FENSA - the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme

FENSA has been set up by the Glass and Glazing Federation(GGF) and other industry bodies with Government encouragement in response to the current Building Regulations for England and Wales.

When having windows and doors replaced homeowners must comply with current thermal peformance standards and ensure that they get a certificate of compliance from FENSA or from Local Authority Building Control. FENSA also enables companies that install replacement windows and doors to self certify compliance under these Building Regulations.

FENSA does not apply to commercial premises or New Build properties. In both of these instances you are required to go through the Local Authority Building Control process.

FENSA Registration is also not applicable to the Installation of Conservatories or Porches by a FENSA Registered Business.

All replacement glazing comes within the scope of the Building Regulations. Anyone who installs replacement windows or doors must comply with current thermal performance standards.

When the time comes to sell your property, your purchaser's solicitors will ask for evidence that any replacement glazing installed since April 2002 complies with the Building Regulations. There are currently two ways to prove compliance:-

• A certificate showing that the work has been done by an installer who is registered with FENSA or a similar body
• A certificate from the Local Authority Building Control stating that the installation has been approved under the Building Regulations

When you list a job on trustedlocal.com on-screen help will help you through the process of ensuring your work will be performed in accordance with these requirements.

To find out more visit the FENSA website.