Possibly – UKCA is compulsory for products falling under UK Designated Standards (formerly harmonised Standards). Otherwise, it is possible via the voluntary route, but this is optional. BBA Agrément is a voluntary approval but this goes into far greater depth and provides greater validation of a products ‘fit for use’ in terms of performance, longevity, durability etc.
Building Regulations and guidance have been amended across the UK several times during 2022, mainly covering fire safety, energy economy and ventilation.
BBA Certificates are to be updated to allow for these new requirements, but users should be aware that this will take some time and that, in the meantime, the Regulations quoted and the associated comments may not be valid. This does not affect the performance characteristics quoted in Certificates and potential users should ensure that these parameters enable a product to satisfy the requirements of the current Regulations.
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