TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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1 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Approved By: Chief Executive Officer: Ron Josias Senior Manager: Mpho Phaloane Author: Project Manager: Tumelo Ledimo Date of Approval: Date of Implementation: SANAS Page 1 of 8

2 CONTENTS 1. Purpose and Scope Definitions, References and Acronyms Background Competence requirements for EnMS CB Auditors Accreditation Scopes... 7 SANAS Page 2 of 8

3 1. Purpose and Scope This Technical Requirement (TR) document will be consistent with the additional requirements of ISO/SANS and the IAF Mandatory Documents applicable for the application of ISO/SANS and ISO This document clarifies the requirements of the normative references where required and provides guidance on determining the sectorial scopes of accreditation for Energy Management System (ISO/SANS 50001) Certification Bodies (CB s). Certification Bodies (CB s) seeking accreditation to provide Energy Management System (EnMS) certification services will be required to satisfy the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021, ISO and the requirements specified in this Technical Requirement document. The purpose and intention of this Technical Requirements document is not to duplicate the requirements stated in other applicable EnMS documents. 2. Definitions, References and Acronyms ISO/SANS 17021:2011 ISO/SANS 50003:2013 IAF MD 2 IAF MD 3 SANAS PM01 SANAS A01 EnMS HVAC CB Conformity Assessment Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems. Conformity Assessment Requirements for bodies providing certification audits of energy management systems audits and auditor competency. Transfer of Accredited Certification of Management Systems Advanced Surveillance and Recertification Procedures Policy Manual References, Acronyms and Definitions Energy Management Systems Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Certification Body SANAS Page 3 of 8

4 3. Background ISO/SANS specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an energy management system, whose purpose is to enable an organisation to follow a systematic approach in achieving improvement of energy performance. The SANS standard aims to: Assist organisations in improving energy efficiency, energy usage and consumption; Create transparency and facilitate communication on the management of energy resources; Promote energy management best practices and behaviors; Assist facilities in evaluating and prioritizing the implementation of new energy-efficient technologies; Provide a framework for promoting energy efficiency throughout the supply chain; and Facilitate energy management improvements for greenhouse gas emission reduction projects. 4. Competence Requirements for EnMS CB Auditors 4.1 Confidence and reliance in the certification process by the CB depends on the competence of those conducting the audits within the CBs. 4.2 CB s shall maintain records of qualifications and experience of its auditors. Experience involves working or providing certification services in the scope. Initial training of new CB s auditors shall include witnessing of a certification audit and on-site monitoring by a qualified CB personnel member. 4.3 CBs personnel performing Energy Management System audits must be competent on the basis of the appropriate education, training, skills and related sector scope experience for which the CB is accredited. 4.4 Personnel conducting or performing EnMS shall maintain and improve their knowledge and skills through continuous professional development (CPD) activities, such as training, private study, seminar and conferences. Auditors must maintain their continuous professional development records which will be assessed by the SANAS assessment personnel during the SANAS assessments. 4.5 The CB shall have a process to ensure that all EnMS auditors have knowledge and skills in the following areas, but not limited to: i) EnMS knowledge; ii) EnMS terminology; SANAS Page 4 of 8

5 iii) EnMS principles and their application; iv) Knowledge of energy related legislative requirements; v) EnMS performance indicators and energy baseline; vi) EnMS energy performance evaluation; and vii) The ability to trace evidence of failure in the organisation s EnMS back to the appropriate element of the system. 4.6 EnMS auditors shall have knowledge of the applicable energy systems of the client who has applied for EnMS Certification. Energy systems include, but are not limited to: HVAC systems Pump systems Motor systems Process heating and cooling systems Compressed air systems Steam systems Boiler systems Fan systems Refrigeration 4.7 Table 1 below provides a list of the competence requirements for CB EnMS auditors. SANAS Page 5 of 8

