RAMS & CPP for Window & Door Installation
What compliance documents you need for window fitting, door installation, and glazing work — and how The Site Book handles it for you.
Written by Nicola Dobbie, Founder, The Site Book — Last reviewed
TL;DR
- CPP: Required — CDM 2015 applies to every construction project.
- RAMS: Recommended — always required by housing associations and commercial clients, especially for upper-floor work.
- Key hazards: Falls through openings after frame removal, glass breakage during handling, and asbestos in older window frames.
What compliance do you need?
Window and door installation involves working at height, handling heavy glazed units, and often working on occupied properties. The risks are significant — from falls and glass injuries to structural issues when removing old frames. CDM 2015 applies to all fenestration work.
Do you need a CPP?
Yes. Every construction project needs a Construction Phase Plan under CDM 2015. For window and door work, your CPP should cover working at height, manual handling of glazed units, temporary weatherproofing, and how you'll protect occupants during the installation.
Do you need RAMS?
RAMS are recommended for window and door installation. They're particularly important for upper-floor work, large commercial glazing, and any project where old frames may contain asbestos. Housing associations and commercial clients will always require RAMS.
Common hazards
- Working at height — upper-floor windows, scaffolding, ladders
- Manual handling of heavy glazed units and door frames
- Glass breakage — cuts and lacerations during handling
- Asbestos in older window frames and surrounding materials
- Structural instability when removing load-bearing frames
- Falls through openings after frame removal
- Dust from cutting and drilling masonry for fixings
- Weather exposure — wind loading on large glazed panels
How The Site Book handles it
Describe your job — "full house window replacement, 1960s semi" — and The Site Book creates your RAMS and CPP automatically. It identifies fenestration-specific hazards including glass handling, working at height, asbestos in old frames, and manual handling of heavy units.
Frequently asked questions
- Do window fitters need RAMS?
- RAMS are recommended for window and door installation, especially when working at height, handling large glazed units, or removing frames that may contain asbestos. Commercial clients and housing associations will almost always require RAMS. They're also good practice for domestic work involving upper-floor windows.
- What regulations apply to window installation?
- Window installation must comply with Building Regulations Part L (energy efficiency), Part N (glazing safety), and Part K (protection from falling). FENSA or CERTASS registration allows self-certification. CDM 2015 applies to the installation work itself, and the Work at Height Regulations 2005 apply when working above ground level.
- Do I need a CPP for a window replacement job?
- Yes. Under CDM 2015, a Construction Phase Plan is required for all construction projects. For window installation, your CPP should cover working at height arrangements, manual handling of heavy glazed units, safe removal of old frames (especially if they contain asbestos), and protection of building occupants.
What's included at each tier
| Feature | Starter£0 | Pro Monthly£39/mo | Pro Annual£30/mo | Business£99/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First project free | — | — | — | |
| RAMS generator | ||||
| PDF download | ||||
| Worker sign-off | ||||
| Unlimited projects | ||||
| CPP generator | ||||
| COSHH library | ||||
| Team members | — | — | ||
| Priority support | ||||
| Site inductions | — | |||
| Toolbox talks | — | |||
| Multi-site rollout | — | |||
| Save £108/yr vs monthly | — | — | — |
Honest pros and cons
Pros
- Glazing manual-handling controls pre-filled for heavy units
- Working-from-stillages and platform guidance included
- COSHH for mastics, sealants, and frame-removal chemicals ready
- FENSA / Certass reference notes in the project handover
Cons
- No FENSA / Certass certificate generation (external portal only)
- No thermal-performance calc (U-values entered manually)
- Historic-glass reinstatement isn't templated for listed buildings
Why The Site Book
- Only UK construction compliance tool that ships RAMS + CPP + COSHH + inductions + worker sign-off in one flat-rate subscription.
- AI-generated documents are site-specific from a natural-language brief, not a template library you hand-fill -cuts writing a RAMS from 2 hours to under 5 minutes.
- Worker sign-off, PCPP import, cert tracking, and document checking are included at the entry tier, not locked behind an enterprise plan.
- Transparent flat-rate pricing starting at £30/mo -no per-seat surprise as the team grows.
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