consumed; and

    2. b

      carbon dioxide emitted,

    to meet the different needs associated with a standardised use of the building, such estimate being made in accordance with a method of calculation approved under regulation 7(a);

  • “associated data” means the data used to calculate the asset rating in an energy performance certificate;

  • “dwelling” has the same meaning as regulation 2 of the Building (Scotland) Regulations 20042;

  • “energy performance certificate” means a certificate which complies with regulation 6;

  • “enforcement authority” has the meaning given in regulation 15(1);

  • “local authority” means a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 19943;

  • “keeper” means the Scottish Ministers or a person appointed by the Scottish Ministers to keep a register on their behalf in accordance with regulation 10;

  • “owner”, other than in regulation 9, means–

    1. a

      in relation to a building which is to be sold, the seller; and

    2. b

      in relation to a building which is to be let, the prospective landlord;

  • “prospective buyer” and “prospective tenant” have the meaning given in regulation 3;

  • “reference value” means such current legal standard or benchmark which makes it possible to compare and assess the energy performance of the building; and

  • “verifier” means a person appointed under section 7(1)(a) of the Building (Scotland) Act 20034.

2

Unless otherwise defined in these Regulations, terms used in these Regulations have the same meaning as in Directive 2002/91/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the energy performance of buildings5.