PP515 Ready Mixed Concrete Rev 11

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Revision 11 (September 2017)
Ready Mixed Concrete
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Contents
Revision History ..................................................................................................................... 5

1 Product Title ................................................................................................................... 6
2 Product Information....................................................................................................... 6
3 Product Specifications .................................................................................................... 6
4 Product Requirements.................................................................................................... 6
4.1 CE Marking Services Details ............................................................................................ 6
4.2 General ......................................................................................................................... 7
5 EN 206 & BS 8500 - Ready-Mixed Concrete ................................................................... 7
5.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 7
5.2 Scheme Requirements .................................................................................................... 7
5.3 Quality Management System ........................................................................................... 7
5.4 Factory Production Control.............................................................................................. 8
5.5 Pre-Certification Assessment ........................................................................................... 9
5.6 Pre-certification Product Testing ...................................................................................... 9
5.7 Kitemark Certificate and formats ..................................................................................... 9
5.8 Continuing Assessment................................................................................................... 9
5.9 Products and Product Modifications ............................................................................... 10
5.10 Audit Testing and Reference Testing ............................................................................. 10
5.11 Actions in the case of non-conformity ............................................................................ 12
5.12 Use of the Kitemark ..................................................................................................... 13
5.13 Product Marking Requirements...................................................................................... 13
5.14 Quality Plan Guidance .................................................................................................. 13
5.15 Sub-Contracted Manufacturing: ..................................................................................... 13
5.16 Mobile Concrete batching Units ..................................................................................... 13
6 Quality Plan Requirements ........................................................................................... 14
6.1 Materials ..................................................................................................................... 14
6.1.1 Control Of Constituent Materials ....................................................................................... 14
6.1.2 Cement and cement combinations .................................................................................... 14
6.1.3 Aggregates...................................................................................................................... 15
6.1.4 Admixtures ...................................................................................................................... 17
6.1.5 Additions ......................................................................................................................... 17
6.1.6 Fibres ............................................................................................................................. 18

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6.1.7 Water ............................................................................................................................. 18

7 Design & Development ................................................................................................. 19
7.1 Concrete Design (Mix Design) ....................................................................................... 19
7.1.1 Initial establishment of concrete designs ........................................................................... 19
7.1.2 Calculation of batch weights ............................................................................................. 20
7.1.3 Derivation of secondary concretes from the primary concrete. ............................................ 21
7.1.4 Revalidation of Concrete Designs ...................................................................................... 21
8 Conformity Control and Conformity Criteria................................................................. 22
8.1 Concept of concrete family ........................................................................................... 22
8.2 Conformity control for strength ..................................................................................... 22
8.2.1 Conformity control for compressive strength ..................................................................... 22
8.3 Conformity control for properties other than strength (including Self-Compacting Concrete,
air content and fibres content) ...................................................................................... 26
8.3.1 Conformity control for Fibre Content & Dispersion ............................................................. 26
8.4 Conformity control of prescribed concrete (incl. Standardized prescribed concrete). ........... 27
8.5 Actions in case of non-conformity .................................................................................. 27
9 Production Control ....................................................................................................... 29
9.1 Monitoring of a Control Concrete. .................................................................................. 29
9.2 Producer’s sampling rates. ............................................................................................ 30
9.3 Producer’s control testing. ............................................................................................ 30
10 Risks To Concrete ......................................................................................................... 32
10.1 Resistance to Alkali-Silica Reaction ................................................................................ 32
10.2 Chloride Content Classes .............................................................................................. 32
10.3 Exposure Classes Related To Environmental Conditions ................................................... 32
11 Production & Delivery .................................................................................................. 33
11.1 Concrete specifications ................................................................................................. 33
11.2 Production Control ....................................................................................................... 33
11.3 Review of requirements related to the product ............................................................... 34
11.4 Concrete Production ..................................................................................................... 34
11.5 Equipment Calibration .................................................................................................. 35
11.6 Delivery and transport of the fresh concrete ................................................................... 36
11.7 Delivery ticket requirements ......................................................................................... 37
11.8 Records ...................................................................................................................... 37
Appendix 1: Rules of Application for conformity Method C........................................................ 38

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Appendix 2 - KITEMARK CERTIFICATE FORMAT ...................................................................... 40

Appendix 3 - Additional Requirements for the Relocation, Setup and Operation of Mobile Static
Temporary Batching Plants ........................................................................................... 41

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Revision History
Rev Revision Approved Page Sec.

Author Brief Description of Change
No Date By No No
6 Apr 2012 M.Dixon Updates and clarification to the audit

testing requirements, clarification of
audit finding terminology and minor
editorial changes.
7 Jan 2013 M.Dixon Amendments to reflect the issue of

BS8500-2 2006 + A1 2012
8 Aug 2013 M Dixon All Re-branded & Renumbered
9 Aug 2013 M Wharton All Continuity after Re-branding
10 Nov 2013 C Lewis 8 Amendment to Assessment Frequencies
11 Sept 2017 P Newby C Lewis All Update for EN 206:2013, BS 8500-1 &
2:2015 +A1:2016
&
BS 8500-1 & 2:2015 + A1:2016
Related Documents
Document Number Title
PP634 Mobile Volumetric Batching Units
PP262 Kitemark Product manual

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1 Product Title
2 Product Information
This document contains details for the BSI Kitemark Scheme for ready mixed concrete
For a Kitemark to be awarded all requirements detailed in this document shall be met.
3 Product Specifications
Specification & Date Specification Title Amendment Technical

No.(s) Committee
BS EN 206: 2013+ A1 Concrete - Specification, performance, Corrigendum B/517

2016 production and conformity May 2014
CEN/TC 104
BS 8500-1: 2015 + Concrete – Complementary British B/517

A1:2016 Standard to EN 206.
Part 1 Method of specifying and
guidance for the supplier
BS 8500-2: 2015 + Concrete – Complementary British B/517

A1:2016 Standard to EN 206.
Part 2 Specification for constituent
materials for concrete
4 Product Requirements
QMS Visit Audit Test

Prod. Tech.
Specification QMS Specification Freq/year Freq/year
Code Code
(min) (min)
BS EN 206, P03/05 T03F BS EN ISO 9001 1 1

BS 8500
4.1 CE Marking Services Details
Legislation N/A – there is no mandate for concrete

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4.2 General
Industry Trade MPA, BCA, CSMA, UKQAA, BRMCA

Assocs
Specifiers / Contractors, Local Authorities, House Builders, Architects etc.

Purchasers
5 EN 206 & BS 8500 - Ready-Mixed Concrete
This document complements the Kitemark Terms of Service.

Any references from relevant standards given in this document are intended to help the manufacturers
Certificated under the Kitemark scheme, and for the understanding of the BSI client managers (scheme
assessors), in meeting compliance with the concrete standards requirements. In all cases, detailed
references should be made to the applicable standards themselves where necessary and it is expected
that the manufacturers should have access to the relevant standards where required.
BS 8500-2 was drafted on the assumption that the execution of the provisions included in it are
entrusted to appropriately qualified personnel. BSI Assurance member companies should use the
services of suitably qualified/experienced sub-contractors, e.g. technical consultants, where they do not
employ the necessary qualified/experienced staff in-house.
5.1 Introduction
The Kitemark Scheme is a voluntary product marking scheme. The following information provides
guidance for new applicants and existing certificate holders as to the application process and continuing
requirements of the scheme.
5.2 Scheme Requirements
The scheme consists of three elements:

 Quality & Factory Production Control Systems Assessment
 Product Testing
 Surveillance visits
5.3 Quality Management System
For this Kitemark scheme, it is a requirement that the manufacturer’s quality management system is
structured on BS EN ISO 9001.
This promotes the adoption of a process approach when developing, implementing and improving the
effectiveness of the quality management system, to enhance customer satisfaction by meeting customer
requirements.

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For the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001, BSI recognises that for different organisations to function
effectively and to manage their own linked process activities necessary to produce and supply ready-
mixed concrete, then each manufacturer’s quality management system should be individual to match the
exact needs of the organisation in question. Clients are encouraged to develop the process approach
favoured in BS EN ISO 9001.
The quality management system should cover all the requirements of ISO 9001, the main Clauses
being:-
Clause 4 – Context of the organization
 Determine internal and external issues, interested parties that are relevant to its purpose and its strategic
direction, to consistently provide products and services that meet customer expectations.
Clause 5 – Leadership
 Top management is now accountable for the effectiveness of the QMS, ensuring it is integrated and
resourced. The quality policy should be maintained, documented and communicated.
Clause 6 – Planning
 Develop and set measureable quality objectives and plan to achieve them. Monitor, communicate and update
targets as appropriate.
Clause 7 – Support
 Resources, people and infrastructure. Monitor resources and provide measurement and traceability. Develop
organisational knowledge and competency required for an effective QMS. Awareness and communication of
QMS.
Clause 8 – Operations
 Plan, implement and control the processes needed. Fulfil customer requirements and demonstrate conformity.
Design and develop products. Establish control of external resources and control non-conforming output.
Clause 9 – Performance evaluation
 Organizations shall evaluate its performance and the effectiveness of the QMS. Review customer satisfaction.
Accomplish internal audits and management reviews.
Clause 10 - Improvement
 Determining and selecting opportunities for improvement and implementing necessary actions to achieve the
intended outcomes of the QMS and enhance customer satisfaction
BSI will expect to see evidence of the producer’s QMS in operation during continuous assessment visits
and see evidence of the relevant audits and measured. The accompanying scheme quality plan
requirements are intended to complement EN 206, and its complimentary British Standards BS 8500-1
and BS 8500-2.
5.4 Factory Production Control
BS EN 206 provides that, where it is required that the producer’s production control be assessed,
surveyed and certified by an approved certification body, the provisions given in BS EN 206 Annex C
shall apply (BS EN 206, Clause 10.2). BS EN 206, Annex C gives normative provisions for assessment,
surveillance and certification of production control. The BSI Kitemark scheme is considered to fall in line
with these requirements. See section 5.5.Pre-Certification Assessment (BSI Initial Assessment Stage 2).

