The Eurocode 6 prior to the final introduction by the building authority - Legal problems during and after the transition period

The rules for masonry construction are still in a transition phase. The final building inspection introduction of Eurocode 6 for the Design of masonry structures is provided from 2015. The coexistence of DIN 1053 and Eurocode 6 should be completed with the final building authority introduction of the Eurocode 6. Until then, the current national design codes shall continue to apply. In addition the Eurocode 6 could be applied on a system of equivalence statement since mid-2012. The coexistence of both standard works raises several legal issues that will be discussed in the article.