British Standard
BS EN1279 Part 2 & Part 3

Glass and Glazing Federation

We have been awarded the British Standard BS EN1279 Part 2 & Part 3 for the manufacture of Double Glazed units. The British Standard is a symbol of trust, integrity and quality. Manufacturers having this award associated with their product will reassure customers that they have satisfied the most rigorous of quality processes.

The GGF is the recognised leading authority for employers and companies within the flat glass and glazing industry.

C N Glass is a member of the Glass and Glazing Federation.

Companies are vetted before joining. They must have been in business for three years and have sound financial accounts.

Members are bound to comply with the Government approved GGF Code of Ethical Practice:

Basic Requirements for achieving BS EN1279
Part 2 & Part 3

1. Implementation of FPC (Self Auditing) System, requires the manufacturer to produce and comply with the principles set out in Part 6.

2. Units to be tested to EN1279 Part 2 (& 3 if appropriate) at a Registered Test House - TNO, BSI, BM TRADA or other approved Testing Establishment. Part 2 is the high humidity cycling weathering test that measures the rate at which moisture penetrates the unit. Part 3 is a combination of a shortened weathering test and a gas leakage test that results in an index that equates to the gas loss rate over a one year period

3. Preparation of Technical File including: Product Indication Papers (PIP's relating to Part 4 and other components used) and a detailed System Description (often thought to be a simple description of the components used in the manufacture of test units but in reality is a highly detailed document).

4. Declaration of Conformity produced by the Manufacturer claiming conformance to EN 1279.

5. Correct labelling to the specification as laid down in EN 1279 Part 5. CE mark is not mandatory if UK manufacturers are selling product within UK borders.

Any deposit you place with a member company shall be safeguarded by the GGF’s own Deposit Indemnity Fund.

A seven-day ‘cooling off’ period applies to all contracts negotiated away from business premises. This is irrespective of whether you invited the sales call or not.

All glazing instlaled shall be to the current safety requirements of the British standard BS6262.

Samples shown shall be representative of the product to be installed.

Advertising shall be a true and accurate description of the products offered.

All members must treat you, the customer, with courtesy and respect at all times..

They must comply with British Standards and GGF specifications.

Deposits are protected by up to 25% of the contract price or £2,500.00, whichever is ower.

If you have any concerns about a member, the GGF is there to provide concilation and, if necessary, arbitration.

C N Glass have signed up to Constructionline

CNGlass is a FENSA
registered company.

For suppliers to the construction industry, Constructionline means that you no longer need to repeatedly fill in standard pre-qualification forms for every construction tender. By providing an up-to-date register of pre-qualified suppliers for construction contracts, Constructionline is a commonsense solution. The Constructionline service is recommended by the OGC Common Minimum Standards and The Local Government Task Force.

Constructionline work in co-operation with the government to ensure common minimum standards in pre-qualification.

To pre-qualify through Constructionline as a supplier to the construction industry we must provide comprehensive information about our company and keep that information up to date at all times. Buyers from the construction industry are then assured that all required standards are complied with by us and therefore we are able to tender for the work they require without any delay.

FENSA stands for the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme. It has been set up by the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF), with Government approval, in response to the new Building Regulations for England and Wales.

From 1 April 2002, all replacement glazing in dwellings will come within the scope of the Building Regulations. From then on, anyone who installs replacement windows or doors will have to comply with improved thermal performance standards.

When having their windows and doors replaced from this date homeowners must ensure that they get a certificate from the Local Authority Building Control or have the work completed by a FENSA Registered Company.

One of the main reasons for this change to the Building Regulations is the need to reduce energy loss.

Our Terms and Conditions

CNGlass services clients in Chipping Norton, Banbury, Oxford, Cheltenham,and the surrounding counties of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire,
Warwickshire and South Northamptonshire. Double Glazing and Conservatories.