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HETAS - “Heating Testing and Approval Scheme”

Introduction
From the 1st of April 2002 people wishing to have a new (or replacement) solid fuel or wood burning product(s) installed in their homes should obtain Building Control Approval from local authorities or through Competent Persons approved by HETAS Ltd. Sussex Woodstoves is an approved supplier/installer.

About HETAS Ltd
HETAS Ltd (heating equipment testing and approval scheme) with its distinctive three-tick logo, is the official approval body for the domestic solid fuel industry. Established in 1936, HETAS Ltd is a non-profit-making, independent body whose primary function is to ensure that the highest possible standards are maintained throughout the solid fuel heating industry by regular testing and inspection of appliances, fuels and other associated equipment used in the domestic market.

Why have the rules changed?
As part of the government’s drive to improve standards throughout the construction industry and to further the conservation of fuel and power, the existing building regulations covering the installation of domestic heating equipment have undergone a major revision. These new building regulations apply to the installation of all new heating appliances and came into force on the 1st April 2002.

Will standards be improved?
Historically, the vast majority of heating appliances even by reputable companies have not been notified to local authorities and as a result, have not been inspected by building control. However, there are many thousands of installations carried out each year by companies or individuals with little or no experience, often to a poor standard, which may result in unsafe or dangerous installations.

How will the Competent Persons scheme help customers?
HETAS Ltd with its long history of dealing with all matters relating to solid fuel and appliances has developed a registration scheme for companies and individual engineers involved with installation of appliances and other related equipment. However, it should be noted that not all the companies are registered for the installation of central heating and some chimney lining systems. It is therefore important to confirm what level of registration the company has before placing your order.

Companies applying for membership to the HETAS Ltd registration scheme will have to meet a number of conditions before acceptance - The main conditions are:
• They will employ HETAS Ltd trained engineers
• That their workmanship (on inspection) is of a good standard
• They have the required level of Public Liability Insurance
• They respond to customer concerns in a positive way
Companies accepted into scheme membership do not need building control approval. This should save you both time and money.

Sussex Woodstoves is fully HETAS Ltd registered for the supply and installation of solid fuel stoves, and chimney linings.

How to contact HETAS
Full details of the companies registered with HETAS Ltd under the Competent Persons Scheme are available from:
1) HETAS Ltd, PO BOX 37, Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestchire, GL52 9TB and www.hetas.co.uk
2) The Solid Fuel Association, 7 Swanwick Court, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AS, www.solidfuel.co.uk
Tel: 0845 601 4406 - Fax: 01773 834351 - Email: sfa@solidfuel.co.uk

Service and Maintenance
In order to ensure that your new solid fuel fired appliance maintains its performance and operates in a safe manner HETAS Ltd recommends that an annual service as well as chimney sweeping is properly carried out. Many of the companies registered with HETAS Ltd are additionally able to undertake service and maintenance in a professional manner. The addresses above should be contacted to identify which companies are registered for this type of work.

Approved Chimney Sweeps
In addition to the HETAS Ltd register of installation and servicing companies, it also operates a nationwide list of approved chimney sweeps. Again details can be obtained from the contact points above or directly from:
The National Association of Chimney Sweeps (NACS)
Unit 15, Emerald Way, Stone Business Park, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0SR
Tel: 0800 833 464, Fax: 01785 811712, Email: nacs@chimneyworks.co.uk & www.chimneyworks.co.uk

SUSSEX WOODSTOVES - GENERAL DISCLAIMER

Sussex Woodstoves (SW) thanks you for your enquiry. As you will appreciate, we do our best to help you but we must point out that we only offer information for works which properly comply with regulations. We cannot accept any liability for the work or lack of work of any other contractors that you may retain. For any and all other contractors and / or suppliers that you may retain, you should ensure that you are satisfied (independently of anything said or implied by or understood from SW), as to their qualifications, experience, equipment and their competence to complete and certify (sign-off), their work in compliance with the appropriate Regulations.

All of our help and ideas whether through this SW website or through SW publications are made on the basis that they are general comments and we can make no promise as to their fitness for specific purpose or carry any liability for same unless and until this applies to works agreed to be undertaken by SW prior to which we issue a defined scope of works in writing on a SW referenced Estimate. If you then agree this Estimate and your instructions are accepted by SW, then we may agree to provide the agreed goods and services. If you and SW do not so agree this within three months of the date of the Estimate (or less if previously withdrawn by SW), then the referenced Estimate will lapse and SW shall have no ongoing liability thereafter for any aspect of your enquiry, our comments or any aspect of the proposed scope of works.