Who can carry out a TM44 inspection?
A qualifying air-conditioning inspection must be completed by an accredited energy assessor. The required assessor level and practical experience should match the system type and complexity, especially where central plant or larger systems are involved.
Check my situationVerify the named assessor and scheme entry
A provider statement is useful evidence, but the appointment should identify the person who will inspect, their current accreditation scheme and level, and the systems they can assess. Check the register or scheme evidence before relying on the claim.
- Request the named assessor, accreditation scheme, certificate number and level.
- Check recent experience with comparable split, VRF, chiller or AHU systems.
- Confirm who attends, reviews, lodges and answers technical questions after the report.
What to do next: Keep a copy of the register check, quotation, insurance evidence, plant schedule and lodged report. Vendor Atlas records provider-source claims and matching reasons but does not approve providers or certify individual competence.
Accreditation is mandatory
Official guidance states that only an accredited energy assessor can carry out the inspection. Ask for evidence that is current on the appointment date and covers the relevant complexity.
Do not rely only on a company logo or general HVAC qualification. The named assessor and applicable accreditation route are the evidence that matters.
Level and system experience
The assessor needs suitable capability for the plant involved. Central systems, chillers, AHUs and complex controls require different knowledge from a straightforward split-system site.
- Plant type and capacity
- Control strategy
- Ventilation and air distribution
- Maintenance information
- Energy-performance recommendations
Report and lodgement
The quotation should say that the inspection report will be lodged and give the buyer the registered report or reference. It should also identify exclusions and inaccessible equipment.
Ask how factual errors are corrected and who will explain recommendations. A report should remain useful to the person operating and improving the system.