T he agreement is a legal partnership whereby DCCTSS commits to investigating reports from RIDBA members of noncompliance of the Construction Products Regulation ( CPR ). DCCTSS is fully aware of the CPR and the importance of CE Marking , which has often not been the case with many Local Trading Standards offices . Acting as the main point of contact for RIDBA on all cases , DCCTSS will follow up directly with other Local Trading Standards offices , allowing a more efficient way for RIDBA members to report non-compliance . All RIDBA Steel Frame Manufacturers have achieved CE certification as part of the RIDBA membership criteria and this agreement takes a significant step in helping to make the industry a fairer place . RIDBA members are critical to ensuring the success of
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this partnership by making RIDBA aware of any cases of noncompliance , which can be reported anonymously . This is a fantastic opportunity for RIDBA and its members to lead the way in ensuring that non-member businesses not complying with CE Marking are reported .
Principal Trading Standards Officer at Dorset County Council , Martin Thursby said :
“ We are delighted to form a Primary Authority Partnership with
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RIDBA and look forward to working closely together to drive up compliance with the Construction Products Regulation in non-member companies . As well as being a legal obligation , compliance with the regulations ensures safety and a level playing field in the industry ."
RIDBA Chairman , James Anthony said :
“ This is a massive step forward for RIDBA and something we have been looking at for some time . The
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number one issue for our members is compliance with CE marking and the frustration caused by companies operating illegally and not complying with the Construction Products Regulation . Dorset has already demonstrated how effective it can be in dealing with non-compliance so we look forward to a successful partnership .” |