Application for U.K. Company Membership in Canada’s Super E® House Program
Name of Company: ______
Address: ______
Telephone: ______Fax: ______E-Mail: ______
Contact for Super E® House Program: ______
Alternate Contact: ______
Date of Application: ______
For office use only
Application reviewed by: ______
Application Approved by: ______Date: ______
Please answer the following questions by checking the appropriate box:
Yes No
The applicant is an incorporated company □ □
The applicant has been active in business for a minimum of □ □
five (5) years
The applicant is committed to building excellent, durable, energy efficient and healthy housing.
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Signature of Applicant Representative
Participants in the Super E® House Program must be listed with Dun & Bradstreet.
Please provide DUNS Number ______If applicable, D & B Rating: ______
(For information on obtaining a DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet, see www.super-e.com)
Statement of Training
All Super E® House Program Members must meet and maintain training qualification for Super E®.
Each Super E® House project must have a Super E® trained staff person designated as the Super E® House project manager. This project manager shall be intimately involved in the project from the design stage through construction and to after-sales service. Dedicated Super E® trained staff must also be on-site to provide supervision on all Super E® Houses. The applicant therefore agrees to commit specific personnel who will work with qualified Canadian Super E® experts throughout the design and construction of Super E® homes.
Please outline details for designated Super E® personnel for each stage (a single individual can serve more than one role):
Name Role
(design, site supervision/inspection, after-sales service)
Canadian Expert Affiliate: ______
Company Signature
The applicant must also identify qualified individuals for the following testing:
Ventilation System Commissioning
Company: ______Name: ______
Qualifications: ______
Airtightness Testing
Company: ______Name: ______
Qualifications: ______
Certifications
The applicant must certify the intent to comply with marketing and brand integrity requirements of the Super E® House Program.
Marketing Requirements
______certifies that we shall meet the following marketing
Applicant
requirements of the Super E® House Program:
i. A copy of all marketing materials will be forwarded to the Canadian Expert Affiliate for content management.
We ______agree to review all marketing materials
Canadian Expert Affiliate
to assure consistent content and messaging as per Super E® House Program guidelines as set out by Natural Resources Canada.
i. An on-going and active marketing campaign will be conducted in the U.K.
ii. Inquiries and requests for information will be provided within two business days.
Brand Integrity Requirements
______certifies that we shall meet the
Applicant
following brand integrity requirements of the Super E® House Program:
i. It is understood that, upon approval of this application, the applicant may be termed a Super E® Designate and, as such, may advertise the construction of a Super E® House. Upon completion and registration of three of the Designate’s Super E® Houses, the Super E® Designate becomes a full Super E® Member and may advertise himself as a Super E® Builder. NOTE: Registration of the houses is complete upon receipt of a notification from Natural Resources Canada.
ii. While it is understood that the Super E® House Program logo may be used on our marketing and promotional materials upon acceptance as a Super E® Member, the Super E® House Program logo will not be affixed or attached to any product or service which has not been approved by the Super E® House Program; it is understood that any misuse of the Super E® Program logo may lead to suspension or expulsion as a Super E® Member.
iii. It is understood that Canada shall retain the sole right to authorize the use of the Super E® Trademarks in connection with specific projects, houses, products, equipment and systems and shall retain all rights pertaining in any way to the Super E® Trademarks.
iv. It is understood that Natural Resources Canada or its designated agent reserves the right to review any marketing material containing the Super E® House Program logo and request any changes it feels are necessary to comply with the image of the Super E® Program.
v. It is understood that any house to be registered as a Super E® House meets the current Super E® House Program requirements, as set out in the Canada’s Super E® House Program Members’ Manual.
vi. It is understood that we will supply a homeowners’ manual, completed according to the model set out by the Super E® House Program Members’ Manual, to purchasers of Super E® Houses; such manuals will include information regarding the home constructed as well as for the maintenance and operation of all components supplied within the home.
vii. It is understood that, each year, a fully completed Annual Submission Form will be submitted to the Super E® House Program to confirm on-going commitment to the Super E® House Program, and to confirm our qualifications to participate in the Super E® House Program; it is further understood that failure to submit the Form in a timely fashion may lead to suspension as a Super E® Member.
viii. Each Super E® House constructed must have a minimum Canadian content of 60% as defined by the Super E® Technical Requirements.
ix. We have agreed to and set our seal and signature to the Super E® House Program Code of Ethics.
Indemnity
i. We indemnify and save harmless Canada and its ministers, officers, employees and agents from and against any claim, demand or action, irrespective of the nature of the cause of the claim, demand or action, alleging loss, costs, expenses, damages or injuries (including injuries resulting in death) arising out of the applicant’s use of the Super E® Trademarks or in any way relating to a housing Project.
Legal Relationship
i. We understand that nothing in this application creates the relationship of principal and agent, employer and employee, partnership or joint venture between the parties.
ii. We agree to not hold ourselves out as an agent or representative of Canada or the Super E® House Program.
Signed by ______Print Name ______
Representative of Applicant
an authorized representative of: ______
Applicant
Dated this ______day of ______, ______.
Enclosed: □ Proof of Incorporation
□ A signed Super E® Code of Ethics