Registration of a Heat Pump in the Central Register of Operators (CRO)
Does having a heat pump have to be reported?
In certain cases, a heat pump must be recorded in the central register of operators (CRO).
What is the CRO?
The CRO is an electronic register of devices which are subject to mandatory and timely air-tightness checks. The requirement of record-keeping in the CRO for heat pumps applies to the operators, i.e. the owners of the devices.
Which heat pumps must be registered in the CRO?
This obligation applies to heat pumps containing at least:
- 5 tonnes of CO2 equivalent for devices which are not hermetically closed (split pumps);
- 10 tonnes of CO2 equivalent for devices which are hermetically closed (monobloc pumps).
Who has to file the application and where?
The application must be filed by the device operator in the CRO electronic system.
Who is an operator?
An operator is the user or, alternatively, owner of the device or the manager of the building where the device is situated. The operator must exercise actual control over the technical operation of the device.
When must the registration be completed?
The operator must create a card in the CRO within the 15 days following the delivery date (for a monobloc device) or 15 days following the start-up date (for split heat pumps).