• Number: 531/PP/GRO/IMA/16/1133/9108

The objective of the project is the development of a European approach to assessing the fire performance of facades and the definition of all relevant details and classifications. This way the method can be used for harmonised products standards (in CEN) and for European Assessment Documents (in EOTA) for the relevant construction products (kits) within the framework of implementation of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) 305/2011/EU.

Background

During the last few years, the need for more energy-performing building envelopes in new buildings and in retrofitting existing building stock has increased significantly and resulted in a large choice of products offered in the market for façades.

These construction products (kits) fall under the provisions of the Construction Products Regulation.

Currently, a European assessment approach to assess the fire performance of facades does not exist. Therefore there is a need to agree on a European assessment approach, so that manufacturers of products for facades who intend to have their products used in the EU, will avoid having to assess their products using the various methods in line with the current national regulatory approach of the EU countries. This will also give them a robust and credible product assessment method when exporting their products outside the European Union.

For more detailed information, please consult the tender specifications.

How to apply

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The deadline for submission is 19 September 2016 - 16.00.