Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # certon.co.uk Certain with CertOn ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://certon.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [18th Edition Amendment 2: Pocket Guide Now Available](https://certon.co.uk/18th-edition-amendment-2-pocket-guide-now-available/) - All electrical installations must now comply with Amendment 2 of the IET wiring regulations. Continue reading to learn how these changes could affect you. What is the 18th edition? The 18th Edition, also known as BS 7671, are UK guidelines set out by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) to ensure installer and user - [Podcast Link to Hit The Lights Youtube](https://certon.co.uk/podcast-link-to-hit-the-lights-youtube/) - Podcast Link to Hit The Lights Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzAnq_DmmSs&t=1120s In this episode we chat with Boyd Goulden. We discuss his journey into the industry and how he developed the documentation platform CertOn. Whilst touching on technology, issues with the industry and moving forward. - [Improving Customer Experience with Digitalisation](https://certon.co.uk/improving-customer-experience-with-digitalisation/) - Improving Customer Experience with Digitalisation Digitalisation in the property industry is becoming increasingly popular, as the desire for remote access to management and innovative technologies to maximise value grows. For years we have been moving towards enhanced mobile usage, intelligent appliances, and video communication. Be certain with CertOn With CertOn, the paperless document management system, - [Futurebuild with CertOn](https://certon.co.uk/futurebuild-with-certon/) - Futurebuild with CertOn We’re pleased to announce that Boyd from CertOn will be joining us at Futurebuild on the 1st of March on our stand AD61 to discuss QR technology. About CertOn With CertOn, the paperless document management system, you can bring all important property related documents into one easy-to-access portal using your mobile device without the need - [Technology Focus: CertOn | Creating a golden thread - LABM March/April 2021 issue](https://certon.co.uk/technology-focus-certon-creating-a-golden-thread/) - Technology Focus: CertOn | Creating a golden thread - LABM March/April 2021 issue Being able to demonstrate compliance and offer full transparency of data on a building project is hugely important, especially with regard to asset management. CertOn PRO stores all important property related documents in one easy-to-access portal. In the wake of the devastating Grenfell tragedy, it’s ## Pages - [](https://certon.co.uk/) - Using QR Code technology and an App, CertOn is a cloud based, paperless, document storage system for easy & instant access to all property documents. - [News](https://certon.co.uk/news/) - 18th Edition Amendment 2: Pocket Guide Now Available 26/10/2022 All electrical installations must now comply with Amendment 2 of the IET wiring regulations. Continue reading to learn how these changes could affect you. What is the 18th edition? The… Read More...: 18th Edition Amendment 2: Pocket Guide Now Available Podcast Link to Hit The Lights - [Privacy Policy](https://certon.co.uk/privacy-policy/) - We Respect Your Privacy This privacy policy applies to the website of: CertOn Ltd 57a Marlowes,Hemel Hempstead,Hertfordshire,United Kingdom,HP1 1LE info@certon.co.uk Please take the time to review this document. Any changes we may make to this policy will be posted on this page. We will collect and process information in accordance with the following policies: We - [HUB FAQ](https://certon.co.uk/hub-faq/) - a What is CertOn? CertOn is a paperless document management system for homes, commercial and industrial properties. a What can I save and store on CertOn? You can save all your important Electrical Certificates, Gas Safe, O&M Manuals plus more. Just about any document you may need to retrieve at any time, instantly, without the - [How Does It Work?](https://certon.co.uk/how-does-it-work/) - New HUB Update, Information coming soon! can be reminded when something important like a boiler service needs doing again. You can download the App from the iOS or Android App store. - [What is CertOn](https://certon.co.uk/what-is-certon/) - CertOn is a paperless document management system that helps tradespeople, homeowners, housing associations, construction, landlords, compliance and maintenance teams. Pretty much anyone involved in property can upload and access all important property documents instantly. Link the PDF or JPEG documents to a unique QR code specific to your building and using an App and website - [How Does It Work?](https://certon.co.uk/how-does-it-work-2/) - CertOn PRO for Housing Associations, Multi- Property Estate, Compliance, Asset & Facility Management, Landlords & Building Safety Managers Being able to demonstrate compliance and offer full transparency of data on a building project is hugely important, especially with regards to asset management. CertOn PRO stores all important property related documents in one easy-to-access portal and - [Contact](https://certon.co.uk/contact/) - CertOn57a Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1LE info@certon.co.uk Your Name (required) Your Phone Number (required) Your Email (required) Subject Your Message - [Delete your Account](https://certon.co.uk/delete-your-account/) - CertOn HUB Go to the CertOn HUB App Select options and then Delete My Account CertOn PRO Go to the CertOn PRO App Select options and then Delete My Account - [Mobile App](https://certon.co.uk/mobile-app-hub/) - Public-Pay as you go-The Property Passport HUB Download our companion CertOn HUB App to manage your account, properties and documents from your smart phone or tablet A Notification will be sent to the Account Holder if the Property is not registered to you – and you try to access documents via the unique QR Code - [Mobile App](https://certon.co.uk/mobile-app-pro/) - (Licensed Product) Download our companion CertOn PRO App to manage your account, View & Add documents or Common Areas from your smart phone or tablet A Notification will be sent to all Users when a Document is due to expire, 1 month, 1 week and day of expiry, in the App & via Email This - [Benefits](https://certon.co.uk/benefits/) - Easy Simple set-up process Paperless Stored in the cloud Secure Every important document in a safe environment Accessible Scan the QR code and access 24/7/365 days a year Provide AssurancePreviously certified works viewed at the property DTC or Licenced Direct to Consumer (online) or fully licenced products Communal Areas Individual assets and areas can have - [Pricing](https://certon.co.uk/pricing-pro/) - [Pricing](https://certon.co.uk/pricing-hub/) - and create an account. You will need to validate your account by clicking the Validate your account button, this will send us an email which we will confirm once received. You can add as many Properties as you like to the system. You pay £9.99 to have 6 document spaces added to your account. Each space - [How to Use?](https://certon.co.uk/how-to-use/) - a What is CertOn? CertOn is a paperless document management system for homes, commercial and industrial properties. a What can I save and store on CertOn? You can save all your important Electrical Certificates, Gas Safe, O&M Manuals plus more. Just about any document you may need to retrieve at any time, instantly, without the - [Mobile App](https://certon.co.uk/mobile-app/) - Download our companion CertOn App to manage your account, properties and documents from your smart phone or tablet. This is where the simple use of QR Codes can save you time and money bringing any document into view instantly. Companies or ‘Installers’ can use the App to link new Properties to CertOn and upload documents - [Certon Pro](https://certon.co.uk/certon-hub-pro/) - Lorem ipsum pro - [CertOn Hub](https://certon.co.uk/certon-hub/) - Lorem ipsum - [FAQ](https://certon.co.uk/faq/) - a What is CertOn? CertOn is a paperless document management system for homes, commercial and industrial properties. a What can I save and store on CertOn? You can save all your important Electrical Certificates, Gas Safe, O&M Manuals plus more. Just about any document you may need to retrieve at any time, instantly, without the - [About Us](https://certon.co.uk/about-us/) - We are an online document management company that was founded from many years experience in the new build property sector, issuing and producing certificates & manuals – we launched CertOn in 2018. Our goal is to save people time, improve safety and show compliance in all properties, for all users. The idea from the outset - [User Manuals](https://certon.co.uk/user-manuals/) - Content to come - [Flowchart](https://certon.co.uk/flow-charts/) - Content to come - [CertOn Awards](https://certon.co.uk/certon-awards/) - CertOn is delighted to have won the following industry awards. ** Winner of Commercial Product of the Year 2019 **Electrical Industry Awards ** Winner of Electrical App of the Year 2019 **Electrical Industry Awards ** Top Product Award 2019 **Professional Electrician & Installer Invented by electrician Boyd Goulden, CertOn has been crowned a Professional Electrician - [Billing and Payment](https://certon.co.uk/billing-and-payment/) - CertOn is free to register and create an account. You will need to validate your account by clicking the Validate your account button, this will send us an email which we will confirm once received. You can add as many Properties as you like to the system. You pay £14.99 to have 6 document spaces added - [Terms & Conditions](https://certon.co.uk/terms-conditions/) - Posted: 1st March 2019 Effective: 1st March 2019 Thank you for using Certon. These Terms and Conditions of Service (“Terms”) cover your use of and access to our services, client software (including apps) and websites ("Services"). Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use your information while our Acceptable Use Policy outlines your responsibilities when using our - [Certon Acceptable Use Policy](https://certon.co.uk/acceptable-use-policy/) - Certon is used by professionals and consumers and we rely on our position of trust. In exchange, we trust you to use our services responsibly. You agree not to misuse the Certon services ("Services") or help anyone else to do so. For example, you must not even try to do any of the following in - [Part P Electrical Safety In Homes](https://certon.co.uk/how-to-use/part-p/) - Extract below copied from Electrical Safety First Website www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/find-an-electrician/part-p/ What is Part P? In 2005 the Government introduced electrical safety rules into the Building Regulations for England and Wales. Because of this, most fixed electrical installation work in homes must, by law, meet the Building Regulations. Part P states that anyone carrying out electrical installation work ## FAQs - [How to Use CertOn?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/how-to-use-certon/) - Housing Associations, Multi- Property Estate, Compliance, Asset & Facility Management companies Landlord New Build / Developer - [What is a Voucher Code?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/what-is-a-voucher-code/) - Some users may receive a voucher code for a discount on the price of storage spaces. If you have been given a voucher code, follow these instructions: From your Dashboard go to My Documents, then Add a Document Select your document purchase amount, and select Buy Document Storage Now. On the Checkout page, enter your Code - [What is the difference between CertOn and Dropbox?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/what-is-the-difference-between-certon-and-dropbox/) - Dropbox is a basic file storage mechanism. It can store documents and even share them, but CertOn brings extra features such as: Simple classification of Document Types Ability to set Document Expiry Dates Ability to receive reminders in advance of an important document expiring Ability to lookup a house and documents by scanning a QR - [Do I need a completion certificate for building work in my house?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/do-i-need-a-completion-certificate-for-building-work-in-my-house/) - Yes. A completion certificate ensures building work is safe. Only once the surveyor is satisfied with the work they'll issue a completion certificate which proves the building work on the property meets building regulations and is safe. For more information, see: https://www.labc.co.uk/homeowners/do-i-need-a-completion-certificate-for-building-work-in-my-house?language_content_entity=en - [What is CertOn?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/what-is-cert0n/) - CertOn is a paperless document management system for homes, commercial and industrial properties. - [What can I save and store on CertOn?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/what-can-i-save-and-store-on-certon/) - You can save all your important Electrical Certificates, Gas Safe, O&M Manuals plus more. Just about any document you may need to retrieve at any time, instantly, without the need for searching in cupboards, boxes, drawers or lofts, completely paperless! - [How does CertOn work?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/how-does-certon-work/) - We hold on our database your documents ready for instant retrieval by scanning a unique QR code sticker on your smart device that has been situated on or near certain prominent locations, such as a Fuse-board (Consumers Control Unit, or CCU for short), Boiler, maintenance cupboard etc. - [What are the advantages of CertOn?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/what-are-the-advantages-of-certon/) - + Easy – Simple set-up process + Paperless – Stored in the cloud + Secure – Every important document in a safe environment + Accessible – Scan the QR sticker and access anytime + Compliant – Previously certified works viewed at the property - [Who would benefit from CertOn?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/who-would-benefit-from-certon/) - + Homeowners, Councils, Landlords, Tenants, Housing associations, Estate/Letting agents, Electricians, Construction companies. Anyone who is conscientious about where their documents are or issues certification and documents for buildings. + Homeowners – Certification & Building Control Documents are vital for a hassle free sale of a house when required. You may not remember where, or even - [Why are these documents important?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/why-are-these-documents-important/) - In many instances there is a legal requirement to maintain documentation as proof of compliance. For homeowners who wish to sell their property, it can be vital to have certification as proof all work has been carried out to a satisfactory standard. - [What happens if you don’t have certification issued by a trade after work has been undertaken, and need it for the sale of a property?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/what-happens-if-you-dont-have-certification-issued-by-a-trade-after-work-has-been-undertaken-and-need-it-for-the-sale-of-a-property/) - You should at first consult the people/companies who undertook the works and try to get the issue resolved. Lost, miss-placed or un-received paperwork can cost time and money in chasing around retrieving documents. If it isn’t possible to get historic or non-received documents, and you’re trying to sell a property, your solicitors may get you - [Is there a limit to how many documents stored?