Who are HETAS and what do I need to know about compliance?We are a HETAS Registered Company Engineer’s Number 13806 Company Registration 2883
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Who are HETAS?
HETAS is a not for profit organisation, offering a competent person scheme for installers of biomass and solid fuel hearing, registration for retailers and chimney sweeps and approval of appliances and fuels.
Customers who use a HETAS registered installer within England and Wales will be presented with a HETAS Certificate of Compliance - which is a Buildings Regulation Compliance Certificate - by their installer, upon completion of works undertaken to install a stove. The HETAS installer will present the Certificate of Completion at the point of completion or you may receive the certificate, by post.
Customers who use a HETAS registered installer within England and Wales will be presented with a HETAS Certificate of Compliance - which is a Buildings Regulation Compliance Certificate - by their installer, upon completion of works undertaken to install a stove. The HETAS installer will present the Certificate of Completion at the point of completion or you may receive the certificate, by post.
Why use a HETAS registered installer?
A HETAS approved installer is a professionally recognised and certified engineer, who possesses theskills and experience to competently install your stove safely. A HETAS registered installer is able tocertify your new installation, upon completion.
The Certificate of Completion demonstrates that your new installation complies with the relevantBuilding Regulations. Hamilton’s of Chester will forward a copy of your certificate to HETAS, who,in-turn, will notify the appropriate local authority, on your behalf.If you decide to install a stove yourself, or use a company that is not HETAS registered, you will bepersonally responsible for applying to your local authorities building control department, for abuilding notice. You must then pay the appropriate fee (possibly up to £300). In this instance, youmust wait for the responsible Building Control Officer to complete their inspection and certify yourinstallation, prior to first use.
The Certificate of Completion demonstrates that your new installation complies with the relevantBuilding Regulations. Hamilton’s of Chester will forward a copy of your certificate to HETAS, who,in-turn, will notify the appropriate local authority, on your behalf.If you decide to install a stove yourself, or use a company that is not HETAS registered, you will bepersonally responsible for applying to your local authorities building control department, for abuilding notice. You must then pay the appropriate fee (possibly up to £300). In this instance, youmust wait for the responsible Building Control Officer to complete their inspection and certify yourinstallation, prior to first use.
Why do I need a HETAS certificate?
A Certificate of Completion may be required to validate your home insurance and will be required inany home sale process.
While is possible for you to complete a stove installation yourself, or to hire the services of an unqualified fitter, you may discover, too late, that your installation is unsafe. There are many risks associated with unsafe stove installations, including carbon monoxide poisoning. Should your stove or chimney liner cause a fire, your home insurer will ask to see your Certificate of Completion. With out a Certificate of Completion and dependant on the reason for the claim, your claim may be rejected.
Failure to notify your local authority about your stove installation may be an offence which may resultin legal action being taken against you.You should keep your certificate safe. Your home insurance provider may require a copy after installation or if you need to make a claim.
You may be asked to provide a copy of the Certificate aspart of any home sale.
While is possible for you to complete a stove installation yourself, or to hire the services of an unqualified fitter, you may discover, too late, that your installation is unsafe. There are many risks associated with unsafe stove installations, including carbon monoxide poisoning. Should your stove or chimney liner cause a fire, your home insurer will ask to see your Certificate of Completion. With out a Certificate of Completion and dependant on the reason for the claim, your claim may be rejected.
Failure to notify your local authority about your stove installation may be an offence which may resultin legal action being taken against you.You should keep your certificate safe. Your home insurance provider may require a copy after installation or if you need to make a claim.
You may be asked to provide a copy of the Certificate aspart of any home sale.