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WHICH BOATS NEED TO COMPLY ? All recreational craft of between 2.5m and 24m which have been put
on the market or into Are there exemptions from RCD compliance ?
Who is responsible for compliance ? The company or person first placing the product on the European Market
(EEA). What are the Builders Obligations ?
The manufacturer must satisfy these requirements even if using a self-assessment module. What happens if a boat doesn't comply ? Compliance is enforced by Trading Standards Officers with penalties
of £5,000 and/or What is a Notified Body and what do they do ? Notified Bodies are Government appointed organisations that will verify
technical information Currently a notified body must be involved in a Design Category A,
B or C assessments TERMINOLOGY: Design Categories: A) OCEAN - B) OFFSHORE - C) INSHORE - D) SHELTERED WATERS - More Information: For further details about the RCD, please visit: David Greening Naval Architect Ltd
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