BBA certification supports a seamless customer experience, which the team at Tremco appreciates. Daren further explained, “Previously, we had to provide multiple cumbersome documents to demonstrate compliance with fire safety regulations. Now, all the fire testing is consolidated into a single BBA certificate. This streamlines the process for our clients, who appreciate having one comprehensive document. It simplifies compliance and gives clients and NHBC contractors confidence that our system’s fire compliant and provides reassurance.”

The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA), the Trade Association for the liquid applied roofing and waterproofing systems market, also requires their manufacturer members to have BBA certification for their products. Consequently, companies like Tremco CPG UK need to demonstrate their commitment to quality and safety to maintain their market presence.

The Review Process

During the review process, the team at the BBA scrutinised the new test information and audited Tremco’s manufacturing facilities to verify the formulation had not changed and that the certified system is manufactured consistently. The BBA assigned a dedicated project manager to the project to address any issues quickly. Regular meetings, held every two weeks, kept the process on track with timely updates.

Katy Roberts, Sales and Marketing Director for the BBA added, “Agrément Certification is a commitment for the lifetime of a product with ongoing scrutiny and reviews. We undersatnd that change happens in the lives of our clients; whether it be in the lifecycle of the products themselves, how they are produced, or the regulatory framework they are used in. The Agrément maintenance process is designed to ensure the same rigour and compliance to BBA framework, performing to a duality of purpose where the certified product continues to comply to the criteria against which it was assessed, while at the same time, within the framework, continuously building efficiencies that support continuous improvement and development that supports the client’s requirements. The basis of the maintenance cycle has been designed to enable regular audit and inspection of production and process which allows the BBA team to address changes and make any required amendments to the certificate. This process provides further reassurance to clients and specifiers that the BBA Certification is kept up to date. In this instance, Tremco took the opportunity to include additional enhanced testing to their product to ensure its fire safety.”

Conclusion

Daren Fraser concluded, “Gaining a BBA certification is essential for every roof system we offer. Without it, our solutions could miss out on being specified for projects, particularly new builds. This certification provides our clients visibility into each system’s testing, compliance and durability. Furthermore, it is also a requirement to be able to feature our roof systems with leading associations, such as the LRWA. The BBA’s process was seamless process from quotation stage through to the final draft review and we look forward to working with them again.”