BSRIA has extended its UKAS-accredited testing capabilities to include the EN 14825:2022 standard, following a successful ISO 17025 audit by the UK’s National Accreditation Service. This development strengthens BSRIA’s position as a specialist provider of testing services for heat pumps and air conditioners.
The EN 14825:2022 standard defines operational conditions and calculation methodologies for determining the seasonal performance of heat pumps and air conditioners. It replaces the 2018 version and includes calculations for cooling performance and hybrid heat pump systems that combine gas boilers with heat pump technology. These performance values support energy labelling and consumer comparisons.
BSRIA’s accredited laboratory includes environmental chambers for testing various technologies, such as air source and ground source heat pumps, split air conditioning units, and heat pump air curtains. The laboratory now offers compliance testing to multiple standards: EN 14511 for thermal performance, EN 14825 for seasonal performance, EN 12102 for sound power, and EN 16147 for domestic hot water performance.
Peter Tse, Applied Engineering Business Manager at BSRIA, said: “This accreditation demonstrates our commitment to delivering testing services of the highest calibre for the industry. As the heat pump market experiences rapid growth and regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, manufacturers require facilities they can trust to ensure their products meet the most current standards.”
He added: “One of the two key conditions that must be met for a heat pump installation to be eligible for the £6,500 [approx. USD 8,400] grant under the UK’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is that the heat pump must be tested and shown to comply with the standards set by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), which call up EN 14825.”
BSRIA provides independent testing services across the construction, building services, manufacturing, and facilities management sectors, offering laboratory, on-site, and witness testing. Its UKAS accreditation ensures international recognition of its test results.
