v THE HERALD - Your Community Magazine v 6th October 2022 • The HERALD • Page 59 Sanders Design S E R V I C E S L T D BUILDING PLANS AND DETAILED DRAWING SERVICE Complete professional service for extensions, conversions, new houses and commercial projects • Computer Aided Design Drawings • Free Initial Visit and Quotation 95 Cedar Road, Hythe, Southampton SO45 3PX Tel: 023 8020 7195 Email: info@sandersdesignservices.co.uk Web: www.sandersdesignservices.co.uk ASK A PROFESSIONAL If you are considering replacing the windows or doors at your property, you should be aware that any replacement installation must comply with the Building Regulations rules. These are a set of minimum standards designed to ensure buildings are constructed safely. Since 1st April 2002, Building Regulations have applied to all replacement glazing which is tted in a dwelling. In short, the replacement of an external door or window is subject to Building Regulations and therefore the installation needs to meet certain standards covering points such as safety and thermal performance. To ensure your new windows or doors are compliant; you need to obtain Building Regulation approval for this work. is can be obtained either directly from the Local Authority or via a competent person self-certi cation scheme, such as FENSA or CERTASS. Most window installers are registered with a scheme and once the installation has been completed the installer will issue you with a FENSA certi cate (or equivalent if the installer is registered under a di erent scheme) to con rm that the installation was compliant with Building Regulations. is certi cate should then be produced as and when you come to sell or mortgage the property. It will be requested by the solicitor acting for your buyer or your lender. Without this certi cate, there is no reassurance that the work has been done correctly and to the appropriate standard. ere is also the possibility of enforcement action by the Local Authority if the window installation does not comply with the minimum standards prescribed by the Building Regulations. In summary, if you are considering replacing your windows or doors, please ensure that the installer will provide you with the necessary documentation to ensure you can satisfy future buyers that the Building Regulations have been complied with. Replacement Windows Advice from CGM Solicitors
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