The Construction Products Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 (CPR) establishes harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and ensures reliable information on their performance.
Within the UK, this framework has been retained in UK law following Brexit, and continues to govern the conformity assessment of construction products placed on the UK market.
Among these, fire-resistant and reaction-to-fire cables are essential components in buildings and civil engineering works, as they help limit the generation and spread of fire and smoke in the event of an emergency.
Under EN 50575:2014 +A1:2016, power, control, and communication cables used in construction works are classified according to their fire performance characteristics.
Manufacturers must demonstrate the constancy of performance and issue a Declaration of Performance (DoP) before affixing the UKCA marking (or CE marking, which remains accepted in the UK until further notice).
As an Approved Body (No. 1105), CCQS is designated to perform conformity assessment and issue Certificates of Constancy of Performance (CoCP) for construction cables within the scope of EN 50575:2014 +A1:2016, including the required Factory Production Control (FPC) assessment.
Power, control and communication cables. Cables for general applications in construction works subject to reaction to fire requirements
Conformity assessment under EN 50575:2014 +A1:2016 for reaction-to-fire performance of power, control, and communication cables
Factory Production Control (FPC) assessment and surveillance
Certificate of Constancy of Performance (CoCP) issuance
Technical coordination and regulatory guidance for manufacturers
UK Government designated UKCA Approved body (No. 1105)
Strong technical experience in the certification of construction cables under CPR
Efficient and transparent assessment process to support your product’s UK market access
Collaboration with accredited laboratories to ensure impartial and accurate testing
Compliance with UK Construction Products Regulations
Reliable proof of product performance and safety
Continuous production oversight through ongoing FPC assessment
Recognition of your product’s conformity across the UK market