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5.5 Pre-Certification Assessment
At the pre-certification assessment visit a nominated BSI Assessor shall assess the producer against:
 BS EN ISO 9001
 Product standards BS EN 206, BS 8500-1 and BS 8500-2 (note it is BS 8500-2 which specifies
constituent materials and concrete), and
 The product Quality Plan (see quality plan requirements for guidance).
If the producer meets the scheme requirements the Assessor shall make a recommendation for the
Kitemark Certificate to be issued. This may also be subject to satisfactory pre-certification testing or an
in-depth surveillance of the producer’s data and control system (see below).
5.6 Pre-certification Product Testing
Samples of the product or product range to be Kitemarked may be tested for strength conformity with
the product standard. Where the producer’s testing laboratory is accredited and under the surveillance
of the accreditation body, this may be replaced by an in-depth surveillance of the producer’s data and
control system. This is permitted by EN 206, Annex C.2.
5.7 Kitemark Certificate and formats
Once the product testing (or historical evaluation) and quality systems assessment have been
satisfactorily completed, a Certificate to use the Kitemark is issued to the client. The Certificate provides
sufficient detail to identify products, which may bear the BSI Kitemark and follows the format on
Pointglobal.
For the ready-mixed concrete scheme, BSI issues to the producer an annual certificate of entitlement
listing each of his licensed plants covered by the scheme.
This signifies that the certification is current and not subject to suspension or withdrawal of the
certification (See 5.11 Actions in case of non-conformity).
5.8 Continuing Assessment
Following the issue of the Kitemark Certificate a nominated BSI Assessor shall carry out continuing
assessment visits at each location, at a frequency of between 1 and 2 visits per annum. The first visit
would normally be within 12 months of the award of the Kitemark certification*.
The duration and frequency of visits is dependent on a number of factors, including the number of
personnel, the number of certified plants, existing certification and previous test and assessment
performance. For producers who have established maturity and effectiveness, BSI may elect to carry out
one visit per plant per annum to each plant location.
*In the case of multi-site Certificates, under the same established quality system, for any new locations
the initial assessment visit shall be deemed sufficient for that current year, provided a satisfactory
recommendation for certification was given.
In addition where routine annual assessments have been undertaken on a producer with established,
mature and effective systems, BSI Management may elect to amend the assessment frequency based on
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 Where the production locations have been assessed and no nonconformities have been raised in
the last 12 month period, the frequency of assessment may be extended to biannually for
production locations with no nonconformities.
 Where more than 5 minor or a single major nonconformity is raised on a production location, BSI
Management may default all assessment frequencies to 1 and 2 visits per annum.
The producer may request BSI to maintain default assessment frequencies on production locations, for a
particular contract or where large volume of production are expected.
5.9 Products and Product Modifications
The concrete types to be manufactured are given in BS EN206 and BS 8500. These include designated
concretes (BS 8500 only), designed concretes, prescribed concretes, standardized prescribed concretes,
and proprietary concretes. Proprietary concretes are included in BS 8500 in order for manufacturers to
be able to design concretes outside normal performance requirements and BSI should always be advised
of these by the manufacturer.
The producer should notify the BSI Scheme Manager of any product changes outside of the above which
are liable to affect compliance with the Specifications / Directives and obtain prior approval for the
change.
5.10 Audit Testing and Reference Testing
EN 206 and BS 8500-2 include requirements for conformity testing and conformity criteria. However, EN
206, Annex C permits that, in order to provide confidence in the sampling testing and results of the
producer's production control, the inspection/certification body shall perform spot tests from the running
production for testing. Such samples may be either samples taken at intervals by the client and sent to a
UKAS lab for reference testing (Reference Samples) or comparison samples taken at the request of the
BSI (Audit Samples).
Where the producer’s testing laboratory is accredited and under the surveillance of the accreditation
body (UKAS), audit testing may be replaced by an in-depth surveillance of the producer’s data and
control system. This is permitted in EN 206, Annex C.2.
At the discretion of the BSI Scheme Manager, the in-depth surveillance of the producer’s control system
may be also permitted when the producer’s testing laboratory is not accredited. This shall only be where
there is a link to a UKAS accredited laboratory including annual reference testing between the
laboratories. BSI shall inspect these results annually and where a good correlation is not maintained, this
concession shall be withdrawn. BSI shall in all instances inspect the producer’s laboratory annually to
ensure that calibration and servicing of equipment in line with the relevant requirements of EN 12390,
BSI recommends that calibration schedules should be based on the calibration intervals in UKAS
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For Producers without UKAS laboratories, reference testing is to be the default method of assessing
confidence in the sampling testing of the producer’s concrete sampling.
For reference testing the following shall apply:
 The concrete to be selected shall be determined by the producer and be from a concrete as close
to the reference mix as possible i.e. 50-150mm slump and C25/30 to C32/40 standard concrete
with or without a water reducer.
 Exact batching records and tickets shall be recorded along with the target requirements.
 Four cubes shall be made from the sample of fresh concrete. Two to be tested at 28 days for
compressive strength and density at a UKAS test laboratory and two to be tested by the producer
under normal laboratory conditions at 7 and 28 days to form part of the routine factory
production control testing. Cubes for external testing shall be marked with the same reference as
the producer’s cubes and the required date of testing.
 The cost of sampling transporting and testing is to be born by the producer. Samples should be
conveyed to the UKAS laboratory between 7 and 14 days following sampling ensuring that the
condition of cubes is maintained.
 The producer shall maintain both their own test results and those of the UKAS laboratory.
 The minimum frequency for this reference testing is once per year per customer laboratory used
although bi-annual testing is recommended as a failure to produce such results at an audit will
result in a non-conformity.
 For producers with an annual technical review these results shall be audited by the scheme
manager.
 For producers with a 3 yearly technical review these results will be audited annually be the client
manager.
 Where a good result correlation for Repeatability (EN 12390-3) is not achieved an investigation
shall be carried out and a non-conformity may be raised against the producer with corrective
action required to address the reasons for variation, which may in some circumstances require
justification of current production parameters in order to limit immediate product risk. Audit
testing may then be required.
 Audit test samples may be selected at each visit from the certified range for testing to confirm
on-going compliance with the product standard (Compressive strength and Consistence) and
provide comparison between the producers testing laboratory and a nominated accredited
laboratory, (EN 12390-3 Clause 9.0 provides data on Repeatability).
Where audit testing is required the following shall apply:
 The concrete to be selected shall be determined by the BSI assessor by selecting from the
shipping sheet.
 Batching of the concrete shall be witnessed by the BSI assessor and the exact batch weights
recorded along with the target requirements.
 Sampling of fresh concrete on site* for the making of cubes required for audit compressive
testing should always be witnessed by the BSI assessor, usually after following a truck mixer to
site. This should be accompanied by witnessing the testing of the concrete consistence.

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 Four cubes shall be made from the sample of fresh concrete. Two to be tested at 28 days for
compressive strength and density at the BSI nominated test laboratory and two to be tested by
the producer under normal laboratory conditions at 7 and 28 days to form part of the routine
factory production control testing. Cubes for external testing shall be marked with the BSI testing
reference and the required date of testing.
 The testing laboratory shall be nominated by BSI and shall hold accreditation under the
surveillance of an accreditation body (UKAS) for the appropriate concrete testing. It shall be the
responsibility of BSI to confirm that the laboratory’s accreditation remains valid and BSI shall
nominate an alternative laboratory in the event that the laboratory’s accreditation is removed or
suspended.
 The cost of conducting the testing shall be responsibility of BSI and the testing agreement shall
be between the Laboratory and BSI. It is the producers’ responsibility and cost to convey the
samples along with the sampling documentation to the nominated testing laboratory between 7
and 14 days following sampling ensuring that the condition of cubes is maintained.
 The nominated laboratory must not be changed without BSI’s prior agreement. BSI shall arrange
that a copy of the test results is sent directly by the test laboratory to the Scheme Manager.
 On completion of the producers testing results shall be forwarded to the BSI Scheme Manager
for review and comparison. On completion of the review the producer shall be sent the results by
BSI.
 Where a good result correlation for Repeatability (EN 12390-3) is not achieved an investigation
shall be carried out and a non-conformity may be raised against the producer with corrective
action required to address the reasons for variation, which may in some circumstances require
justification of current production parameters in order to limit immediate product risk.
* In certain circumstances, for example where it is not practicable to visit site, BSI may
agree to sample concrete for audit testing from the plant rather than from site.
NOTE: Identity Testing. Identity testing should not be confused with BSI’s audit testing. Identity testing
is, in all but name, acceptance testing carried out by the specifier or user, in order to verify that an
individual batch of concrete meets the specification. Identity testing is not part of the conformity control
procedure. Identity testing is often recommended where there maybe doubt over a particular batch of
concrete. Identity testing is recommended where the producer does not hold accredited third-party
certification.
5.11 Actions in the case of non-conformity
In the case of non-conformity arising from the EN 206, Clause 8 conformity control and conformity
criteria, the actions to be taken by the producer shall be as per EN 206, Clause 8.4.
Actions on non-conformity from the continuous surveillance (continuing assessment visits) are given in
EN 206, Annex C, Clause C.3.2.
In such instances a full corrective action plan shall be submitted to BSI and a special visit and/or
additional tests required in order that the non-conformity may be closed. If the results of a special visit
as above are not satisfactory or if additional tests fail the set criteria.
BSI may consider suspending or withdrawing the Certificate for the relevant location.

