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In force: The Standard LVS EN 13501-6+A1:2023 "Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 6: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests on power, control and communication cables"
On April 20, of this year, a European standard was registered as a Latvian standard (LVS), including:
• LVS EN 13501-6+A1:2023 "Classification of building structures and building elements according to their reaction to fire. Part 6: Classification, using fire reaction test data of power, control, and communication cables"
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On the other hand, this year on May 18, LVS also registered the Latvian Translation of the above European standard:
• LVS EN 13501-6+A1:2023 L“Būvkonstrukciju un būvelementu klasifikācija pēc to ugunsreakcijas. 6.daļa: Klasifikācija, pielietojot spēka, vadības un sakaru kabeļu ugunsreakcijas testu datus”
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UTU Powel SIA has joined the Latvian Electrical material Wholesalers Association LEVA
UTU Powel SIA has joined the Latvian Electrical Materials Wholesalers Association LEVA
UTU group brings together the best brands. UTU's partners are well-known and recognized quality suppliers in their product field. UTU Powel SIA stores and sells the highest quality electrotechnical materials and solutions. Together with reliable business partners, the company focuses on customer training and full service. The goal of UTU is to establish long-term cooperation with clients. The professional UTU team is ready to help you find the most suitable, economical and technical solution for your needs.
The friendly and professional team of UTU is well-known in Latvia for its unlimited work abilities in the sale and maintenance of electrotechnical materials:
- Distribution cabinets, modular devices, cable ducts, wiring accessories, other electrotechnical components;
- Power electronics products - UPS, AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC equipment, voltage stabilizers;
- Medium voltage and low voltage installations and equipment.
UTU Powel SIA belongs to the UTU group. UTU Group is a Finnish family-owned company founded in 1919. "We are a Nordic player in the electricity industry with the heart of a Finnish family business," began UTU.
Subsidiary companies of the UTU Group operate in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Norway. In total, 170 employees work in the UTU group. In 2021, the net turnover of the UTU group increased to 48 million euros.
More about our members > https://www.leva.lv/members/
Actual relevant Standardization updates from 20th of February 2023
A brief update on the actual Latvian building electrical installation Regulations and the Applicable Standards
A brief update on the actual Latvian building electrical installation Regulations and the Applicable Standards
MEKA Pro Oy has joined the Latvian Electrical material Wholesalers Association LEVA
MEKA Pro Oy has joined the Latvian Electrical material Wholesalers Association LEVA
For more than twenty years, the company «Meka Pro Oy» («MEKA®») has been providing its customers with high-quality and competitive metal cable-bearing structures for various construction objects.
«MEKA®» Pro Oy cable-carrying systems are known in many countries, as they have been supplied to many projects in various parts of the world
This family business was founded in 1953. Meka Pro Oy is a renowned family company specializing in the production and sale of high quality cable support systems.
Meka Pro Oy is one of the leading manufacturers of cable support systems in the Nordic countries. Meka Pro Oy's production facility and head office are located in Oulu, while sales offices are located in Vantaa and Turku. MEKA® products are also represented in Sweden and the Baltic countries
Meka Pro Oy's strengths are strong competence in product development, the most advanced production technology in the industry, high quality levels, efficient logistics operations and customer orientation.
Schneider Electric Latvija SIA has joined the Latvian Electrical Wholesalers Association LEVA
Schneider Electric Latvija SIA has joined the Latvian Electrical Wholesalers Association LEVA
More about our members > https://www.leva.lv/members/
On September 8, 2022, the national standard LVS 1073:2022 "Lightning protection systems in the natural gas distribution and user system" was published
On September 8, 2022, the national standard LVS 1073:2022 "Lightning protection systems in the natural gas distribution and user system" was published, which was approved by LVS/STK 1 "Heat, gas and water technology" and which was also developed by STK 48 "Lightning protection and surge protection" experts
LVS 1073:2022 is a new national standard that sets requirements for designers, builders and system operators when implementing the protection of structures (gas pipelines and gas regulation equipment) against damage caused by lightning discharges with a lightning protection system, and protection from dangerous tangential voltages and step voltages in the vicinity of lightning protection systems. Informative appendices provide examples of lightning protection system design for various objects, including gas boiler houses on building roofs.
