Fife Council Window Cleaner Licence

The window cleaner license in Fife?

What is the Window Cleaners Licence?

Under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. It is a legal requirement for Window Cleaners in Dunfermline to be in possession of a Licence issued by Fife Council. This was implemented to regulate an industry whereby those working as Window Cleaners have access to customer's homes and commercial premises. Under the scheme, customers can rest assured that their property is in safe hands with their professional window cleaner has been background checked by Police Scotland and showed proof that they are fully insured.

The scheme was brought in to regulate a trade that allows operators access to customer's property both externally and on occasion internally.

Are there any conditions?

Applying for a Window Cleaner license requires proof of public liability insurance in excess of one million pounds, photographic identification, and proof of employers liability insurance as an employee or employer. There is also a Criminal background check carried out by Police Scotland.

Penalties

Anyone working as a Window Cleaner in Fife not in possession of a Licence can be prosecuted and fined up to £2500. If at any point you do not meet a condition on the license and you continue working, the fine is £1000. Failure to notify Fife Council if you no longer meet the conditions of a Licence can result In a £1000 fine. There is also a £500 fine if you are required by the council to send back your license but fail to do so.

Do you have to pay any application fees?

There is a fee, but the overall cost will differ based on how the duration of the license. A single-year license comes with a £65 fee, whereas a 3-year license will cost £165.

Conclusion

The Window Cleaners license in Fife is a legal requirement put in place to regulate the industry and increase public safety. Those operating without a valid license are not criminal background checked, they are likely not insured meaning that any damage to your property will be very difficult to have rectified. You should always use a professional and regulated service provider to protect yourself and your property.

As a professional window cleaning service, we are cleaning specialists. All staff are licensed and fully insured to meet legal requirements. Operating safe and effective cleaning methods using our reach and wash system and purified water for residential and commercial window cleaning and other exterior cleaning tasks.