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Benchmark Certificated businesses are part of the Government backed Competent Persons Scheme. Benchmark was formed to recognise reputable, robust trades-people and deliver service at an affordable price for installation businesses working within the fields of renewables, domestic electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilation work. All Benchmark Members also agree to the Benchmark consumer code, demonstrating a commitment to consumer service and providing guaranteed, high quality workmanship to their customers.

Benchmark delivers technical support and industry updates to it’s members to ensure they have everything they need to deliver a quality product to their customers.

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The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors Certification LTD (APHCC) are a Government approved Competent Person scheme operator within the plumbing and heating industry in England and Wales. Being registered with APHCC distinguishes professional businesses from the rogue traders

APHCC members are committed to customer safety and high quality workmanship whilst ensuring consumers have the very best standards of service.

The scheme provides the opportunity for companies that successfully meet the approval requirements to promote themselves as ‘Certified Companies’ under: Competent Persons Scheme – the self-certification of work which is compliant with the requirements of Building Regulations.

To be part of APHC Certification Ltd. schemes, the company must meet the minimum operating criteria.

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Building Engineering Services Competence Assessment Limited (BESCA) is the building services industry’s competent person’s scheme for the notification of commercial and domestic hvacr work under the Building Regulations in England and Wales.

Established by the B&ES and authorised by The MHCLG (Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government), the scheme provides for any companies that need to self-certify ‘controlled services’ work under the Building Regulations.

The scheme covers:

• Parts G, J, F and L1, covering respectively plumbing, heating and energy efficiency in dwellings
• Parts F and L2, covering ventilation and energy efficiency in buildings other than dwellings
• Part P Installation of electrical systems
• Renewable Technologies

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If you are having your windows or doors replaced, it is a legal requirement that the work undertaken complies with the Building Regulations and is notified to Local Authority Building Control (LABC).This scheme is designed to ensure that the work carried out by its members meets these requirements. We conduct initial checks on installers before they join, as well as regular inspections of their installation work.

The scheme is operated by Exova (UK) Ltd t/a Exova BM TRADA, part of the Exova BM TRADA Group, which has over 75 years experience in the building industry and operates worldwide.

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BSI is an independent, private, non-profit distributing company which helps organisations improve their quality and performance, reduce their risk, manage and protect their reputations, and help them to be more sustainable.

BSI own the prestigious Kitemark®, recognised worldwide as a symbol of trust, integrity and quality. The Kitemark® symbol reassures consumers that vital safety and performance requirements have been met on an incredibly wide range of products and services.

Consumers can identify electrical and window installation contractors that have demonstrated their commitment to quality and safety, by looking for Kitemark® approved installers.

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Certass is a not for profit organisation dedicated to raising standards in the glazing industry. Established in 2006, Certass operates a glazing Competent Person Scheme under government licence. The Thermal Rating Register, also managed by Certass, ensures thermal compliance of replacement windows and doors.

This means Certass financially and technically assesses its members to ensure they meet current UK Building Regulations. Certass notifies the local authority of completed member installations and the Building Regulation Compliance Certificate is issued to the householder.

Certass prides itself on delivering a fair, friendly and cost effective service to both the industry and consumers.

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The Cavity Wall Insulation Self Certification scheme (CWISC) provides homeowners with the comfort of knowing that work by registered contractors complies with the requirements of the Building regulations. The scheme is operated by the Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency (CIGA) and has been approved by the Ministry of Homes, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). By becoming members installers are demonstrating their commitment to high quality and standards whilst streamlining their processes.

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ELECSA offer leading certification services, Building Regulations Schemes, products and support to electrical contractors and many other trades within the construction industry. ELECSA promotes the use of its registered contractors to householders, landlords, industry and specifiers more than any other scheme provider. It also talks to Government and other stakeholders on wider issues, such as better regulation and skills. ELECSA registration not only demonstrates to customers and specifiers your skills and professionalism, it also gives you peace of mind that our products and services are the best in the industry.

For further information about ELECSA and its Part P and Microgeneration schemes, please go to www.elecsa.co.uk or call us on 03333 218220.

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Why greater consumer protection from FENSA companies for your windows and doors?

• An independent report (clicks through to http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/reportcompetent ) commissioned by Government (clicks through to www.communities.gov.uk ) reports FENSA to be the most successful scheme.
• Only reputable, professional and trustworthy companies can join FENSA which include many Local Authorities, housing associations, national companies and double glazing companies.
• FENSA companies are regularly vetted by an independent inspections body for greater homeowner protection/fairness.
• FENSA companies consistently win industry awards for their outstanding work.
• Homeowners receive a FENSA Building Regulations Certificate, 5-10 year insurance-backed guarantees, written contracts and deposit protection.
• FENSA is industry-led and is non-profit making.

