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Technical Schedule

Issue No:4 Issue Date: 23.11.16 Effective Date: 23.11.16 Review Date: 23.11.20

Author: Matt Dale Senior Certification Engineer

Approved: Janet Murrell – Technical Manager

Authorised: Paul Duggan Certification Manager

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Exova (UK) Limited trading as Warrington Certification

Reg. Office: Exova (UK) Limited, Lochend Industrial Estate, Newbridge, Midlothian EH28 8PL United Kingdom.

Co. Reg. No. SC070429

TECHNICAL SCHEDULE

TS70

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CONTENTS

ISSUE STATUS AND AMENDMENT 3

FOREWORD

5

1 SCOPE 6

2 REFERENCES 6

3 DEFINITIONS 7

4 CLASSIFICATION 7

5 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 7

6 ASSESSMENT 8

7 CERTIFICATE CONTENTS 9

8 IDENTIFICATION AND LABELLING 10

9 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE 11

10 FACTORY PRODUCTION CONTROL 11

11 AUDIT TESTING 11

ANNEX A – Participating Organisations 14

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ISSUE STATUS AND AMENDMENT

i. This is a controlled copy of the Technical Schedule. Scheme members to which it has

been issued will be provided with details of any changes in accordance with the

amendment procedure below.

ii. From here on in, references to Exova (UK) Limited trading as Warrington Certification will be shown as Warrington Certification.

iii. Each page of the document is identified by a page number, issue number and date.

Where an amendment is made, the revised page will bear a new issue number and date

of amendment.

iv. Where an amendment requires an extra page to be inserted, this is numbered with the

number of the preceding page but with the addition of a letter suffix, e.g. 10A will be

inserted between pages 10 and 11 and 10B will follow 10A. The new pages are dated in

the normal way.

v. Any amendment to this document will be identified on the Amendment Page, which will

be re-issued to holders of controlled copies with the amended sections/pages. Revised

pages shall be inserted in place of existing pages or between existing pages and

superseded pages shall be discarded. Where a significant number of amendments are

made to this document the entire document will be re-issued under a new issue number.

In such cases holders of the document shall destroy the previous issue.

vi. The Amendment Page and the relevant revised pages will be produced by Warrington

Certification, following agreement with the Warrington Certification Sector Liaison Group,

and issued to the holders of each controlled copy of the document, together with an

acknowledgment slip (document transmittal) which shall be signed and returned to

Warrington Certification to confirm that the document has been amended. It shall be the

responsibility of the nominated representative of the organisation to ensure that the

document is maintained in an up to date condition at all times.

vii. To ensure that a permanent record is available of all amendments, Warrington

Certification maintains a file of all superseded pages which are marked with the date of

withdrawal. The record is held on file indefinitely in order to allow Warrington Certification

to determine the past requirements of the scheme at any time.

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AMENDMENT PAGE

To ensure that each controlled copy of this Technical Schedule contains a complete record of

amendments, the Amendment Page is updated and issued with each set of revised/new pages of the

document. Details of the procedures for amending this document are given in section 1 of this

document.

Amendment Discard Insert

No Date

*Sections Changed

Page(s) Issue no Page(s) Issue no

1 16.07.15 All- Updated to new format, also to

include references to BS EN ISO/IEC

17065 and ISO 9001. Management

Council renamed to Impartiality

Committee

All DTS70

– Oct

2011

All 2

2 22.04.16 Name change from WCL to Exova

(UK) Limited trading as Warrington

Certification

All 2 All 3

3

8-8-16 Add in reference to EN 13162 8 3 8 4

4

8-8-16 Reference TS 00 for certificate

template and remove Annex A

9 3 9 4

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8-8-16 Delete reference to Annex B 10 3 10 4

6

8-8-16 Insert Factory Production Control

clause

11-13 3 11-13 4

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8-8-16 Delete Annex A , B and C 14-25 3

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8-8-16 Rename Annex D, Annex A 26 3 14 4

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TECHNICAL SCHEDULE (TS 70)

MINERAL FIBRE PRODUCTS

FOREWORD

This Technical Schedule (TS) forms part of a series of controlled documents which

comprise the CERTIFIRE product certification scheme. It has been prepared in

accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO/IEC 17065 for product certification

bodies. In addition to this Schedule the other controlled documents relevant to

CERTFIRE certification are:

TS00 - General Requirements for CERTIFIRE Certification of Passive Fire Protection Products/Systems

CERTIFIRE Quality Manual

Certificates in the CF000 series, together with any appendices

Documentation from the manufacturer

Rules for use of the CERTIFIRE logo

This CERTIFIRE scheme aims to provide confidence that installed mineral fibre

insulation products will be capable of achieving the designated reaction to fire

performance and also to demonstrate compliance with performance specifications.

