A Building Standards Advisory and Guide has been issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
The chain of custody of a construction product is only as strong as its weakest link. It is necessary for all those involved in the supply chain to adhere to their legal obligations under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR). It is also important that all in the supply chain are fully aware and informed of the performance requirements for aggregate concrete blocks regarding their end use in the construction of works or a building.
A Guide to the marketing and use of Aggregate Concrete Blocks to EN 771-3 in Ireland is published on the DHLGH website at: www.gov.ie/en/publication/45415-a-guide-to-the-marketing-and-use-of-aggregate-concrete-blocks-to-en-771-3-in-ireland/.
This guide aims to facilitate clearer communication within the supply chain regarding the declared performance of essential characteristics, having regard to national provisions in Ireland.
Through clearer communication within the supply chain, specifiers, designers, builders, builders’ merchants, certifiers and end users should be more informed when specifying
and choosing aggregate concrete blocks that are:
• fit for intended use
• suitable for the conditions in which they are to be used.
Appropriate specifications and choices will help
secure compliance with the Building Regulations.
