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PAS 24 Consultation: Enhanced Security Performance Requirements for Doorsets and Windows in the UK

Members News, Membership News, News, Technical News | 31.05.24

In April, a PAS 24 Enhanced security consultation went live, and the proposed changes aim to address new methods of break I n that target door cylinders.

There are some changes to the wording that require more information and checks on the finished products also included in the consultation.

This becomes an important factor for all fabricators when we consider the expected extension to scope for Approved Document Q – Security in Dwellings that will, in the near future, look to include domestic replacement product within its scope.

This Product Assessment Specification specifies test methods and acceptance criteria relevant to the enhanced security performance of doorsets and windows, intended to resist attack normally associated with the casual or opportunistic burglar. It is applicable to doorsets and windows listed in a) and b) below. Standard loading cases for use with Annex B and Annex C have been prepared for the following products.

a)    Windows: singular and multilight:

  • top hung, side hung, bottom hung, butt hinged;
  • top and side hung projected;
  • top hung and side hung fully reversible;
  • tilt and turn and turn and tilt;
  • vertical and horizontal sliding;
  • fixed and fixed casements (dummy vents);
  • parallel opening;
  • double opening (French windows);
  • vertical and horizontal pivot.

b)    Doorsets:

  • single and double leaf;
  • single and double swing;
  • hinged;
  • sliding (single and multi-track);
  • pivot;
  • folding sliding (single and multi-track);
  • stable;
  • with or without integral side panels and fanlights.

The date for closing remarks is the 8th of June. You are able to do so on the ‘Standards Development Portal’ on the BSI website, via the button below.

Respond to Consultation

The GGF Technical team have created a document with further information. Please click the button below to view or download.

Instructions on how to respond to the consultation are contained within the presentation summary as well as detail about the requirements of Approved Document Q.

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Introduction of a UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: What is CBAM?

Legislation, Members News, News, Technical News | 24.05.24

A recent consultation brought to the attention of the Glass and Glazing industry is CBAM, or Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

What is CBAM?

CBAM is a means to ensure that goods imported from outside a region face the same level of expenditure for the carbon emissions involved in their production as the same goods which are produced inside the region. As such it is effectively a form of import tax.

Why Is It Being Introduced?

The purpose of a CBAM, is to negate the cost benefit to companies who would look to import goods from outside of their region which may be purchased more cheaply because their country of origin has no carbon emission levies in place and thus may produce products with higher carbon emissions. This in turn then also serves to reduce transport related carbon emissions from goods which may have been imported from great distances. Seen as whole it can be seen to aide UK based production and lower carbon emissions.

Is This Just For The UK?

The EU already has a CBAM in place for carbon intensive products, which entered into its transitional phase last year, and which will be in full force by 2026. These products include cement, iron and steel, aluminium, fertilisers, electricity and hydrogen.

The EU CBAM by 2026 will work by asking importers of those carbon intensive products to register with their relevant national authority. They then advance purchase CBAM certificates, at a rate determined by the EU Emission Trading System or ETS for their particular goods, purchasing enough to cover their estimated years import. At the end of the reporting period, the emissions from their imported goods are calculated and declared to the national authority, where they must surrender the corresponding amount of previously purchased CBAM certificates. They can deduct from the levy any costs already paid for carbon emissions during the goods production if they have a valid proof. The process then begins anew every year.

The UK consultation is already open and runs until the 13th of June, and on the face of it looks to mimic much of how the EU CBAM is intended to work. However, there are some differences:

What Are The Differences?

The UK consultation proposes from the start to include glass as well as the EU materials. This means that some of the specific products being considered are:

  • Float cast or drawn glass as either full unprocessed sheets or as cut size processed panes including forms of safety glass
  • Insulated glass units which we presume to also include VIG’s – however this does need clarification.
  • Bars, rods, profiles or structures including doors, windows and relevant framing materials for both aluminium and where relevant steel.
  • Refractory ceramics. The proposal states that scrap materials for either glass, aluminium or steel are not included within the remit.

