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46 | MARCH 2017
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INSULATE THE INSTALLATION
Technologically advanced foam sealant tapes for improved window installation and insulation performance will be showcased on the ISO-CHEMIE stand ( L30 ) at The FIT Show .
BRUSH UP ON FIRE AND SECURITY REGS
Fire and security are covered by regulation . However , not everyone in the supply chain knows what is covered , is able to specify and / or supply appropriate products and materials , and most importantly , install and commission the fire protection or security installations correctly . This can be a real problem of knowing who or what to use on a project .
Third party certification - certification of appropriately tested and technically assessed products and competent installation companies - offers ways to address this .
Product certification requires companies to demonstrate processes and procedures for the design and control of manufacture to maintain the conformity of the product . It must match that which was proven by test or assessment to afford the fire protection required .
Installer certification requires companies to demonstrate processes and procedures for the design , selection , procurement and satisfactory installation . Certification can be used to verify that which is specified in the fire or security strategy has actually been delivered to site and installed correctly .
There are also schemes for ‘ enhanced security products ’ which satisfy the requirements of police ‘ Secured by Design ’ for security doors and glazing .
For example , IFC Certification is able to certify products , installer companies under their UKAS accredited schemes and also provide Quality Management System certification to ISO 9001 . IFCC also offers an independent site inspection / survey service as IFCC is also a UKAS accredited inspection body .
IFCC are also a ‘ notified body ’ so can carry out Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance
( AVCP ) works to support companies wishing to CE mark their products . Despite the Brexit vote , this is still essential if a supplier wants to supply in UK and Europe .
All of this means that end user clients can have confidence in selecting products and services correctly provided and installed which will perform as specified and deliver the quality required .
IFC Certification experts are inviting visitors to come and talk to them at the FIT Show if any of the following apply :
• What has fire safety got to do with me ?
• Why do I need third party certification ?
• Who can I ask about Security Product Certification ?
• Can IFCC deliver certification promptly , by someone who will talk through the requirements and how best it can be provided ?
ISO-CHEMIE ’ S ISO-BLOCO WIN2WALL multi-level sealing tape will feature among other products including ISO-BLOCO One . These provide innovative and longer lasting solutions for standard PVCu windows and advanced U Values as well as compliance with Passivhaus standards for more demanding projects .
The firm ’ s ISO3 WINDOW SEALING SYSTEM , based on the European RAL principle of three level sealing , offers an external seal providing weather resistance and breathability , while the intermediate seal provides extra thermal and acoustic properties , and the internal layer meets air tightness and humidity requirements . All three levels are designed to accommodate any movement between the adjacent construction materials .
Andrew Swift , national sales manager for ISO-CHEMIE , said : “ BS8213-2016 compliant tapes alongside the GGF ’ s guide to window installation and the demand for installed windows with matching energy rated gaps , combine to provide installers with an added value sales package .”
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ISO-CHEMIE ’ S ISO- BLOCO WIN2WALL multi-level sealing tape will be on display at The FIT Show .
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