I have recently obtained a certificate from the certifier, purportedly issued by the glazier. However, doubts have arisen regarding its authenticity due to several reasons.
Firstly, the certifier has shifted responsibility to the Builder, who, in turn, is refusing to provide clarification and is seemingly oblivious to the situation.
To validate the certificate, I need to confirm if it aligns with the requirements outlined in AS1288 - 2021 Section 5, clause 5.23.1 & 5.23.3, AS2047-2014 clause 8.1 & 8.2, and NCC 3.6.1, as indicated in the document.
The manufacturer is registered with AGWA, and compliance with their specifications is crucial for the glazing and frames.
However, the certificate I possess appears to contradict these requirements significantly. Notably, it lacks the NATA logo, crucial for authenticity verification. Moreover, the signatory has not provided their last name or the date of signature, raising further doubts.
Additionally, the frames and glazing lack the necessary logos/marking, especially in high-traffic areas such as sliding doors and windows situated at ground level exceeding 500mm.
Furthermore, the certificate lacks essential documents such as test reports or performance solutions, which are vital for assessing compliance.
I have raised the issue with Fair Trading. Any thoughts? Do your frames and glass have the logo and manufacturer details? Have you been provided with a performance solution?
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Browse Forums Windows & Doors  10 Jan 2022 41 NSW Junior Member Re: Certification for glazing and aluminium window/door fram 3Mar 25, 2024 8:32 am  BimbobHave you approached the window manufacturer directly? Performance lables and indicators are a code requirement and you could also request test reports. Withhold payment until youre satisified and disucss the issue directly with your builder and inform them that you are (not "will") witholding payment until this and any other issues are resolved so long as these issues form part of the current progress payment conditions. Hi I have approached the manufacturer requesting information within 5 days. 10 Jan 2022 41 NSW Junior Member Re: Certification for glazing and aluminium window/door fram 5Mar 25, 2024 11:41 am BimbobJust dont be too demanding, you need their help and want to keep them on side What I suspect is that the manufacturer has supplied the glazing, and the framing is most likely from China. The Builder would have known someone within the manufacturer to get a certificate signed. Hence both are in breach. Re: Certification for glazing and aluminium window/door fram 6Mar 28, 2024 3:07 pm Mox80I have recently obtained a certificate from the certifier, purportedly issued by the glazier. However, doubts have arisen regarding its authenticity due to several reasons. Firstly, the certifier has shifted responsibility to the Builder, who, in turn, is refusing to provide clarification and is seemingly oblivious to the situation. To validate the certificate, I need to confirm if it aligns with the requirements outlined in AS1288 - 2021 Section 5, clause 5.23.1 & 5.23.3, AS2047-2014 clause 8.1 & 8.2, and NCC 3.6.1, as indicated in the document. The manufacturer is registered with AGWA, and compliance with their specifications is crucial for the glazing and frames. However, the certificate I possess appears to contradict these requirements significantly. Notably, it lacks the NATA logo, crucial for authenticity verification. Moreover, the signatory has not provided their last name or the date of signature, raising further doubts. Additionally, the frames and glazing lack the necessary logos/marking, especially in high-traffic areas such as sliding doors and windows situated at ground level exceeding 500mm. Furthermore, the certificate lacks essential documents such as test reports or performance solutions, which are vital for assessing compliance. I have raised the issue with Fair Trading. Any thoughts? Do your frames and glass have the logo and manufacturer details? Have you been provided with a performance solution? To validate the certificate, I need to confirm if it aligns with the requirements outlined in AS1288 - 2021 Section 5, clause 5.23.1 & 5.23.3, AS2047-2014 clause 8.1 & 8.2, and NCC 3.6.1, as indicated in the document. You don't need to validate anything, the certificate is the validation. However, the certificate I possess appears to contradict these requirements significantly. Notably, it lacks the NATA logo, crucial for authenticity verification. Moreover, the signatory has not provided their last name or the date of signature, raising further doubts. The certificate is standalone, the NATA logo guarantees nothing. The certificate is provided by the manufacturer, if you doubt the authenticity, ask them to give you a dated copy. Additionally, the frames and glazing lack the necessary logos/marking, especially in high-traffic areas such as sliding doors and windows situated at ground level exceeding 500mm. I assume you are familiar with these requirements, if your windows are missing motifs or safety glass ID (making glass visible AS1288), then that is non-compliant, and I would be surprised if you were awarded a certificate of occupancy. Furthermore, the certificate lacks essential documents such as test reports or performance solutions, which are vital for assessing compliance. As I say, those documents are not needed, as the glazing certificate is standalone. I have raised the issue with Fair Trading. Any thoughts? Do your frames and glass have the logo and manufacturer details? Have you been provided with a performance solution? I don't know what "performance solution" means. "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 10 Jan 2022 41 NSW Junior Member Re: Certification for glazing and aluminium window/door fram 7Mar 29, 2024 12:53 am For your reference Performance Labels: Window assemblies in housing, except timber windows, must be labelled so the label can be seen when it is in situ. For timber windows and window assemblies for non-housing locations, either a label or a certificate is required. Please note windows must not be labelled on the glass. However, labelling on glass is permitted for fixed timber windows. The label or certificate must have as a minimum: - A way to identify the manufacturer. - The wind pressures for both Serviceability Limit - State (SLS) and Ultimate Limit State (ULS). - Water penetration resistance. -Where a window has been energy rated, this information may also appear on the Performance Label. Test reports should be requested if there is any doubt about the validity of labels or certificates supplied. The certificate does not detail the above requirements. Compliance certificate example https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source= ... 2YxJTFb4P7 7 12364  DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Are you doing this with a building permit? Conversion of a non habitable room into a habitable room requires building permit. 3 28169  |
