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Comply with Building Regulations/Standards for installation in the fenestration industry

URN: GQAFEN19
Business Sectors (Suites): Fenestration Installation
Developed by: GQA
Approved on: 31 Aug 2013

Overview

This standard covers the broad requirements of the Building Regulations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Building Standards in Scotland that are applicable to installers in the fenestration environment. You should ensure that installations do not endanger life and comply with the statutory requirements, keep your knowledge current and communicate with others when required.

This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration Industry and are involved in on site installation work.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. carry out all work following current Building Regulations/Building Standards which apply to locations you are working in
  2. communicate with others about regulations/standards following standard operating procedures

  3. seek and confirm information on updates and changes to regulations/standards from reliable sources

  4. update knowledge of regulations/standards at intervals which fit with changes in legislation and specified periods of time

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. Building Regulations that apply to the fenestration industry and which are mandatory
  2. why Building Regulations or Building Standards exist and when they apply to the type of works being undertaken
  3. consequences of failed inspections on installers/installation companies and homeowners
  4. how to support loadings above standard openings
  5. when structural supports should be present or installed
  6. why defects should be remedied prior to installing windows or doorsets
  7. where egress windows are required
  8. the requirements of egress windows
  9. position of lower edge of openings relative to finished floor level
  10. advantages of installing thermally efficient windows and doorsets
  11. maximum U-value for windows and doorsets installed
  12. the terms WER or DSER
  13. what is meant by safety glazing
  14. where safety glazing must be fitted
  15. types of glass classified as safety glass
  16. how to identify safety glass, the standards applicable and what marking indicates
  17. whether un-marked glass can be classified as safety glazing
  18. the term 'finished floor level'
  19. how safety glazing relates to windows fitted in bathrooms
  20. when marked safety glazing may be omitted
  21. requirements for background (trickle) ventilation and how this can be provided
  22. the meaning of the term 'the replacement windows should not make the existing capability worse'
  23. alternatives available to ventilation through windows
  24. why it is necessary to make special provision for access to, and use of buildings
  25. access requirements relating to door sizing
  26. requirements to ensure moisture does not ingress between windows/doorsets and building fabric
  27. limitations when installing low-threshold sills to doorsets
  28. requirements of positioning window/door openings in relation to combustion appliance flue outlets
  29. when to provide protection from falling and containment
  30. type of glazing required to provide protection from falling and containment and how to identify it
  31. function and purpose of sash restrictors and when they are required

 

Scope/range

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

31 Mar 2018

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Proskills

Original URN

PROFEN19

Relevant Occupations

Glaziers Window Fabric and Fitters

SOC Code

5317

Keywords

Fenestration, Building Regulations, Building Standards