Should double glazed units have a Kitemark?
A double-glazed window is only as good as the installation. Double-glazed windows on their own can achieve the Kitemark but if a window is not properly installed it may not last. Specification.
Do windows need a Kitemark?
The BSI Kitemark scheme for Window Energy Rating (WER) is based on the approved document L1B of the Building Regulations which comes into force on 1st October 2010. This stipulates that all replacement windows must have: A Window Energy Rating (WER) of at least band C or.
What is Kitemark on glass?
– The Kitemark symbol of quality was first conceived in 1903 to identify glazing solutions that were at the pinnacle of safety and reliability. Today, glass kite marks remain as one of the oldest product quality marks in the world still in use.
Does toughened glass have a Kitemark?
Toughened glass is required to be marked with BS6206a, this can take the form of the circulaur BS Kitemark or a simple line. It is also possible that the glass is laminated, which will also satisfy the requirement for safety glass, if so it is unlikley to be marked.
Should laminated glass have a Kitemark?
To identify whether your property has laminated or toughened glass, you will need to look for a printed kitemark code in the corners of the glass: BS EN 14449 – laminated glass.
When did safety glass become law UK?
On 1 January 1993 the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 came into force to implement the EC Workplace Directive. Regulation 14 includes requirements for glazing which make explicit those that are implicit in the HSWA.
Does laminated glass have a Kitemark?
Does safety glass have to be marked?
According to section 7 of BS 6262-4:2005, the safety glass needs to be permanently marked so that it is clearly visible after installation. By marking glass, consumers and Building Control Officers have confidence that it conforms to standards and regulatory requirements.
What does a Kitemark look like?
The Kitemark was originally conceived in 1903 as a symbol to identify products manufactured to meet British Standards’ specifications. “Kitemark” came from the kite shape of the graphic device which was drawn up – an uppercase B (for British) on its back, over an S (for standard), enclosed by a V (for verification).
Does all glass have a Kitemark?
Most glass used in modern construction should carry a Kite Mark, but in its absence always assume that the glass is laminate. A quick note about Kitemarks – According to the NHBC: All IGUs (Insulated Glass Units) are now required to have third party certification (e.g. Kitemarking).
Should toughened glass be marked?
To identify the grade of safety glass used each pane should be indelibly marked so that the marking is visible after installation. The markings should include: * e.g. BS EN 12150 toughened glass, BS EN 14449 laminated glass, BS EN 14179 heat soaked thermally toughened glass.
Is safety glass marked?
