CE marking stuctural steel

[aponting389]

Not sure if this is correct forum section but couldn't really find one suitable

I am looking for information on the requirement for CE marked steel on all new buildings that came into effect on 1st July 2014.

From what I can gather by reading online, it affects all steel "delivered to site on or after 1st July 2014" (or words to that effect).

My dilemna is this; I was granted planning permission on 6th December 2013 for a new industrial building, but haven't yet got round to starting the build, however the steel portal frame has already been built and is sat in the yard ready to go. (Without CE markings I must add)

So, does the requirement for CE marked steel apply to my build?

Thanks

Alex

[NORTS]

In simple terms yes but unfortunately a lot of people have invested in getting the CE certification but the system is not being strictly policed. Technically the manufactor, supplier and whoever carrys out the installation should hold the 1090 CE certification. This is going to cause massive headaches for one man bands and small builders that don't have QA/ISO9001 systems. But as I said I don't believe it's really being regulated much as yet I know if you are caught you could face a heavy fine and possibly a criminal charge.

[aponting389]

OK, thankyou for the info NORTS

[dan_almond]

I know firms who have invested heavily into the CE marking of their steel work frbrication (particularly steel portal frames), who still compete against those who have not. Coming at it from the Clients perspective, i have yet to see one Client, Architect, Engineer, Specification or Clause to even utter the words 'CE marking & steel work'.

Seems its either not policed well, a big cash cow for those to offer services in gaining CE accreditation, or both!

[Birkin1932]

This may help:

http://www.ridba.org.uk/cemarking.htm

Or


http://www.thehsqedepartment.com/drupal/content/se...

Edited by Birkin1932 on Saturday 11th April 20:21