Blog (2021)

When we advised you of the changes resulting from SER's re-appointment as a Scheme Provider we noted that there was considerable focus on the role of Approved Bodies during that process and that as part of this Approved Bodies will now be required to upload copies of their PI insurance certificate and Complaints Procedure to their records on the SER website.

We have made changes to the functionality which defines the relationship between Approved Bodies and the Approved Certifiers who generate certificates for them. This article provides guidance for Approved Bodies.

We have made changes to the functionality which defines the relationship between Approved Bodies and the Approved Certifiers who generate certificates for them. This article provides guidance for Approved Certifiers.

How to sign certificates electronically

It has come to our attention during the process of reviewing reports of recent remote monitoring sessions that the certification of the design of protective barriers is frequently failing to meet the scheme requirements. Approved Certifiers are reminded that they are required to satisfy themselves that adequate details of any pedestrian or vehicle barriers have been prepared and that there are sufficient calculations or other justification to demonstrate their design.