| Feature | BS 5950 Part 2:2000 (Old) | BS EN 1090-2 (Current) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | National Standard | European Harmonized Standard | | Execution Class | Not explicitly required | Requires Execution Class (EXC1 to EXC4) | | Material Traceability | Basic requirement | Extensive digital traceability | | Welding Coordination | Welding supervisor required | Requires certified Welding Coordinator (IWT/IWS) | | CE Marking | Not required | Mandatory for sale in EU/UK |
Outlines requirements for processing steel, including identification, cutting, and holing. It ensures that straightening or forming processes do not weaken the material. Assembly (Section 4): bs 5950 part 2 2000 pdf