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Janet Baraclough wrote:

http://www.hinckleyandbosworthonline...=Page&ID=13278

Do I need a Building Regulation Application to replace my windows and
external doors?
From 1st April 2002 all replacement windows, and GLAZED doors with more
than 50% of their internal face are a is glazed were included in the
definition of 'Building Work' and as such will need to comply with the
Building Regulations. This means that a Building Regulation application
will be required accompanied by our standard charge.
If the installer is registered with 'FENSA' or one of the other
government approved self certification schemes, a Building Regulation
application does NOT need to be submitted.

I.e. jobs for the boys. Take a look at:

http://www.fensa.org.uk/FENSAfaq.aspx

"FENSA stands for the Fenestration Self-Assessment scheme. It has been
set up by the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) and other industry
bodies, with Government encouragement www.communities.gov.uk, in
response to new Building Regulations."

I.e. no check on their competence required - merely membership of a
cartel.

And, PLEASE, oh, politically naive, do not confuse that with New
Labour, Old Labour, the cuddly Conservatives, the Thatcherite
Conservatives or even the paternalistic Conservatives. Let alone
the EU. Put the blame where the responsibility lies: Whitehall.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.