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5.12 Use of the Kitemark
Reference should be made to BSI’s document Kitemark Terms of Service and Just4Customers/ Client
Portal. As Use of the Kitemark.
As manufacturers may wish to display the Kitemark logo on their vehicles it is important that
manufacturers are aware that only the Kitemark logo can be displayed and the UKAS “crown and tick”
logo cannot be displayed on vehicles alongside the Kitemark logo.
5.13 Product Marking Requirements
It is not possible to product mark fresh concrete delivered by ready-mixed concrete manufacturers.
Relevant information on the type of concrete delivered is given on delivery tickets and similar
documents. See section 11.7 of this scheme document delivery ticket requirements.
5.14 Quality Plan Guidance
There is a specific quality plan for this scheme, which is provided within this Protocol document.
5.15 Sub-Contracted Manufacturing:
The licensee is responsible for the conformity of the product and it is normally expected that product
shall be sourced from the licensee’s own plants.
In certain circumstances when additional supply may be required, the licensee may source concrete
from elsewhere. However, the licensee remains responsible for ensuring that the product conforms to
the required specification, to achieve this the licensee is responsible for assessing and establishing the
supplier as suitable and for confirming that the supplier holds current third party conformity certification
by a certification body accredited by the Secretary of State. A record should be retained so that, when
appropriate, BSI can assess that this is being maintained.
5.16 Mobile Concrete batching Units
Concrete may be produced to EN 206 and BS 8500 under Kitemark certification from mobile concrete
batching units. There is a separate scheme document giving the requirements for this certification,
which is protocol PP 634. Producers of concrete requiring certification for Volumetric/Mobile production
shall be provided with this document.

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6 Quality Plan Requirements
This part of the Protocol document is intended to complement the requirements given in EN 206, BS
8500-1, BS 8500-2, and BS EN ISO 9001, to highlight relevant requirements from these documents and
to give more specific BSI requirements.
Note that BS 8500-2 is the part of BS 8500 which specifies constituent materials and concrete, and this
is the fundamental part of BS 8500 by which licensed manufacturers should demonstrate compliance
with this scheme.
6.1 Materials
6.1.1 Control Of Constituent Materials
Materials shall conform to their appropriate British Standard/ EN specification. In particular, BS 8500-2
gives the UK complementary requirements for constituent materials.
BS 8500-2, Clause 4.1 “General”, requires that constituent materials that conform to the relevant
European standards cited in EN 206 or the relevant British Standards cited in BS 8500-2, shall be
deemed to meet the requirement that they do not contain harmful ingredients in such quantities as
might be detrimental to the durability of the concrete or cause corrosion of the reinforcement, provided
that the concrete conforms to any specified limits in place.
Where types and classes of constituent materials are not detailed in the specification, the producer shall
select constituent materials for the specified concrete requirements.
6.1.2 Cement and cement combinations
BS 8500-2 section 4.2 covers the suitability cements and combinations.

Table 1 of BS 8500-2 gives the combinations of Portland cement and additions which are permitted to
be used. Cements are denoted with the notation CEMI, CEMII, CEMIII, CEMIV whilst combinations are
denoted CII, CIII, CIV, etc. The broad designations are also given along with the grouping now used in
BRE SD1:2005.
Where cements and combinations have been specified using a broad designation the producer shall
select one of the cements or combinations from table 1 for the specified designation. Where neither an
exposure class nor a specified cement or combination type is provided, the producer shall use one of the
cements or combinations from table 1 of BS 8500-2.
Other cements and combinations, composite cements, combinations of blended cements with an
addition or Portland cement with two or more additions, shall be used when specified or agreed with the
specifier.
NOTE: Annex A of BS 8500-2 gives the conformity procedure for combinations, setting out a procedure
for establishing the suitability of combinations to count fully towards the cement content and
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Note (Cont’d): This is applicable to a specific source of addition combined with a specific source of
Portland cement and determines permitted proportions for the addition relative to the cement. This shall
normally be carried out by the supplier of the addition and the information provided at required regular
intervals to the concrete producer. BSI shall expect to see relevant data and its use in application during
assessment visits to the concrete producer.
For designated concretes, the cements and combinations shall be selected from those permitted in BS
8500-2, Table 6 for the specified designated concrete except where the specification places additional
restrictions or relaxations on the cement or combination types.
BS 8500-2, Table 1 includes the combinations conforming to BS 8200-2 Annex A manufactured in the
concrete mixer from CEM I Portland cement and additions (fly ash, ggbs or limestone fines).
For standardized prescribed concretes, BS 8500-1, Clause 9.2 provides the constituent materials
permitted, including cement and combination types.
6.1.3 Aggregates
General suitability is established for aggregates listed in EN 206, Clause 5.1.3, in addition, aggregates
must also conform to the requirements in BS 8500-2, Clause 4.3.
For the aggregates used, the concrete supplier shall be able to demonstrate the sampling and testing
procedure (see the following section for test frequencies).
This may take the form of:
a) The concrete producer carrying out his own sampling and testing.
b) The concrete producer using the conformance data provided by his aggregate supplier.
Option b) is preferred.
In option b, the concrete supplier shall be able to demonstrate that he has carried out an aggregate
supplier evaluation audit, or that 3rd party accreditation is held. It is essential that data is regularly
reviewed and updated and the required minimum testing frequencies shall be applied (see below).
The use of normal–weight aggregates to EN 12620 should follow the recommendations given in BSI
publication PD 6682-1 (Aggregates for concrete – Guidance on the use of EN 12620).
Evaluation of aggregate conformity is included in EN 12620, Clause 7.
In all cases, the aggregate producer is required to have in place a system of factory production control
complying with the requirements of EN 12620, Annex H.
Upon their receipt, regular visual inspection of aggregates shall be carried out by the concrete producer.
Any obvious defects shall be recorded and the aggregate producer informed of the need for corrective
action. Subsequent deliveries shall be inspected individually and appropriate action taken until such time
as the concrete producer is satisfied that the problem has been resolved.
In all cases the producer shall keep a current copy of the annual aggregate physical properties and
monitor or have access to weekly grading results. A current petrographic report will also be maintained.
The producer will annually check and document as still being suitable for use the following aggregate
characteristics:
 Loose bulk density

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 Water absorption
 Density ssd condition
 Chloride content
 Magnesium sulfate soundness value (XF3 max = MS25, XF4 max = MS18)
 LA value
Note for Marine aggregate the test frequency for chloride is weekly. When using marine aggregates
producers should check for significant changes on a monthly basis to ensure the concrete quality is not
compromised with particular reference to ASR.
The specific aggregate requirements given in BS 8500-2 for each of the specific different concrete types
should be observed.
For designated concretes, the following applies:
 Aggregates shall conform to BS 8500-2, Clause 6.3.2 and to any specified requirements or
special properties;
 For RC40/50XF, PAV1 and PAV2, the aggregates shall be freeze thaw resisting as specified in BS
8500-2 Clause 4.3.2 for XF4 exposures;
 Unless otherwise specified, the aggregate size shall be 20 mm.
Recycled Aggregates
Reference should also be made to the alkali-silica requirements for CCA included in Clause 5.2 and BS
8500-2, Annex B and the necessary conditions therein should be met.
Recycled aggregates are covered by BS 8500-2,Clause 4.3 as coarse CCA and RA (recycled concrete
aggregates and recycled aggregates respectively, henceforth, CCA and RA) which shall conform to the
requirements of BS 8500-2, Table 2, when tested in accordance with Annex B of BS 8500-2.
There is a commentary in BS 8500-2 regarding provisions for the use of fine CCA and fine RA. This
states that provisions for their use are not given in BS 8500 but this does not preclude their use where it
is demonstrated that, due to the source of material, significant quantities of deleterious materials are not
present and their use has been agreed.
There is also a commentary on fine CCA and fine RA which endorses that clean CCA is suitable for use in
concrete, however caution is given where concrete elements to produce CCA have been coated with
gypsum plaster and where on crushing this could finish in the fine CCA. This also applies to fine RA.
Excess gypsum plaster can result in delayed ettringite formation. Therefore the use of fine CCA is left to
the project specification which can take account of the particular source of CCA.
Composites of CCA or RA and natural aggregates shall conform to the general requirements for
aggregate specified in EN 12620 as appropriate and to the general requirements for normal-weight
aggregate specified in BS 8500-2 Clause 4.3.
As generic requirements for fine RA cannot be given at present, any specification requirements for RA
shall only be permitted for the Kitemark scheme by representation to BSI to consider these on a case by
case basis.
The use of coarse CCA materials is permitted in the strength classes and exposure classes permitted in
BS 8500-2, Table 3. CCA shall not be used in a strength class greater than the maximum specified in BS

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8500-2, Table 3 (limitations on its use), and shall be used only in the exposure classes specified in Table
3.
Production control monitoring shall be carried out to ensure that CCA continues to conform to the
requirements of BS 8500-2, Clause 4.3. This shall be by testing in accordance with the tests given in BS
8500-2, Table 2.
BS 8500-2, Clause 13.3 outlines production control procedures for CCA and RA aggregates. Table 10
gives materials control for CCA and test methods. These should be followed to ensure that the
aggregates conform to the requirements of BS 8500-2, Clause 4.3.
For designated concretes using coarse RA or CCA, the (additional) requirements given in BS 8500-2
Clause 6.2.2 for coarse CCA and RA are required to be met.
6.1.4 Admixtures
Admixtures for use in concrete shall conform to EN 934-2 & BS 8500-2 Clause 4.5.
Also, where relevant, BS 8443, Special purpose concrete admixtures – e.g. pumping aids.
EN 206, Clause 5.2.6 provides requirements on the use of admixtures and the maximum dosages
allowed for admixtures. The use of admixtures may be discretionary by the producer. However, there
may be restrictions on the use of admixtures (e.g. where precluded in BS 8500 or when the customer
specifically precludes their use).
Admixtures are permitted in designed, prescribed and designated concretes (with certain restrictions,
see below) and also in standardized prescribed concretes, when they conform to EN 934-2.
Air entrained admixtures are not permitted in standardized prescribed concretes.
The requirement of BS 8500-2 Clause 6.2.3 shall be met when using admixtures in designated
concretes. In particular, calcium chloride or admixtures based on chlorides, shall not be used in
designated concretes and accelerating and retarding admixtures shall only be used where an accelerated
or retarded set has been specified.
Admixtures (liquid) supplied in drums should be colour coded &/or labelled, as should the delivery pipe
from the drum to the admixture dispenser, or have a system which differentiates the admixtures. Where
automatic calibrated dispensers are not available the company shall be able to demonstrate the accuracy
of any manual provisions.
Admixtures should be stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and systems in place to
monitor shelf life established and adhered to.
6.1.5 Additions
As per BS 8500-2, Clause 4.4. general suitability is established for:

