Products must be suitable for construction works intended for a defined use, and such construction works (as a whole and in their separate parts) shall be economically viable. Therefore, works subject to regulations containing the following essential requirements shall satisfy these requirements. Under normal maintenance, the essential requirements must be satisfied within an economically reasonable service life. These requirements generally only cover foreseeable actions.

1. Mechanical Resistance and Stability

Construction works must be designed and constructed such that loads likely to act on them during construction and use will not result in any of the following occurrences:

• Collapse of the whole or part of the work;

• Deformation to an inadmissible extent;

• Damage to other parts of the work or to installed equipment caused by substantial deformation of load-bearing structures;

• Damage arising from accidents disproportionate to the intended purpose.

2. Safety in Case of Fire

Construction works must be designed and constructed such that in the event of an outbreak of fire:

• The load-bearing capacity of the structure can be maintained for a specified period;

• The generation and spread of fire and smoke within the work are limited;

• The spread of fire to neighbouring construction works is limited;

• Occupants can escape from the work or be rescued by other means;

• The safety of rescue teams is taken into consideration.

3. Hygiene, Health and the Environment

Construction works must be designed and constructed such that they do not pose a threat to the hygiene and health of occupants and neighbours, in particular avoiding the following occurrences:

• Emission of toxic gases;

• Presence of harmful particles or gases in the air;

• Emission of harmful radiation;

• Pollution and poisoning of soil or water;

• Inadequate disposal of waste water, smoke, solid or liquid waste;

• Dampness in parts of the work or on internal surfaces.

4. Safety in Use

• Construction works must be designed and constructed such that they do not present unacceptable risks of accidents such as slipping, falling, collision, burns, electric shock, explosion injuries during use.

5. Protection against Noise

• Construction works must be designed and constructed such that perceptible noise to occupants and nearby people is kept at a low level so that their health is not threatened and they are able to sleep, rest and work in satisfactory surroundings.

6. Energy Economy and Heat Retention

• In accordance with local climatic conditions and occupants’ requirements, construction works and their heating, cooling and ventilation installations must be designed and constructed to minimise the energy required for operation.

7. Sustainable Use of Natural Resources

• During the design, construction and service life of construction works, rational utilisation and protection of natural resources shall be considered. Emphasis shall be placed on the reusability or recyclability of buildings and their materials to reduce consumption of non-renewable resources and achieve sustainable development in the construction sector.

• Product series description

• Product series parameters and specifications

• ISO system documents (English version)

• ISO system certificate

• Existing production processes and relevant inspection documents

• Product test records (one set of samples)

• Test samples