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If you are looking to supply floor systems and floorings in the EU you must comply with the requirements of various regulations, including the Construction Products Regulation 2011. In this guide, we cover floor systems and floorings that are covered by harmonised standards under the Construction Products Regulation 2011 and list some of the main requirements set by the regulation.
Here are some examples of floor systems and floorings that are covered by harmonised standards that are relevant to this guide:
- Floor coverings
- Wood flooring
- Ribbed floors
- Floor screeds
- Slabs for floors
- Floor plates for floor systems
- Beam-and-block floor systems
- Floor slats for livestock
Although other regulations may also cover flooring, we do not list their requirements in this guide.
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CPR 2011 harmonised standards for floor systems and flooring
When there are harmonised standards that cover floor systems and flooring, the manufacturer of these construction products must satisfy several requirements from the Construction Products Regulation 2011.
In particular, it must:
a. Ensure that the declaration of performance is drawn up
b. Create the technical documentation
c. Affix the CE marking and ensure that it is followed by the correct labelling information
d. Implement the relevant factory production control as determined by the relevant harmonised standards
e. Implement the relevant system of assessment and verification as determined by the harmonised standards
f. Approach a notified body (if necessary – this depends on the system of assessment and verification applied)
Here are the harmonised standards that we found that mentioned “floor” in their titles:
EN 12058 – Natural stone products – Slabs for floors and stairs – Requirements
EN 12737 – Precast concrete products – Floor slats for livestock
EN 13224 – Precast concrete products – Ribbed floor elements
EN 13454-1 – Binders, composite binders and factory made mixtures for floor screeds based on calcium sulfate – Part 1: Definitions and requirements
EN 13747 – Precast concrete products – Floor plates for floor systems
EN 13813 – Screed material and floor screeds – Screed material – Properties and requirements
EN 14041 – Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings – Essential characteristics
EN 14342 – Wood flooring and parquet – Characteristics, evaluation of conformity and marking
EN 15037-1 – Precast concrete products – Beam-and-block floor systems – Part 1: Beams
EN 15037-2 – Precast concrete products – Beam-and-block floor systems – Part 2: Concrete blocks
EN 15037-3 – Precast concrete products – Beam-and-block floor systems – Part 3: Clay blocks
EN 15037-4 – Precast concrete products – Beam-and-block floor systems – Part 4: Expanded polystyrene blocks
EN 15037-5 – Precast concrete products – Beam-and-block floor systems – Part 5: Lightweight blocks for simple formwork
EN 15285 – Agglomerated stone – Modular tiles for flooring and stairs (internal and external)
The above harmonised standards contain performance requirements and other requirements (for example, one of the standards mentions marking).
Labelling requirements
When a harmonised standard is applied, the product must feature the CE marking. Additionally, the information listed in Article 9 must be provided.
The Construction Products Regulation 2011 also requires the product to come with the following traceability information:
- Product type, batch or serial number
- Manufacturer’s name, registered trade name or registered trade mark
- Manufacturer’s contact address
Declaration of performance (DoP)
The declaration of performance must be drawn up when the floor system or flooring product is covered by a harmonised standard. When drafting the declaration of performance, the manufacturer must use the model set in Annex III of the Construction Products Regulation 2011.
By drawing up the declaration, the manufacturer becomes responsible for the product’s conformity with the declared performance.
Instructions
The floor systems and floor products must come with instructions and safety information as per the requirements of Article 11 of the Construction Products Regulation 2011.
Technical documentation
When the product is covered by a harmonised standard, the technical documentation must be arranged because it serves as the basis for the construction of the declaration of performance.
Testing
To demonstrate that the floor systems and floorings comply with the requirements of the harmonised standard under the Construction Products Regulation 2011, they must be tested. This can be done by approaching a lab testing company.
Here are some examples of the type of tests that could be part of the testing process:
- Mechanical resistance testing
- Stability testing
- Fire safety testing
After the products are tested, you can expect to receive lab test reports that can serve as evidence that you have met the requirements of the harmonised standard and the regulation.
A third-party lab testing company can be approached for its testing services. However, we found that if the harmonised standard specifies that System 3 from Annex V of the regulation must be applied, then a notified laboratory must be approached.
FAQ
Is CE marking required for flooring and floor systems sold in the EU?
If the floor systems and flooring are covered by harmonised standards, then you must draft a declaration of performance. Furthermore, once the declaration of performance is issued, the products must be ce marked.
Are EU flooring importers required to comply with the requirements of the Construction Products Regulation 2011?
Yes, EU flooring importers must comply with the requirements of the Construction Products Regulation 2011. Their obligations are set out in Article 13 of the regulation.
Is a notified body required for flooring and floor systems?
Harmonised standards that cover flooring and floor systems specify what system of assessment and verification is required. The systems are listed in Annex V of the Construction Products Regulation 2011.
The system, in turn, specifies whether a notified body is required and their tasks to be performed.
