EN 1090: steel structural components
Inspection of the production facility and continuous surveillance.
Overview:
In 2012 The Construction Products Regulations (CPR) was introduced, this places a requirement on construction products that have a harmonised standard to be CE Marked. EN1090 is the harmonised standard for structural steel, as of 1st July 2014, it was made a criminal offence to supply structural metalwork unless it conforms to this standard and carries a legitimate CE mark.
The European Construction Products Directive is aimed at harmonising the safety performance of construction products across the EU and they apply to anything placed on the market, whether imported or manufactured in the EU.
The CPD defines six principles for materials that are to be used in civil engineering including:
- Mechanical resistance & stability (ITT / initial type testing)
- Safety in case of fire (fire testing)
- Hygiene, health & the environment (design)
- Safety in use (clear usage instructions & risk assessment)
- Protection against noise (risk assessment)
- Energy economy & heat retention (environmental performance).
Service Details:
- The EN 1090-1 CE marking for structural steel regulations apply to a wide range of activities.
- determining the type-product according to type tests/calculations
- establishing and maintaining a FPC (Factory Production Control)
- performing all welding operations in conformity with standard ISO 3834.
EN 1090-1 is associated with support standards EN 1090-2 and EN 1090-3 which contains requirements for executing structures in steel and aluminium respectively, while for the structural design and calculations relative to constructions reference is made to the applicable sections of the Eurocodes.
Deliverables:
The activities performed for certification in conformity with EN 1090-1 are based on the following elements:
- initial inspection of the production facility and of factory production control
- continuous surveillance, evaluation and verification of factory production control
- issue of the certificate allowing the producer to obtain CE-marking and thus place its products on the market.