This document is intended for the certification of mineral fibre insulation products. It has

been prepared by the organizations listed in Annex E and agreed in accordance with the

requirements of BS EN ISO/IEC 17065.

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1. SCOPE

This Technical Schedule relates to the CERTIFIRE scheme for certification of product

conformity to Regulations B2, B3 and B4 of Schedule 1 of the Building Regulations 2000

(amended) dealing with Fire Spread. The scheme is currently applicable only to mineral

fibre products designated as either non-combustible or of limited combustibility in

accordance with the test requirements of A6 and A7 of Approved Document B, Parts 1

and 2, ‘Fire Safety’, to the Building Regulations and when the products are used in

accordance with the provisions of the Approved Document.

The scheme is also applicable to mineral fibre products satisfying the requirements for a

non-combustible material or a material of limited combustibility, as defined in the Building

Standards (Scotland) Regulations, the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) or any

other national regulations, provided that they use the test methods specified in BS EN

13501-1. In such cases the product shall be assessed against the requirements of each

appropriate regulation.

2. REFERENCES

EN Standards are published by National Standards body and may include National

Annexes. For CERTIFIRE purposes the definitive version of any EN standard is that

published by BSI and prefixed ‘BS EN’.

References contained in TS 00 may also be relevant.

BS EN 13162 Thermal insulation products for buildings. Factory made

mineral wool (MW) products. Specification

BS EN 13238 Reaction to fire tests for building products – Conditioning

procedures and general rules for selection of substrates

BS EN 13501-1

Fire classification of construction products and building

elements. Classification using data from reaction to fire

tests

EN TS 15117 Guidance on direct and extended application

BS EN ISO/IEC 17065 Conformity assessment. Requirements for bodies certifying

products, processes and service

ISO 9001 Model for quality assurance in design, development,

production, installation and servicing

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3. DEFINITIONS

Non-combustible

Any material which will neither ignite nor actively support combustion and which will not

contribute to fire growth

Limited Combustibility

A material which has a minimal contribution to fire growth as well as a minimal organic

content.

Mineral fibre

Insulation material having a woolly consistency, manufactured from molten rock, slag or

glass

4. CLASSIFICATION

4.1 Non-Combustible

Products classified as Class A1 when tested in accordance with BS EN 13501-1

4.2 Limited Combustibility

Products classified as Class A2- s1, d0 when tested in accordance with BS EN 13501-1

5 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 General Requirements

To gain certification for a product the manufacturer must satisfy the requirements of both

this Technical Schedule and the ‘Regulations and Procedures Pertaining to Certification’,

which is separately published by CERTIFIRE.

Companies applying for certification must supply full details of the product, or product

range, including all variables known to the manufacturer or considered by CERTIFIRE as

likely to affect its fire performance. Any test reports submitted in support of the

application must be accompanied by a written statement confirming they relate to

representative samples of the product as currently formulated. These reports will only be

considered in support of the initial type testing.

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5.2 Reaction to Fire Test Requirements

The suitability of a product will be determined by assessment of its ability to meet the

requirements for mineral fibre product, a non-combustible material or a material of limited

combustibility as defined. This should be demonstrated, initially, by type testing to the

specified Standards followed by on-going audit testing (clause 7) of selected specimens.

Any limitations identified by the assessment as to the applicability of the test information

to different end use conditions, or product variants, will be identified in the certification.

5.2. 1 Tests shall be conducted in accordance with BS EN 13501-1, as relevant to the

designation concerned, at a laboratory recognized by CERTIFIRE for conducting those

tests. The results shall be in accordance with the limits defined in BS EN 13501-1.

5.2.2 The number of tests and nature of specimens shall be as determined to be required by

CERTIFIRE

5.2.3 Tests shall be in accordance with CERTIFIRE’s ‘Regulations and Procedures Pertaining

to Certification’. Existing test data may be accepted at CERTIFIRE’s discretion.

Generally only tests conducted or reviewed by a suitably accredited UKAS laboratory not

more than five years before the date of application will be acceptable and such tests will

only be used in support of the initial type tests to extend the field of application.

5.2.4 CERTIFIRE will require to select samples and/or witness the testing in support of the

application.