 Fly ash conforming to EN 450-1;
 Silica fume conforming to EN 13263-1;
 Ground granulated blast furnace slag conforming to EN 15167-1;
 Metakaolin with an appropriate Agrément Certificate

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 Limestone fines conforming to BS 7979 is established for use in combinations conforming to BS

8500-2, Annex A.
General suitability as a Type I addition is established for filler aggregate conforming to EN 12620 or EN
13055-1. Also for pigments conforming to EN 12878.
Note: BS 8500-2, Annex A includes conformity procedures for combinations, and Annex C provides an
example for combination strength class 42,5N.
Provided the additions (Category A or B fly ash; ggbs; or limestone fines) are within the limits
established in BS 8500-2, Annex A, the additions shall be taken fully into account in concrete
composition in respect of cement content and water/cement ratio.
6.1.6 Fibres
General suitability for use in concrete is permitted for fibres conforming to the requirements in BS 8500-
2, Clause 4.6.
6.1.7 Water
Mixing water shall be potable/mains or have established suitability as EN 206, Clause 5.1.4 and Clause
5.2.4 for recycled water.
In the case of borehole water this should be tested to EN 1008 at a maximum interval of 5 years.
Under the Kitemark scheme, the use of recycled or reclaimed water may be permitted provided the
supplier has put in place an acceptable procedure to monitor and control the fines content to below 10%
by mass of the water. However, the requirements in EN 1008, Clause A3 may be followed (additional
mass of solid material in the concrete shall be <1% m/m of total aggregates present in the concrete).
In addition, evidence may be required that the supplier has made adjustments for the increased fines
content within concrete resulting from the use of recycled water so that, when considering this alongside
the fines content within the aggregates used, the overall fines content is maintained within acceptable
proportions.
When using recycled water, consideration should be given to the prevention of build-up of fines within
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7 Design & Development
Design and development is included in BS EN ISO 9001, Clause 7.3. It is expected that the producer
shall adequately plan and control the design and development of product so that all concretes conform
to the requirements of BS 8500 / EN 206 and the specification from the specifier / user.
This includes planning, inputs, outputs, review, validation, and control of design and development
changes.
7.1 Concrete Design (Mix Design)
Reference EN 206, Clause 9.5 “Concrete composition and initial testing” and Annex A.
By way of definition, it is considered that concrete design is a process whereby the proportions of the
constituent materials to be used are established so that the supplier is sure of meeting the purchaser’s
requirements. Whilst strength is often the most important of these requirements, it is not the sole
requirement and may include for instance aggregate / cement ratio, water/cement ratio, yield,
consistence and general compatibility of constituent materials. Concrete design is relevant to all
concrete, not just “Designed concrete”.
It is considered that for most plants, using a limited range of materials, there shall be a primary
concrete family (typically the most commonly supplied concrete) from which other secondary concrete
families (e.g. oversanded, pump concretes, concrete incorporating additions etc.) shall be derived. The
producer should be able to demonstrate the validity of the primary concrete family, and have evidence
of the relationships used to derive secondary concretes.
NOTE: The producer may be permitted to combine concrete designs for proven demonstrably similar
aggregate types, e.g. to group plants using similar aggregate sources under the same design
determination. This may be permissible for example where close aggregate density properties can be
demonstrated for similar aggregate petrographic types. Aggregates may be classified as demonstrably
similar where they are petrographically similar, with a similar LA coefficient and where the SSD particle
density is with +0.04 Mg/m3 and the uncompacted bulk density within 75kg/m3.
7.1.1 Initial establishment of concrete designs
The producer shall be able to demonstrate how the concrete designs were initially established to cover
the full production range, that they are relevant to the materials in use (see also note to 7.1 ). The
producer may use their own preferred system for establishing this (including combinations of systems, if
appropriate) and BSI suggest the following as suitable examples
 A programme of laboratory trials.
These should be carried out under carefully controlled conditions; for instance, the properties of the
aggregates (moisture content, grading, silt content, relative density, water absorption, bulk density)
shall be accurately known, added water shall be carefully measured etc.
A series of individual trials should be made to adequately cover the range of cement contents to be
supplied (e.g. the highest, the lowest, and several points in between. An example might be a series of
concretes at cement contents of 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 kg/m3). The intervals between individual
concretes should not exceed 100kg/m3. It may be preferable to perform individual concretes at certain
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The intervals between individual concretes need not be equal (e.g. need not be every 100kg/m3) and it
may be appropriate to use closer intervals, e.g 50kg/m3 depending on the shape of the cement
content/strength relation curve.
At each individual concrete, the following should be established as a minimum:
 aggregate/cement ratio;
 water/cement ratio at design slump;
 density of fresh concrete;
 7 and 28 day cube strength;
 acceptability with regard to cohesiveness, compactibility etc.
Laboratory trial programmes can be carried out by a third party, provided all of the appropriate materials
and testing are used.
 A programme of plant trials.
This method is not preferred due to the difficulty in exercising adequate control. For this reason, trials
should be made at a greater number of points on the cement content / strength curve, or duplicate
concretes made at a lesser number of points. All the principles in for laboratory trials shall be followed.
Particular care must be taken over measurement of properties such as aggregate moisture content,
accurate batching of materials and the thorough mixing of the concrete.
 The use of previous production data.
This method is not preferred due to the difficulty in ensuring adequate reliable data. This is dependent
upon there being sufficient production data to establish the points on the cement content/strength
curve. Aggregate/cement ratio and water/cement ratios can be established by theoretical calculations
based on known batch weights and water additions.
All data used to substantiate initial concrete design must be thoroughly recorded and referenced. Any
testing and measuring equipment or facilities utilised must be traceable back to national standards.
Computer generated mix designs are becoming more common in the industry and the software is readily
available. Where these have been used in designing concrete then BSI shall review evidence of how
these mix designs were established, relevant to the materials in use.
7.1.2 Calculation of batch weights
Trial data shall be processed and scaled up to one cubic metre. From the cement content/strength curve
established, batch weights shall be calculated so as to provide the plant operative with a comprehensive
set of figures from which to batch the concrete. These shall normally be for cement content intervals of
every 5 or 10kg/m3, over the range of cement contents verified. Proper provision shall be made for the
plant operative to adjust the figures so as to be able to batch varying quantities of concrete, and to take
into account fluctuating aggregate moisture content. The sets of batch weights issued to the plant
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7.1.3 Derivation of secondary concretes from the primary concrete.
Data must be available to demonstrate the relationship between the primary design and all derived
secondary designs. Methods such as those given in 7.1.1 may be used.
For example:
Water, cement and sand corrections for the following variations where produced.
 10mm aggregate
 Different slumps
 Admixture additions
 Pump and Piling mixes
 Air entrained concrete
7.1.4 Revalidation of Concrete Designs
Primary designs and any data used to substantiate derived secondary designs shall be updated at least
every three years or whenever a significant change in the materials occurs, whichever is the sooner. The
use of production data (including production test results) may be permitted, to assist in the revalidation
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8 Conformity Control and Conformity Criteria
8.1 Concept of concrete family
The concept of concrete families is detailed in EN 206, Annex K including recommendations for types of
family.
EN 206, Annex K, Clause K.2 defines the requirements for the selection of concrete families. In the case
of concrete families, the producer shall achieve control over all family members and sampling shall be
carried out across the whole range of concrete compositions within the family.
8.2 Conformity control for strength
8.2.1 Conformity control for compressive strength
8.2.1.1 General
Conformity control comprises the actions and decisions to be taken in accordance with conformity rules
given in EN 206, Clause 8. In particular, the conformity control requirements for compressive strength
for designed concrete given in EN 206 Clause 8.2.1 of should be followed. BS 8500-2 Clause 6.4 covers
conformity of designated concretes which shall be in accordance with the conformity control
requirements for designed concretes specified in EN 206 Clause 8.
For normal-weight and heavy-weight concrete of strength classes from C8/10 to C55/67 or lightweight
concrete from LC8/9 to LC55/60, sampling and testing shall be performed either on individual concrete
compositions or on concrete families of established suitability as determined by the producer unless
agreed otherwise.
It is highly recommended that the family concept shall not be applied to concrete with higher strength
classes. Lightweight concrete shall not be mixed into families containing normal-weight concrete.
Lightweight concrete with demonstrably similar aggregates may be grouped into its own family.
NOTE: For guidance on the selection of concrete families, see EN 206, Annex K. Further detailed
information for the application of the concrete family concept is given in CEN/TR 16369 and CEN Report
CR 13901.
Where conformity testing is applied to a concrete family, a reference concrete is selected which is either
that most commonly produced or one from the mid-range of strength classes of the concrete family.
Relationships are established between each individual concrete composition of the family and the
reference concrete in order to be able to transpose test results for compressive strength from each
individual concrete test result to the reference concrete.
The relationships shall be reviewed on the basis of original compressive strength test data at every
assessment period and when there are appreciable changes in the production conditions. In addition,
when assessing conformity for the family, confirmation shall be established that each individual member
belongs to the family (see EN 206, Clause 8.2.1.3).
In the sampling / testing plan and the conformity criteria of individual concrete compositions or concrete
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Conformity testing of ready-mixed concrete shall be based on samples taken at or before delivery (see
BS 8500-2, Clause 12.2 and EN 206, Clauses 8.1 and 8.2.1.2). If conformity to the specified compressive
strength class is determined using 100 mm cubes, the minimum characteristic 100 mm cube strength
shall be that specified for 150 mm cubes in EN 206 Table 12 and Table 13.
NOTE: The minimum characteristic strength for the additional compressive strength classes used are
provided in BS 8500-2, Table 12.
Where EN 206, Clause 8.2.1.3.2, Method C is used to assess conformity of compressive strength, there
shall be no further additional requirements are required above EN 206 Clause 8.2.1.3.2.
NOTE 2: It should be recognized that even for well-controlled concrete in continuous production with
normal or enhanced design margins, statistical analysis of strength data gives a small probability of non-
conformity with the mean strength criteria in EN 206. Actions to be taken in the case of non-conformity
are specified in BS 8500-2, Clause 12.4 and EN 206, Clause 8.4.
Where the identity of a defined volume of concrete with a population verified as conforming to the
characteristic strength requirements is to be assessed, this shall be in accordance with EN 206, Annex B.
8.2.1.2 Criteria for individual results
Conformity of concrete compressive strength is assessed on specimens tested at 28 days in accordance

