Building regulations explained
The Building Regulations are made under powers provided in the Building Act 1984 & apply to England & Wales. They exist to ensure the health & safety of people in & around buildings & provide energy conservation
14 Parts to the Building regulations
- A – Structure
- B – Fire Safety
- C – Site preparation & resistance to contaminants & moisture
- D – Toxic Substances
- E – Resistance to passage of sound
- F – Ventilation
- G – Hygiene
- H – Drainage & waste disposal
- J – Combustion appliances & fuel storage systems
- K – Protection from falling, collision & impact
- L – Conversion of fuel & power
- M – Access to & use of buildings
- N – Glazing – Safety in relation to impact, opening & cleaning
- P – Electrical Safety
BSI Standards
ISO 14001 - Environment Management Systems (EMS). Accreditation & operation to the standard will enhance a company’s competitive advantage, reputation & ensure operations in an environmentally friendly manner.
Recovinyl
Provides financial incentives for the collection of post consumer PVC waste to the construction & demolition sectors. It is committed to advancing sustainable development by improving processes, minimising emissions & investing in recycling technology.
Green Guide Online
The Guide is a comprehensive directory of eco friendly goods, service, & companies. It grades products according to their environmental impact taking into account their lifecycle & costing.
BFRC
The BFRC is dedicated to the operation of a UK national rating system for the thermal performance of fenestration products. The system uses the A-G grading currently found on ‘white’ goods & is rapidly becoming the standard rating for windows.
Secured by Design
Secured by Design is a Police initiative supporting the designing out of crime by using effective crime prevention & security standards for a range of applications. Products achieving Secured by Design must comply with BS7950 & PAS24.
Fensa
Set up in response to the current Building Regulations for England & Wales; Fensa ensure all replacement windows & doors have a certificate of compliance, acting as an alternative to submission of a B.Reg.