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The regulation of construction products in the UK
Produced in partnership with Hannah Burton and Katherine Metcalfe of Pinsent Masons
Practice notesThe regulation of construction products in the UK
Produced in partnership with Hannah Burton and Katherine Metcalfe of Pinsent Masons
Practice notes
Why are construction products regulated?
Construction products are regulated to:
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Ensure that a product being placed on the market complies with all legislative Requirements, and
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Promote confidence in consumers, public authorities, and manufacturers regarding the conformity of products
What sort of products are affected?
Construction products are defined as ‘any product or kit which is produced and placed on the market for incorporation in a permanent manner in construction works or parts thereof and the performance of which has an effect on the performance of the construction works with respect to the basic requirements for construction works’. Construction products therefore include products such as doors, windows, shutters and gates, membranes, thermal insulation products, chimneys and flues, sanitary appliances, fire alarms, flooring, fire retardant products, space heating appliances, power cables, glass, fixings and many more.
Key definitions
Placing on the market
’Placing on the market’ means the first making available of a construction product on the GB market’ as defined by UK government guidance.
Making available
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Jurisdiction(s):
United Kingdom
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Requirements definition
What does Requirements mean?
A DCO should include “Requirements” to which the development authorised by the DCO is to be subject. Similar to planning conditions, a requirement specifies the matters for which detailed approval needs to be obtained before the development can be lawfully begin.
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