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Health & Safety
Regulation 7
Temperature in indoor workplaces
(1) During working hours, the temperature in all workplaces inside
buildings shall be reasonable.
(2) A method of heating or cooling shall not be used which results in the
escape into a workplace of fumes, gas or vapour of such character and to such
extent that they are likely to be injurious or offensive to any person.
(3) A sufficient number of thermometers shall be provided to enable
persons at work to determine the temperature in any workplace inside a
building.
1st Class Window Films can dramatically reduce the inside temperature
giving a more comfortable environment.
Regulation 14
All low level glazing in workplaces where or the public are likely to come into
contact should where necessary for reasons of health and safety be of safety material
or be protected against breakage.
This legislation includes existing buildings not just new developments and
refurbishments.
Only the critical locations which form, or are part of the internal and external walls
and doors or shops, showrooms, offices, factories, public or other non-domestic
buildings.
The Law
Vehicle & Operator Services Agency (VOSA) Statement
Car Window Tinting Legal Requirements in the UK
The UK Road Vehicles (Construction & Use) Regulations 1986 Act - as amended
specifies the minimum levels of light that must pass through the windscreen and
front side windows.
The specifications are:
a) Motor Vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1985
b) The light transmitted through the windscreen must be at least 75%.
c) The front side windows (to either side of the drivers’ head) must allow at least
70% of light to be transmitted through them.
If the glass is tinted to a point whereby it lets through less light, the vehicle does
not meet legal requirements.
The consequences of illegally tinted windows!
If you are driving with less than legally required light transmitting through the
windscreen and front side windows, the following could happen ;
a) You could be stopped and fined - you are effectively handing the police a 'reason'
to stop your vehicle - the car could be impounded if it is considered dangerous to
drive and/or could be given a prohobition order until removed!
b) You will be required to remove the film (which will cost) and present your car
to the Police confirming it has been returned to a legal status.
c) If you have an accident and it can be proven that the reduced vision caused by the
illegal film was a contributing factor, you are likely to get part or full blame - even
if it was not under normal circumstances your fault!
d) Even worse - your insurer - if they stand to be in a position where they are
looking at full acceptance of liability (as you were at fault) - may determine that your
insurance is invalidated! and you will be looking at footing the costs on your own
for your own vehicle and any other damage to third party vehicles or property.