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  • BS EN 13915:2017

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    Prefabricated gypsum plasterboard panels with a cellular paperboard core. Definitions, requirements and test methods

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  13-07-2017

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    European foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Requirements
    5 Test methods
    6 Assessment and verification of constancy
      of performance - AVCP
    7 Designation of the prefabricated gypsum
      plasterboard panels
    8 Marking, labelling and packaging
    Annex A (informative) - Sampling procedure for
            testing
    Annex B (normative) - Mounting and fixing in the
            test according to EN 13823 (SBI test)
    Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship of this
             European Standard with Regulation (EU)
             No.305/2011
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    Defines the characteristics and performance of prefabricated panels made of gypsum plasterboard facings complying with EN 520 and a cellular paperboard core intended to be used as a lightweight partition, lining and encasement for general use in buildings.

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    This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of prefabricated panels made of gypsum plasterboard facings complying with EN 520 and a cellular paperboard core intended to be used as a lightweight partition, lining and encasement for general use in buildings. This standard covers the following characteristics: reaction to fire, water vapour permeability, flexural strength (breaking load) and thermal resistance to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods. This Standard covers only prefabricated panels installed so that the core is not exposed. The following performance characteristics are linked to systems assembled with prefabricated panels made of gypsum plasterboard facings and a cellular paperboard core: shear strength, fire resistance, direct airborne sound insulation, acoustic absorption and air permeability to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods. If required, tests should be done on assembled systems simulating the end use conditions. This document covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the Building Industry. It provides the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the products.

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    Committee B/544
    Development Note Supersedes 16/30332917 DC. (07/2017)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    EN 520:2004+A1:2009 Gypsum plasterboards - Definitions, requirements and test methods
    EN ISO 10456:2007/AC:2009 BUILDING MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS - HYGROTHERMAL PROPERTIES - TABULATED DESIGN VALUES AND PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING DECLARED AND DESIGN THERMAL VALUES
    ISO 354:2003 Acoustics — Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room
    ISO 10140-2:2010 Acoustics Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building elements Part 2: Measurement of airborne sound insulation
    ISO 11925-2:2010 Reaction to fire tests Ignitability of products subjected to direct impingement of flame Part 2: Single-flame source test
    EN 13501-2:2016 Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 2: Classification using data from fire resistance tests, excluding ventilation services
    EN 13823:2010+A1:2014 REACTION TO FIRE TESTS FOR BUILDING PRODUCTS - BUILDING PRODUCTS EXCLUDING FLOORINGS EXPOSED TO THE THERMAL ATTACK BY A SINGLE BURNING ITEM
    ISO 12572:2016 Hygrothermal performance of building materials and products Determination of water vapour transmission properties Cup method
    EN ISO 12572:2016 Hygrothermal performance of building materials and products - Determination of water vapour transmission properties - Cup method (ISO 12572:2016)
    EN ISO 354:2003 Acoustics - Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room (ISO 354:2003)
    EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems - Requirements (ISO 9001:2015)
    EN 12664:2001 Thermal performance of building materials and products - Determination of thermal resistance by means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods - Dry and moist products of medium and low thermal resistance
    EN ISO 10140-2:2010 Acoustics - Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building elements - Part 2: Measurement of airborne sound insulation (ISO 10140-2:2010)
    ISO 10456:2007 Building materials and products — Hygrothermal properties — Tabulated design values and procedures for determining declared and design thermal values
    ISO 717-1:2013 Acoustics Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements Part 1: Airborne sound insulation
    ISO 7892:1988 Vertical building elements — Impact resistance tests — Impact bodies and general test procedures
    EN ISO 11925-2:2010/AC:2011 REACTION TO FIRE TESTS - IGNITABILITY OF PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO DIRECT IMPINGEMENT OF FLAME - PART 2: SINGLE-FLAME SOURCE TEST
    EN 13963:2014 Jointing materials for gypsum boards - Definitions, requirements and test methods
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