BBA certification is recognised throughout the construction industry as a symbol of quality and reassurance. It's a vital ingredient for product manufacturers to help ensure acceptance with specifiers, building control, local authorities and insurers.The British Board of Agrément (BBA) is the UK’s major authority offering approval and certification services to manufacturers and installers supplying the construction industry. BBA Certification is recognised by building control, government departments, architects, local authorities, specifiers and industry insurers like the NHBC.
For a product to be considered for BBA certification it must reach the strict guidelines set up by the authority and must comply with the following :
✓ factors relating to compliance with Building Regulations where applicable
✓ factors relating to additional non-regulatory information where applicable
✓ independently verified technical specification
✓ assessment criteria and technical investigations
✓ design considerations / installation guidance
✓ regular surveillance of production
✓ formal three-yearly review.