The EN 1090 standard establishes the requirements for assessing the conformity of the characteristics of products for structural steel and aluminum elements, as well as multi-component systems placed on the market under this standard.
The European standard EN 1090 also includes the assessment of the conformity of metal constructions and elements that can be used directly in buildings/products or as structural elements in the form of multi-component systems.
The EN 1090 standard covers the regulations on construction products 305/2011/EU and contains the requirements that must be met for:
- construction,
- materials, and
- finished products
that are incorporated into a building to ensure safety in use and not negatively affect health.
Unlike other directives under the New Approach, Directive 305/2011/EU does not apply directly to construction products (although they will bear the CE mark), but to the execution of works where these products are permanently integrated.
By certifying an organization according to the EN 1090 standard, the manufacturer confirms the execution of steel and aluminum constructions and factory production control with the CE mark, which is also a legal requirement for export to the EU.
EN 1090 consists of three parts:
- EN 1090-1:2009+A1:2011 Manufacture of steel and aluminum structures – Part 1: Requirements for assessing the conformity of structural components
- EN 1090-2 Manufacture of steel and aluminum structures – Part 2: Technical requirements for steel structures
- EN 1090-3 Manufacture of steel and aluminum structures – Part 3: Technical requirements for aluminum structures
Classification:
When complying with EN 1090, it is necessary to determine which class (EXC) to choose. This assessment can be jointly agreed upon with the expert team from TUV AUSTRIA. Based on the joint assessment, it is possible to conclude which execution class the product/group of products belongs to and which components will be included.
The EXC class ranges from 1 to 4, covering various simple and complex structures. EXC 2 represents the most complex class and includes most structural projects.
To obtain the certificate and CE mark, it is necessary to control:
- Initial type testing,
- The factory production control system, including inspection and testing,
- Qualifications/competence of personnel.
Benefits of EN 1090 certification:
- Effective resource management
- Waste reduction
- Customer satisfaction and reduction of final product rework