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/is-there-a-limit-to-how-many-documents-stored/) - Unlike a paper-based system CertOn is not limited in how many documents it can store. - [How easy is it to find Documents?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/how-easy-is-it-to-find-documents/) - All documents stored can be indexed by type and category: Electrical, Gas, Fensa (windows) etc. making the job of finding documents straightforward and easy. - [What is Part P?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/what-is-part-p/) - In 2005 the Government introduced electrical safety rules into the Building Regulations for England and Wales. Because of this, most fixed electrical installation work in homes must, by law, meet the Building Regulations. Part P states that anyone carrying out electrical installation work in a home must make sure that the work is designed and - [What electrical work is covered by this law?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/what-electrical-work-is-covered-by-this-law/) - All electrical installation work in a home, garden, conservatory or outbuilding must meet the Building Regulations. Apart from some types of minor work, all electrical work must either be reported to the local-authority building-control, or be carried out by an electrician who is registered with one of the Government-approved scheme providers. - [Who is responsible for making sure that electrical work meets the requirements of Part P?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/who-is-responsible-for-making-sure-that-electrical-work-meets-the-requirements-of-part-p/) - By law, all homeowners and landlords must be able to prove that all electrical installation work meets Part P, or they will be committing a criminal offence. Local authorities can make homeowners or landlords remove or alter any work that does not meet the Building Regulations. - [What does Part P of the Building Regulations mean for me?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/what-does-part-p-of-the-building-regulations-mean-for-me/) - If you use a registered electrician, you can expect to have safe electrical installation work done, as the work will meet the UK national standard, BS 7671 (Requirements for Electrical Installations). When the work is finished you will receive: - an Electrical Installation Certificate or Minor Work Certificate that confirms that the work meets BS - [What do I need to do before electrical installation work can be carried out in my home?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/what-do-i-need-to-do-before-electrical-installation-work-can-be-carried-out-in-my-home/) - You must either: - tell your local-authority building - control about the installation work before it starts; or - employ an electrician who is registered with one of the Government-approved Part P schemes. We recommend that you use a registered electrician to do the electrical installation work. + The advantages of using a registered electrician - [Is it important who carries out electrical installation work in my home?](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/is-it-important-who-carries-out-electrical-installation-work-in-my-home/) - Yes. Electrical installation work must be carried out only by people who have the knowledge, skill and experience needed to avoid any danger to themselves and others. We strongly recommend that you use a registered electrician to do any electrical installation work you need. They work to the UK national safety standard and will give - [Part P Electrical Safety In Homes](https://certon.co.uk/ufaqs/part-p-electrical-safety-in-homes/) - Extract below copied from Electrical Safety First: https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/find-an-electrician/part-p/ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electrical-safety-approved-document-p ## Testimonials - [](https://certon.co.uk/testimonial/3093/) - Having CertOn installed in our School for the past year has not only helped our maintenance teams find all the paperwork they need to safely carry out their works, (like the Asbestos report for instance), we are pleased with how the system works when we are not in attendance. Some of our staff need access - [](https://certon.co.uk/testimonial/3092/) - The simple procedure of having all the finished certificates stored in one place in the property is very useful and makes the issuing of documents easier by all the different trades who add to this system, prior to handover. - Jigsaw Construction - [](https://certon.co.uk/testimonial/3091/) - Having used CertOn for our own installations has saved our engineers countless calls to the office and time on jobs when all they need to do is scan the QR Code and the information is there. 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