Construction Products

A “Construction Product” means any product which is produced for incorporation in a permanent manner in works.

It is only when construction products are incorporated in works that their performance becomes important.

Products must be suitable for construction works (as a whole and in their separate parts), they must be fit for their intended use and satisfy the following essential requirements where the works are subject to regulations containing such requirements i.e. UK Building Regulations

1. Mechanical resistance and stability
2. Safety in case of fire
3. Hygiene, health and the environment
4. Safety in use
5. Protection against noise
6. Energy economy and heat retention.

We work in partnership with our colleagues in Building Control in the Southern Group of Councils and investigate complaints in relation to construction products. We also facilitate manufacturers to ascertain compliance with the C.P. Directive.

European Commission
http://ec.europa.eu

British Board of Agreement
www.bbacerts.co.uk

British Standards Institution (BSI)
www.BSI-global.com

British Cement Association
www.cementindustry.co.uk

Construction Products Association
www.constructionproducts.org.uk/

Glass & Glazing Federation
www.ggf.org.uk

Timber Trades Federation
www.ttf.co.uk

The Aluminium Federation
www.alfed.org.uk

CIRIA
www.ciria.org.uk