SIST EN 15501:2016/oprA1:2019

Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made expanded perlite (EP) and exfoliated vermiculite (EV) products - Specification

This amendment modifies EN 15501:2015 identifying those clauses of the standard which are needed for the compliance of this European Standard with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
This amendment introduces:
a) an update for the normative references;
b) delete 4.3.9 Continuous glowing combustion;
c) the reaction to fire classes "E" und "F" in Annex A;
d) the new Annex ZA;
e) editorial changes.

Wärmedämmstoffe für die technische Gebäudeausrüstung und für betriebstechnische Anlagen in der Industrie - Werkmäßig hergestellte Produkte aus Blähperlit (EP) und expandiertem Vermiculit (EV) - Spezifikation

Produits isolants thermiques pour l'équipement du bâtiment et les installations industrielles - Produits manufacturés en perlite expansée (EP) et à base de vermiculite exfoliée (EV) - Spécification

Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za opremo stavb in industrijske inštalacije - Proizvodi iz ekspandiranega perlita (EPB) in vermikulita (EV) - Specifikacija

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 24-Jan-2019
• ICS: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
• Technical Committee: TOP - Thermal insulation
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 30-Sep-2020
• Due Date: 05-Oct-2020
• Completion Date: 30-Sep-2020
• Directive: Harmonized Standard305/2011 - 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
• Mandate: M/103 REV - Amendment to mandate to CEN and CENELEC concerning the execution of standardisation work for harmonised standards on thermal insulation products (m/103)
• Ref Project: EN 15501:2015/prA1 - Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made expanded perlite (EP) and exfoliated vermiculite (EV) products - Specification

Relations

• Amends: SIST EN 15501:2016 - Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory made expanded perlite (EP) and exfoliated vermiculite (EV) products - Specification
• Effective Date: 02-May-2018

Overview

SIST EN 15501:2016/oprA1:2019 is a European standard amendment focusing on thermal insulation products used in building equipment and industrial installations. It specifically relates to factory-made expanded perlite (EP) and exfoliated vermiculite (EV) products. This amendment modifies EN 15501:2015 to ensure compliance with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR). The key objectives include updating normative references, revising fire reaction classifications, and enhancing editorial clarity.

This standard is fundamental for manufacturers, specifiers, and quality control professionals in the thermal insulation industry, ensuring that products are both high-performing and compliant with European regulatory requirements.

Key Topics

• Scope and Application: The standard covers characteristics and performance requirements for factory-made expanded perlite and exfoliated vermiculite insulation products.
• Regulatory Alignment: Implements changes required by the CPR (Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011), focusing on harmonization for CE marking and market acceptance in the EU.
• Normative References Update: References key standards for testing and product evaluation, including EN 16516 for the assessment of dangerous substance emissions.
• Product Characteristics: Specifies requirements for thermal conductivity, reaction to fire, dimensions, durability, and release of dangerous substances.
• Fire Classification: Adjustments include the introduction of reaction to fire classes “E” and “F” and the removal of continuous glowing combustion requirements.
• Annexes Update: Incorporates a new Annex ZA that clarifies the relationship with EU regulations, product marking, and conformity assessment procedures.
• Factory Production Control (FPC): Specifies frequency and methodology for testing essential characteristics, providing a robust framework for quality assurance.

Applications

Factory-made expanded perlite (EP) and exfoliated vermiculite (EV) insulation products are widely used in several key domains:

• Building Equipment: These materials serve as thermal insulators in HVAC systems, mechanical piping, and energy infrastructure within both residential and commercial buildings.
• Industrial Installations: Utilized for insulating process piping, equipment, and tanks, safeguarding against energy loss and providing fire protection.
• Construction Compliance: The standard ensures that insulation products meet European performance, safety, and quality requirements, aiding manufacturers in achieving CE marking and broadening market access.
• Sustainability and Indoor Air Quality: By referencing EN 16516 for the assessment of dangerous substance emissions, the standard supports healthier indoor environments and eco-friendly building practices.

Related Standards

For comprehensive compliance and best practices in thermal insulation, the following related standards are particularly relevant:

• EN 15501:2015: The parent standard detailing base requirements for EP and EV insulation products.
• EN 16516: Provides the method for determining emissions from construction products into indoor air.
• EN 13172: Relates to factory production control, essential for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP).
• EN ISO 13787: Specifies methods for determining thermal conductivity.
• EN ISO 1182, EN ISO 1716, EN 13823, EN ISO 11925-2: Fire testing standards referenced for determining reaction-to-fire classifications.

