BS EN 13815:2006 PDF Download

BS EN 13815:2006 is a standard that specifies the definitions, requirements, and test methods for fibrous gypsum plaster casts. It applies to various products such as cast-sections, rigid sheets, and rigid tiles made from fibrous gypsum plaster through different manufacturing techniques. The standard covers both conventional series produced products and individual (non-series) produced products that require CE marking.

The standard focuses on the performance characteristics of fibrous gypsum plaster casts, including reaction to fire, thermal resistance, impact resistance, and cohesion. It also addresses the performance characteristics of systems assembled with these casts, such as fire resistance, impact resistance, direct airborne sound insulation, and acoustic absorption. If necessary, tests must be carried out on assembled systems to simulate real-world conditions.

BS EN 13815:2006 provides reference test methods for technical specifications and covers additional technical characteristics that are important for the acceptance and use of fibrous gypsum plaster casts in the building industry. It also outlines the conformity assessment process for these products.

It is important to note that this standard does not apply to other types of gypsum products such as fiber reinforced gypsum sheet products, gypsum elements for suspended ceilings, solid casts, or plaster-based stucco casts. Additionally, it does not cover molds, models, mock-ups made of fibrous gypsum plaster, casts that are not intended to be fastened in position, or fiber reinforced products created through running techniques.