8.2.2 Wind turbines

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2.1

8.2.2.1 Compliance

Wind turbines shall comply with the Technical Requirements. And shall be securely fixed and not adversely affect the weather resistance of the building.

  1. relevant standards
  2. product certification
  3. operative competency.

8.2.2.1.1 Relevant standards#

Wind turbines should comply with relevant standards including where applicable:

BS EN 61400-1‘Wind turbines’
BS EN 61400-2‘Wind turbines. Small wind turbines’
BS EN 61400-11“Wind turbines acoustic noise measurement techniques”
BS EN 61400-12“Power performance measurements of electricity producing wind turbines”
BS EN 60068Environmental testing of electrical equipment
BS EN IEC 62108Requirements for assessing the products capacity for long term operation in general open-air climates
MIS 3003MCS requirements for the supply, design and installation of micro and small wind turbine systems
MCS 006Micro and small wind turbines

8.2.2.1.2 Product certification#

Wind turbines technologies should have current certification confirming satisfactory assessment by an appropriate independent authority acceptable to NHBC.

Systems, products and installations that are assessed through the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) will generally be acceptable to NHBC. Certification and test documentation should be made available to NHBC upon request.

Other certification bodies or test documentation may be acceptable where they are considered by NHBC to be a suitable alternative.

8.2.2.1.3 Operative competency#

Wind turbine systems should be installed by operatives:

  • competent and familiar with the system being installed, and
  • MCS Certified or
  • certified to a standard acceptable to NHBC.

Last updated: 2nd January 2024

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