We can provide the services and documentation requirements of a Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC) to help you comply with the mandatory regulation of CE marking for structural steel commonly called CE marking or EN1090 compliance
CE marking for structural steel became mandatory for products sold on the EU construction market as of July 2014. Under the regulation, all companies that manufacture or supply structural steel for the EU are required to have a documented and traceable welding quality management system in place and will need to either employ or have access to an approved RWC to gain certification .
The role of the RWC is to control and supervise all welding and fabrication method, and ensure the steel structures meet the requirements as shown in EN1090-1
BS EN 1090-2 sets out four execution classes for structural steel and they are based on the intended use of the structure and how critical it would be if it failed. The higher the execution class, the more stringent the quality criteria. EXC 2, 3 and 4 welding activities require a RWC.
However, many companies may not need to employ or have the requirement for a full-time RWC, and would benefit from the potential cost savings of hiring a RWC only as and when required.
Yorkshire inspection services can supply the services of a RWC to oversee and control your welding activities and documentation.
BS EN 1090-2 sets out four execution classes for structural steel and they are based on the intended use of the structure and how critical it would be if it failed. The higher the execution class, the more stringent the quality criteria. EXC 2, 3 and 4 welding activities require a RWC.
With our RWC services, you can be confident that you are compliant with the 2014 mandatory regulation of CE marking for structural steel.
We can also assist you in achieving EN1090 certification and assist in production of documentation.
