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BS EN 520 : 2004

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GYPSUM PLASTERBOARDS - DEFINITIONS, REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS

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English

Published date

01-01-2004

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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
5 Test methods
6 Evaluation of conformity
7 Designation of plasterboards
8 Marking, labelling and packaging
Annex A (informative) - Sampling procedure for testing
Annex B (normative) - Conditions for reaction to fire
        classification of gypsum plasterboards without
        further testing
Annex C (normative) - Mounting and fixing in the test
        according to EN 13823 (SBI test)
Annex ZA (informative) - Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing provisions of EU Construction Products
         Directive
Bibliography

Describes the characteristics and performance of gypsum plasterboards intended to be used in building construction works including those intended for secondary manufacturing operations. It includes boards designed to receive either direct surface decoration or gypsum plaster.

Committee
B/544/2
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 00/107014 DC. (12/2004) Supersedes BS 1230-1(1985). (07/2006) 2004 Edition Re-Issued in February 2010 & incorporates AMD 1 2009. Supersedes 09/30185974 DC. (02/2010)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
58
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

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