# The Construction Products Regulations 1991, Regulation 3: Requirement to be satisfied by products


(1) A construction product, other than a minor part product, shall have such characteristics that the works in which it is to be incorporated, assembled, applied or installed can, if properly designed and built, satisfy the essential requirements when, where and to the extent that such works are subject to regulations containing such requirements.
(2) In paragraph (1) above “regulations” includes any rule, regulation or other provision which has the force of law.
(3) A minor part product shall have been manufactured in compliance with, and the manufacturer shall have issued in respect of the product a declaration of compliance with, the acknowledged rule of technology.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1620/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/construction-products-regulations-1991/regulation-3
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