CE (UKCA) & SCCS Accreditation
UKLintels are CE (UKCA) accredited for fabricated steelwork to BS EN 1090-1 to execution Class 2.
Did you know CE/UKCA Marking for fabricated constructional steelwork is a legal requirement? Don’t put yourself or your projects at risk. YOU are responsible as a purchaser of constructional steelwork to make sure the supplier you are using is CE (UKCA) compliant. Unfortunately, many small and medium sized steel fabricators still do not carry this accreditation putting many people at risk who purchase non-compliant constructional steelwork.
As of 1st July 2013 legislation, as a manufacturer or distributor of fabricated steel products, under the CPD, it is a legal obligation to adhere to the stringent requirements of BS EN 1090 and for the CE Marking of constructional steelwork. CE Marking ends on the 30th June 2025 in Great Britain. From then on, UKCA marking takes over. Failure to comply with BS EN 1090-1 is heavily penalised within the UK. Starting with suspension notices, application for forfeiture and prohibition notices. Failing to comply may also lead to fines up to £5,000, forced product removal and even imprisonment.
There is also a responsibility for anyone purchasing fabricated steelwork to make sure that they are purchasing from a certified CE (UKCA) supplier/manufacturer. Failure to purchase CE (UKCA) approved steelwork can lead to prosecution and rejection of products from Building Control which can be a costly process to remove and replace goods that were non CE (UKCA) accredited.
In order to achieve our accreditation UKLintels undertakes stringent control measures to comply with BS EN 1090-1 and are measured, audited and accredited by an external body; SCCS (Steel Construction Certification Scheme) who are a UKAS accredited Certified Body (subsidiary of the BCSA). This consists of criteria such as;
- Factory control procedures
- Material control and inspection of supplier material test certification
- The use of qualified welders adhering to our welding procedure specifications
- Quarterly inspections and testing from our Responsible Welding Co-ordinator (RWC)
- Annual audit from the control body SCCS.
- 5 yearly re-testing from the control body SCCS
What does this mean? In essence UKLintels have total traceability of all elements that go in to the steelwork we supply. From our job specific work sheet we can clarify the source of the material used, the welding wire and gas used on your job along with many other control measures that result in you receiving CE/UKCA accredited steelwork to Exc. Class 2.
If you require constructional steelwork which is BS EN 1090-1 compliant, you can do so by browsing the associated products on our website covered under this standard such as Structural Steelwork | Windposts | Special Lintels | Steel Lintels | Thermally Efficient Lintels | Timber Post Supports | Coping Clips .
You can view our Factory Production Control (FPC) and Welding Certification via the links below or confirm the validity of our current certification issued by the SCCS by searching for our name on the SCCS member website; AL Lintels (Batavon) Ltd T/A UKlintels Ltd
FPC CERTIFICATION
WELD CERTIFICATION
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