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  • UNE-EN 13964:2016

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    Suspended ceilings - Requirements and test methods

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  Spanish, Castilian, English

    Published date:  07-09-2016

    Publisher:  Asociacion Espanola de Normalizacion

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
       3.1 General
       3.2 Suspended ceiling and substructure components
            (see Figure 1)
       3.3 Ceiling membranes and ceiling membrane components
       3.4 Typical suspended ceiling assemblies using volume
            or thin gauge materials
    4 Requirements
       4.1 Material and products - General
       4.2 Modular dimensions
       4.3 Mechanical resistance and stability of load bearing
            components
       4.4 Safety in case of fire
       4.5 Hygiene, health and environment - Toxic gasses and
            dangerous substances
       4.6 Safety in use
       4.7 Acoustics
       4.8 Durability
       4.9 Colour, light reflectance and gloss factor for
            suspended ceiling components
       4.10 Thermal insulation
    5 Loading capacity of substructures components - Test methods
       5.1 General
       5.2 Bending test of metal substructure profiles
       5.3 Testing of metal suspension and connecting components
       5.4 Acceptance factor k[sigma]
    6 Evaluation of conformity
       6.1 General
       6.2 Initial type testing
       6.3 Factory production control (FPC)
    7 Marking, labelling and packaging
       7.1 Marking and labelling
       7.2 Packaging
    Annex A (informative) Guidance for installation
    Annex B (normative) Selection of top fixing and perimeter
                           trim fixing
    Annex C (informative) Wind load resistance
    Annex D (normative) Impact resistance
    Annex E (normative) Formaldehyde classes and associated
                           test methods
    Annex F (normative) Membrane components - Flexural tensile
                           strength test
    Annex G (normative) Suspension component - Functional test
    Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
                           addressing essential requirements
                           or other provisions of EU Directives
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Provides information for the various parties responsible for designing, manufacturing and specifying/selecting suspended ceilings used for interior applications in general building and civil engineering structures.

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    Committee CTN 41/SC 1
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Asociacion Espanola de Normalizacion
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    EN ISO 354:2003 Acoustics - Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room (ISO 354:2003)
    EN 10143:2006 (edition 2) Continuously hot-dip coated steel sheet and strip - Tolerances on dimensions and shape
    EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems - Requirements (ISO 9001:2015)
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    EN 1168:2005+A3:2011 Precast concrete products - Hollow core slabs
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    EN 460:1994 Durability of wood and wood-based products - Natural durability of solid wood - Guide to the durability requirements for wood to be used in hazard classes
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    EN ISO 11654:1997 Acoustics - Sound absorbers for use in buildings - Rating of sound absorption (ISO 11654:1997)
    EN 622-1:2003 Fibreboards - Specifications - Part 1: General requirements
    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
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