The BBA has been appointed as a UK Technical Assessment Body (UKTAB) by the UK Government, so this is something that the BBA are able to do. The full details of the mechanism for achieving this are currently the subject of negotiations between the UK Government, the EC, EOTA and the UKTABs. It is anticipated that MHCLG will Designate the EADs as UKADs in due course.
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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