Article 1
1. The product group ‘hard covering products’ shall comprise floor tile, wall tile, roof tile, block, slab, panel, paver, kerb, table-top, vanity top and kitchen-worktop products for internal or external use.
2. The product group ‘hard covering products’ shall not include:
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(a) |
refractory ceramics, technical ceramics, clay pipes, ceramic tableware, ceramic ornamental ware or ceramic sanitary ware; |
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(b) |
masonry units defined in the EN 771 series of standards; |
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(c) |
clay roof tiles and fittings defined in EN 1304; |
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(d) |
reinforced precast concrete products; |
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(e) |
ancillary products associated with the installation and fitting of hard covering products such as grouts, adhesives, mechanical fastenings and underlay materials. |
3. Hard covering products shall be made of one of the following materials:
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natural stone (also known as dimension stone); |
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(b) |
agglomerated stone based on resin binders; |
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ceramic or fired clay; |
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(d) |
precast concrete or compressed earth based on hydraulic binders or alternative cements. |