Door compliance

[Jilly]

We are on a Building Notice for the extension and I would like to use a joiner to do bespoke external doors. They looked a bit blank when I mentioned BC compliance and will only do 14mm gap double glazing in the door. I'm having triple glazing Aluminium windows. What gets inspected? I looked at doors at a double glazing showroom and composite doors only looked to be thick lumps of wood. We use the patio as the front door. 

Should I use someone else? 

Edited November 25, 2022 by Jilly

[Radian]

1 hour ago, Jilly said:

I would like to use a joiner to do bespoke external doors. They looked a bit blank when I mentioned BC compliance and will only do 14mm gap double glazing in the door.

So much for a bespoke solution. What's their problem?

Obviously I think you should find a more accommodating joiner.

[Jilly]

I just asked BC what regs I need to adhere to and they said any exterior wood, plastic or aluminium and  to check with planning because in a conservation area.

[Dave Jones]

they will check for toughened glass maybe, the rest is not their problem. SAP etc 

[nod]

I wouldn’t  worry Jilly It won’t even get a mention from BC Planners are to short staffed to get involved 

 

The lady we bought our first plot off Her house is listed She wanted me to fit Ally bifolds at the back of her house but planners wanted them replacing with timber Like for like with the rotten French doors that have only lasted ten years 

She just applied for Ally doors and lantern No problem as long as they are round the back of the house