Regulation EU CPR 305/2013, the EU Construction Products Regulation prescribe:
A ‘construction product’ means any product or kit which is produced and placed on the market for incorporation in a permanent manner in construction works or parts thereof and the performance of which has an effect on the performance of the construction works with respect to the basic requirements for construction works;
The "basic requirements" for construction works set out in Annex I shall constitute the basis for the preparation of standardisation mandates and harmonised technical specifications. Construction works as a whole and in their separate parts must be fit for their intended use, taking into account in particular the health and safety of persons involved throughout the life cycle of the works. Subject to normal maintenance, construction works must satisfy these basic requirements for construction works for an economically reasonable working life.
The seven basic requirements for construction works as set out in Annex I to the Construction Products Regulation are:
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Mechanical resistance and stability.
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Safety in case of fire.
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Hygiene, health and the environment.
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Safety and accessibility in use.
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Protection against noise.
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Energy economy and heat retention.
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Sustainable use of natural resources.
‘essential characteristics’ means those characteristics of the construction product which relate to the basic requirements for construction works;
‘intended use’ means the intended use of the construction product as defined in the applicable harmonised technical specification.