Building Regs for external doors

[bubbalinka]

I am fitting a new front door and new advice on building regs. Do i need to fit a part L compliant door if it is a replacement? If i renew the frame as well does that mean a part L door??

Both types of door available with obvious difference in price. Also looked up regs to find out and still non the wiser.

If I change the frame, there is a glazed panel above the door, which will be changed as part of the frame and I will get the right spec double glazed glass panel for insulation. I will only do this if a door only swap needs building control. Do Building control look at draft proofing, as that seems to be a bigger thermal loss than having a well insulated door material.

Just as another twist, If I put a letter box opening through a new door, that will change its thermal props. Would building control sign that off?

Also do I need to call out building control for this. Seems a bit much for just swaping a door?

All this for a simple door swap!!! Please save me someone!!

Any advice appreciated.

Andrew

 

[jeds]

Door AND frame requires building regs. Door only requires regs only if the new door has more than 50% glazing.

 

[Richard C]

Or get a FENSA registered installer to fit & supply you with a certificate of compliance; safety glass must be fitted in critical locations.