GQAFEN14 Maintain and repair Curtain Wall installations
Overview
This standard is concerned with maintaining curtain walling. Curtain walling systems can have unique requirements relating to their production; have features that are difficult to achieve or require a mixture of materials and processes that are particularly unusual.
The standard covers dismantling, maintaining and reinstating curtain walling so that systems are restored to specification with minimal disruption. Key requirements include following health and safety rules, identifying and completing tasks within your competence and responsibilities, and using the right tools and materials. This standard helps protect building integrity and ensures fenestration professionals deliver compliant and reliable service.
You will need to dismantle glass supporting systems before undertaking maintenance. You will need to undertake maintenance, minimising the period during which installations cannot be used, liaising with the customer about progress. When maintenance is complete you will need to reinstate and restore curtain walling to full operation.
This standard is for you if you work in the and Glazing Fenestration Industry and are involved in on-site maintenance and repair work to Curtain Wall systems
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times
identify maintenance or repair work required and confirm it is within your level of expertise
identify any problems relating to maintenance/repair work and deal with them following standard operating procedures (SOPs)
identify and remove fixtures and fittings which prohibit maintenance or repair work following safe working practices
store removed fixtures and fittings following SOPs
remove material from installation using methods and equipment that cause minimum damage to surrounding structures
select and use materials for maintenance or repair work that are fit for purpose and meet customer requirements
select and use tools and equipment to complete maintenance or repair to specifications
carry out maintenance or repair work within timescales acceptable to all parties and in a way that minimises period installations cannot be used
undertake maintenance or repair work following SOPs and safe working practices
be able to identify or question when you believe a component part or system is beyond repair and report this in line with regulatory and organisational requirements
insert and remove structural supports required to support installations during maintenance or repair work
apply finishing materials so that they are secure, level and comparable with existing surfaces
replace and secure fixtures and fittings removed during maintenance or repair to meet specifications
be able to provide basic maintenance such as cleaning of drainage channels, refixing gaskets and refitting pressure plates or cappings
check replaced glazing components function to meet specifications
remove surplus materials and debris from sites, and dispose of them following SOPs and current legislation
give relevant information to customers about maintenance or repair work giving them the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification
record information on maintenance or repair work in appropriate information systems
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
health and safety responsibilities and obligations relevant to the work
health and safety procedures that need to be followed
Build Regulations or Building Standards that may affect maintenance or repair work
competence requirements for bay window installation and when to seek further guidance
special methods and equipment necessary to deal with maintenance or repair work
types of building construction and their effect on specifications and installation
how to interpret technical specifications, manufacturer instructions, and SOPs for curtain wall installation
actions taken if dangerous materials are exposed or suspected during dismantling in line with regulatory and organisational requirements
structural support used for different installations
how to remove and store fixtures and fittings
why it is important to label removed fixtures and fittings
how to remove different materials from installations
how different types of components are maintained
how to ensure maintenance meets customer requirements
types of action required when repairs are temporary
information to provide to customers if repairs are temporary to include timescales and restriction of use
types of finishing materials used in different circumstances
why it is important to remove materials and debris from sites
how to deal with surplus materials to include disposal, recycling and reuse
how different types of installation material are handled
information systems used and how to report and record information on maintenance and repair of installations
why it is important to use the information systems in line with regulatory and organisational requirements
meaning and importance of the Responsible NO and why the glazing and support structure must be installed in full compliance with supporting evidence and manufacturers’ instructions
GQAFEN14 Maintain and repair Curtain Wall installations
Overview
This standard is concerned with maintaining curtain walling. Curtain walling systems can have unique requirements relating to their production; have features that are difficult to achieve or require a mixture of materials and processes that are particularly unusual.
The standard covers dismantling, maintaining and reinstating curtain walling so that systems are restored to specification with minimal disruption. Key requirements include following health and safety rules, identifying and completing tasks within your competence and responsibilities, and using the right tools and materials. This standard helps protect building integrity and ensures fenestration professionals deliver compliant and reliable service.
You will need to dismantle glass supporting systems before undertaking maintenance. You will need to undertake maintenance, minimising the period during which installations cannot be used, liaising with the customer about progress. When maintenance is complete you will need to reinstate and restore curtain walling to full operation.
This standard is for you if you work in the and Glazing Fenestration Industry and are involved in on-site maintenance and repair work to Curtain Wall systems
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
Relevant Occupations
Glaziers Window Fabric and Fitters
Keywords
Curtain Walling, maintenance, Fenestration