Building Notice

BUILDING REGULATIONS

 

APPROVED DOCUMENT L1 OF THE BUILDING REGULATIONS REQUIRES THAT ANY REPLACEMENT WINDOWS OR DOORS:

1. MUST MEET SPECIFIED LEVELS OF INSULATION AND SAFETY.
2. MUST BE APPROVED AND CERTIFIED BY BUILDING CONTROL.

 

IT IS THE HOUSEHOLDERS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THIS REQUIREMENT IS MET.

 

IT CAN BE ACHIEVED BY:

1. ENGAGE AN INSTALLER WHO IS A MEMBER OF AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION SCHEME (FENSA FOR EXAMPLE)
2. CONTACT BUILDING CONTROL YOURSELF AND MAKE A BUILDING NOTICE APPLICATION. THEY WILL INSPECT THE REPLACEMENTS ON COMPLETION AND ISSUE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION. IT COSTS AROUND £150 AND INVOLVES 2 TELEPHONE CALLS.

 

EITHER WAY, THERE IS A COST.

 

MEMBERSHIP OF AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION SCHEME DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE INSTALLER.

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