Regulatory Review of CE Marking for Doors/Windows under Regulation (EU) 2024/3110
CE marking for doors and windows is mandatory for marketing these products in the European Union. In the context of the new Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 on construction products, the applicable standards for doors and windows are being reviewed to improve consistency across different technical standards, especially regarding fire resistance and other performance aspects.
What Does CE Marking Mean for Doors?
CE marking ensures that a pedestrian, industrial, or commercial door meets essential requirements related to safety, health, energy efficiency, and mechanical resistance as defined by EU legislation. It is a prerequisite for distributing these products within the European Economic Area.
Harmonized Standards Currently Under Review
The regulatory review process affects the following harmonized standards applicable to CE marking of doors and windows:
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EN 14351-1: External doors and windows
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EN 14351-2: Internal doors
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EN 13241: Industrial, commercial, and garage doors
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EN 16034: Fire resistance and smoke control performance
Objective of the Review: Standard Integration
The main objective of this review is to integrate fire resistance performance with other functional requirements, thus avoiding duplicate certification processes for combined products. This streamlining aims to provide a more practical approach for both manufacturers and notified bodies.
Proposed New Standard Groupings
As part of this review, the following groupings are proposed for CE marking of doors and windows:
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Pedestrian doors: Combination of EN 14351-1 (excluding windows), EN 14351-2, and EN 16034
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Windows: Combination of EN 14351-1 (excluding doors) and EN 16034
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Industrial doors with fire resistance: Combination of EN 13241 (excluding pedestrian doors) and EN 16034
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Industrial doors without fire resistance: Based partially on EN 13241
Impact on Manufacturers and Industry Stakeholders
This regulatory change means that manufacturers, installers, maintenance providers, and suppliers of doors and windows will need to:
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Review the technical documentation of their products
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Check the validity or need for updating conformity certificates
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Adapt their assessment processes to align with the new standard groupings
While immediate implementation is not expected, it is advisable to prepare in advance to ensure continued legal compliance once the revised standards come into force.
Conclusion: Technical Monitoring Recommended
The regulatory review of CE marking for doors is part of the broader update to the European Construction Products Regulation (EU) 305/2011. As new versions of harmonized standards are published, internal processes and product specifications must be adjusted to maintain compliance.
We recommend that industry professionals closely monitor publication and implementation dates for the new standards.