Use our partner directories from CIAT, FMB, RIBA, or RTPI to find an chartered architectural technologist, builder, architect or planning consultant to help with your project or development.įind a professional () Find a professional More information about Competent Person Schemes can be found on the Gov.uk website 1.Īlternatively, you could use an unregistered installer or DIY, in which case approval can be sought from the relevant Building Control Body 2 – either at your Local Authority or an Approved Inspector. They will check the replacement window(s) or door(s) for compliance and, if satisfied, issue a certificate of compliance. When work is complete you will receive a certificate showing the work was done by a registered installer.

A registered installer will be approved to carry out the work to comply with building regulations without involving local authority building control. You could use an installer registered with the relevant competent person scheme. General guidance on the performance expected of materials and building work in order to comply with the building regulations and practical examples and solutions on how to achieve compliance for some of the more common building situations can be found in the approved documents section. The regulations apply to thermal performance and other areas such as safety, air supply, means of escape and ventilation.Īn external window or door is a 'controlled fitting' under the Building Regulations and as a result of this classification these Regulations set out certain standards to be met when such a window or door is replaced. Since 1 April 2002 building regulations have applied to all replacement glazing.

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