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Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Answer

Brian Cotter: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how the self-certification schemes introduced by the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2002 will operate in connection with the existing quality mark scheme. [53005] Dr. Whitehead: In the consultation document `Taking Forward Self-Certification Under the Building Regulations' we noted that the first stage of self- certification would develop a body of experience which it might be able to apply more widely when other bodies join. It was also noted that this process would "allow synergies to develop with the quality mark initiative . . .". We have started this process. In relation to the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme (FENSA), quality mark members are eligible for a discount on initial membership, and further discussions are currently taking place between the Department of Trade and Industry and FENSA over how the two schemes can work more closely together over the coming months. We will also be working with the other schemes during this first stage to see how they can work more closely with the quality mark initiative.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

53005; 384 c679W;384 c677W

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Construction Buildings Building alterations Certification Standards Self-regulation

Legislation

Building (Amendment) Regulations 2002

Link

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