with EN 206, 5.5.1.2. Each individual test result, fci, shall satisfy:
fci > Fck - 4 N/mm2
NOTE If the strength is specified for a different age, the conformity is assessed on specimens tested at
the specified age.
8.2.1.3 Criteria for mean results
The achievement of the specified characteristic strength shall be assessed by one of the following
methods A, B or C as per EN 206, Clause 8.2.1.3.2. The method chosen shall be documented in the
Quality Manual and where a change is to be implemented, the BSI Scheme manager informed.
The recommended method for deriving the standard deviation is to use 0.866 x the mean range
between consecutive results.
Method A: Initial production

For initial production, the mean strength of non-overlapping or overlapping groups of three consecutive
results shall satisfy:
Mean Compressive Strength > Characteristic Strength + 4 N/mm2
Please note - The conformity criteria are developed on the basis of non-overlapping test results.
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Method B: Continuous production

Method B is an option when conditions of continuous production are established i.e. 35 Results with a 12
month period.
Conformity assessment shall be made on test results taken during an assessment period that shall not
exceed the period given by one of the following options depending on the rate of testing:
- for plants with lower testing rates (number of test results for designed concrete less than 35 per
three months), the assessment period shall comprise at least 15 results and not more than 35
consecutive results taken over a period not exceeding 6 months;
- for plants with higher testing rates (number of test results for designed concrete 35 or more per
three months) the assessment period shall comprise at least 15 consecutive results and not
exceed three months.
The mean strength of non-overlapping or overlapping groups of consecutive test results obtained from a
single concrete or a concrete family in an assessment period shall satisfy:
Mean Compressive Strength > Characteristic Strength + 1.48 x sd N/mm2
Where this method is applied to a concrete family, the mean of all non-transposed test results (fcm) for
a single family member shall be assessed against the criterion given in EN 206, Table 18 (Recreated as
Table 1).
Any concrete failing this criterion shall be removed from the family and assessed individually for
conformity.
Table 1 - Confirmation criterion for family members (Table 18 EN 206:2013)

Number n of tests Means of n results
results for compressive Fcm, for a single
strength for a single family member
family member
N/mm2
2 > Fck - 1.0
3 > Fck + 1.0
4 > Fck + 2.0
5 > Fck + 2.5
6 > Fck + 3.0
7–9 > Fck + 3.5
10 – 12 > Fck + 4.0
13, 14 > Fck + 4.5
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The removed concrete (or concretes) shall be assessed individually for conformity, using the conformity
criteria established for initial production (Method A). The reintegration of the removed concretes is
accepted, only after a documented revision of the established relationships between the removed
composition and the reference concrete.
At the end of initial production, the standard deviation (σ) of the population shall be estimated from at
least 35 consecutive test results taken over a period exceeding three months. When continuous
production commences, this value of standard deviation shall be used to check the conformity over the
first assessment period.
At the end of the first and subsequent assessment periods, the standard deviation is checked to
determine whether it has changed significantly using the limits given in EN 206, Table 19, (Recreated as
Table 2). If it has not changed significantly, the current estimate of the standard deviation applies to the
following assessment period. When there is a significant change in standard deviation, a new standard
deviation is calculated from the most recent 35 consecutive results and applied to the following
assessment period.
Table 2 - Values for verification of standard deviation (Table 19 EN 206:2013)
Number of test Limits for sn
results
15 – 19 0.63 x sd < sn < 1.37 x sd
20 - 24 0.68 x sd < sn < 1.31 x sd
25 - 29 0.72 x sd < sn < 1.28 x sd
25 - 29 0.74 x sd < sn < 1.26 x sd
35a 0.76 x sd < sn < 1.24 x sd
a
In case of more than 35 results Formula line 16
of EN 206:2013 Annex L applies
Method C: Use of control charts

Method C is an option for assessing conformity by the use of control charts when conditions of
continuous production are established and where the concrete production is covered by third party
certification.
The control system shall comprise the application of a recognised model of control chart and have the
following characteristics:
- to achieve a maximum average outgoing quality (AOQ) not exceeding 5,0 %;
- aim to ensure conformity of the relevant production with the required characteristic strength;
- include regular monitoring of strength and standard deviation or deviations from target values;
- where applicable, include one or more procedures for speeding the response of the system (e.g.
use of early strength data, use of concrete families);
- define and apply clear decision rules for conformity and warning limits;
- when the control chart shows that the standard deviation is ≥ 0,5 N/mm2 above the currently
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NOTES
- For further information see EN 206 Annex L, line 17. One of the rules of application given in
Annex H or in provisions valid in the place of use that meet the requirements of EN 206 8.2.1.3.2
shall be applied.
- Annex H gives a method of application for cusum control charts and for Shewhart control charts
with examples of conformity rules that achieve an average outgoing quality limit not exceeding
5,0 %. Guidance on values other than those given in Annex H are given in CEN/TR 16369, which
for cusum control charts is based on.
8.3 Conformity control for properties other than strength (including Self-Compacting
Concrete, air content and fibres content)
EN 206 includes conformity control requirements for properties other than strength in Clause 8.2.3.
These include density where relevant (e.g. for heavyweight or lightweight concrete), water cement ratio,
cement content and air content for air entrained concrete, all in EN 206 Tables 21, 22 &23 , and
conformity criteria for consistence as given in EN 206 Table 18 (including slump as the BSI preferred
test method).
Note where water/cement ratios are specified these should be checked at one determination per day
unless all batch data is automatically captured in which case all determinations shall be checked and
reported on.
The requirements for self-compacting concrete (Slump Flow, Viscosity, Passing Ability & Segregation
resistance) are also included to this EN 206 Table 21 and shall be tested and records of conformity
maintained where self-compacting parameters are specified. Where relevant, the producer should follow
these requirements and BSI shall monitor these during assessment visits.
Autographic records of production batches may assist with the above.
Where properties of concrete other than strength are specified, conformity assessments shall be made
on running production over the assessment period (this shall not exceed the last 12 months).
Conformity is based on the method of attributes*, i.e. counting the number of results obtained in the
assessment period that lie outside of the specified limiting values, class limits or tolerances on a target
value and comparing this with the maximum permitted number. Reference should be made to EN 206,
Tables 21 and 22 for conformity criteria, and Table 24 for acceptance numbers based on numbers of
results used where applicable.
* Unless the producer can satisfy BSI that an alternative statistical method gives at least equivalent
conformity control.
8.3.1 Conformity control for Fibre Content & Dispersion
Where fibres are added at the concrete batching plant, the fibre content of the fresh concrete shall be
determined in accordance with EN 206, Clause 5.4.4 via production records.
NOTE The UK does not have a standard test method to measure the content of class 1a and class 1b
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Where fibres are added to a truck mixer on site under the supervision of the producer then the producer
shall maintain records to confirm that the quantity added is as specified within the tolerance as specified
in EN 206, Clause 9.7.
Where fibres are added on site under the supervision of the customer then the customer shall be
responsible for any records to confirm that the quantity added is as specified and within the tolerance as
specified in EN 206, Clause 9.7.
EN 206, Clause 8.2.3.3, Table 21 requires where fibres are added to the truck mixer testing for
Homogeneous mixing of fibres in fresh concrete in accordance with the identity criteria in EN 206, Annex
B Clause B.5, at the same frequency as compressive strength testing as per EN 206, Table 17.
Note – ERMCO document “ERMCO Guide to EN206:2013”, Clause 10.6 clarifies that “When fibres
are added in a central mixer, the initial testing is enough to prove that the mixing process achieves
homogeneity of mixing, and further testing of homogeneity is not required”. BSI would expect evidence
of an initial test to be available for review during an assessment.
However BS 8500-2, Clause 12.3.3 offers clarification on the testing of fibre concrete in the UK, in
particular, where the responsibility lies where fibres are added at the batching plant, on site under the
supervision of the producer and on site under the responsibility of the customer.
It is recommended that where possible fibre additions carried out at the batching plant during the
batching process and records maintained by the producer to confirm addition and the required tolerance
in EN 206, Clause 5.4.4, 9.7 and testing to 8.2.3.3 where relevant.
NOTE - At the time of writing the subject of testing fibre concrete for homogeneity is still ambiguous
and BSI will until further clarification on testing is received, accept batch records as proof of fibre
content without testing of homogeneity.
8.4 Conformity control of prescribed concrete (incl. Standardized prescribed concrete).
EN 206, Clause 8.3 gives the conformity control requirements for prescribed concrete, including
standardized prescribed concrete. It is a requirement that each batch of prescribed concrete is to be
assessed for conformity with the cement content, size and proportions of the aggregates if specified and
where relevant water/cement ratio, as well as quantity of admixture or addition. See EN 206, Clause 8.3
regarding use of production records, batch recorder printouts etc. and the tolerances given in EN 206,
Table 27.
Autographic records of production batches will assist with the above.
8.5 Actions in case of non-conformity
Where a potential non-conformity is indicated, it is strongly recommended that the data is analysed in
depth to delimit the period of non-conformity and to determine those members of a family that are in
conformity, and those that are not.
The above is important because the actions to be taken in cases of non-conformity can be severe for the
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EN 206 Clause 8.4 gives the actions in the case of non-conformity, all actions taken shall be monitored
and recorded.
The producer shall make available to BSI at the next routine assessment visit records of any
non-conformity and the actions taken. BSI shall audit that the actions taken were
appropriate.
If non-conformity of concrete results from addition of water or admixtures on site the producer has to
take action only if authorisation was given for this addition (see 11.6 of this document and EN 206,
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9 Production Control
EN 206, Clause 9.1 states that production control comprises all measures necessary to maintain the
properties of concrete in conformity to specified requirements. It then sets out a non-exhaustive list of
general requirements for the production control. EN 206, Clause 9.2 to 9.9 give procedures that amplify
some aspects of the general requirements. EN 206, Clause 9.1 permits for any of these procedures to be
varied to take account of:
a) the kind and size of the production;

