prEN 15303-1

Design and application of plasterboard systems on frames - Part 1: General

This part of this European Standard provides recommendations for the design and application of gypsum plasterboard to meet the performance requirements of the completed works. The products described are covered by harmonised technical specifications.
Recommendations on the installation of plasterboard as drylining and for the construction of plasterboard partitions and ceilings are given in parts 2 to 10 of this standard.

Planung und Ausführung von Gipsplattensystemen auf Unterkonstruktionen - Teil 1: Allgemeines

Dieser Teildieser Europäischen Norm enthält Empfehlungen zur Planung und Anwendung von Gipsplatten mit dem Ziel der Erfüllung der Funktionsanforderungen an die fertigen Bauteile. Die beschriebenen Produkte werden von harmonisierten technischen Spezifikationen abgedeckt.
In den Teilen 2 bis 10 dieser Norm werden Empfehlungen zum Einbau von Gipsplatten als Trockenputz und zur Ausführung von Trennwänden und Decken aus Gipsplatten gegeben.

Conception et mise en oeuvre d'ouvrages en plaques de plâtre sur ossatures - Partie 1: Généralités

Cette partie de la présente Norme européenne donne des recommandations pour la conception et l'application des plaques de plâtre permettant de satisfaire aux exigences des ouvrages terminés. Les produits décrits sont couverts par des spécifications techniques harmonisées.
Des recommandations sur l'installation de plaques de plâtre comme revêtement et sur la construction de cloisons et de plafonds en plaques de plâtre sont données dans les parties 2 à 10 de la présente norme.

Projektiranje in uporaba mavčnih plošč na okvirjih - 1. del: Splošno

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 241 - Gypsum and gypsum based products
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 241/WG 4 - Application for dry lining and partitioning using gypsum
• Current Stage: 4098 - Decision to abandon - Enquiry
• Start Date: 17-Sep-2008
• Completion Date: 17-Sep-2008
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Ref Project: oSIST prEN 15303-1:2007 - Design and application of plasterboard systems on frames - Part 1: General

Overview

prEN 15303-1 (CEN) - "Design and application of plasterboard systems on frames - Part 1: General" provides general recommendations for the design and application of gypsum plasterboard systems on frames. It sets out principles to achieve the intended performance of completed works and references harmonised technical specifications for the products used. This part is the foundation for Parts 2–10, which cover installation rules for specific systems (partitions, linings and ceilings).

Keywords: prEN 15303-1, plasterboard, gypsum, drylining, partitions, frames, fire protection, acoustic insulation, thermal insulation, site works.

Key Topics

• Scope and purpose: guidance on meeting performance requirements of plasterboard systems on frames; products are covered by harmonised technical specifications.
• Design principles: exchange of relevant project information; accurate working drawings and specifications; consideration of background condition, finishes, junction details and services coordination.
• Functional requirements: selection influenced by building type, occupancy, space utilisation, loadings, durability, appearance and access.
• Fire protection: selection of materials by declared reaction to fire (Euroclass), provision of fire resistance evidence, cavity barriers, fire-stopping and smoke control at junctions and penetrations.
• Acoustics: consideration of laboratory vs in-situ performance, sealing of perimeters and penetrations to reduce flanking paths and maintain sound insulation.
• Thermal performance: use of plasterboard with insulation or bonded insulating layers; attention to ventilation, vapour control and avoidance of cold bridging; surface temperatures should not exceed limits implied by board performance.
• Mechanical resistance and stability: ensure imposed loads are compatible with supporting structure and fixings.
• Site works and planning: coordination of programme, sequence of trades, preparation of structural elements for fixing and acceptance criteria.

Referenced standards include prEN 520 (gypsum plasterboard specification), EN 13963 (jointing materials), EN 14195 (metal framing components) and prEN 14566 (mechanical fasteners).

Applications

• Design and specification of non-loadbearing and loadbearing partitions and linings using gypsum plasterboard on metal or timber frames.
• Basis for contractors, designers and specifiers to achieve required fire, acoustic and thermal performance in residential, commercial and public buildings.
• Used where coordinated installation, service integration and durable finishes are required.

Related Standards

• prEN 520 - Specification for gypsum plasterboards
• EN 13963 - Jointing and jointing materials for gypsum plasterboard
• EN 14195 - Metal framing components
• prEN 14566 - Mechanical fasteners for gypsum plasterboard
• prEN 15303 Parts 2–10 - Detailed installation guidance for specific systems (partitions, dry linings and ceilings)

For project implementation, use Part 1 as the design and coordination reference and consult the specific Parts 2–10 for installation and workmanship requirements.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI oSIST prEN 15303-1:2005

PREDSTANDARD
oct 2005
Projektiranje in uporaba mavčnih plošč na okvirjih – 1. del: Splošno
Design and application of plasterboard systems on frames - Part 1: General
ICS 91.100.10 Referenčna številka
oSIST prEN 15303-1:2005(en)
©  Standard je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljeno

EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2005
ICS
English version
Design and application of plasterboard systems on frames - Part
1: General
Conception et mise en oeuvre d'ouvrages en plaques de Plannung und ausfùhrung von Gipsplatten systemen auf
platre sur ossatures - Partie 1: Generalities unterconstruction - Teil 1 : General
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Contents Page
Foreword. 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope. 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Definitions. 5
4 Design . 6
5 Site works . 12

Foreword
This document has been prepared by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 241 “Gypsum and gypsum
based products” the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This standard is one of a series of standards for construction products based on gypsum and their
intended uses.
This standard includes the following parts:
Part 1: General
Part 2: Non-load bearing metal frame partitions
Part 3: Non-load bearing timber frame partitions
Part 4: Load bearing metal frame partitions
Part 5: Load bearing timber frame partitions
Part 6: Metal frame dry linings
Part 7: Timber frame dry linings
Part 8: Metal frame ceilings
Part 9: Timber frame ceilings
Part 10: Non loadbearing shaftwall systems
Introduction
The properties of gypsum plasterboards make them particularly suitable for use in situations
where fire protection, sound and thermal insulation are required. To obtain full advantage of
these properties in partitions, their design and installation have to be correct.
Following the recommendations for the design and installation given in this part of the standard
will enable expected performances to be achieved for non load bearing metal frame partitions.
1 Scope
This part of this European Standard provides recommendations for the design and application
of gypsum plasterboard to meet the performance requirements of the completed works. The
products described are covered by harmonised technical specifications.
Recommendations on the installation of plasterboard as drylining and for the construction of
plasterboard partitions and ceilings are given in parts 2 to 10 of this standard.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
prEN 520, Specification for gypsum plasterboards
Part 1: General
EN 13963, Specification for Jointing materials for gypsum plasterboard
EN 14195, Metal framing components — Definitions, requirements and test methods
prEN 14566, Mechanical fasteners for gypsum plasterboard
3 Definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the definitions in part 1 and the following
definitions apply:
(Note: these definitions to be copied from EN520 to ensure consistency)
3.1
lining
dry covering to any internal building surface
3.2
plasterboard drylining
lining constructed of gypsum plasterboard
3.3
plasterboard seamless drylining
plasterboard drylining that incorporates plasterboard seamless joints
3.4
gypsum baseboard
gypsum plasterboard in which the gypsum plasterboard face is suitable for receiving gypsum
plaster
3.5
gypsum wallboard
gypsum plasterboard in which the gypsum plasterboard face is suitable for receiving gypsum
plaster
3.6
gypsum wallboard F
gypsum wallboard with a gypsum plasterboard core that maintains its cohesion at high
temperatures
3.7
gypsum plank
gypsum wallboard or gypsum baseboard of narrow width and large thickness
3.8
gypsum moisture resistant wallboard
gypsum wallboard in which the gypsum plasterboard core and paper sheets are water resistant
3.9
gypsum moisture resistant wallboard F
gypsum moisture resistant wallboard with a gypsum plasterboard core that maintains its
cohesion at high temperatures
(Other definitions from EN 520)
3.10
gypsum coreboard
gypsum plasterboard specifically for use between the studs in a shaftwall system
3.11
gypsum Cove
see definition in cove standard
3.12
gypsum plasterboard composite
laminate in which one or more of the layers is gypsum plasterboard
3.13
insulating gypsum plasterboard
gypsum plasterboard composite that incorporates a film of low thermal emissivity
3.14
vapour control gypsum plasterboard
gypsum plasterboard composite that incorporates a film of low water vapour permeability
4 Design
4.1 General
Prior to the commencement of the contract there should be an exchange of pertinent
information between all parties concerned. The designer should include working drawings and
specifications, prepared in sufficient detail to afford proper guidance in the preparation of
estimates and the execution of the work.
When selecting and designing drylining systems the designer should take into account the
following points:
a) The nature and condition of the building elements to which the system will be attached,
including any necessary pre-treatment.
b) The functional requirements.
c) The type of finish / appearance.
d) The dimensions required including:
i) the finished widths, heights and thicknesses of the systems;
ii) details of the nature of junctions with other building elements and construction
details (e.g., doors, windows, ceiling junctions, etc.);
iii) the positioning of installations and fittings;
iv) any other situations that will affect the choice and design of drylining systems.
e) The preparation of other building elements to provide adequate fixing points for drylining
systems as necessary.
f) The work of other trades, particularly concerning services (e.g., pipes, wires, etc.) that are
intended to connect with or run within the drylining system.
g) Manufacturing and building tolerances that may affect the design of the drylining system or
the elements to which it is joined.
National regulations state certain requirements of drylinings that have to be met.
The performance of a drylining system is determined by calculation or testing in accordan
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