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Building Regs: ComplianceIT PAYS TO PARTNER WITH EXPERTSWayne Rogerson, Joint MD of CENSolutions, discusses why in the face of imminentBuilding Regulation and product standard changes, your business needs to partner withan expert who not only ensures compliance, but also the systems and procedures to helpyour business grow.At the time of writing, the second phaseof the Grenfell Inquiry is in progress withthe actions of both clients and supplierswhich led to the tragedy being put under themicroscope. While we hope the inquiry will lead toclearer interpretations of regulations in the futureand the removal of any grey areas in specificationand design, what we can definitely say, is thateven more emphasis will now be placed oncorrect compliance and certification along theentire supply chain. What makes this especiallyworrying for the door and window industry isthe lack of awareness and action relating tomandatory changes due to EN1279 and to overallBuilding Regulations in just a couple of monthsand again in 2025 (The Future Homes Standard).Mandatory changes to EN 1279from March 19th, 2020The standard for the manufacture of Double-GlazedSealed Units (IGU’s) has been amended andbecomes mandatory on the 19th March 2020.This hEN standard - EN 1279:2018 productstandard – is needed to comply with theConstruction Products Regulation and hasundergone several changes that will affectSealed Unit Manufacturers. The changes needto be addressed urgently. We can’t cover thecomplexities of the changes in this articlebut here’s a summary of how sealed unitmanufacturers will need to comply:• Primary and Secondary Sealant – compliancewith EN 1279:4-2018• Molecular Sieves – change in test method andcompliance with EN 1279:4-2018• Foamed Spacer Systems – test methods andcompliance with EN 1279:4-2018• Testing to EN 1279-6:2018 – new parametersand tolerances.• Change of documentation to reference the newstandard.It’s important to note that if you’re an installer, whobuys units from one supplier and windows fromanother, you have to comply with EN 134351. Wecan assist with a FOC solution or at minimal charge.The changes are relatively straight-forward butthere is a process that needs to be adhered tobefore the deadline to ensure ongoing compliance,so companies do need to act sooner rather thanlater. As is always the case with changing legislationwe’ve found there is a general lack of awarenessacross the industry and no sense of urgency to meetthe deadline, which inevitably leads to a last-minuterush when the deadline is upon us.The Future Homes StandardIntended to be introduced in 2025, this is theGovernment standard to ensure that new buildhomes are future-proofed with low carbon heatingand high levels of energy efficiency. Part L 2020is expected to provide an interim step towardsfully delivering this standard five years later.While the full implications on the refurbishmentand commercial markets are yet to be seen, wecan be sure that zero energy (nZEB) buildings arethe end game with ultra-energy efficient glassand windows expected to play a crucial role.CENSolutions: your partners in productcertification & complianceIf any of these changes come as a surpriseto you, you’re probably not alone. Every dayour team of Independent Consultants meetcompanies who haven’t been made aware of howthey need to change their businesses to remaincompliant. They also tell us that anything to dowith compliance can be a laborious process thatthey dread, bringing no real business benefitsapart from a ‘badge.’CENSolutions was established in 2004 to fill thisgap by offering companies in the window, doorand glass industries a new, easier, and more costeffective way to comply with the product standardsand obtain certification. We are now the UK’slargest supplier of quality certification, working inthe Insulated Glass & Window Industry, and areone of only three certification bodies recognised byThe NHBC.This exponential growth has been based on truepartnering with our customers for the long termand our aim has always been to ensure clientsare not only fully compliant with the standardsrelevant to their offering, but to also ensure theyhave the systems and procedures in place tohelp their company grow. Customers tell us we’restraightforward, friendly and offer good value formoney, and the industry backgrounds and expertiseof all our Independent Consultants mean the doorand window industry is second nature to us.Contact CENSolutions01785 716625www.censolutions.com62 T F FEB/MAR 2020 CONNECTING THE WINDOW, DOOR & ROOF FABRICATION SUPPLY CHAIN
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