Halnaker Stoves is HETAS registered.
What does that mean?
Halnaker Stoves is HETAS Registered for your Safety and
Assurance in the quality of our workmanship in installing
stoves.
Here is an extract from the HETAS web site explaining what
Hetas is and why it is important to have a registered company to
install your solid fuel appliance.
Competent Persons Scheme
Introduction
From the 1st of April 2002 people wishing to have a new (or
Replacement) solid fuel or wood burning product(s) installed in
their homes will have to obtain Building Control Approval
from
either their Local Authority or through the Competent Persons
Scheme being operated by HETAS Ltd.
HETAS Ltd
HETAS Ltd (Heating Equipment Testing and Approval Scheme) with its
distinctive three-tick logo, is the organisation recognised by the
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) as the official approval
body for the domestic solid fuel industry. Established in 1936,
HETAS Ltd is a non profit
making independent body whose prime function is to ensure that the
highest possible standards are maintained throughout the solid fuel
heating industry by regular testing and inspection of appliances,
fuels and other associated equipment used in the domestic
market.
Why are the Rules
Changing?
As part of the Governments drive to improve standards throughout
the construction industry and to further the conservation of fuel
and power, the existing Building Regulations covering the
installation of domestic heating equipment have undergone a major
revision These new
Building Regulations will apply to the installation of all new
heating appliances using solid fuel, oil or gas and will come into
force on the 1st April 2002.
Will
Standards be
improved?
Historically, the vast majority of installations of heating
appliances even by reputable companies have not been notified to
local authorities and as a result, have not been inspected by
Building Control. However, there are many thousands of
installations carried out each year by companies or
individuals who have little or no experience, often to a poor
standard of workmanship which may result in an unsafe
installation.
How will the Competent Persons Scheme help
me?
HETAS Ltd with long history of dealing with all matters relating
to solid fuel and appliances has developed a Registration Scheme
for Companies and Individual Engineers involved with the
installation of appliances and other related equipment. However, it
should be noted that not all of the companies are registered for
the installation of central heating and some chimney lining
systems. It is therefore important to confirm what level of
registration the company has before placing your order.
Companies applying for membership of the HETAS Ltd Registration
Scheme will have to meet a number of conditions before
acceptance
The main conditions are:
- They employ HETAS Ltd trained engineers
- That their workmanship (on inspection) is of a good
standard
- They have the required level of Public Liability Insurance
- They respond to customers concerns in a positive way
Companies accepted into membership of the Registration Scheme
will not
need to seek building control approval before
commencing work.
This will save you both time and money.
Service and Maintenance
In order to ensure that your new solid fuel fired appliance
maintains its performance and operates in a safe manner HETAS Ltd
recommends that an annual service (including chimney sweeping) is
carried out. Many of the companies registered with HETAS Ltd are
additionally able to undertake service and maintenance in a
professional manner. The addresses above should be contacted to
identify which companies are registered for this type of work.
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