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Traditionally measures such as Cavity Wall Insulation and External Wall Insulation have been assessed as ‘systems’ with a Technical Approval issued by an independent body confirming that the system is fit for purpose and can contribute to satisfying the relevant requirements of the Building Regulations. Conversely, other measures comprise products usually simply covered by the manufacturers declaration of performance.
Recognising the higher level of assurance provided by systems but the limited number of systems to support underfloor, Room in Roof, Internal Wall and Loft insulation, in agreement with TrustMark, The IAA CS have partnered with Kiwa Building Products to provide an Agrément approvals process for Non-Standard Systems. Non-Standard Systems comprise a range of prescribed components deployed and assessed as a system. The IAA are acting as the surveillance and audit body with Kiwa as the Agrément issue authority for Non-Standard Systems.
Thoughts from Kiwa
Kiwa Building Products are delighted to support The IAA in implementing this certification scheme. We offer a full range of testing, inspection and Agrément services to construction materials manufacturers and System Designers.
A Kiwa BDA Agrément® confirms the fitness for purpose of products covered or not covered by British or European standards, demonstrating that the product ‘does what it says on the tin’. The new system offers an alternative route for Non-Standard systems, those which have not been traditionally covered by a Kiwa BDA Agrément®.
Rob Kennett, Business Development Manager explains “By supporting The IAA CS with this scheme, we are giving System Designers a new way to demonstrate the fitness for purpose of their systems and compliance with PAS 2035. Having a TrustMark endorsed Kiwa BDA Agrément® will be a great way for IAA members to show the quality of their systems to the market.”
We look forward to working alongside The IAA CS and providing our expertise in relation to the Non-Standard System Approval Scheme.
Approved Industry Quality Assurance Scheme (IQAS)
The IAA are one of only two organisations with an approved Industry Quality Assurance Scheme (IQAS) meaning those installer members operating under The IAAs end-to-end approach (PAS, TrustMark, Technical Approvals etc) who install a system covered by an independent technical approval such as an Agrément®, can reduce the Inherent Technical Risk (ITR) of the measure under Annex B of PAS 2035 (e.g. moving cavity wall insulation from Path B to Path A in some cases).
This list provides details of systems for which the ITR can be reduced under PAS 2035 and indicates those installers approved for the system. This list will be updated on an ongoing basis and Retrofit Coordinators and Retrofit Coordinator Certification Bodies are advised to check the list before permitting any reduction in the ITR.
What are the next steps for System Designers?
System Designers will have the advantage of providing an approved System Design and products to installers with the assurance that their products are being deployed to their specification and through both their own and The IAA audit process understand that only the correct products are being supplied and installed.
System Designers can put forward an approach to System Design for systems such as UFI, RIRI, IWI and Loft insulation and providing the approach meets the necessary system standard they can receive a Kiwa BDA Agrément® which recognises the increased System Designer Compliance. This will require System Designers to specify the components permissible for use in their system, detail the installation and design process, provide training and carding for Technicians and provide surveillance on accredited installers. If you would like more information email enquiries@theiaa.co.uk.
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Kiwa Building Products & The IAA CS partner to launch Non-Standard Systems
Thu 21st July 2022
Traditionally measures such as Cavity Wall Insulation and External Wall Insulation have been assessed as ‘systems’ with a Technical Approval issued by an independent body confirming that the system is fit for purpose and can contribute to satisfying the relevant requirements of the Building Regulations. Conversely, other measures comprise products usually simply covered by the manufacturers declaration of performance.
Recognising the higher level of assurance provided by systems but the limited number of systems to support underfloor, Room in Roof, Internal Wall and Loft insulation, in agreement with TrustMark, The IAA CS have partnered with Kiwa Building Products to provide an Agrément approvals process for Non-Standard Systems. Non-Standard Systems comprise a range of prescribed components deployed and assessed as a system. The IAA are acting as the surveillance and audit body with Kiwa as the Agrément issue authority for Non-Standard Systems.
Thoughts from Kiwa
Kiwa Building Products are delighted to support The IAA in implementing this certification scheme. We offer a full range of testing, inspection and Agrément services to construction materials manufacturers and System Designers.
A Kiwa BDA Agrément® confirms the fitness for purpose of products covered or not covered by British or European standards, demonstrating that the product ‘does what it says on the tin’. The new system offers an alternative route for Non-Standard systems, those which have not been traditionally covered by a Kiwa BDA Agrément®.
Rob Kennett, Business Development Manager explains “By supporting The IAA CS with this scheme, we are giving System Designers a new way to demonstrate the fitness for purpose of their systems and compliance with PAS 2035. Having a TrustMark endorsed Kiwa BDA Agrément® will be a great way for IAA members to show the quality of their systems to the market.”
We look forward to working alongside The IAA CS and providing our expertise in relation to the Non-Standard System Approval Scheme.
Approved Industry Quality Assurance Scheme (IQAS)
The IAA are one of only two organisations with an approved Industry Quality Assurance Scheme (IQAS) meaning those installer members operating under The IAAs end-to-end approach (PAS, TrustMark, Technical Approvals etc) who install a system covered by an independent technical approval such as an Agrément®, can reduce the Inherent Technical Risk (ITR) of the measure under Annex B of PAS 2035 (e.g. moving cavity wall insulation from Path B to Path A in some cases).
This list provides details of systems for which the ITR can be reduced under PAS 2035 and indicates those installers approved for the system. This list will be updated on an ongoing basis and Retrofit Coordinators and Retrofit Coordinator Certification Bodies are advised to check the list before permitting any reduction in the ITR.
What are the next steps for System Designers?
System Designers will have the advantage of providing an approved System Design and products to installers with the assurance that their products are being deployed to their specification and through both their own and The IAA audit process understand that only the correct products are being supplied and installed.
System Designers can put forward an approach to System Design for systems such as UFI, RIRI, IWI and Loft insulation and providing the approach meets the necessary system standard they can receive a Kiwa BDA Agrément® which recognises the increased System Designer Compliance. This will require System Designers to specify the components permissible for use in their system, detail the installation and design process, provide training and carding for Technicians and provide surveillance on accredited installers. If you would like more information email enquiries@theiaa.co.uk.
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