Construction Products Directive (CPD) – Directive 89/106/EEC
Intertek offers a comprehensive suite of services for CPD 89/106/EEC requirements with our Notified Body Accreditations.
Upon demonstrating compliance with the relevant requirements, the product is allowed to carry the CE Mark.
The Construction Products Directive (CPD) is a set of regulations known as Directive 89/106/EEC, similar to other directives issued by the European Union (EU) and designed to make products arriving in any European Union country safe to use and install. The CPD directive has been in effect for several years and is beginning to take effect as more and more Product Standards are issued. Request more information today.
To sell products within the EU, it is mandatory to apply the CE mark showing products comply with all applicable Directives such as the CPD, EMC, and the Low Voltage Directive (LVD). The CPD has 4 levels that start at self declaration and end in the full involvement of the Notified Certification Body, Intertek’s present scope covers products that are in the highest category level 1 (Attestation of conformity level 1). This level, must involve a Notified Body, and an FPC (Factory Production Control audit) must be performed by the Notified Body.
The European Union recognizes that products vary greatly in their ‘risks’ to the users and the public. They have defined 6 essential requirements or characteristics which need to be addressed (by committee) and satisfied, when relevant, by the product prior to being put on the market.
Essential Requirements
1. Mechanical resistance and stability
2. Safety in the case of fire
3. Hygiene, health and the environment
4. Safety in use
5. Protection against noise
6. Energy economy and heat retention
7. Sustainable use of natural resources
CPD Standards
EN 54-2 - Control and Indicating Equipment
EN 54-3 - Sounders
EN 54-4 - Power Supply Equipment for CIE
EN 54-5 - Heat Detectors
EN 54-7 - Smoke Detectors
EN 54-10 - Flame Detectors
EN 54-11 - Manual Call Points
EN 54-12 - Optical Smoke Detectors
EN-54-16 - Voice Alarm Control and Indicating Equipment
EN 54-17 - Short Circuit Isolators
EN 54-18 - Input/Output Devices
EN 54-21 - Alarm Transmission and Fault Warning Routing Equipment
EN 54-24 - Components of Voice Alarms - Loudspeakers
EN 54-25 - Components Using Radio Links
EN 1935: 2002 - Single Axis Hinges
EN 1154: 1997 - Controlled Door Closing Devices
EN 1155: 2003 - Electrically Operated Hold Open Devices
EN 1125: 1997 - Panic Exit Devices Operated by Horizontal Bar
EN 179: 1997 - Emergency Exit Devices
EN 12209: 2003 - Mechanically Operated Locks
Intertek Employs Expertise in Many Areas of Technology
Radio - EN 54-25:2008 is a standard for radio equipment used in fire safety areas. This standard is not simple in its application, but by working with the industry and standards committees, Intertek has completed the first successful approval to EN 54-25. Because this standard is based around radio testing, Intertek’s 20 years of experience in radio technology and long standing R&TTE Directive Notified Body status made us ideally suited to assist the industry with this new challenge.
Audio - EN 54-16: 2008 Voice Alarm Control and Indicating Equipment (VACIE) and EN 54-24:2008 (Loudspeakers for VACIE) are two of the latest standards covering the fast emerging technology for Mass Notification systems. Intertek is a Notified Body under the Noise Directive and has extensive experience in testing speakers for both quality and safety.
How we can help you reach global markets
Many manufacturers are interested in finding out if their existing European products will meet the North American requirements. Intertek offers a construction review of your products to help identify where pitfalls may be present. This can open up new markets for European companies previously discouraged from entering the market because of poor service from other providers and complex requirements. Intertek keeps it simple, and helps you grow globally into new markets all over the world.
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