What is FENSA (and What Does It Do?)

FENSA is the Fenestration Self Assessment Scheme. The scheme was set up by the Glass and Glazing Federation, in partnership with some other industry bodies, after the government launched the new Building Regulations for double glazing companies.

When you buy new windows, doors for your home, you are required to make sure that the replacements comply with current thermal performance standards and Building Regulations. This means that you need to get a certificate stating that the windows are compliant. This certificate must be issued by a Competent Person scheme, and FENSA is the most common authority for this (Local Authority Building Control representatives can also issue the certificates).

An Industry Standard

FENSA is the industry standard for self-certification of compliance with the Building Regulations. While there are other options for certification, purchasing a product that bears the FENSA logo and having a FENSA installer do the job is the most convenient option because it means that you don’t have to register the new window or door installation with the local authority yourself. This means that it could save you a lot of time, and hundreds of pounds, too.

Insurance Backed Guarantees and Deposit Protection

Getting new windows installed can be expensive work. FENSA installers are required to have a number of protections in place to take care of their customers, including an insurance backed guarantee on all replacements and doors. If you pay a deposit on the work, then the deposit must be protected by an indemnity scheme or some other form of protection.

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