6. ASSESSMENT

6.1 The CERTIFIRE assessment shall determine the field of application of the product \

following guidelines given in EN TS 15117 and EN 13162

6.2 A detailed assessment of the ability of the product to comply with the requirements for a

mineral fibre product, which is either non-combustible, or a material of limited

combustibility, shall be conducted by CERTIFIRE. The assessment shall, if the product

is supplied in different forms, consider all of the variables (e.g. density, formulation

variables such as resin and oil percentages) which may affect the performance of the

product under the appropriate test. The circumstances under which the appropriate

classification may be claimed for the product shall be clearly defined during the

assessment.

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6.3 The assessment shall determine the adequacy of any existing test data in satisfying the

requirements and shall detail any further tests to investigate the effect of any variables,

and/or to provide required additional data. Where possible, ‘worst case’ conditions will

be identified; alternatively specimens incorporating different extremes and, if appropriate,

intermediate conditions will be specified. It is not always possible to test a product in its

actual finished form and in such cases consideration will be given to the construction of

the specimens which will provide an acceptable representation of the actual product.

6.4 Subject to the assessment determining that certification can be granted, suitable wording

shall be proposed for the certificate. This shall indicate compliance with the requirements

for a mineral fibre product, as appropriate, and shall clearly identify the extent of

approval. This shall include the regulations complied with and any known limitations in

connection with use of the product. Appendices to the certificate shall be included to

assist in the clear identification of the facts. Unless sufficient evidence exists regarding

the effects over a range of variables such as density, thickness etc., the individual values,

or other variables covered by the certification shall be stated.

6.5 The assessment shall detail an audit testing programme following the principles given in

Section 7.

7. CERTIFICATE CONTENTS

7.1 The certificate shall carry a unique number issued by Warrington Certification. The

certificate shall identify the product and any variations in the design. It shall also give the

classification of the product, specify the field of application and the basis of the approval

together with any limitations on use of the product. Any characteristics not evaluated

shall be classified as ‘no performance determined’. A certificate template is given in TS

00. The detailed scope of the certification will also be eligible for inclusion in the

Warrington Certification Technical Directory of Certificated Products and Services.

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8. INDENTIFICATION AND LABELLING

8.1 The identification requirements (by labels, inkjet printing, stamping or casting) are as

follows:

The CERTIFIRE logo

The certificate number

A unique serial number

The month and year of manufacture and/or batch code.

Optionally the manufacturer’s or certificate holder’s name.

Note: if the manufacturer’s or certificate holder’s name is not applied, no other name or

reference shall be identified on the product.

Identification frequency, e.g. per unit, 1 per 2m2

Information not able to be included should be required on a data sheet or on the

packaging.

No specific label or label design is specified or supplied by Warrington Certification.

Certificate holders are deemed to be licensed to label products in accordance with the

above requirements and CERTIFIRE rules for use of the certification Mark.

The product shall be dispatched with an information sheet that explains clearly any

special provisions needed for the product to provide its rating and shall give clear

installation, operating and maintenance instructions. The contents of the information

sheet shall be agreed between the manufacturer and CERTIFIRE.

The information sheet shall contain the following as a minimum:

The Certificate number

Storage and handling requirements

Details of appropriate supporting constructions and fixing methods

Details of Installation and Maintenance if any

Technical support contact details

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9. INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

The product must be installed using the installation instructions detailed by the

manufacturer and supplied to CERTIFIRE. These details must be provided in the

information sheet for the product. If the installation is not carried out in accordance with

the manufacturers’ instructions, this certification is invalid.

10. FACTORY PRODUCTION CONTROL

10.1 The manufacturing plant(s) shall be audited by a representative of Warrington

Certification, or a Warrington Certification sub-contractor, normally twice a year.

10.2 The general requirements for factory production control are contained in TS 00.

10.3 Factory Production Control shall be in accordance ISO 9001

11. AUDIT TESTING

In order to ensure continuing compliance with the requirements for a mineral fibre

thermal insulation product, regular audit testing shall be conducted in accordance with

CERTIFIRE’s ‘Regulations and Procedures Pertaining to Certification’. Details of the

audit test programme will be issued to the applicant before formal certification is granted.

11.1 Frequency

The frequency of audit testing shall normally be twice per year, timed to coincide with

quality audit inspections. The frequency may be increased, at the discretion of

CERTIFIRE, who will inform the certified company of the reasons for the decision. The

first audit test will be undertaken before a certificate is issued although CERTIFIRE may,

at its discretion, waive this requirement provided it is satisfied that there is sufficient

recent type test data available on production specimens. In such instances the first audit

test shall be conducted within six months of certification being granted.

