BUILDING REGULATIONS
APPROVED DOCUMENT L1 OF THE BUILDING REGULATIONS REQUIRES THAT ANY REPLACEMENT WINDOWS OR DOORS:
- MUST MEET SPECIFIED LEVELS OF INSULATION AND SAFETY.
- 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:
- ENGAGE AN INSTALLER WHO IS A MEMBER OF AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION SCHEME (FENSA FOR EXAMPLE)
- 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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