This standard is available in the online standards reading room for certified construction professionals.
The standard can be purchased in the LVS e-store (free preview pages, i.e. table of contents, scope, regulatory information here: https://www.lvs.lv/lv/products/156334
Cable CPR classes working group
We would like to inform you that the work on the improvement of the Latvian regulatory framework is successfully underway, determining which fire reaction class cables should be used depending on the fire safety requirements set for the construction. It is planned to include the regulation in LBN 201-15.
On 2021 May 19. the 3rd working group meetings have already taken place, which works on the instructions of the Latvian Construction Council of the Ministry of Economics.
The Working Group has been established to find the best solutions for the improvement of the construction regulatory framework, in the field of fire safety of people and property in the event of internal cable and wiring fire in building products, taking into account the requirements of the EU Construction Regulation (or CPR).
The working group consists of 17 experts in the fields of design, construction, electricity, fire safety, standardization, and regulation.
The work of the group is coordinated by the representatives of the electricity industry associations from LEVA together with the Latvian Association of Electricians and Energy Builders LEEA
The standard LVS 1062: 2020 is published
On December 30, 2020, the standard LVS 1062: 2020 “Low Voltage Round Electrical Cables of Rated Voltages up to and including 450/750 V with special fire performance requirements (halogen-free insulation). Requirements for construction and performance" was developed and approved by the LVS standardization technical committee LVS / STK 51 “Electrical Power Engineering” was registered.
Communication with The Latvian Traders Association LTA has been established
Communication with The Latvian Traders Association (LTA) has been established
LEVA communication with the Latvian Traders (Merchants) Association (LTA) has been established
The Latvian Traders Association (LTA) was founded in 1912 and was re-established in 1994 and currently consists of more than 600 entrepreneurs engaged in trade, catering, and services on a voluntary basis. The purpose of the association is to contribute to the strengthening and development of companies of their members.
Meetings were held with the president of the LTA, Henrik Danusēvičs.
The Parties discussed the legislative framework and supervision of the trade sector in the field of Energomizing and issues relating to Natural Resources and VAT taxes as of 2021.
The Parties will agree on the need for closer cooperation and training for shop lighting standards and good practices.
Communication with Latvian Construction Engineers Union Management has been established
Communication with the Union of Latvian Construction Engineers has been established
Latvian Construction Engineers Union (LBS) is a voluntary, professional public organisation that combines more than 750 civil engineers and operates in the Republic of Latvia. LBS members are engineers, constructors, architects, road and bridge specialists. For the last 12 years, LBS has been issuing a practical road map magazine for construction "Būvinženieris". Key topics cover the following: Industry News, Technology and Construction, Law, Rules, and Requirements, Disclosure in Construction, Interviews, Stories of Construction and People in Latvia and Foreign States.
Meetings were held with the Executive Director of Latvian Construction Engineers Union Ilmars Leikums, and Vice-Chairman of the Board Artis Dzirkalis
The Parties discussed the actualities of Latvia's Construction Industry in legislative and taxation legislation matters
Communication with Partnership of Latvian Constructors has been established
LEVA communication with Partnership of Latvian Constructors was established
The Partnership of Latvian Constructors is an independent public organization comprised of twenty-five largest building contractors in Latvia, whose total turnover equals to around 300 million euros per year. The organization’s goal is to facilitate a sustainable construction industry, based on safety, quality, long-term development, and industry competitiveness.
Meetings were held with Gints Miķeļsons, the head of the Latvian Constructors'Partnership
The parties discussed topical issues in the Latvian construction sector in terms of legislation and taxation.