6 Table 1 Competence Requirement Title Education Knowledge and Skills Experience EnMS Auditor Hold at least a minimum Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent. (see note 1) SANS/ISO 50001; SANS/ISO 50003; SANS/ISO Demonstrated Skills Direct or energy related, more than 4 years in any sector. Including 2 years Management System that can be concurrent. EnMS Audit Team Leader Hold at least a minimum Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent. (see note 1) SANS/ISO 50001; SANS/ISO SANS/ISO Presentation skills Audit-management skills Direct or energy related, more than 4 years in any sector. Including 2 years Management System that can be concurrent. Demonstrated Skills Technical Expert Hold at least a minimum 3 years degree or equivalent. (see note 2) SANS/ISO Demonstrated Skills Direct or energy related, more than 4 years in any sector. Note 1: In some cases, extensive experience in the relevant field of expertise for EnMS may be substituted for tertiary qualification. As equivalent to tertiary qualification, four years of work experience in a role that is energy related in a technical, professional or managerial position involving the exercise of judgement, problem solving and communication with other managerial personnel, peers, customers, interested and affected parties and/or authorities might be accepted. Note 2: Technical Experts require as a minimum a 3 years national diploma or tertiary degree qualification or equivalent (note 1) in one of the following fields: 1. Building Services 2. Chemical 3. Electrical 4. Environmental 5. Industrial 6. Mechanical 7. Energy generation 8. Energy Management 9. Mathematic 10. Statistics SANAS Page 6 of 8

7 5. Accreditation Scopes 5.1 The CB shall only claim accreditation for the scopes for which accreditation has been granted by SANAS. 5.2 Table 2 below outline the scope of accreditation that will be offered by SANAS for the Energy Management System accreditation programme. 5.3 An organisation with a certified SANS/ISO EnMS from an accredited CB shall demonstrate improved energy performance through the use of its EnMS. Table 2 Accreditation Scope a. Industry light to medium b. Industry heavy Examples: Manufacturing facilities producing consumer or end user oriented products examples: Clothing, consumer electronics, home appliances, furniture, plastics fabrication, specialty chemicals, food processing, semiconductors, vehicle manufacturers, water and wastewater treatment, agriculture(dairy, farming, seed production, hauling of materials and livestock and crops, etc.), Energy uses: process heating (electricity, natural gas, coal, or other source), machine drive (pumps, fans, compressed air, materials handling), other process uses, building energy(lighting, HVAC, hot water, transportation, portable devices); Examples: Production industries requiring high capitalisation and consuming large quantities of raw materials and energy -, chemicals, metals production, oil refining, ship-building, pulp and paper mills, industrial machinery, electric power plants, electricity distribution companies Energy uses: process heating (electricity, natural gas, coal, or other source), process cooling and refrigeration, machine drive (pumps, fans, compressed air, materials handling), other process uses, 220 building energy (Lighting, HVAC, hot water, transportation, portable devices); c. Buildings Facilities with standard commercial building practices. EXAMPLE Offices, school, food sales, lodging, retail, warehouse etc. Energy uses: refrigeration, portable devices, water heating, lighting, HVAC, central or district heating and 253 cooling system d. Building complexes Facilities with operations requiring for specific expertise due to the complexity of energy sources and uses. EXAMPLE Health care facilities, laboratories, data centres, educational campuses, military and government campuses with integrated energy supply (district heating and cooling), and municipalities etc. SANAS Page 7 of 8

8 Energy uses: refrigeration, plug load, water heating, lighting, HVAC, machine drive (pumps, fans compressed air, materials handling), process heating central or district systems e. Transport Examples: System or means for transporting people or goods/cargo examples: Ports, airports, trucking services, rail operations, cruise liners, airlines, airfreight Energy uses: refrigeration, machine drive (pumps, compressed air, fans, motors), materials handling, f. Mining and Energy Supply Examples: Open cast, underground and fluid extraction of earth raw materials and transport. Mineral separation, hydrometallurgy, smelting and refining. Rock and aggregate quarry's and cement production are similar. Oil and gas drilling operations, gas and oil pipelines, Energy uses: extraction, transportation (loaders, trucks, conveyors), machine drive (water pumping, ventilation, turbines, fans), materials preparation (crushing, grinding, separation), steam systems, building energy (lighting, HAVC, portable devices), condenser and cooling towers, SANAS Page 8 of 8