The UK asks harder questions about fire products than it did ten years ago, and it asks them earlier. That is a filter, not an obstacle, if your evidence is real.
What United Kingdom asks for
The UK has its own UKCA marking, and has said it will continue to accept CE marking for many construction products. On fire products, buyers increasingly want third-party certification and a clear line from the product on site back to the tested specimen. Confirm the current position for your specific product before shipping.
| What applies | UKCA marking, with CE marking still accepted for many construction products |
|---|---|
| What you receive | A declaration of performance and, often, a third-party certificate |
| What buyers add on fire products | Independent product certification |
| Typical fire standards | EN 13501 classification, EN 1366 test series |
| Note | Confirm the current UKCA and CE position for your product |
Product to test report to lab. Any gap is treated as a gap.
More than a self-declaration, especially on passive fire products.
Swapping a component from the tested build-up is a real issue, not a formality.
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