b) the works;
c) the particular equipment being used;
d) procedures and rules in use at the place of production; and
e) the use of the concrete.
In summary:
1) the producer is required to have a documented production control system;
2) there is flexibility in the procedures that can be used, provided they achieve effective control of
each aspect of production and the procedure is documented;
and
3) the producer is required to follow this production control system.
Note: Conformity control is stated to be an integral part of production control.
9.1 Monitoring of a Control Concrete.
It should be noted that conformity control to EN 206, Clause 8.2.1.3.2, Method C is the BSI preferred
method of conformity and quality monitoring within production control. As stated in BS 8500-2, Clause
12.2, where EN 206, Clause 8.2.1.3.2, Method C is used to assess conformity of compressive strength,
there shall be no requirements in addition to EN 206, Clause 8.2.1.3.2.
Where conformity control to EN 206, Clause 8.2.1.3.2 Methods A or B are in use the producer shall also
undertake a quality monitoring system with their production control procedure that is independent from
conformity control.
To avoid confusion, production control (i.e. quality control) should be considered as those actions
needed to control the production, e.g. by using the cusum system, and hence this is independent from
conformity control and may include a risk element.
It is recommended that the design margin for designed concrete should be a minimum of 2.0 x sd and
that no values of sd less than 3.5N/mm2 should be used, unless the producer can justify this to BSI.
A change in sd shall result in a change in design margin, and the supplier shall have a system to initiate
remedial action.
An increase in margin should be immediately corrected by a suitable increase in cement content. A
decrease in margin may be followed by a suitable decrease in cement content, but this is not obligatory.
Where tests for production control are the same as those required for conformity control, they may be
permitted to be taken into account for the evaluation of conformity. Therefore, it is permissible for
producers to include in their quality control system those strength samples selected for conformity
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In order to make more concrete available for monitoring, certain other concretes closely related to the
control concrete may also be used, as follows:
 target slump in the same or next adjacent consistence/ slump class,
 oversanded pump concretes (extra sand content not to exceed 10% when expressed as % of
total aggregate weight);
and
 plasticized concretes using water-reducing admixtures at normal dosage rates.
The relationship between these and the control concrete must be established. Only concrete with a total
cementitious content of 180kg/m3 and above may be used as the control concrete.
9.2 Producer’s sampling rates.
The minimum rates for sampling for assessing conformity are given in EN 206, Table 17 (Compressive
Strength & Table 21 properties other than strength), with conformity to be confirmed in accordance with
criteria in EN Clause 8.2.1.3 for compressive strength (See also Clause 8.2 & 8.3 of this document) & EN
206 Clause 8.2.3.3 for properties other than strength including SCC properties, air content and fibre
content where appropriate.
However, the definitions below from BS 8500-2 should be taken into account:
1) Production day (for strength testing purposes) defined in BS 8500-2, Clause 3.1.8.1 as a day on
which 20m³ (BS 8500-2, Clause 3.1.8.2 Air content testing = 50m3) of concrete from a family (or
a designed or designated concrete outside of a family) has been produced*.
* This means that on days where there is little or no production (less than 20m³ production) the
supplier may not be expected to take samples.
2) A production week is defined in BS 8500-2, Clause 3.1.9 as a period of 7 consecutive days
comprising at least 5 production days or the period to complete 5 production days, whichever is
longer.
Samples for strength testing should wherever possible be uniformly spread throughout the control
period and cumulative totals should not be carried past the end of the calendar month. Any remaining
fraction of “untested” production (i.e. less than 20m3) at the month end can be ignored.
Data from plants using identical material combinations and the same mix design may be “pooled” and
the plants considered as one unit for control purposes. However, the producer must spread his control
samples around all the plants in the “pool”, preferably proportional to their production outputs of control
concrete.
Producers shall maintain continuing records of production volumes of control concrete and number of
tests carried out to ensure both internal control and conformity test rates are achieved on an ongoing
basis.
9.3 Producer’s control testing.
For control purposes, the producer should take a set of at least 2 cubes, 1 to be testing at 7 days (or
alternative early age) and 1 to be testing at 28 days. The producer shall use the early age cube for
predicting the anticipated 28-day strength and shall use his prediction in his monitoring and control
system (See 9.1).
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BSI will check conformance to these at the technical review.

Plant curing tank temperature records and monthly water changes will be reviewed by the client
managers where applicable in the annual visit.
The producer shall check the accuracy of the predictions by comparing against the actual average
strength from the 28 day cubes and take corrective action where necessary. The producer may use an
automated system to achieve the above. Samples should, wherever possible be taken at the point of
discharge, but sampling at the point of production is permitted where this is not practical, (e.g.
restricted site access), provided adequate precautions are taken, such as thorough mixing.
The producer is expected to carry out other tests on a regular basis to ensure that all the purchaser’s
specified requirements are met (e.g. slump, air content, flow etc). All equipment or facilities utilised for
sampling or testing must be traceable back to national standards, and must be referenced, calibrated,
recorded and maintained in a fully serviceable condition.

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10 Risks To Concrete
CONTROL OF CONCRETE TO MINIMISE RISKS FROM ASR, CHLORIDE AND AGGRESSIVE

GROUND CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE CLASSES RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
10.1 Resistance to Alkali-Silica Reaction
BS 8500-2, Clause 5 contains complimentary basic requirements for concrete including requirements for
the supplier (producer) to minimise the risk of damaging ASR (reference BS 8500-2, Clause 5.2).
This requires the producer to take action to minimise damaging alkali silica reaction in accordance with
one of the sets of rules of application given in BS 8500-2, Annex B. This applies to all types of concrete
(including designed, designated and standardised prescribed) except prescribed concrete or where the
specifier has specified provisions for minimizing the risk of damaging alkali-silica reaction.
With regard to the control of ASR, BSI shall assess to ensure that the above requirements are being met
by the producer. Where there is any risk of damaging ASR it would be expected that the producer
assess the situation on a monthly basis.
The alkali content value for cement, fly ash or ggbs shall be made available in accordance with their
relevant standards (this information will normally be obtained from the supplier of the material). The
requirement for alkali content for other materials shall be obtained/ determined where relevant – See
details given in BS 8500-2, Clause 5.2.
Where only EN206 applies concrete should comply with clause 5.2.3.5 and CEN/TR16349
10.2 Chloride Content Classes
The chloride content requirements for concrete are given in EN 206, Clause 5.2.7 and table 10 gives the
chloride classes and maximum chloride content for uses of concrete including concrete not containing
reinforcement, concrete containing steel reinforcement and concrete containing pre-stressing steel
reinforcement.
BS 8500-2, Clause 5.4 requires that the chloride content class shall be:
- The specified class where a class has been specified
- In line with BS 8500-2, Clause 7.1 for Designated concrete and Clause 9.2 for Standardized
Prescribed concrete
- Determined
- In conformity with EN 206, Clause 9.9, Table 29.
10.3 Exposure Classes Related To Environmental Conditions

Exposure classes related to environmental conditions are given in EN 206, Clause 4.1.
Guidance for the specifier is given in BS 8500-1, Annex A.
EN 206, Clause 5.3.2 states that the requirements for each exposure class shall be specified in terms of:
permitted types and classes of constituent materials; maximum water/cement ratio; minimum cement
content; minimum strength class (optional); minimum air content, where relevant.

