Carl F Groupco produces Part F guidance

Carl F Groupco has released guidance for fabricators and installers on the new Part F of Building Regulations.

Carl F Groupco’s technical manager, John Mitchell, said: “The new Part F of Building Regulations comes into force on 15 June this year. As a responsible hardware distributor, we feel it’s our obligation to ensure that the full supply chain is prepared ahead of this date, which is why we’re releasing this guidance now.”

The new standard requires additional ventilation to circulate air in living spaces.

In advance of the new regulations, Carl F Groupco says that fabricators may need to review their production processes to cope with fitting new products and be aware of the vents required to comply, while maintaining U values.

The hardware specialist adds that installers will also need to educate themselves on the stipulations of Part F for all scenarios to make sure they are fitting compliant products and advising end users correctly.

“Local Authority Building Control (LABC) is in charge of policing new build installations this time round, requiring confirmation that each building complies,” said John. “The ultimate responsibility falls with the installer to guarantee their installations comply with regulations but we see it as our job to make the necessary arrangements to supply compliant products and to assist installers with the requirements.”

Carl F Groupco stocks Part F-compliant vents from Glazpart, Greenwood, RW Simon and Yale as part of its range of window and door hardware components.