The Association in association with EECA has established an accreditation system to assist customers assurance that when they purchase a system from an accredited SIA member it is expected to meet specific quality standards. The SIA Executive Officer acts as the independent SWH Accreditation Administor to adminster the accrediation system on behalf of EECA and the industry. Customers should check their supplier is accredited by clicking here.
Accreditation may be held to:
- supply and installation complying SWH products and/or
- design full systems and supervise installation
Accreditation can be held in either or both of these categories and a person or company may be accredited.
To gain accreditation an applicant must satisfy the SWH Accreditation Administer that equipment meets the relevant performance standard AS /NZS 2712, and the applicant has an acceptable level of competence as a designer / supplier / installer.
Product must be manufactured to comply with the standard AS/NZS2712. The process of obtaining certification is outlined here.
There are three ways to demonstrate basic competence:
- through recognition of prior experience in the Industry;
- by completing training through a SIA recognised training system; and
- by completing ongoing personal development / training with the Association.
Systems are to be installed to meet the requirements of the NZ Building Code by complying with standard AS/NZS3500.4 and the SIA "Code of Practice for the Manufacture and Installation of SWH Systems in
NZ".
Accredited suppliers only are entitled to display the Association logo on promotion material. You should only purchase from suppliers displaying the Association logo.
An accredited member of the Association must also at all times abide by The Code of Conduct and Responsibility of the Association.
A full description of the SIA accreditation and SIA accreditation application form is available by clicking here.