COMPETENT PERSON SCHEMES

Replacement Windows & Doors
FENSA
FENSA was developed at the same time as replacement windows came under the control of the Building Regulations (1st April 2002). A person registered under the FENSA scheme is allowed to self-certify installation of replacement windows, rooflights, roof windows and doors in an existing residential building.

Certass
Certass was granted ministerial approval to be licensed for self certification of replacement windows and doors under Part L of the Building Regulations on 6th April 2006. Certass, which stands for certification and self assessment, was formed several years ago and was one of the original Quality Mark certification bodies.


Combustion Appliances
GAS SAFE REGISTER
Gas Safe Register is the new hallmark for gas safety in Great Britain. From April 1st 2009, Gas Safe Register replaces CORGI gas registration as the official gas safety body.

A Gas Safe registered engineer is able to self-certify that the installation of a heat-producing gas appliance complies with the Building Regulations.

So, from 1st April, by law, only Gas Safe registered engineers should carry out work on gas appliances or installations in your home.

The Gas Safe Register will be operated by ‘Capita’.

HETAS
HETAS is the UK body recognised by the Government to approve official testing and approval of domestic solid fuels, solid fuel burning appliances and associated equipment and services. A person registered under the HETAS scheme is allowed to self-certify that installation of solid fuel burning combustion appliances meets the requirements of the Building Regulations.

OFTEC
OFTEC runs the competent persons scheme covering oil-fired combustion appliances. OFTEC registered technicians are qualified to self-certify that installation of oil-fired combustion appliances and oil storage tanks and associated pipework.


Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Works
BESCA is a competent person scheme that covers the installation of “controlled services” such as the installation of heating and hot water systems, pipes and ducts, mechanical ventilation or cooling in commercial and domestic buildings in England and Wales.

Visit www.besca.org.uk for more information or to download an application pack.

Electrical Safety in Dwellings - Full Competence Schemes (Part P)
BSI
This scheme will be known as the ‘Kitemark Scheme’ for electrical installation work and is primarily designed for those whose main business is electrical contracting and those who wish to be able to self-certify all types of electrical work in dwellings. The scheme became fully operational on 1st January 2005.

EC Certification Ltd
This scheme, operated with the support of the Electrical Contractors Association and the Institution of Electrical Engineers, is primarily designed for those whose main business is electrical contracting and those who wish to be able to self-certify all types of electrical work in dwellings. The scheme became fully operational on 1st January 2005.

ELECSA
This scheme, operated with the support of the British Board of Agrement, is primarily designed for those whose main business is electrical contracting and those who wish to be able to self-certify all types of electrical work in dwellings. The scheme became fully operational on 1st January 2005.

NAPIT
This scheme is primarily designed for those whose main business is electrical contracting and will allow its members to self-certify all types of electrical work in dwellings. The scheme became fully operational on 1st January 2005.

NICEIC
This scheme, which is known as the ‘Domestic Installer Scheme’, is designed for those who wish to be able to self-certify all types of electrical work in dwellings either as an electrical contractor or as part of an ancillary trade activity. The scheme became fully operational on 1st January 2005.


Electrical Safety in Dwellings – Defined Competence Schemes (Part P)
These schemes are designed primarily for those who do electrical installation work as an adjunct to or in connection with their primary work activities – for example, gas installations, plumbing, kitchen or bathroom fitting, heating installation, security systems etc.

ELECSA
This scheme is designed to allow members to self-certify the electrical installation work they carry out only within the context of their primary work activity. There is not restriction as to the type of primary work activity. This scheme became fully operational on 1st January 2005.

NAPIT
This scheme is designed to allow members to self-certify the electrical installation work they carry out only within the context of their primary work activity. There is no restriction as to the type of primary work activity. This scheme became fully operational on 1st January 2005.

NICEIC
This scheme is designed to allow members to self-certify the electrical installation work they carry out only in connection with their primary work activity. There is no restriction as to the type of primary work activity. This scheme became fully operational on 1st January 2005.

OFTEC
This scheme is designed only for members of the OFTEC competent person scheme (see above) to be able to self-certify the electrical work they do only in this context. This scheme became fully operational on 1st January 2005.