Building regulations – Quickguides for rooflights, Part L, Conservation of heat & power
Quickguides on building regulations, Part L – Conservation of heat and power for rooflights and roof windows.
News from NARM; NARM members; and general industry news relating to rooflights & daylighting
NARM RE-LAUNCHES AS ‘THE ROOFLIGHT ASSOCIATION’
NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, has re-launched as The Rooflight Association. Previously under the NARM banner, the Association’s membership was focussed on manufacturing businesses. As the Rooflight Association, membership is now also open to rooflight installers, specifiers, distributors and others involved in the rooflight industry. Ian Weakford, Rooflight Association Chairman, explains: “Our mission…
Beware of site-fabricated ‘rooflights’
The Rooflight Association (formerly NARM) is the trade association representing the UK’s rooflight industry. Our purpose is to promote best practice in all aspects of rooflight design, specification, installation and maintenance. As such, we often receive reports from concerned homeowners, highlighting problems with what they believed to be professionally installed rooflights, but which have subsequently…
New Chairman
Ian Weakford has been appointed as the new Chairman of The Rooflight Association (formerly NARM), following a unanimous vote at the Association’s quarterly general meeting. Ian replaces outgoing Chairman Scott Leeder, who occupied the post for a short period, but has now taken a role outside the rooflight industry. As Sales & Marketing Director at…
Member viewpoints
Over the coming months, we’ll be publishing a series articles based on interviews with NARM members and Directors, giving their views on NARM’s work and how being a member is benefiting their businesses. Tom Ogilvie explains his view that in the case of NARM, community works better than individuals. Look out for our articles in…
Updated guidance on rooflight non-fragility classifications
NARM has published an updated version of its Quickguide 08, entitled ‘Understanding CWCT Classifications of Rooflight Types’. The CWCT (Centre for Window & Cladding Technology) tests for non-fragility comprise of soft body and hard body impact tests as well as a load retention test. They are intended to identify what glass size and type of…
Gearing up for the future
Previously operating as an unincorporated association, NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, has formed a limited company through which it will now conduct its activities. The newly formed National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers Limited, will continue to undertake the Association’s roles of: informing government and standards bodies through published research; encouraging and supporting rooflighting…
Construction products: clarity is key
At NARM, our purpose is to identify and promote best practice in rooflight specification, installation, maintenance and safety. A key part of this role is to encourage and support clarity and integrity in manufacturers’ technical data and product promotion. NARM is therefore a strong advocate of The Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI), which we…
New Chairman at NARM
NARM has appointed Tom Ogilvie as Chairman, following a vote at the Association’s recent Annual General Meeting. He takes over the role from Jim Lowther who has announced his retirement, following many years of service to NARM and the broader rooflight industry. Tom has held the position previously, having served as Chairman between 2013…
NARM publishes new regulatory guidance for smoke vent specification
NARM has issued a new document entitled ‘Definition of geometric free area for Smoke Vents’. Our Technical Committee Chairman Stuart Middle said: “This document is intended to contribute to improving fire safety standards by clarifying the definition of the term ‘geometric free area’ in respect of smoke ventilation, to ensure compliance as defined in Appendix…
