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New Rules for Replacement WindowsSince April 2002, all replacement glazing comes within the scope of the Building Regulations. Anyone wishing to replace their windows will need to get Building Control approval either from their local authority or through a new self-certification scheme called FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme). The scheme applies to windows and frames - but not to broken windows.The new rules are to ensure that energy loss through windows is reduced by compliance with strict thermal performance standards. The Building Regulations have controlled glazing in new buildings for many years but this represents only a very small percentage of Wirral's total building stock. The new law will help improve the performance of existing buildings so we are able to meet increasingly stringent national and global energy saving targets. In future, when you sell your property, your purchaser's solicitors will ask for evidence that any replacement glazing installed after April 2002 complies with the new Building Regulations. There will be two ways to prove compliance:-
Local authorities will know of all the approved installers in their areas and will be able to identify unauthorised work very easily. You should note that you, as the house owner, are ultimately responsible for ensuring the work complies with the Building Regulations. For further information contact Wirral Building Control on 691 8128 or FENSA on 020 7207 5874.
Trading Standards Division, 3rd Floor, Wallasey Town Hall, Brighton Street, Wallasey, Wirral CH44 8ED
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