11.2 Sample Selection

11.2.1 The nature, number and type of samples shall be determined by taking into account the

type of product, number of variables within the product range, the volume of products

produced, the extent of in-house testing, the results of the type testing and any other

relevant factors. Additional instructions regarding the procedure to be followed to ensure

that an adequate mix of variables is included over an agreed period may be specified.

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11.2.2 Where special preparation of test specimens is necessary, a preparation procedure to be

followed by the certified company shall be specified in the audit test procedure

instructions. The procedure shall, where possible, include appropriate precautions to

ensure that the produced specimens are fully representative of the actual production and

that the certified company, or an associated third party, does not have the opportunity to

artificially modify the product to give an improved fire test performance.

11.2.3 In some cases the testing laboratory shall be instructed to conduct or arrange specimen

preparation. In certain cases it will be necessary for specimen preparation to be

conducted by a specialist organization. All specimen preparation procedures and/or

instructions shall normally be devised in consultation with the certified company and shall

be clearly documented in the relevant quality audit procedure.

11.2.4 Samples will be selected from stock by a CERTIFIRE representative. Sufficient material

shall be provided to enable a full set of tests to show the compliance to either Class A1 or

A2-s1,d0 in accordance with EN 13501-1 to be conducted, as relevant, on each sample

selected. The selection procedure shall be such as to enable the test specimens to be

transported to the appropriate test laboratory quickly and with no possibility of substitution

or modification of the selected samples. This will normally involve a unique marking of

the selected samples by the CERTIFIRE representative, packing of the specimens ready

for dispatch by a carrier and a unique marking of the outside of the packing by the

CERTIFIRE representative. The specimens shall be dispatched by the certified company

to the testing laboratory within a reasonable time specified by CERTIFIRE.

11.3 Testing Procedure

The testing laboratory shall, if required, conduct or arrange for specimen preparation, as

detailed in the relevant quality audit procedure, and shall condition the test specimens as

specified in BS EN 13238, as appropriate. The full test procedure shall be conducted

upon each sample in accordance EN 13501-1, as relevant to the designation concerned.

11.4 Reporting of Results

The test laboratory shall report the results of the test(s), as determined during the above

procedures, directly to CERTIFIRE, which will act as sponsor for such tests, and shall

simultaneously supply a copy of the report to the certified company. On request, legal

title to the test may be assigned to the certified company. Audit test fees will be payable

by CERTIFIRE which will recover the costs from the certified company in accordance

with the ‘Regulations and Procedures Pertaining to Certification’. If the certified company

wishes to use the audit test procedure to obtain a formal test report, this may be

arranged by prior mutual consent between the certified company and CERTIFIRE.

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11.5 Action in Case of Failure

11.5.1 If any test result is obtained which fails to meet the requirements for the certified

designation, the reason for the failure shall be immediately investigated by the certified

company and CERTIFIRE. Where the product is confirmed to be below the certified

performance level, the certified company’s documented quality system procedures

relating to a product which fails to achieve the claimed performance level shall be

implemented.

11.5.2 The certified company shall be responsible for correcting any identified deficiencies in the

product and a repeat audit test, as decided by CERTIFIRE, shall be conducted as soon

as possible. This repeat audit test will not be regarded as part of the agreed frequency of

normal audit testing.

11.5.3 If a further failure is experienced during the repeat audit testing. CERTIFIRE shall

normally suspend approval under the scheme until it can be satisfactorily demonstrated

by the certified company that the product and/or procedures have been modified to

enable consistent acceptable results to be obtained. Where relevant, CERTIFIRE shall

liaise with the appropriate quality assurance organization to ensure that agreed

modifications are verified in the next quality audit inspection.

11.5.4If a successful result is obtained during the repeat audit test, additional audit tests, as

decided by CERTIFIRE, may be conducted. After any failure the future frequency and/or

specimen selection requirements of audit testing shall be reconsidered by CERTIFIRE.

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ANNEX A

PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS

BODIES AUTHORISED TO OPERATE CERTIFICATION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS

SCHEDULE


THIS SCHEDULE IS RATIFIED BY MEMBERS OF THE WARRINGTON CERTIFICATION

IMPARTIALITY COMMITTEE

Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)

British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA)

British Retail Consortium (BRC)

British Woodworking Federation (BWF)

Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA)

Construction Products Association (CPA)

Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG)

Door and Hardware Federation (DHF)

Fire Protection Association (FPA)

Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF)

Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI)

Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO)

Institute of Fire Safety Manager (IFSM)

London Underground Limited (LUL)

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

RISC Authority

Secured By Design (SBD)

Local Authority Building Control (LABC)

Exova Warringtonfire (EWF)

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