BITUMEN SHINGLES WITH MINERAL AND/OR SYNTHETIC REINFORCEMENTS - EN 544
The systems of assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) to be bitumen shingles with mineral and/or synthetic reinforcements are determined according to the table below in accordance with the definitions given in the EN 544 standard.
Product |
Intended Uses |
Level or Classes |
AVCP system(s) |
Bitumen shingles |
For uses subject to reaction to fire regulations |
(A1, A2,B, C)**, D and E |
3 |
F |
4 |
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For uses subject to external fire performance regulations * |
Product requiring testing |
3 |
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FROOF products “deemed to satisfy” without testing |
4 |
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For uses subject to regulations in regulated substances |
- |
3 |
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For uses other than specified above |
- |
4 |
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a Does not apply to external wall finishing products. |
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The AVCP system of bitumen shingles is defined as system 3 in the product standards. On the other hand; products with reaction to fire class F are evaluated within system 4. For products with reaction to fire class A1-E, reaction to fire under the influence of external fire and reaction to fire tests must be carried out by notified laboratories, while no fire test is required for class F products. Accordingly, in the EN 544 standard, which covers the relevant product groups, the duties of the producers within the scope of system 3 are determined by the table given below.
Tasks |
Content of the task |
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Tasks under the responsibility of the manufacturer |
Factory product control (FPC) |
Parameters related to all characteristics of Table ZA.1 relevant for the intended use |
Initial type testing by a notified test laboratory |
Reaction to fire Classes (A1 to C)**, D and E, external fire performance and release of regulated substances (where relevant) |
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Initial type testing by the manufacturer |
All characteristics of Tables ZA.1.1 and/or ZA.1.2 relevant fort he intended end use except release of regulated substances and reaction to fire in the classes above |
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