Evaluation of New Building Systems
Schematic diagram presenting the stages in the evaluation and approval of new building systems.
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Possible outcomes |
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| The building system is deemed not new and is removed from the evaluation process
The building system is deemed new and worthy of in-depth assessment The building system is deemed new but is nevertheless rejected out of hand The process is terminated/frozen by the applicant |
1. Preliminary evaluation |
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A “Concluding Opinion” and “Concluding Approval” are issued and the evaluation process ends An “Initial Opinion” and a “Temporary Approval” are issued. Both documents are presented to the applicant upon ordering Stage III of the evaluation process The building system is rejected The process is terminated/frozen by the applicant |
2. In-depth evaluation |
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The method is deemed worthy of a “Concluding Opinion” and a “Concluding Approval”. The evaluation process proceeds to Stage IV A “Renewed Initial Opinion” and a “Renewed Temporary Approval” are issued. Both documents are presented to the applicant upon ordering a repeat follow-up (Stage III) The method is rejected and the “Temporary Approval” is revoked The process is terminated by the applicant and validity of the “Temporary Approval” or “Renewed Temporary Approval” is revoked |
3. Sampling-based follow-up |
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A “Concluding Opinion” and “Concluding Approval” are issued and the evaluation process ends |
4. Issuing of “Concluding Opinion” and “Concluding Approval” |