This European Prestandard gives guidance for the assessment of conformity intended to be included in the manufacturer's quality plan as part of the quality system. This prestandard includes: a) requirements for materials, components, joints and assemblies given in Parts 1 to 5 of EN 1452:1999; b) requirements for the manufacturer's quality system; NOTE 1: It is recommended that the quality system conforms to EN ISO 9001 or EN ISO 9002, as applicable; c) definitions and procedures to be applied if third party certification is involved;...