Dimensioning certificate, construction documentation and dimensioning control

In construction projects, three critical documents are central to meeting current requirements: dimensioning certificate , construction documentation and dimensioning control . These documents ensure that buildings meet the requirements for load-bearing capacity, stability and durability, in accordance with EKS 12 , the latest update of the Swedish Housing Agency's construction rules. To create accurate and professional documents, help can be obtained via Konstruktionshjälpen , where we offer services to develop complete and customized solutions for your project.

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Dimensioning certificate – A requirement in the building permit process

A dimensioning certificate is a formal guarantee that a building's construction has been dimensioned according to current standards, such as Eurocodes and EKS 12 . It is often a requirement for planning permission and serves as proof that the building's safety has been verified.

What does a dimensioning certificate contain?

• Load conditions: Documented according to Eurocodes, for example for wind load , snow load and dead weight .

• Dimensioning control: Confirmation that the construction meets both the failure limit state and the service limit state .

• Independent control: If necessary, the certificate is supplemented with a statement on dimensioning control from a third party.

  
  

To create a correct dimensioning certificate that meets the requirements according to EKS 12, Konstruktionshjälpen offers help create documents tailored to your project.

Construction documentation – The backbone of the project

Construction documentation is a detailed compilation of all technical information about the structure's construction. It is a requirement according to EKS 12 that this documentation must be drawn up and archived for all construction projects.

What should be documented?

1. Basic information:

   • Selected safety classes according to EKS 12.

   • Applied standards from Eurocode (for example SS-EN 1990 for dimensioning rules and SS-EN 1991 for loads).

2. Calculations:

   • Load effects and bearing models.

   • Detailed accounts of dimensioning calculations.

3. Specific requirements:

   • Documentation of safety measures for, for example, fire , accidental loads and temperature effects .

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By hiring us atKonstruktionshjälpen , you can get help in producing a professional and accurate construction documentation adapted to your specific project.

Dimensioning control – A quality assurance tool

Dimensioning control is the process of verifying that a building's construction meets all technical requirements and standards according to EKS 12 . This is a central part of the construction project's quality assurance and is used as a basis for both building permits and execution.

Here's how to do a sizing check:

1. Internal control:

   • Check calculations and construction details internally, including loads and supports.

2. External review:

   • In the case of larger projects, an independent review is often required to create a statement on dimensioning control , which documents that all requirements according to EKS 12 have been met.

     
     

Through our expertise at www.konstruktionshjalpen.nu, we offer dimensioning control as a service, which means that we perform both internal and external reviews depending on the needs of the project.

Why are these documents important?

Dimensioning certificates, construction documentation and dimensioning control are essential to ensure that buildings meet both legal requirements and safety requirements. With the latest update to EKS 12 , it is especially important to follow the right processes.

Need help creating these documents? Visit www.konstruktionshjalpen.nu to book professional help, or read more about our services on construction drawings . We help you ensure that your project both meets all requirements and becomes a success - quickly and smoothly!