Do skylights require FENSA?
Do skylights require FENSA?
FENSA certification can only apply if you are replacing an existing skylight window; installation of a new skylight will require certification from Building Control to ensure that any structural changes and thermal performance meet current regulations.
Are FENSA certificates a legal requirement?
A FENSA certificate is your assurance that the installer who fitted your windows or doors has complied with Building Regulations. It also means that your installation(s) will have been registered with the Local Council. These are legal requirements and proof of them is essential when selling your home.
What happens if I have no FENSA certificate?
If you don’t have a FENSA certificate you have two options available: 1. You can apply to your local authority for a ‘Retrospective Building Regulation Compliance Certificate’. You can take out double glazing building regulations indemnity insurance, as long as the work was completed more than a year ago.
What is not covered by FENSA?
What’s not covered? FENSA doesn’t cover conservatories, porches, new builds, extensions, repairs (frame not included), commercial properties.
How long does a FENSA warranty last?
Fensa installers offer an insurance backed guarantee of up to 10 years meaning that it can also stand as an evidence guarantee to the property owner and give them complete peace of mind.
What does FENSA warranty cover?
A FENSA certificate covers the REPLACEMENT of external windows, doors, roof windows and roof lights against the relevant Building Regulations in domestic properties on the original foot print of the property where the use or size of rooms have not been altered.
How long is a FENSA certificate valid for?
10-year
Once the work is complete, the FENSA installer will provide the homeowners with a FENSA certificate and register the installation with the correct local authority. The certificate typically lasts as long as the products do and it serves as evidence of an up to 10-year insurance backed guarantee.
