BS EN 13986 : 2002 Wood-based panels for
use in construction – Characteristics, evaluation of conformity
and marking.
(This is new work and, therefore,
does not supersede any existing British Standard)
This is the harmonized European Standard that defines the performance
characteristics required by wood-based panels (including plywood) for
use in construction applications. A series of tables lists the relevant
performance characteristics for load bearing (structural) and non-structural
applications in the three service environments – dry, humid and
exterior.
| Table No. End use and service
conditions |
| 4.1 |
Panels for internal use as structural components in dry conditions |
| 4.2 |
Panels for internal use as structural components in humid
conditions |
| 4.3 |
Panels for external use as structural components |
| 4.4 |
Panels for internal use as non-structural components in dry
conditions |
| 4.5 |
Panels for internal use as non-structural components in humid
conditions |
| 4.6 |
Panels for external use as non-structural components |
| 4.7 |
Panels for internal use as structural floor and roof decking
on joists and as structural wall sheathing on studs |
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Information is also given covering:-
Evaluation of conformity – The compliance of these panels with
the requirements of this standard and its stated values/classes shall
be demonstrated by:
- factory production control
- initial type testing
- initial factory inspection
- continuous surveillance
Marking
CE Marking
Certificate and Declaration of Conformity
Compliance of a panel with the clauses of this standard confers a presumption
of “fitness for a particular intended end use”.
Annex ZA (informative) Section ZA.3 covers the CE marking of panels and
should be studied carefully by the panel trade as new legal obligations
are placed on manufacturers and suppliers.
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