By adhering to SIST EN 15501:2016/oprA1:2019 and its associated standards, manufacturers and industry stakeholders can ensure that thermal insulation products not only meet regulatory requirements but also deliver reliable, high-quality, and safe performance for end users.

Keywords: thermal insulation, expanded perlite, exfoliated vermiculite, building equipment, industrial installations, Construction Products Regulation, CE marking, fire classification, EN 15501, SIST, factory production control.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2019
Toplotnoizolacijski proizvodi za opremo stavb in industrijske inštalacije -
Proizvodi iz ekspandiranega perlita (EPB) in vermikulita (EV) - Specifikacija
Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations - Factory
made expanded perlite (EP) and exfoliated vermiculite (EV) products - Specification
Wärmedämmstoffe für die technische Gebäudeausrüstung und für betriebstechnische
Anlagen in der Industrie - Werkmäßig hergestellte Produkte aus Blähperlit (EP) und
expandiertem Vermiculit (EV) - Spezifikation
Produits isolants thermiques pour l'équipement du bâtiment et les installations
industrielles - Produits manufacturés en perlite expansée (EP) et à base de vermiculite
exfoliée (EV) - Spécification
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 15501:2015/prA1
ICS:
91.100.60 0DWHULDOL]DWRSORWQRLQ Thermal and sound insulating
]YRþQRL]RODFLMR materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 15501:2015
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
November 2018
ICS 91.100.60
English Version
Thermal insulation products for building equipment and
industrial installations - Factory made expanded perlite
(EP) and exfoliated vermiculite (EV) products -
Specification
Produits isolants thermiques pour l'équipement du Wärmedämmstoffe für die technische
bâtiment et les installations industrielles - Produits Gebäudeausrüstung und für betriebstechnische
manufacturés en perlite expansée (EP) et à base de Anlagen in der Industrie - Werkmäßig hergestellte
vermiculite exfoliée (EV) - Spécification Produkte aus Blähperlit (EP) und expandiertem
Vermiculit (EV) - Spezifikation
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 88.

This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 15501:2015. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
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Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to the European foreword . 4
2 Modifications to the Scope . 4
3 Modification to Clause 2, "Normative references" . 4
4 Modifications to 3.1.2, "Additional terms and definitions" . 4
5 Modification to 3.2.2, "Abbreviations used in this standard" . 4
6 Modification to Clause 4, "Requirements" . 4
7 Modification to 4.1, "General" . 4
8 Modification to 4.2.1, "Thermal conductivity". 4
9 Modification to 4.2.4, "Reaction to fire " . 5
10 Modification to 4.3.1, "General" . 5
11 Modification to 4.3.8, "Release of dangerous substances" . 5
12 Modification to 4.3.9, "Continuous glowing combustion" . 5
13 Modifications to 5.3.1, "General" . 5
14 Modification to 5.3.2, "Thermal conductivity". 5
15 Modification to Clause 6, "Designation code" . 6
16 Modifications to Clause 7, "Assessment and verification of constancy of performance
— AVCP" . 6
17 Modifications to Clause 8, "Marking and labelling" . 7
18 Modifications to Annex A, "Factory production control" . 7
19 Modification to Annex E, "Additional properties" . 10
20 Modification to Annex ZA . 10

