Objectives

HETAS Purpose

HETAS Objectives

• Promote and monitor continuous improvement in the safe installation and use of solid fuel appliances, systems, chimneys & flues, and in their maintenance.
• Encourage continual improvement of products and promote high standards of quality, design, safety and efficiency.
• Lead the industry in updating & maintaining uniform standards of education & training at all levels to ensure safe and efficient installation and utilisation of solid fuels, systems & appliances.
• Working with stakeholders to promote to the wider industry and its customers the means & benefits of achieving the safe and efficient use of solid fuels, the raising of standards & encouraging the provision of advice and guidance to solid fuel users.
• Influence legislation, regulations & policies at national & international levels, that affect the use of solid fuel and solid fuel appliances, systems and related products and services.
• Ensuring that HETAS is seen as offering an understandable and secure route through safety standards and relevant regulation in support of our organisational purpose.