Directive 2006/42/EC
Internal control: Annex VIII. Technical file: Annex VII A. EC declaration: Annex II, Part 1 A.
Control Access memo · 26 October 2026
CE self-declaration: the process for a powered gate
Process memo · responsibilities, tests and documents
Who declares conformity?
Here, “self-certification” means assessment through internal control: the manufacturer demonstrates conformity and declares it under its own responsibility. It is not a certificate issued by a third party. An ordinary gate outside categories requiring special procedures does not automatically require a notified body; check the classification and other applicable legislation.
The six-step process
Identify the responsible manufacturer
A complete gate, possibly supplied as a kit, retains its designated manufacturer when installed under the intended conditions. Combining components from different sources or powering a manual gate may make the integrator the manufacturer of the new assembly.
Assess and reduce risks
Assess use, exposed people, hazardous areas and controls; define protective measures and their integration. CE marking on individual components does not establish conformity of the complete powered gate.
Verify the installation and record tests
Test safety functions, stopping or reversal and emergency release. Where force limitation is used, measure forces using suitable equipment and the applicable method, and retain the results.
Compile the technical file
Collect identification, drawings, schematics, risk assessment, protective solutions, component instructions and declarations, test reports and documents for the complete gate.
Declare and mark the machinery
Once conformity has been demonstrated, prepare the complete EC declaration, dated and signed by the authorised person, then affix the identification and CE marking to the gate.
Hand over and retain documents
Give the customer the declaration, French instructions, emergency-release guidance and maintenance information. Under the Directive, retain the file and declaration for at least ten years after manufacture, or manufacture of the last unit in a series.
Distinguish the two legal regimes
Transition: from 20 January 2027, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 provides for internal control under Module A, Annex VI; technical documentation is covered by Annex IV A and the EU declaration by Annex V A. Its minimum retention period is ten years after placing on the market or putting into service.
Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
Module A: Annex VI. Technical documentation: Annex IV A. EU declaration: Annex V A.
Sources checked on 26 October 2026
- INRS · machinery design process ↗
- Directive 2006/42/EC · Articles 5 and 12, Annexes II, VII and VIII ↗
- HSA · powered gate guide, documentation principles ↗
- HSE · responsibilities and tests (UK guidance) ↗
- AFNOR · NF EN 12453+A1 (2021) ↗
- Consolidated Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 · Articles 10 and 25, Annexes IV to VI ↗
- European Commission · date of 20 January 2027 ↗
The HSA guide is used for documentation and responsibility principles. Its historical standard references are not presented as current editions.
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This memo describes a process. Each installation requires its own conformity evidence; Construction Products requirements and other applicable legislation must be checked separately.
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