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What is BS EN 1090?

What is BS EN 1090?

BS EN 1090 (Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures – Technical requirements for steel structures) is the harmonised European standard covering fabricated structural steelwork. EN 1090-1: CE Marking- details the requirements for assessing and verifying product or service conformity.

What is 1090 standard?

The EN 1090 standards are European standards that regulate the fabrication and assembly of steel and aluminium structures and are recognized by the Construction Products Regulation. EN 1090 comprises three parts: EN 1090-1: Requirements for conformity assessment for structural components (CE-Marking)

Is EN 1090?

EN 1090 is a European standard requiring a Factory Production Control system for the production of steel and aluminium components. Examples may include anything from farm buildings, houses, shops, stadia, bridges and other commercial buildings.

What are the three parts of BS EN 1090?

BS EN 1090 (Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures – Technical requirements for steel structures) is the harmonised European standard covering fabricated structural steelwork. It comprises three parts:

Is it criminal offence to use BS EN 1090 1?

BS EN 1090 1 is the harmonised standard for structural steel, as of 1 st July 2014 it was made a criminal offence to supply structural metalwork unless it conforms to this standard and carries a legitimate CE mark.

What does BS EN 1090 mean for alcumus ISOQAR?

As a Notified Body, Alcumus ISOQAR can now extend its offering to include Factory Production Control (FPC) certification to BS EN 1090 for structural metal products and ancillaries.

How does TUV SUD carry out EN 1090 certification?

Under the new requirements, manufacturers must prove the conformity of their products through type testing and the certification of their Factory Production Control (FPC) by a third-party Notified Body before issuing a Declaration of Performance. TÜV SÜD is a third-party Notified Body authorized to carry out EN 1090 assessment and certification.