The Falling-object Protective Structures for Construction Plant (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1988
These Regulations implement Council Directives 84/532/EEC and 86/296/EEC. The Regulations apply to falling-object protective structures (FOPS) for construction plant. The Regulations—provide for the appointment by the Secretary of State of approved bodies whose decisions may be reviewed by the Secretary of State. (Regulations 4 and 9)provide for application to be made by or on behalf of a manufacturer for the issue by an approved body of EEC type-examination certificates for FOPS which comply with the technical requirements in Annex 1 to the Directive. (Regulation 5)provide for the issue of certificates of conformity and the use of the EEC mark of conformity. (Regulation 6)provide for EEC inspections in Great Britain including the right of entry and the taking of samples by the approved body to ensure compliance with EEC requirements and for the suspension and withdrawal of EEC type-examination certificates. (Regulations 7 and 8)prohibit on or after 2nd June 1990 the marketing of any FOPS unless an EEC type-examination certificate and a certificate of conformity have been issued in respect of that structure under these Regulations or under the law of Northern Ireland or of a member State other than the United Kingdom and the marketing of any construction plant unless it is designed to be fitted with a FOPS. (Regulations 3, 10 and 11).
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- The Falling-object Protective Structures for Construction Plant (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1988 from King's Printer of Acts of Parliament
- Document type
- United Kingdom Statutory Instrument
- Date published
- 8 March 1988
- Last updated
- 21 May 2024
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- King's Printer of Acts of Parliament