Address: FENSA Ltd, 40 Rushworth Street, London SE1 0RB

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HETAS operates a government approved training and registration scheme for solid fuel and biomass installers. Knowing that installers have been trained and assessed to meet minimum standards offers householders peace of mind. Consumers can be assured of wood fuel quality by choosing a supplier approved by the HETAS Solid Biomass Assurance Scheme (SBAS). HETAS also approves solid fuel and biomass heating appliances to meet minimum efficiency and safety standards, with a full list available in the HETAS Guide and online.

HETAS represents the solid fuel and biomass industry at government level, and is involved with building regulations and setting standards both in the UK and Europe.

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NAPIT are a Government approved Competent Person Scheme operator for trades-people working within the fields of domestic electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilation work.

Reputable, registered NAPIT members are fully committed to consumer safety and provide guaranteed, high quality workmanship to all householders whilst maintaining excellence as standard.

NAPIT have been setting standards within the electrical industry for over 20 years and through expansion and evolution have gained additional Government approvals including a Microgeneration Certification Scheme for renewable technologies.

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Assure Certification Ltd is authorised by the MHCLG as a competent person scheme within the glazing sector. As an independent scheme, we ensure that customer service for both installers and homeowners is paramount by using only fully qualified and experienced inspectors from the industry. With constant regulation updates and market leading service we believe our scheme is second to none.

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The CompetentRoofer scheme is for roofing refurbishment for over 50% of the roof for all roofing disciplines and for all property types, domestic, commercial and industrial.

As part of CompetentRoofer, our members are regularly inspected and updated on Building Regulations to keep them compliant. They also have a ‘hot-line’ number which allows them to report non-compliance by property owners or other companies.

Domestic property owners will automatically receive a 10 year insurance-backed guarantee which includes breach of Building Regulations and contractor insolvency as part of the compliance certificate, supplied on completion of work. For more information please see our website for more details at www.competentroofer.co.uk

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NICEIC is the UK electrical contracting industry's leading independent voluntary body.

We offer leading certification services, Building Regulations Schemes, products and support to electrical contractors and many other trades within the construction industry.

More than 30,000 contractors are registered with us and take advantage of our products and services.

NICEIC promotes the use of its registered contractors to householders, landlords, industry and specifiers more than any other scheme provider. It also talks to Government and other stakeholders on wider issues, such as better regulation and skills.

NICEIC registration not only demonstrates to customers and specifiers your skills and professionalism, it also gives you peace of mind that our products and services are the best in the industry.

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OFTEC operates the leading off-grid UKAS accredited competent persons scheme covering all regions of the UK as well as the Republic of Ireland.

OFTEC registered technicians are trained and assessed to install, service and repair a variety of heating systems including oil, solid fuel and renewable technologies (solar, biomass, heat pumps). Technicians are also able to register for Electrical Part P work and extend their registration to include MCS and PAS2030.

OFTEC's trade association represents the interests of liquid fuel heating equipment manufacturers and works with government on decarbonisation and off-grid heating policy.

OFTEC's goal is to promote the highest professional standards in the off-grid heating industry – whether it’s the equipment available, the training courses that heating technicians need or the work that OFTEC registered technicians carry out in domestic or commercial properties.

For more information visit www.oftec.org

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Stroma’s CPS offers the optimal in membership schemes run for the members’ benefit:

• All members’ details are openly advertised
• All scheme profits are re-invested

Ensuring operatives can carry out design, installation and issue self-certification for compliance with the Building Regulations for the installation of heating and hot water systems, microgeneration and renewable technologies. Consequently demonstrating a reputable high standard and warranty backed installation

• Competitively priced fees, warranty and assessment
• Straightforward application process
• Free of charge software to automate self-certification
• Training and technical research
• Free of charge technical support

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The British Board of Agrément (BBA) is the UK's major authority offering approval and inspection services to manufacturers and installers supplying the construction industry. Originally set up in 1966 by Government, but now an independent non- profit distributing organisation, the BBA's certification and inspection services are recognised by building control, local authorities, industry insurers and key trade associations in the construction industry.

Installers of solid wall systems can now join the BBA's Competent Person Scheme (CPS) to self-certify their solid wall insulation work. The BBA will issue a certificate to the installer's customer and advise the relevant Local Authority that the work has taken place.

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If you are having notifiable works completed it is a legal requirement that the work undertaken complies with the Building Regulations and is notified to Local Authority Building Control (LABC).

The Blue Flame Certification Competent Persons Scheme is Government Approved and has been designed for trade's people to enable them to meet these requirements and is authorised by MHCLG (Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government).

We conduct initial checks on installers before they join, as well as regular inspections of their installations to help maintain standards within the industry and give customers' confidence in the tradespeople they use. Blue Flame Certification has been assessing the competencies of Building Services (e.g., Gas, Electricity and oil) and Building Fabric Sector (e.g. Windows, Doors and Wall Insulation) operatives for over 10 years.