Article 3U.K.Basic requirements for construction works and essential characteristics of construction products
1.The basic requirements for construction works set out in Annex I shall constitute the basis for the preparation of standardisation mandates [F1, standards under Article 18A, and UK Assessment Documents].
2.The essential characteristics of construction products shall be laid down in harmonised technical specifications in relation to the basic requirements for construction works.
3.For specific families of construction products covered by a [F2designated] standard, the [F3Secretary of State may,] in relation to their intended uses as defined in [F2designated] standards, determine by [F4regulations] in accordance with Article 60, those essential characteristics for which the manufacturer shall declare the performance of the product when it is placed on the market.
[F5The Secretary of State may] also determine, by [F6regulations] in accordance with Article 60, the threshold levels for the performance in relation to the essential characteristics to be declared.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Art. 3(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Construction Products (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/465), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 4(2) (with Sch. 1 para. 70) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1359, reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 17); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F2Word in Art. 3(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Construction Products (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/465), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 4(3)(a)(i) (with Sch. 1 para. 70) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1359, reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 17); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F3Words in Art. 3(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Construction Products (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/465), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 4(3)(a)(ii) (with Sch. 1 para. 70) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1359, reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 17); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F4Word in Art. 3(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Construction Products (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/465), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 4(3)(a)(iii) (with Sch. 1 para. 70) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1359, reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 17); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F5Words in Art. 3(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Construction Products (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/465), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 4(3)(b)(i) (with Sch. 1 para. 70) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1359, reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 17); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F6Word in Art. 3(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Construction Products (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/465), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 4(3)(b)(ii) (with Sch. 1 para. 70) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1359, reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 17); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)