The UK consultation proposal is that CBAM would only apply when the value of goods imported reaches a minimum of £10,000 over a rolling 12-month period. The value is calculated using existing HMRC methodologies to ensure parity. This is significantly more than the EU threshold which we understand sits at a mere 150 Euros.

Please read the master slides below, provided by the HM Treasury.

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HMRC will be responsible for administration of the scheme, but the party liable for the CBAM charges will be essentially the party that places them onto the market. To clarify the above, where there are no customs controls, the person on whose behalf the goods are moved to the UK.

You can respond to the consultation by clicking the below button. Closing dates for comments is the 13th of June 2024.

Respond to Consultation

The GGF would strongly recommend that all GGF Members who will be affected by the incoming CBAM to respond to the consultation in due course in order for your comments to be considered by the relevant government department.

Keeping The Industry Safe, the GGF’s Brand New IOSH Approved Managing Safely In The Glass & Glazing Industry Training Course

Health, Safety and Environment, Members News, News | 20.05.24

For a number of years, the GGF Training Academy has provided the GGF community and the wider sector with a unique opportunity to ensure their staff are equipped with the correct skill set to carry out their job to an industry leading standard.

The ability to retain top staff, futureproof your business and bring in the next generation of talented workers is at the forefront of what the GGF and FENSA are looking to accomplish on behalf of the glass and glazing industry.

Which is why the GGF are launching a brand new training course to the sector. GGF Group Health, Safety, and Environment Manager, Lauren Mawford, has been working on a brand new IOSH Approved Managing Safely in the Glass and Glazing Industry training course.  From early 2024, GGF Group Members will be able to take advantage of an exclusive course, run by the GGF and approved by an internationally recognised institution, IOSH.

Who are IOSH?

IOSH stands for The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. It is an internationally recognised body for Health and Safety.

– They set national standards to be adhered to

– They are an awarding body for H&S qualifications

– They facilitate and approve health and safety training in 130 countries

– They champion occupational H&S issues and advise government

Who Is It For?

This is an awareness course for those who manage others and manage risk and resources. The aim is to give directors, managers, and supervisors an understanding of everyone’s safety and health responsibilities in the workplace. The course will enable you to recognise how you can influence, control and monitor risk to improve safety and health issues in your workplace.

What Should Those On The Course Expect?

This is a 22 hour, 3 day course, based in the classroom with an end point assessment. Having completed the course, delegates should expect to have the ability to:-

– Describe the key reasons to manage safety and health in the workplace

– Define the key terms relating to safety and health

– Identify how the law can have an impact on safety and health in the workplace

– Describe how to assess, reduce and control risk in the workplace

– Identify workplace hazards and risks, their impact and how to manage them

– Identify how to evaluate and respond to an incident

– List the benefits and characteristics of an effective health and safety management system

– Describe principles that underpin good safety and health performance

The course will be run at the GGF offices in London.

Leading The Way

The IOSH approved ‘Managing Safely In The Glass & Glazing Industry’ training course is one of a kind in our industry. It is the only IOSH approved course that has been specifically tailored to our sector and only the GGF are licensed to run it.

It is yet another example of the GGF setting the standards to which others aspire and a major member benefit for the GGF community to take advantage to ensure their business is operating safely, looks after its staff and stands out from the crowd.

Costs

This new course is a major member benefit to the whole GGF community which is why it is available to them at a heavily discounted rate. We’re also delighted to give a discounted rate for the course to all FENSA Approved Installers and BFRC customers. We do want to make this important course available to the whole industry so it will be available to non-members but who will have to pay full price.

Full Price – £600 + VAT

FENSA/BFRC Customers – £550 + VAT

GGF Members – £500 + VAT

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Dates Available

  • 19th-21st (3 day course) August 2024
  •  9th – 11th (3 day course) December 2024 

Should you have any questions about the course, what it involves and how it can help your business then please contact Lauren Mawford, GGF Health & Safety Manager at lmawford@ggf.org.uk

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