M/123 - CPD: Reaction to fire
Horizontal complement to the mandates to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for the evaluation of construction products in respect of their reaction to fire
Mandate M/123 provides a horizontal complement to previous mandates given to CEN and CENELEC, focusing on the standardization work related to evaluating construction products for their reaction to fire. It aims to ensure consistent and harmonized assessment criteria across the European construction sector. The mandate supports the implementation of the Construction Products Directive (CPD) by guiding the development of relevant standards that address fire safety performance. This decision, recorded under resolution CEN/BT C42/1999, involves the (dis-)approval of the mandate to enhance coordination and effectiveness in standardization efforts for fire reaction evaluation of construction materials.
Purpose
This mandate aims to complement existing mandates to CEN (European Committee for Standardization) and CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) by providing a horizontal framework specifically addressing the execution of standardization tasks related to evaluating the reaction to fire of construction products. It seeks to ensure coherence and consistency in the assessment methods applied across various construction materials and products within the EU.
Standardisation request
The request calls for the development and harmonization of standards that enable the effective evaluation of construction products' reaction to fire. It serves as a horizontal complement, implying that it covers cross-cutting issues affecting multiple product types or sectors rather than focusing on a specific product category. The mandate likely directs CEN and CENELEC to align their standardization efforts and methodologies for this aspect of product evaluation.
Expected deliverables
Expected deliverables include harmonized standards or technical specifications that detail the procedures, criteria, and testing methods for assessing the reaction to fire of a wide range of construction products. These deliverables are intended to facilitate a unified approach to fire safety evaluation, promoting legal and technical clarity in the implementation of the Construction Products Directive (CPD).
Context
This mandate (M/123) follows from resolution CEN/BT C42/1999 and relates to the Construction Products Directive's requirements on reaction to fire. It forms part of the European Union's broader effort to standardize construction product evaluations, ensuring safety, interoperability, and market access within the internal EU market. The horizontal nature of the mandate reflects a desire to harmonize standardization practices across various standardization workstreams related to fire reaction assessment.
This mandate covers standardization work related to the evaluation of construction products specifically concerning their reaction to fire. It serves as a horizontal complement to existing mandates to CEN/CENELEC in the construction sector.
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A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/123 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Horizontal complement to the mandates to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for the evaluation of construction products in respect of their reaction to fire". Horizontal complement to the mandates to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for the evaluation of construction products in respect of their reaction to fire There are 0 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.