Communication with LUA's Management has been established
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Communication with LAA has been established
Established communication with LAA - Latvian Association of Insurers.
There was a meeting with the President of the Latvian Insurance Association Janis Abashin.
The Parties expressed their opinion on the necessity of adjusting the Latvian building codes "Electrical wiring in buildings" in order to reduce the risk of fire in property and in cases of fire in the event of a disaster caused by wiring, electrical equipment, and electrical appliances.
The parties have consensus - it is extremely important to make the necessary measures in a qualitative and quick manner to reduce the Causes of Fire, related to the electrical installation.
An appropriate legislative and regulatory framework needs to be put in place and updated.
LEVA - Latvian Electrical Wholesalers Association expressed readiness to assist LAA - Latvian Insurers Association in creating brochure content for building owners and organizing seminars for Latvian Insurers Association specialists who should pay attention on how exacltly to reduce the Causes of Fire, related to the electrical installation.
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Latvian National Standard LVS 1055: 2019 for installation cables are in force
20.06.2019. is published National Standard LVS 1055: 2019 “Low Voltage Electrical Cables of Rated Voltages up to and including 450/750 V with Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) or Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Insulation and Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Sheath. Requirements for Design and Operation Characteristics'
The new standard sets out the specific requirements for cables with Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) or Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Insulation and Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Sheath with copper wires, intended for use in low-voltage electrical installations of private and commercial use with a voltage of up to 450/750 V (including 300/500 V and less rated) voltage.
The target groups of the users of the document are the building owners, contractors, designers, electrical installers and cable manufacturers for the construction of the internal wiring of low-voltage buildings.
The standard has been prepared by the “Latvian Electrical Material Wholesalers' Association” and approved by the Latvian Standardisation Technical Committee LVS STK 51“ "Electrical {ower Engineering"
The standard is available in the LVS e-shop:
and for reading in the Reading Room of the Construction Works Specialists:
https://www.lvs.lv/page?slug=buvspecialistu-lasitava
Revenue Service and Electrical Material Wholesalers Association sign agreement on cooperation in tax administration matters and fostering fair competition
On April 4 this year, the State Revenue Service (SRS) and Latvian Electrical Material Wholesalers’ Association (LEVA) signed an agreement on cooperation in fostering fair competition and tax administration with a view to promoting a common understanding of taxation of business operations in the industry.
The cooperation agreement was signed by the SRS Director General Ieva Jaunzema and the LEVA Association’s Chairman of the Board Kristaps Bleija. The purpose of the agreement is to reduce tax evasion by those working in the industry, thereby reducing the scope of unfair competition in the sector. The agreement is also expected to improve information exchange between the SRS and the Association.
Update: New LEVA Member
Evopipes Ltd. joined the Latvian Electrical Material Wholesalers' Association (LEVA).
Company Evopipes is the modern and innovative producer of polymer pipe systems focusing on producing and development of innovative and efficiency-raising products.
EVOPIPES firm strategy is based on the constant raising of efficiency in the field of installing and exploiting pipe systems, as well as in its activities.
In product development company focuses on the competitive advantages of products that give Evopipes products higher construction and operational performance parameters.
Update: New LEVA Member
Satema Baltic SIA joined the Latvian Electrical Material Wholesalers' Association (LEVA).
SATEMA BALTIC is a branch of Satema AS (Norway) in Latvia. The company currently employs 15 highly qualified employees.
The range of products offered by the firm includes electrical Switchboard and Switchgear equipment, mobile transformers, aluminum electrical distribution housings, socket outlets blocks and other mobile electrical installation equipment. Satema offers innovative and environmentally friendly "Trime" headlights masts as well. Satema is a trusted supplier of easy transportable electrical distribution equipment!
Satema complies with ISO 9001 quality standard requirements and is registered in TransQ, Sellihca and Startbank.
Satema has been members of the Association of Norwegian Electricity Council since 1999.