Standards

Safestyle UK: Quality Assured!

At Safestyle we work in partnership with the top UK companies and organisations, including Pilkington Glass and the Energy Saving Trust, to bring you the very best in double glazing technology for energy saving windows, doors and composite doors. Through the Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme (FENSA), you can be sure we comply with all relevant building regulations.

Energy Saving Recommended

"Energy Saving Recommended" is an initiative from the Energy Saving Trust backed by the Government.

If you see the Energy Saving Recommended logo you can be sure that the product is particularly energy efficient, and now Safestyle UK has set the benchmark in the industry with our new Eco Diamond Window, which is Energy Saving Recommended as standard!

For more information about the Energy Saving Recommended scheme, see the Energy Saving Trust's website, click here.

Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF)

Safestyle UK is a full member of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF). The GGF is the recognised body for companies in the flat glass, glazing, window, home improvement and plastics industries in the UK. Being members of the GGF means you can be sure we’ve been fully vetted and meet their very high standards.

For more information on GGF and how we became members, click here.

FENSA

In 2002 the law changed meaning that all new replacement windows and doors in the UK had to meet tough government standards for conservation of heat in the home, energy efficiency, fire escape functions, ventilation and disabled access – all in addition to the existing Building Regulations. Safestyle UK joined FENSA to reassure our customers that every double glazed window and door we fit complies with these very high standards.

We’re proud to announce that in both 2004 and 2005, our work has achieved a 100% pass rate on all random inspections conducted by FENSA, both during and after installation.

Our relationship with FENSA also means that we are constantly updated with the latest Building Regulations, and all our products conform to the most recent Building Regulations criteria as set out by FENSA.

For more information on FENSA and why we became members, click here.

TrustMark

Safestyle UK are proud to be endorsed by the Government-backed TrustMark scheme. Endorsement is only given to reputable companies that adhere to high standards of workmanship and customer care.

To find out more about how TrustMark carefully selects companies for endorsement, and the high standards you can expect from us, click here.

TGO

TGO is an independent non-profit ombudsman for the glazing industry, which has a Code of Practice that Safestyle and all TGO installers adhere to.

It gives consumers peace of mind and confidence in the glazing market, helping to process complaints and enquiries in a fair, transparent way, complying with the law and legal procedures.

More information about The Glazing Ombudsman can be found on their website.

Certification

• British Standards Institution (BSI) standards held by Safestyle Manufacturing and Logistics:
  BS EN 7412 - For plastic windows made from unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (PVCu), extruded hollow profiles, specification.
  BS EN 1279 - Glass in buildings, insulating glass units.
  BS EN 7950 High Security - Specification for enhanced security performance of casement and tilt/turn windows for domestic applications.
  BS EN 1303-6: Locking cylinder 6-pin Grade 6.
  BS EN ISO: 9001-2008 - Quality management systems.
  PAS-23 Composite Doors: General performance testing.
  PAS-24 Composite Doors: Enhanced security testing.
  ISO 10002:2004 Quality Management - Customer Satisfaction: Guidelines for complaints handling in organisations.
• BSI Safety Glass Standards:
  BS EN 12150-1:2000 - Definition and Description.
  BS EN 12150-2:2004 - Evaluation of conformity / product standard.
  BS EN 12600:2002 - Glass for use in buildings: pendulum test, impact test method and classification for flat glass.
  
• Energy Saving Recommended Products certified by the Energy Saving Trust - Eco Diamond Window and Sliding Sash window.
• MILA Hardware Certification - Approved Supplier / Installer of MILA 'Fearless' high security products.
• MILA Certificate of Testing - Product testing performed to confirm enhanced security features.