Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme

FENSA, the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme, is a government-authorised scheme in the United Kingdom that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Established in April 2002, it was the first and remains the most well-known Competent Person Scheme for the window and door installation industry in England and Wales. The scheme operates by assessing and approving installers, who are then authorised to self-certify that their work complies with building regulations, is energy efficient, and is registered with the local council. In return, homeowners receive a FENSA certificate as proof of compliance, which is vital when selling a property. The organisation's mission is to improve window and door replacements across England and Wales by professionalising installers and protecting homeowners. FENSA Approved Installers range from large national brands to small local companies, and each is assessed regularly to ensure ongoing compliance. The scheme also verifies that every installer's guarantee is insured, providing additional peace of mind. For homeowners, choosing a FENSA Approved Installer means the installer notifies the local council on their behalf, removing the burden of arranging an inspection from a Local Building Control Officer. Since issuing its first certificate in 2002, FENSA has grown significantly. By 2018, it had issued over 13 million certificates. The organisation relocated its premises in 2009 and again in October 2016 to accommodate its expansion. FENSA continues to operate as a key accreditation body for the fenestration industry, offering services such as installer search, certificate checking and reordering, and a help centre for homeowners and installers.

FENSA, the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme, was authorised by the UK government in April 2002. It was created as the first Competent Person Scheme for the window and door installation industry in England and Wales. The scheme was designed to allow installers to self-certify that their replacement window and door work complied with building regulations, rather than requiring each job to be inspected by a Local Building Control Officer. Since 2002, FENSA has been authorised to issue the FENSA certificate, which serves as proof that installations are compliant, energy efficient, and registered with the local council. This certificate is particularly important when selling a home. By 2009, FENSA had grown significantly and relocated its premises. In October 2016, it moved again due to continued popularity and expansion. By 2018, FENSA had issued over 13 million certificates. The scheme continues to operate, assessing installers regularly to ensure compliance with building regulations is maintained, and verifying that installer guarantees are insured. FENSA's mission remains to improve window and door replacements across England and Wales by professionalising installers and protecting homeowners.

• 2018

  FENSA had issued over 13 million certificates.

• 2016

  In October 2016, FENSA moved again due to continued popularity and expansion.

• 2009

  FENSA relocated its premises due to significant growth.

• 2002

  In April 2002, the UK government authorised the creation of FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme).

• 2002

  FENSA began issuing the FENSA certificate as proof of compliant, energy-efficient, and registered window and door installations.

Government-authorised accreditation scheme for window and door installers in England and Wales, providing compliance certification and homeowner protection.

• FENSA Approved Installer accreditation

  Regular assessment of window and door installers to ensure compliance with building regulations.

• FENSA certificate

  Proof that installation complies with building regulations, is registered with the local council, and is backed by guarantee insurance.

• Local council registration service

  FENSA notifies the local council of installations on behalf of homeowners.

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2. 2About FENSA | Window & Door Installer Accreditorsfensa.org.uk
3. 3Fenestration Self-Assessment Schemewikidata.org