CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS

Regulation (EU) 305/2011 provides rules for marketing of construction-related products in the EU and assesses the performance of said products. It also ensures that the information in relation to the performance of the product provided to public authorities and customers is reliable. This is achieved by providing a “common technical language”, offering uniform assessment methods of the performance of construction products.

Construction Product Certification

Correct use and application of a large number of different materials is a decisive factor for the quality of the construction project. The quality of construction products can be demonstrated through a certificate of constant performance, according to a relevant standard. To support the certification process, DBI Certification A/S can perform a wide range of tests for you in one of the advanced (internationally accredited) laboratories we collaborate with. DBI Certification A/S has great expertise in independent inspection of the performance of building materials. Our subsidiary DBI Certification-UK Ltd is an authorized body in the UK under the Construction Products Regulation (UK) for a wide range of construction products and we can help you correctly interpret the increasingly complex building regulations. We have the competence within a wide range of product types and can, on request, assess whether we can add your specific product type to our range.

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Standards and Technical Specifications

Fire Alarm Equipment:

EN 54-2:1997 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 2: Control and indicating equipment
EN 54-2:1997+AC:1999 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 2: Control and indicating equipment
EN 54-2:1997+A1:2006 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 2: Control and indicating equipment
EN 54-3:2001+A1:2002 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 3: Fire alarm devices - Sounders
EN 54-3:2001+A2:2006 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 3: Fire alarm devices - Sounders
EN 54-4:1997 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 4: Power supply equipment
EN 54-4:1997+A1:2002 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 4: Power supply equipment
EN 54-4:1997+A2:2006 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 4: Power supply equipment
EN 54-5:2000+A1:2002 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 5: Heat detectors - Point detectors
EN 54-5:2017+A1:2018 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 5: Heat detectors - Point heat detectors
EN 54-7:2000+A1:2002 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 7: Smoke detectors - Point detectors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization
EN 54-7:2000+A2:2006 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 7: Smoke detectors - Point detectors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization
EN 54-7:2018 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 7: Smoke detectors - Point detectors using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization
EN 54-10:2002 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 10: Flame detectors - Point detectors
EN 54-10:2002+A1:2005 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 10: Flame detectors - Point detectors
EN 54-11:2001 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 11: Manual call points
EN 54-11:2001+A1:2005 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 11: Manual call points
EN 54-12:2002 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 12: Smoke detectors - Line detectors - Line detectors using an optical beam
EN 54-16:2008 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 16: Voice alarm control and indicating equipment
EN 54-17:2005 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 17: Short-circuit isolators
EN 54-17:2005+AC:2007 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 17: Short-circuit isolators
EN 54-18:2005 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 18: Input/output devices
EN 54-18:2005+AC:2007 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 18: Input/output devices
EN 54-20:2006 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 20: Aspirating smoke detectors
EN 54-20:2006+AC:2008 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 20: Aspirating smoke detectors
EN 54-21:2006 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 21: Alarm transmission and fault warning routing equipment
EN 54-23:2010 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 23: Fire alarm devices - Visual alarm devices
EN 54-24:2008 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 24: Components of voice alarm systems - Loudspeakers
EN 54-25:2008 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 25: Components using radio links
EN 54-25:2008+AC:2012 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems - Part 25: Components using radio links
EN 12094-1:2003 - Fixed firefighting systems - Components for gas extinguishing systems - Part 1: Requirements and test methods for electrical automatic control and delay devices
EN 12101-2:2003 - Smoke and heat control systems - Part 2: Specification for natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
EN 12101-7:2011 - Smoke and heat control systems - Part 7: Smoke duct sections
EN 12101-8:2011 - Smoke and heat control systems - Part 8: Smoke control dampers
EN 15650:2010 - Ventilation for buildings – Fire dampers
EN 14604:2005 - Smoke alarm devices
EN 14604:2005+AC:2008 - Smoke alarm devices

Doors and Windows:

EN 16034:2014 - Pedestrian doorsets, industrial, commercial, garage doors and openable windows - Product standard, performance characteristics - Fire resisting and/or smoke control characteristics

Road Traffic Signage:

EN 40-6:2002 - Lighting columns - Part 6: Requirements for aluminium lighting columns
EN 12899-1:2007 - Fixed, vertical road traffic signs - Part 1: Fixed signs
EN 12899-3:2007 - Fixed, vertical road traffic signs - Part 3: Delineator posts and retroreflectors
EN 12966-1:2005+A1:2009 Road vertical signs - Variable message traffic signs - Part 1: Product standard

Thermal Insulation:

EN 14306:2009+A1:2013 Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made calcium silicate (CS) products – Specification

Fire:

ETAG 018 Part 1 - Fire protective products: Part 1: General
ETAG 018 Part 4 - Fire protective products: Part 4: Fire protective board, slab and mat products and kits
EN 14041:2004 - Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings - Essential characteristics
EN 14041:2004/AC:2006 - Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings - Essential characteristics
EAD 040012-00-1201 - Thermal insulation board made of mineral material
EAD 350005-00-1104 - Intumescent products for fire sealing and fire stopping purposes
EAD 350140-00-1106 - Renderings and rendering kits intended for fire resistant applications
EAD 350141-00-1106 - Linear joint and gap seals
EAD 350142-00-1106 - Fire protective products: Part 4: Fire protective board, slab and mat products
EAD 350402-00-1106 - Reactive coatings for fire protection of steel elements
EAD 350454-00-1104 - Fire stopping and fire sealing products - Penetration seals
EAD 350865-00-1106 - Fire retardant products

Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions about construction products regulation.

What is the meaning of placing on the market?
Any supply of the (individual) construction product for the first time within the European Internal Market for distribution or use in the course of a commercial activity, whether in return for payment or free of charge.

NB: Every product or batch of products (that is, every window or every package / truckload of bricks) is placed on the market individually. The fact that similar products have been marketed before does not change this. Therefore, manufacturers have to draw up a Declaration of Performance (DoP) and affix the CE marking pursuant to the Construction Products Regulation 305/2011for all the products entering the market, even if similar products had been commercialised before this date.
What is the meaning of the phrase "the last two digits of the year in which the marking was first affixed"?
These digits refer to the year that these kinds of products were made available on the market for the first time and therefore they will remain unchanged over the years as long as the performance of the product has not changed.
What is the importance of the installation manual / instructions?
The declared performance of the product is expected to be achieved under the condition that the product is correctly installed. This is particularly relevant for products which are sold as a kit in order to be installed in the final construction work.

Therefore, the role of the installation manual or installation instructions, which are provided by the manufacturer, is very important to ensure the correct installation of the product.
Must I send the DoP in hard copy with every product?
The DoP can be stored on a website but this should be linked to the CE Marking. If requested, you must be able to supply this as a paper document.
Can a distributor declare performance under its own name, referring to a certificate issued to another Manufacturer?
No – To be able to declare performance there must be a certificate issued by a Notified Body in one's own name.
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