M/BC/CEN/92/12 - CPD: Foundati. & retain. walls
CPD: Foundation & retain. walls
Mandate M/BC/CEN/92/12 relates to the standardisation of foundation and retaining walls under the Construction Products Directive (CPD). Issued by the European Commission to the European Standardisation Organisations, this mandate focuses on developing harmonised standards to ensure the safety, stability, and durability of foundation and retaining wall structures. The objective is to facilitate the free movement of construction products within the EU by providing clear technical specifications and evaluation methods. The mandate directs CEN Technical Committee 227 to prepare relevant standards addressing design, performance, and testing criteria for these structural elements.
Purpose
The mandate M/BC/CEN/92/12 concerns the development of European standards related to foundation and retaining walls within the Construction Products Directive (CPD) framework. Its main goal is to ensure harmonised technical specifications and safety requirements for these structural elements used in construction throughout the EU.
Standardisation request
The mandate requests the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), specifically Technical Committee CEN/TC 227, to prepare and adopt standards that cover foundation and retaining walls. These standards should address aspects such as design principles, materials, structural performance, and durability in alignment with the Construction Products Directive.
Expected deliverables
Expected outcomes include a comprehensive set of harmonised European standards that define essential characteristics and conformity assessment methods for foundation and retaining walls. These standards aim to facilitate market integration, improve product reliability, and enhance safety across member states. The deliverables should support manufacturers, designers, and regulators in complying with CPD requirements.
Context
This mandate forms part of the broader framework established under the Construction Products Directive to achieve unified technical requirements for construction products in the EU market. It reflects the ongoing efforts to reduce technical barriers to trade and promote high-quality construction practices. The resolution reference CEN/TC 227 143/2002 indicates its formal adoption during the committee’s proceedings.
The mandate covers standardisation work related to foundation and retaining walls within the construction products sector. It focuses on establishing standards for the design, performance, and testing of these structural elements to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with the Construction Products Directive (CPD). The scope includes technical specifications and guidelines applicable to foundation and retaining wall systems used in building and civil engineering works.
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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/BC/CEN/92/12 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "CPD: Foundation & retain. walls". CPD: Foundation & retain. walls 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.