EN 1090: Structural Products, Execution Classes and Welding Scope
EN 1090 does not apply one certificate to every metal product. Establish structural function, intended use, design responsibility and production controls first.
Questions for your situation
Does every metal railing or staircase fall within EN 1090?
Examine structural function, permanent incorporation into construction and the relevant technical scope together. Product names are insufficient; decorative or differently functioning items do not automatically follow the same route. Establish the project and intended use before selecting applicable standards and legislation.
Do EN 1090-1 and EN 1090-2 describe the same certification?
EN 1090-1 concerns conformity assessment of structural components; EN 1090-2 addresses technical execution requirements for steel structures. Distinguish project manufacturing specifications from factory production control certification. The file should identify which part applies to each material and product.
Can a workshop select an execution class purely by preference?
The class relates to project requirements and applicable technical rules. Clarify specifications established by the customer or designer. The organisation's certified class must cover the required project. Lower certification cost does not justify changing technical requirements or treating one scope as sufficient for every project.
Do we have design calculation responsibilities if the customer supplies drawings?
Assess contractual design and manufacturing boundaries, the declaration method and actual change decisions. Following a drawing differs from altering connection or section design. Identify which party determines each performance characteristic. Customer drawings do not remove production control and manufacturing conformity responsibilities.
What must FPC cover when welding or coating is outsourced?
Define technical specifications, provider competence, inspection and acceptance records. Preserve traceability and control of effects on product performance. Welding procedure and personnel scope, and project-specific coating conditions, need attention. A subcontractor's general certificate does not automatically cover every feature of the work.
Does the existing certificate cover a new execution class or material?
Identify additional competence, procedure, personnel and control requirements. Notify the certification body and complete necessary assessment before presenting the new activity as certified. Consider outstanding nonconformities and surveillance status too. An unexpired certificate does not have unlimited technical scope.
Share the subject, organisation or product, target market, current evidence and target date. The team can then separate consultancy, official fees, independent evaluation and realistic timing.