Choosing a heat pump system contractor
When choosing a heat pump contractor, it is very important the home owner carries out a level of research and due diligence to check the contractor is registered, trained and competent to install the heat pump system successfully.Â
In accordance with the SEAIÂ “domestic technical standards and specifications”, heat pump systems must be installed by suitably qualified personnel. Personnel nominated to supervise and inspect the works, and to sign off the Declaration of Works must be competent in the different aspects of the works. This includes design, sizing and installation of the whole heat pump system. The minimum qualification and training requirements that must be met by personnel nominated to sign off the Declaration of Works for grant purposes are:
• Fetac/QQI Level 6 Advanced Craft in Plumbing, including a module on minor electrical works, or equivalent.
• Certificate of competence from the specific manufacturer of the heat pumps installed, based on an adequate training programme.
• Fetac/QQI Level 6 Heat Pump Systems (Course Code C30263) and supplemental Domestic Heat Pump Installation (Code 700606) or equivalent.
SEAI is responsible to decide whether a qualification is equivalent to the reference Fetac / QQI curriculum.
What are Heat Pumps?
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Questions to ask the contractor
In order to receive an SEAI grant the work must be carried out by a contractor who has registered with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.Â
SEAI have provided guidance on the type of questions which should be asked of the contractor. These can be found in the SEAI Homeowners Guides to heat pumps systems. The questions in relation to the heat pump, equipment, design, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance are outlined below.
Equipment
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Sizing & Design
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installing & commissioning
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operation & maintenance
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Homeowners guides
SEAI have developed a homeowner guides for heat pump systems. These document provide an excellent starting point on what to do when thinking of upgrading your home. You should take the time to read it fully before starting your enquiry’s.
seai domestic technical standards & specifications
Paragraphs 6.9 of the SEAI Domestic Technical Standards & Specifications, covers the specific measures associated with contractor competency & installation standards for heat pump systems. You should take some time to become familiar with this paragraph.
