The Regional Legislative Decree No. 4/2016/A aims to adapt the Energy Certification System of Buildings, the access and exercise regime for qualified experts in energy certification, and the regime for the exceptional and temporary rehabilitation of buildings in the Azores region. It aligns these regulations with the existing legal framework, specifically the Decree-Law No. 118/2013, with adaptations introduced by the decree itself.
The document emphasises the simplification of administrative processes for urban rehabilitation, particularly by exempting certain requirements related to energy efficiency and thermal quality regulations. It also mentions the establishment of a transitional regime to maintain the validity of qualifications granted under previous legislation.
Furthermore, the decree addresses the harmonisation of regional regulations with EU directives, such as Directive 2010/31/EU, which was transposed into national law by Decree-Law No. 118/2013. It revokes previous decrees and establishes new requirements for access and practice in the energy certification field. The document also discusses the revenue generated from fees and fines in the regional territory, designating competent regional administration bodies for implementing the Energy Certification System and related activities.
Additionally, the decree highlights exemptions for certain types of buildings, such as those used seasonally or with limited energy consumption, as well as monuments or historically significant structures. It emphasises the importance of regional regulations in the absence of specific regional legislation.
Overall, the decree aims to streamline processes, adapt regulations to regional needs, and ensure compliance with EU directives while promoting energy efficiency and urban rehabilitation in the Azores region.
