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| FENSA and Building Regulations. (UPDATE) This page sets out all or most of what you need to know about what is involved in the 2002 revision that came into effect April 2002. There is still quite a bit off confusion about what these new regulations will really mean. This article will hopefully help. (Note however that you should be aware of the disclaimer as displayed at bottom of this page.) The Facts: 1. Generation of the energy we use to heat, light and cool our buildings accounts for almost HALF of the carbon dioxide emissions in the UK. 2. More energy efficient buildings will help reduce pollution that damages the ozone layer and conserve dwindling natural fuels for future generations. 3. The changes to the Building Regulations will require the use of more energy efficient building products (i.e. those used in walls, windows, floors and roofs) and building services (such as lighting, heating and ventilation). This is not just about windows! 4. The changes will apply to all new buildings - that is domestic dwellings, offices and public buildings. More than that, this new document goes further by addressing work on existing housing such as replacement windows installed as a home improvement. 5. Listed properties and buildings in conservation areas may be exempt, together with some display windows and shop entrance doors - for the time being. Although the ramifications as well as opportunities are great for the industry and the public/consumer, only those with a dogmatic approach against change would have us stand still when the technologies are available to embrace for us to conserve energy further, an take us on to this next step forward. As for windows and doors, yes it is true, all makes will now have to 'toe the line' and many will have to make some fundamental improvements as a minimum standard to meet these regulations next year. It is interesting to note that the early information we have indicates that the maximum air gap for sealed units is likely to be recommended at 16mm (24mm overall), and not the 20mm (28mm overall) that many double glazing salesmen would like you to believe is a 'must have'. Sealed Unit manufacturers will also have to prepare for EN 1279, the more stringent European Standard that will replace the Kite mark BS 5713. This is also on the statute books as of April 2002, but there will then be a lead-in period of 18 months for companies to comply. Part L and EN 1279 are both mandatory, which means they can be legally enforced. Changes to Part F will also affect everyone in the glazing industry, because when replacing windows from April 2002 adequate background ventilation of a minimum 8,000 mm2 must be provided for all habitable rooms, and 4,000mm2 for bathrooms, etc. The intention is to save us from ourselves by mandatory ventilation, and this aims at reducing the likelihood of us living in an environment where formation of condensation would have been produced together with an unhealthy indoor atmosphere. News as of September 2002 Feed back from double glazing companies indicate that actual Fensa inspections, carried out by the BBA on their behalf, have on site encompassed more than just doc L, i.e. not just low e glass etc., but have also paid attention to all relevant BSI's, not just Doc. L. This applies to England only, and this is a further update on the subject: Front doors with less than 50% glass are exempt, i.e. doors with insulated feature panels will not normally need low e glass, particularly as the overall U value will meet the requirements. When fitting doors or windows to an unheated area that is not part of the house, i.e. garage or outbuildings, Building regulations do not apply. We quote from FENSA: "The Building Regulations Approved Documents N (Safety Glazing) and L (Thermal Insulation) are prime requirements for replacement windows and doors. Other elements of the Building Regulations A (Structure), F (Ventilation), B (Means of escape), J (Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems), M (Disabled Access) must not be compromised by the replacement installation". As far as the glazing trade is concerned this means you must not only comply with the regulations but that you must not make these things worse than they were before when you fit your replacements. |
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As for Bay Windows, these are now being checked by Fensa during installation,
particularly for load bearing metal poles that MUST go through the cill, with structural bearing header and spreading
plates, that is, above and below. Bay windows must now be registered as the number of windows/facets, so a 5 light
bay is registered as 5 windows. Full disclaimer - click here with thanks to windows-today.com |
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