CE marking on steel structures has been mandatory since 2014 for all load-bearing steel structures placed on the European Union market. It is proof that the product complies with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR, Regulation 305\/2011) and has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the harmonised standard EN 1090. What does this actually mean for the buyer, and what does CE marking guarantee?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EN 1090 is the European standard that establishes requirements for the fabrication of steel structures. It consists of two parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EN 1090-2 sets requirements for materials, welding, mechanical fastening, surface preparation, geometric tolerances, and inspection. The execution class (EXC) is determined by the intended use, load type, and risk category of the structure \u2014 EXC1 represents the lowest requirements and EXC4 the highest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To obtain CE marking, the manufacturer must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The FPC certificate is an ongoing commitment \u2014 the certification body conducts annual surveillance audits to verify continued conformity. Steel Element O\u00dc holds a valid EN 1090 certificate covering execution classes EXC2 and EXC3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The execution class is determined by the structural engineer during design in accordance with Eurocode standards (EN 1993) and applicable building regulations. Practical examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The majority of typical industrial and warehouse building steel frames<\/a> fall into the EXC2 category. Structures in manufacturing buildings with overhead cranes and crane girders frequently require EXC3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Declaration of Performance (DoP) is the document by which the manufacturer assumes responsibility for the declared performance of the structure. A DoP contains: a unique product identification code, a reference to the harmonised standard (EN 1090-1), the execution class applied, the name and certificate number of the certification body, and the declared characteristics (material grade, weld class, corrosion protection level).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The buyer should always request the DoP together with the structure \u2014 it is an inseparable part of CE marking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CE marking certifies conformity of the production process \u2014 not the suitability of the structure for a specific building. Responsibility for structural design, load calculations, and fitness for purpose rests with the designer. It is therefore important to order steel structures together with complete project documentation and from an ISO 9001:2015-certified<\/a> manufacturer capable of demonstrating both product and process quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CE marking and the EN 1090 certificate are the minimum requirement every steel structure buyer should insist on. Steel Element O\u00dc holds a valid EN 1090 FPC certificate and provides a Declaration of Performance, material certificates, and inspection records with every order. Learn more about our production capabilities and services<\/a>, or request a quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDeclaration of Performance (DoP) \u2014 What Does It Contain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Does CE Marking Not Guarantee?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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