BSI Update:
Construction Products
Regulation
Fire protection
What is the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) system work satisfactorily with fire alarm panels the standard is
and how does it affect me? not mandated in the Official Journal of the European Union and
is not expected to be in the foreseeable future.
Effective from July 2013 the Construction Products Regulation
(CPR) will replace the Construction Products Directive (CPD). The
How can you meet the requirements of the CPR?
most significant implication for you is that CE marking will become
By CE marking – however this must involve a Notified Body for the
mandatory in the whole of the EU and the UK for those products
Construction Product Directive and in the future the CPR as the
covered by a European harmonised standard. In this sector
system for attestation of conformity for the above standards is
products covered are:
1 – type testing, initial inspection of factory production control and
l Fire Detection Products to the EN 54 series of standards, ongoing surveillance of factory production control. Current Notified
excluding EN 54-13 Compatibility Bodies to the CPD will need to re-apply to become Notified Bodies
l Domestic Fire Alarms to EN 14604 to the CPR. This process is expected to be completed next year
ready for the CPR introduction in July 2013.
l Fixed Fire Fighting Systems – Components for gas
extinguishing systems to the EN 12094 series of standards* It is important you apply now, as CPD requirements will be
similar or identical to the CPR requirements and time to achieve
l Fixed Fire Fighting Systems - Components for sprinkler and a certificate of conformity can in some cases be considerable. If
water spray systems to the EN 12259 series of standards* left too late manufacturers or distributors in the EU will be unable
l Fixed Fire Fighting Systems - Hose Systems – Hose reels and to sell products in the EU until the products have satisfactorily
lay-flat hoses to EN 671 Parts 1 and 2. passed the requirements of the process. Where products have
met the requirements of the CPD the certificates will be deemed
* Where a series of standards are listed above, the requirement for CE marking to be compliant to the CPR unless the standards to which the
only applies if the standard is a mandated harmonised standard listed on the
products have been approved have been amended or contain new
European Commission’s website for construction products.
or updated requirements.
What will happen if you don’t get your products CE How to attain product CE Marking
Marked? To apply the CE mark you will need to draw up a Declaration of
Failure to comply means that you will not be able to legally sell Performance ensuring that your products meet the requirements of
your construction products anywhere within the EU, including the the relevant product standards. Some products that must comply
UK. In addition, your Company’s Director has a legal obligation to with the CPD/CPR also must comply with other EU directives and
ensure all required products are CE marked. where this is the case the manufacturer or organisation placing the
product on the EU market must draw up similar declarations for
each applicable directive.
What products are not affected?
Whilst compatibility testing for fire detection and alarm systems For your Declaration of Performance to the CPR you will need to
to the requirements of EN 54-13 is becoming more important obtain an EC certificate of conformity covering the constancy of
and specifiers around Europe are asking for test reports to show performance issued by a Notified Body and include its number on
systems comprising of all the components of a fire alarm your CE marking information. >>
BSI Update: Construction Products Regulation
What do I do if I already have the Kitemark?
Kitemark covers CE marking to the CPD/CPR in most cases
as BSI have already undertaken a type approval programme
on the products and your quality system for the manufacture
of the product will have been regularly audited by BSI. A
factory production control visit would be required to cover the
requirements contained in Annex ZA in the applicable standard.
When do I need to act to make sure that my products
are ready for CE marking?
Although the legal change does not take effect until July 2013
you must act now to ensure that your products are ready in time.
Programmes can take many months to complete particularly on
complex products or where there is a diverse range of products to
certify to the directive. If there are any problems that need to be
resolved these can add to the time it takes to complete a project.
Leaving requests for CE marking to the last minute will almost
certainly result in the due date passing without the programme Further Information
being completed or even in some cases being started.
To find out more about CE Marking and
Simple steps to obtaining an EC Certificate of the Construction Products Regulation
Conformity Visit [Link]/cpr
l You need to apply to a Notified Body who can issue you
with a certificate of conformity covering the constancy
Call BSI on +91 11 2692 9000
of performance. BSI can act in this capacity so speak to a
representative for a quote – Telephone: 0845 0765 606
l BSI as the Notified Body will need to carry out a type
approval programme on the products and a Factory
Production Control audit checking that the manufacturing
system meets the requirements contained in Annex ZA of the
applicable standard
l If you have any further questions regarding the CE
process or of a technical nature a BSI specialist can
advise you.
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