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EN 206, Clause 6.2.2, basic requirements for specifying designed concrete, requires the exposure class
to be stated, however BS 8500-1 requires the limiting values or Design Chemical (DC) Class to be given.
11 Production & Delivery
11.1 Concrete specifications
The specifier of the concrete shall ensure that all the relevant requirements for the concrete properties
are included in the specification given to the producer. The specifier has also to state any requirements
for concrete properties that are needed for transportation after delivery or for placing, compaction,
curing etc. (reference EN 206, Clause 6.1).
Specification requirements are given in BS 8500-1, Clause 4 and concrete shall be specified as either:
 Designated concrete conforming to BS 8500-2 (see BS 8500-1, Clause 4.2)
 Designed concrete conforming to BS 8500-2 (see BS 8500-1, Clause 4.3)
 Prescribed concrete to BS 8500-2 (see BS 8500-1, Clause 4.4)
 Standardized prescribed concrete to BS 8500-2 (see BS 8500-1, Clause 4.5)
 Proprietary concrete conforming to BS 8500-1 and a performance agreed between the specifier
and the producer (supplier) – (see of BS 8500-1, Clause 4.6).
NOTE: for proprietary concrete the producer is not required to declare the concrete composition.
Designated concrete including Cement bound concretes shall conform to BS 8500-2, Clause 6.
Designed concrete shall conform to BS 8500-2, Clause 7.
Standardized prescribed concrete shall conform to BS 8500-2, Clause 8.
The producer should be aware of the requirements of the above and any additional requirements and
obligations relevant to any concrete produced. For example, where types and classes of constituent
materials and environmental conditions are not detailed in the specification, the producer may select
constituent materials for the specified requirements only.
Attention is also drawn to BS 8500-1, Clause 5 concerning the requirements for exchange of information,
from the specifier or user to the producer, and vice-versa. Information from the specifier or user of the
concrete to the producer is in BS 8500-1, Clause 5.1 and information from the producer to the specifier
or user is covered in BS 8500-1 Clause 5.2. See also 11.3. of this scheme document.
11.2 Production Control
Production control shall be in accordance with EN 206, Clause 9, and BS 8500-2, Clause 13, which sets
out the requirements for the production control system. These are normative requirements.
EN 206, Clause 9.1 requires any of the Production Control procedures to be varied to take account of the
kind and size of production, the works, the particular equipment, procedures and rules in use at the
place of production, the use of the concrete.
Where alternative procedures to those described in EN 206, Clauses 9.2 to 9.9, are to be used, they
shall provide an equivalent level of control (i.e. effective control shall be achieved for that part of
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BSI’s assessors shall assess plants to ensure that the requirements of EN 206, Clause 9.1. are being
maintained and other procedures from EN 206, Clauses 9.2 to 9.9 as considered by the producer, or
alternative procedures provided to ensure adequate and effective control; also that the producer has a
documented process control system and follows this system.
EN 206, Annex C includes tasks for the inspection/ certification body when undertaking continuous
surveillance of the production control, BSI’s assessors shall at the very least follow these criteria during
routine inspections.
Where the producer has failed to comply to any of the requirements for production control they shall
investigate the consequences.
In cases where this leads to non-compliance and/or results in a non-conformity in respect to EN 206,
Clause 8, the producer is required to declare the concrete as non-conforming. In such cases, he has to
investigate the causes and apply corrective action as soon as possible.
11.3 Review of requirements related to the product
(This is equivalent to ISO 9001 Contract Review)

 The Company shall have an established reviewing procedure containing the following essential
elements, prior to the commitment to supply product to the customer:
i. Determination of the customers specification/ enquiry to ensure that product requirements are
met.
ii. Raising the quotation as a result of i).
iii. Identification of any permitted alternatives (a record should be kept of any resolved
modifications to the original enquiry).
iv. Checking any resultant orders for technical content, prices, conditions.
v. Authorisation to supply the ordered concrete
vi. Ensuring the company has the ability to meet all of the requirements.
vii. Care should be taken to avoid dual mix descriptions such as P450 C40/50
viii. Care Should be taken to avoid dual consistence descriptions such as S2 90mm slump –
consistence needs to be recorded as either target slump OR S class, as it cannot be both.
11.4 Concrete Production
Batching and mixing of the concrete shall be according to EN 206, Clauses 9.7 and 9.8.
The following specific elements should be included in the Company’s systems procedure:
 Adequate training processes and records for all staff including their familiarity with the system.
(BSI shall assess whether production and production control staff have the required knowledge,
training and experience)
 Processes for regular equipment calibration and plant maintenance. (See also 11.5. Equipment
Calibration).
 Clear batching and mixing processes. It should be ensured that individual batches do not exceed
the capacity of the plant.
 Processes for proportioning of concretes.
 Inspection processes for materials and concrete.
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 Processes which ensure that water additions are adjusted as the moisture condition of the
aggregates changes. Aggregate moisture should be checked in accordance with EN 206 table 29.
(Sand minimum once daily if not continual. Generally the coarse faction can be estimated from
previous experience by the plant supervisor after initials tests)
For cement and water addition, records of exact quantities batched should be recorded either manually
or by autographic recording (autographic records are preferable). For aggregate, it is permissible to
record a batch code number or similar to allow traceability of the quantities batched. In such cases, the
supplier shall have in place a suitable procedure for this, and this should include actions in case of
incorrect additions i.e. tolerances outside of those permitted by EN 206, Clause 9.7, Table 21.
11.5 Equipment Calibration
In line with BS 8500-2 Clause 13.1 the calibration frequency for batching (weighing/ measuring)
equipment shall be at regular frequency periods not less than*:
 Weighing equipment 3 monthly
 Water meters 3 monthly#
 Admixture dispensers 3 monthly
* Nevertheless, a calibration should be carried out immediately following any significant maintenance,
repair or movement where the equipment accuracy may have been affected, EN 206 Clause 9.1 allows
for any of the production control procedures to be varied to take account of:
a) the kind and size of the production;
b) the works;
c) the particular equipment being used;
d) procedures and rules in use at the place of production; and
e) the use of the concrete.
#
EN 206:2013 Table 28 requires periodic inspection/calibration of Truck mounted water
meters/dispensers to meet the requirements of Clauses 9.6.2.2 Batching Equipment to Table 26 &
Clause 9.7 batching accuracy. Alternative methods of confirming the accuracy of water added via truck
mixers shall be documented in the company procedures.
The performance of the batching equipment shall be in accordance with EN 206, Clause 9.6.2.2 Table 26
The measuring equipment shall conform to the following.
 Scale increments should be capable of achieving at least the following readings:
 Not exceeding 10kg for cement and additions
 Not exceeding 10litres (kg) for water
 Not exceeding 50kg for aggregates.
Digital displays may generally be expected to provide greater incremental accuracy:
 Not exceeding 5kg for cements and additions
 Not exceeding 25kg for aggregates.
The ongoing accuracy of all weighing increments displayed shall be within +/- 0.50% of full scale
reading, or +/- 10kg, whichever is the greatest. The over-riding requirement is that under practical
conditions the tolerance of constituent materials batched (being the sum of the achieved calibration and
production variations) are within the limits given in EN 206, Clause 9.7, Table 27.

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There may be cases where the above calibration tolerances cannot be met, but the EN 206 batching
tolerances can however be consistently achieved. In such cases a dispensation has to be agreed in
writing by the BSI scheme manager, and procedures put in place to ensure that the EN 206 batching
tolerances are not exceed at all times.
This shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of BSI, and reviewed during BSI assessment visits.
All batching equipment should be calibrated by a specialist company engaged for this purpose. This
would normally be through a contractual agreement between the concrete producer and the calibration
company, to carry out the calibrations at the required frequency. The calibration should be over the full
working range.
The specialist calibration company shall use calibration equipment that has been calibrated on an annual
basis. Where weights are used for the calibration, these shall have been calibrated annually, traceable to
national standards, and be within industry expected tolerances, e.g. 0.25%. Such weights may be
stamped annually (e.g. stamped “Traders Weight”). All other calibration equipment used (e.g. load cells
or other) shall have been calibrated annually for the calibration company by an accredited calibration
laboratory, to an expected degree of accuracy of +/- 0.25% of Full Scale Deflection of the equipment.
11.6 Delivery and transport of the fresh concrete
The requirements of BS 8500-2, Clause 14 regarding transport requirements shall be followed (see also
EN 206, Clause 7). Concrete shall be delivered within 2 hours after the time of loading where
transported in truck mixers (BS 8500-2, Clause 14.2) unless a different time is permitted by the
specifier.
Note: BS 8500, Clause A.9 gives temperature requirements including A.9.2 considerations for work in
cold weather, and A.9.3 considerations for work in hot weather. These should be followed if the
conditions prevail.
In particular, the Company shall have processes covering the following essential elements:
 A systematic shipping programme to ensure that all deliveries should be discharged within
acceptable time. A procedure may be included for a system to record delays on site e.g. waiting
time declared on the delivery ticket.
 A process for inspection at the point of delivery/deposition, which should also include instructions
for:
i. Consistence (workability) adjustment, and any permitted re working, in special cases.
ii. Corrective action in the event of non-compliance with rheological requirements as
consistence class* or target consistence value. See iii below, regarding re-working
iii. A process for recording any requested on-site additions by the customer such as water,
admixtures, in special cases.
iv. A procedure for dumped and or diverted loads
The system shall generate records which are traceable back to individual batches, customers and
specified requirements.
NOTE: EN 206, Clause 7.5, includes that any addition of water and admixtures at delivery is in general
forbidden, however in special cases, water or admixture may be added under the responsibility of the
producer to bring the consistence to the specified value provided that the limiting values permitted by
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The quantity of any additional water or admixture added to the truck mixer shall be recorded on the
delivery ticket in all cases.
EN 206, Clause 7.5. further notes that if more water or admixtures are added to the concrete in a truck
mixer on site than permitted by the specification, the concrete should be recorded as “non-conforming”
on the delivery ticket. The party who authorised the addition is responsible for the consequences and
the name/ organisation of this party should also be recorded on the ticket.
*Consistence classes: The consistence classes are given in EN 206, Clause 4.2, with Tables 3 – 6
providing detail on Consistence classes including Self compacting concrete (SCC). EN 206, Clause 4.2.2
provides additional Classes for properties of SCC in Tables 7 – 11 for viscosity and passing ability.
EN 206, Clause 5.4.1 provides further information on the consistence, viscosity, passing ability and
resistance to segregation requirements for fresh concrete.
EN 206, Clause 5.4.1 also permits the specification of consistence by target value. EN 206, Table 23
provides the tolerances for target values of consistence (See Also BS 8500-2, Clause 12.3.4).
11.7 Delivery ticket requirements
This shall be as to the requirements of EN 206 Clause 7.3 and in addition as per BS 8500-2, Clause 11.
For proprietary concrete, the delivery ticket shall contain the name of the proprietary concrete and any
other requirements specified/agreed.
BS 8500-1 requires designed concrete specifications to contain the limiting values or DC-classes and not
the exposure class, so the delivery ticket for designed concrete need not contain the exposure class only
the prevailing strength, mcc, w/c, cement/combination etc.
In addition, the delivery ticket for fresh concrete shall contain a declaration of conformity to BS 8500-2.
Note BS 8500-2, Clause 13 requires conformity and compliance with the relevant Clauses of EN 206,
hence a declaration of conformity to BS 8500-2 is sufficient to cover conformity to EN 206.
In Ireland a declaration of conformity to EN 206 is required.
11.8 Records
The Company system shall include particular schedules which:

 List the records guaranteed by the system
 State where they are kept
 State the duration of their retention.

