AS/NZS 4859.1:2018

Provides requirements and test methods for materials that are used for thermal insulation within buildings, including thermal insulation of ductwork and pipework, by moderating the flow of heat through these elements.

This Standard provides general criteria, technical provisions and methods of test for materials that are used for thermal insulation within buildings, including materials used for thermal insulation of ductwork and pipework.
Specific requirements for individual materials or insulation types are given in Sections 4 to 9.
This Standard does not address the following:
(a) Materials for the insulation of windows or glazing.
(b) Fire performance.
(c) Installation requirements of thermal insulation.
(d) Performance requirements of systems or materials that have some primary function other than providing thermal insulation.

Originated in Australia as part of AS2352-1980, AS2461-1981, AS2462-1981, AS2463-1981, AS2464.1-1981, AS2464.2-1981, AS2464.3-1983, AS2464.4-1981, AS2464.5-1985, AS2464.6-1983, AS2464.7-1990 and AS3742-1990.
Originated in New Zealand as NZS1340:1959.
Final New Zealand edition NZS4222:1992.
AS2352-1980, AS2461-1981, AS2462-1981, AS2463-1981, AS2464.1-1981, AS2464.2-1981, AS2464.3-1983, AS2464.4-1981, AS2464.5-1985, AS2464.6-1983, AS2464.7-1990, AS3742-1990 and NZS4222:1992 jointly revised, amalgamated and redesignated as AS/NZS4859.1:2002.
Second edition 2018.
Reissued incorporating
Amendment No 1 (August 2024).