European foreword
This document (EN 15501:2015/prA1:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 88
“Thermal insulating materials and products”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This amendment modifies EN 15501:2015 identifying those clauses of the standard which are needed
for the compliance of this European Standard with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
This amendment introduces:
a) an update for the normative references;
b) an update for 4.3.8 Release of dangerous substances by referencing EN 16516 and corresponding
adaptions in the document;
c) the deletion of 4.3.9 Continuous glowing combustion;
d) the reaction to fire classes "E" und "F" in Annex A;
e) the new Annex ZA;
f) editorial changes.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association.
For relationship with Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral
part of this document.
1 Modification to the European foreword
Delete "and supports essential requirements of Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011" from the 7th paragraph.
The European foreword will be updated using the latest template texts and listing the modifications as
described in the foreword of this document.
2 Modifications to the Scope
st
Replace "requirements" with "characteristics" in the 1 paragraph.
Replace "evaluation of conformity" with "assessment and verification of constancy of performance
(AVCP)" in the 4th paragraph.
Replace "declared" with "measured" in the 7th paragraph.
Replace "European Standard" with "document" in the whole Scope.
3 Modification to Clause 2, "Normative references"
Add:
"EN 16516, Construction products – Assessment of release of dangerous substances – Determination of
emissions into indoor air" .
4 Modifications to 3.1.2, "Additional terms and definitions"
Delete term 3.1.2.1 "level".
Delete term 3.1.2.2 "class".
5 Modification to 3.2.2, "Abbreviations used in this standard"
Delete the abbreviations "PTD" and "VCP" and their explanations.
Add:
"
CWFT is Classification without further testing
"
6 Modification to Clause 4, "Requirements"
Replace the title of Clause 4 with the following: "Characteristics".
7 Modification to 4.1, "General"
Delete the second sentence from the first paragraph.
8 Modification to 4.2.1, "Thermal conductivity"
Delete "by the manufacturer" from the 2nd paragraph (two times).
9 Modification to 4.2.4, "Reaction to fire "
Replace the last paragraph with the following:
"Reaction to fire class A1 without further test is declared when it is demonstrated by testing in
accordance with EN 13820 that the products do not contain more than 1,0 % by weight or volume
(whichever is the more onerous) of organic matter.".
10 Modification to 4.3.1, "General"
Delete "by the manufacturer".
11 Modification to 4.3.8, "Release of dangerous substances"
Replace the paragraphs and the NOTE with the following:
1)
"If declared, the release of dangerous substances into indoor air shall be tested according to
EN 16516.
NOTE An informative database covering European and national provisions on dangerous substances is
available at the Growth website on EUROPA accessed through: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cp-
ds/.".
12 Modification to 4.3.9, "Continuous glowing combustion"
Delete subclause 4.3.9.
13 Modifications to 5.3.1, "General"
In Table 4 "Test methods, test specimens and conditions" replace the lines "4.3.8 (release of dangerous
substances)" with the following:
"
Clause Test method Minimum
Test number of
Specific
specimen measurements
conditions
No. Title Flat Cylindrical a
dimensions to get one test
result
4.3.8 Release of
see
dangerous EN 16516 EN 16516 see EN 16516 see EN 16516
EN 16516
substances
".
In Table 4, delete the line "4.3.9 (Continuous glowing combustion)".
In Table 4, delete footnote 'b'.
14 Modification to 5.3.2, "Thermal conductivity"
Replace 'PTD' with 'type testing' in the fifth paragraph.

1) See for reference the LCI list of the European Commission "Agreed EU-LCI values"
(http://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/construction/eu-lci/values_en)
15 Modification to Clause 6, "Designation code"
Replace the first paragraph with the following:
"If a designation code is provided it shall be given as follows:".
16 Modifications to Clause 7, "Assessment and verification of constancy of
performance — AVCP"
Replace subclauses 7.1 and 7.2 with the following:
"
7.1 General
In accordance with EN 13172, the compliance of the factory made expanded perlite (EP) and exfoliated
vermiculite (EV) products with the requirements of this standard and with the performances declared
by the manufacturer in the DoP shall be demonstrated by:
— Determination of the product type (Type testing);
— Factory Production Control (FPC) by the manufacturer, including product assessment;
— Initial inspection of manufacturing plant and of Factory Production Control (FPC);
— Continuing surveillance, assessment and evaluation of Factory Production Control (FPC).
The manufacturer shall always retain the overall control and shall have the necessary means to take
responsibility for the conformity of the product with its declared performance(s).
If a manufacturer decides to group his products, it shall be done in accordance with EN 13172.
7.2 Type testing
All performances related to characteristics included in this standard shall be determined when the
manufacturer intends to declare the respective performances unless the standard gives provisions for
declaring them without performing tests (e.g. use of previously existing data, CWFT and conventionally
accepted performance).
Type testing for the thermal conductivity curve shall be carried out in accordance with EN ISO 13787.
For Type testing only one test result is required for the thermal conductivity curve and the maximum
and minimum service temperature."
Add the following paragraph as first paragraph to subclause 7.3, Factory Production Control (FPC):
"The manufacturer shall establish, document and maintain an FPC system to ensure that the product
...