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Appendix 1: Rules of Application for conformity Method C
1.1 Introduction
Concrete production is based on the assumption that when the same quantities of constituents of the
same type are batched and mixed, the concrete shall have the same properties. Control charts use past
production data to check if that assumption is valid by comparing what is actually achieved with what is
expected. They detect where there has been a change in properties that requires corrective action(s).
The following rules of application satisfy the requirements for Method C in EN 206, Clause 8.2.1.3 for an
AOQL of not exceeding 5 %.
NOTE CEN/TR 16369 gives guidance on the use of control charts, the background of the suggested
acceptance control charts and in particular it gives a range of other options for selecting Cusum V-mask
parameters and target values that satisfy an AOQL not exceeding 5 %.
1.2 Control based on the cusum system

A cusum control system based on ISO 7870-4 and having the following characteristics shall satisfy EN
206 Clause 8.2.1.3, Method C:
 Where conformity is based on 28-day strengths, a system for predicting 28 day strength from
earlier strength testing is recommended. These predicted strength values are then replaced by
the actual 28 day strengths when these become available.
NOTE 1: If the early strength testing shows strengths in excess of those required at 28 days, testing at
28 days is not required.
 Where appropriate, concrete families may be used.
 Continual monitoring and plotting of three properties: mean strength, standard deviation and,
where applicable, the correlation between the early strength and 28 day strength data.
 Conformity is based on mean strength only.
 Target mean strength set at a level ≥ ( f
of 3,0 N/mm2.
 The V-mask for mean strength (for conformity/non-conformity) has only an upper limb with a
-mask for
warning lines has an upper and lower limb. Appropriate warning lines for mean strength and
correlation are given by a decision interval of 8,1 σ and a gradient of σ / 6. NOTE 2 Crossing
such warning lines does not lead to non-conformity.
 Conformity/non-conformity is based on actual 28-day strength data and is assessed over the
latest 35 test results, not ex
crosses the non-conformity line, non-conformity is declared on the assessed 35 test results,
unless it can be shown that the non-conformity declaration is due to some specific low strength
results in which case the non-conformity declaration can be limited to the period in which these
low strength results occur. (2) Where the actual mean strength is shown to be higher than the
target mean strength or the actual standard deviation is lower than the current value, changes to
the mix proportions are optional.

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1.3 Control based on Shewhart charts with modified limits by variables

ISO 7870-2 gives general information on Shewhart control charts and ISO 7870-3 gives general
information on Shewhart control charts for acceptance control. Shewhart control charts with modified
limit by variables are a specific application of these charts where the aim is to assess that the
characteristic strength of the produced concrete is higher than a required value.
A Shewhart control chart having the following characteristics will satisfy EN 206, Clause 8.2.1.3, Method
C:
 where appropriate, concrete families may be used;
 continual monitoring and plotting of two properties: mean strength and standard deviation.
Conformity is based on mean strength only;
 minimum estimated standard deviation of 3,0 N/mm2;
 non-conformity is declared when the average of n measured strength results is lower than a
lower line LI situated at a given distance from fck with: ()σnckIqfL+≥ (H.1) where qn depends
on n and on the AOQL chosen; σ is an estimated standard deviation, controlled by the control
chart for standard deviation. In case 15 ≤ n ≤ 35 and qn ≥ 1,48, the Shewhart charts will satisfy
the requirements of EN 206, Clause 8.2.1.3.2, Method C.
 conformity/non-conformity is based on actual 28-day strength data and is assessed over the
latest n test results obtained over a period not exceeding 12 months.

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Appendix 2 - KITEMARK CERTIFICATE FORMAT
As format
READY-MIXED CONCRETE
Additional pages text:
The design, production and delivery of ready-mixed concrete to BS EN 206 & BS 8500
Designated Concrete
Designed Concrete
Prescribed Concrete
Standardized Prescribed Concrete
Proprietary Concrete*
All above conforming to BS 8500-2
* Delete as appropriate if not produced
Manufactured under a quality system assessed to:
BS EN ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

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Appendix 3 - Additional Requirements for the Relocation, Setup and Operation of Mobile
Static Temporary Batching Plants
1. Prior to relocation the BSI Scheme Manager shall be informed of the new intended location including full
address and postcode.
2. The plant shall be erected in accordance with the Manufacturers reference manual/instruction and any
applicable Lafarge Tarmac procedures.
3. On completion of erection, the plant shall be inspected and a checklist (retained with the records for the
Mobile Static plant) completed confirming:
a. Free movement of the aggregate weigh system;
b. Free movement of the cement weigh system;
c. General integrity of the complete plant;
d. All hopper gates are functioning correctly;
e. Cement gates are operational and free of any leakage;
f. Cement screw for auxiliary silo is working;
g. Water and admixture dispensers are working correctly and leak free.
4. Where more than one silo is in use, the inlet pipes shall have locks fitted.
5. Prior to production at a new location all cement/addition silos, and admixture containers should be checked to
ensure the correct materials are stocked for the new contract/concrete design, particularly where the plant
has been moved with old materials in place.
6. A calibration of the cement and aggregate weighing systems, water meter and admixture dispenser shall be
carried out over the full working range of the plant.
7. Mix design/batchbook data shall be obtained from existing materials packages where possible and records
maintained. Where a completely new aggregate combination is to be used which cannot be fitted as
demonstrably similar to current packages, a new main relationship must be carried out.
8. A copy of the calibration documentation together with mix design/main relationship information (inc 28 day
results for new materials packages) shall be forwarded to the BSI Scheme manager together with the new
plant location details.
9. On a regular and defined basis a plant audit shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the
Company Quality Procedures, copies of audits including corrective actions should be maintained in the plant
documentation file held at the plant.
10. Prior to first production at a new location the concrete designs (computerized or manual hard copy
batchbooks) shall be confirmed or purged and new concrete designs updated. Records of concrete designs
used shall be maintained including the trial reference details for new concrete designs including new trial data
or reference to existing concrete design packages as applicable, the technical data owner shall be clearly
stated.
11. If the plant is to remain in a single location for a period greater than three month, then three monthly

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calibrations shall be carried out.
12. Notwithstanding the requirements 1 - 11, the Business Manager/local Operations Manager shall ensure that
each plant is operated in accordance with the Lafarge Tarmac Production Procedures Manual, BSI Kitemark
Protocol PP515 + these supplementary requirements and any local, site/contract specific requirements, with
appropriate records being maintained.
13. Records for all contracts shall be made available to BSI for the annual Mobile static review/Continuing
assessment visit. Records should include:-
- Material types and sources for each contract;
- A master capture of the batch record data traceable to tickets;
- Details of the operator on each day/contract + relevant training records;
- Mix design package data used for each contract;
- Conformity, production control and test rates for each contract along with volumes produced.

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Revision 11 (September 2017)

Ready Mixed Concrete

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Revision History ..................................................................................................................... 5

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6.1.7 Water ............................................................................................................................. 18

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Appendix 2 - KITEMARK CERTIFICATE FORMAT ...................................................................... 40

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Rev Revision Approved Page Sec.

6 Apr 2012 M.Dixon Updates and clarification to the audit

7 Jan 2013 M.Dixon Amendments to reflect the issue of

8 Aug 2013 M Dixon All Re-branded & Renumbered

9 Aug 2013 M Wharton All Continuity after Re-branding

10 Nov 2013 C Lewis 8 Amendment to Assessment Frequencies

Document Number Title

PP634 Mobile Volumetric Batching Units

PP262 Kitemark Product manual

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Ready Mixed Concrete

Specification & Date Specification Title Amendment Technical

BS EN 206: 2013+ A1 Concrete - Specification, performance, Corrigendum B/517

BS 8500-1: 2015 + Concrete – Complementary British B/517

BS 8500-2: 2015 + Concrete – Complementary British B/517

QMS Visit Audit Test

BS EN 206, P03/05 T03F BS EN ISO 9001 1 1

4.1 CE Marking Services Details

Legislation N/A – there is no mandate for concrete

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Industry Trade MPA, BCA, CSMA, UKQAA, BRMCA

Specifiers / Contractors, Local Authorities, House Builders, Architects etc.

5 EN 206 & BS 8500 - Ready-Mixed Concrete

This document complements the Kitemark Terms of Service.

5.2 Scheme Requirements

The scheme consists of three elements:

5.3 Quality Management System

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5.4 Factory Production Control

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5.5 Pre-Certification Assessment

5.6 Pre-certification Product Testing

5.7 Kitemark Certificate and formats

5.8 Continuing Assessment

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5.9 Products and Product Modifications

5.10 Audit Testing and Reference Testing

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5.11 Actions in the case of non-conformity

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5.12 Use of the Kitemark

5.13 Product Marking Requirements

5.14 Quality Plan Guidance

5.15 Sub-Contracted Manufacturing:

5.16 Mobile Concrete batching Units

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6 Quality Plan Requirements

6.1.1 Control Of Constituent Materials