Glass Testing To BS EN1279

A simple, cost effective way to comply with BS EN1279 testing regulations

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Experienced
Brenda Gillespie and Susan Preston have over 70 years’ experience of the glass industry.
We Keep It Simple
We keep things simple, telling you what you need to do, but just as important, what you NEED NOT to do.
Construction Product Regulations.
We specialise in BS EN1279 regulations for glass in buildings, offer testing facilities and support to IG manufacturers.
Agents For BSI
Working as agents for BSI, we arrange your testing, handle all documentation, collect units and deliver to BSI for you.

Achieve Compliance

The company was formed in January 2006 to offer testing facilities and support to IG manufacturers looking to achieve compliance with BS EN 1279.

Testing Services

We operate a Quality Management System to ISO 9001:2015. The scope of our certification covers the testing of insulating glass units to BS EN 1279 Part 6 Annex B &  Part 4 Annex A.   This was extended in October 2011 to cover gas concentration testing.
 
Brenda Gillespie and Susan Preston have over 70 years’ experience of the glass industry. This experience includes the manufacture of double glazed units, distribution of components, aluminium fabrication and decorative glass. Also a knowledge and understanding of current good practice, trends and legislation affecting the industry.
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Keeping It Simple

Many "experts" have a flair for making everything seem complicated. We keep things simple, telling you what you need to do, but just as important, what you NEED NOT do to achieve compliance.

We work closely with BSI, CERTASS, BUILDCHECK AND BLUE SKY CERTIFICATION.   We can provide technical advice and answer any question you may have in relation to BS EN 1279, BS EN12150, BS EN12600, BS EN14351, UKCA/CE Marking.
 
We allow you to get on with your business confident that you are compliant. We specialise in EN1279 and offer a simple cost effective way to compliance.
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  • BS EN1279. Construction Products Regulations -Glass in Buildings.

    From 1st July 2013 it became a legal requirement for unit manufacturers and window fabricators to use the CE mark on their products. To use the CE Mark a company must be complying with EN1279 for units and EN14351 for windows. Window fabricators buying units from another source, must ensure that source is complying with EN1279.


    To comply with EN1279 you must have the following:

    • A Part 2 Type Test Report from a notified body such as BSI
    • A Part 3 Gas Leakage Test Report from a notified body such as BSI (only if gas filling)
    • A Factory Production Control System
    • A Technical File
    • Current Part 6 periodic testing reports

    Working as agents for BSI, we can arrange your Part 2 and Part 3 testing. We handle all documentation, collect your units and deliver to BSI on your behalf. We carry out Part 6 periodic testing at our factory in Leigh, Lancashire, covering the whole of the UK.

  • Self-Compliant

    Most standards are self-compliant. Third party auditing of your company is not necessary and unless this is needed, you are adding unnecessary costs to your business.

  • Quality Mark

    The NHBC and some local authorities may insist on third party certification, i.e. a Quality Mark such as Kitemark. This has nothing to do with the standard but you will need to get a Quality Mark to satisfy your customer.