Hi, my builder has given me a price to supply and fit double glazed door and window on a small porch he has built for me (he has been dealing with the council with regards to building regs).
I don't believe he is FENSA registered (according to their website), and I believe that the council will require some installation certification. Does this mean he has to be FENSA approved to fit it? Should I get someone that is to sort it out instead?
If building control has been involved you will get a completion certificate that covers the entire structure, including the windows. (The building inspector has a device that checks for the use of coated glass, ie Pilkington K.)
Isn't a porch more or less exempt from any requirements with regards to building regs?
Or if you fit it with windows and a door do they have to comply with building regs?
door then its treated like a conservatory and exempt. However if you take the door out then it becomes part of the house and is covered.
However in this case, leave it to the builder - if its covered by building regs and he has that in hand then this aspect will be dealt with anyway.
Sorry, should have been more specific, it's a porch with a shower/toilet, so IS subject to building regs. Thanks for all the advice, I will confirm with my builder that the stuff he wants to order is K Glass (are equivalents allowed?), and meets the U-factor Rating in the plans (1.60 W/m2k).
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