EN 1090 applies to structural components. It is against the law to supply structural metalwork that fails to conform to EN 1090. Here’s a brief overview to help you understand the requirements.
EN 1090 is broken down into three sections:
EN 1090-1: Requirements for conformity assessment for structural components
EN 1090-2: Technical requirements for the execution of steel structures
EN 1090-3: Technical requirements for the execution of aluminium structure
Section 1 calls for CE Marking, which demonstrates compliance with the appropriate manufacturing standard for a product.
Section 2 and 3 states that welders have been tested against an approved weld procedure before being able to weld structural products.
Where welding is part of the process, a welding quality management system is needed that conforms to EN ISO 3834 ‘Quality Requirements for Fusion Welding of Metallic Materials’
Any company should employ, or have access to a responsible welding co-ordinator (RWC) to control its welding quality management system.
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