M/116 - CPD: Masonry
Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on masonry and related products
Mandate M/116 tasks CEN and CENELEC with developing harmonized European standards for masonry and related products under the Construction Products Directive (CPD). The mandate aims to establish unified technical specifications to ensure product quality, safety, and performance across the EU market. This effort supports regulatory alignment and facilitates cross-border trade by providing common criteria for masonry materials and construction practices. The decision on this mandate was documented in resolution CEN/BT C172/1997.
Purpose
The mandate M/116 was issued to direct CEN and CENELEC to undertake standardization work related to masonry and related products. This work aims to develop harmonized standards that support the Construction Products Directive (CPD), ensuring common technical specifications across the European Union for masonry materials and their execution in construction.
Standardisation request
CEN and CENELEC are requested to prepare harmonized standards for the design, manufacturing, and execution of masonry and related products. These standards are to facilitate the free movement of these construction products within the EU by providing unified rules concerning their performance, quality, and safety.
Expected deliverables
The deliverables expected from this mandate include:
- Harmonized European standards (hENs) for masonry products and their execution methods.
- Technical specifications supporting compliance with the requirements of the Construction Products Directive.
- Documentation that enables manufacturers, contractors, and regulators to assess product conformity and performance consistently.
Context
Mandate M/116 was formally approved as per decision reference CEN/BT C172/1997. The mandate operates within the framework of the EU’s Construction Products Directive, which aims to remove technical barriers to trade in construction products by harmonizing regulatory requirements. By standardizing masonry-related products and execution practices, this mandate supports the development of a single market for construction materials, promoting safety, reliability, and innovation across member states.
This mandate covers the standardization work for harmonized standards related to masonry and related products, focusing on their execution within the construction sector.
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/116 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on masonry and related products". Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on masonry and related products There are 298 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.