oSIST prEN 14716:2014

Stretched ceilings - Requirements and test methods

This document specifies the characteristics, specifications and test methods for stretched ceilings made up of single or multi-layer sheets, coated fabrics or fabrics made up of coated or monofilament yarn with a fastening system intended for internal finishes of ceilings.
It also specifies the method of conformity assessment for stretched ceilings.

Spanndecken - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Plafonds tendus - Exigences et méthodes d'essai

Napeti stropovi - Zahteve in preskusne metode

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 29-Dec-2014
• ICS: 91.060.30 - Ceilings. Floors. Stairs
• Technical Committee: ISS SPL.GPO - Building construction
• Current Stage: 4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 03-Nov-2014
• Due Date: 23-Mar-2015
• Completion Date: 30-Jan-2015
• 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
• Mandate: M/121 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on internal and external wall and ceiling finishes
• Ref Project: FprEN 14716 - Stretched ceilings - Requirements and test methods

Relations

• Revised: SIST EN 14716:2005 - Stretched ceilings - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2014
• Revised: SIST EN 14716:2005 - Stretched ceilings - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Revised: SIST EN 14716:2005 - Stretched ceilings - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 19-Jan-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 14716:2014
01-december-2014
Napeti stropovi - Zahteve in preskusne metode
Stretched ceilings - Requirements and test methods
Spanndecken - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Plafonds tendus - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 14716
ICS:
91.060.30 Stropi. Tla. Stopnice Ceilings. Floors. Stairs
oSIST prEN 14716:2014 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
prEN 14716
NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM

October 2014
ICS 91.060.30 Will supersede EN 14716:2004
English Version
Stretched ceilings - Requirements and test methods
Plafonds tendus - Exigences et méthodes d'essai Spanndecken - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 357.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
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Kingdom.

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.


EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2014 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 14716:2014 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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Contents
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Foreword .5
1 Scope .6
2 Normative references .6
3 Terms and definitions .7
4 Product characteristics .7
4.1 Characteristics relevant for all stretched ceilings .7
4.1.1 Reaction to fire .7
4.1.2 Dangerous substances .8
4.1.3 Other dangerous substances .9
4.1.4 Water vapour permeability . 10
4.1.5 Susceptibility to the growth of harmful micro-organisms . 10
4.1.6 Durability . 11
4.2 Other product characteristics specific to stretched ceilings made of single or multi-
layered sheets . 11
4.2.1 Materials characteristics . 11
4.2.2 Stretched ceiling characteristics . 11
4.3 Other product characteristics specific to stretched ceilings made of coated fabrics and
fabrics made up of coated yarn or monofilaments . 12
4.3.1 Materials characteristics . 12
4.3.2 Stretched ceiling characteristics . 12
4.4 Provisions regarding attachment systems (edge profiles and anchoring devices) . 12
5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods – Reaction to fire . 13
5.1 Preparation and conditioning of test pieces . 13
5.2 Ignitability test . 13
5.3 SBI "Single Burning Item" test . 13
5.3.1 Mounting and fixing conditions . 13
5.3.2 Extended application of the results . 13
6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) . 14
6.1 General . 14
6.2 Type testing . 14
6.2.1 General . 14
6.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria . 15
6.2.3 Test reports . 15
6.2.4 Shared other party results . 15
6.2.5 Cascading determination of the product type results . 16
6.3 Factory production control . 17
6.3.1 General . 17
6.3.2 Requirements . 17
6.3.3 Product specific requirements . 19
6.3.4 Initial inspection of factory and of FPC . 20
6.3.5 Continuous surveillance of FPC . 20
6.3.6 Procedure for modifications . 20
7 Marking, labelling and packaging – Marking of the product . 21
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Annex A (normative)  SBI test . 22
Annex B (normative)  Determination of the mass per unit area and thickness of the sheets . 26
B.1 Determination of the mass per unit area. 26
B.1.1 Apparatus . 26
B.1.2 Test pieces . 26
B.1.3 Conditioning . 26
B.1.4 Procedure . 26
B.1.5 Calculation and expression of results . 26
B.2 Determination of the thickness . 27
B.2.1 Apparatus . 27
B.2.2 Conditioning . 27
B.2.3 Procedure . 27
B.2.4 Calculation and expression of results . 27
B.3 Test report . 27
Annex C (normative)  Determination of dimensional stability after exposure to moisture . 28
C.1 Scope . 28
C.2 Principle . 28
C.3 Apparatus and reagents . 28
C.3.1 Enclosure (see Figure C.1) . 28
C.3.2 Test solution . 28
C.4 Preparation of the test pieces . 28
C.4.1 General . 28
C.4.2 Stretched ceiling . 29
C.4.3 Related materials . 29
C.5 Procedure . 29
C.6 Expression of results . 29
C.7 Test report . 29
Annex D (normative)  Determination of the operating stress . 31
D.1 Determination of the tensile strain at break . 31
D.1.1 Preparation of the test pieces . 31
D.1.2 Procedure . 33
D.2 Calculation of the rate of elongation resulting in the length and the width of a sample of
single or multi-layered sheet (see Figure D.2) . 33
D.2.1 Definition . 33
D.2.2 Schematic presentation of the calculation . 35
D.2.3 Calculation of the reduction of l (Rv %) during the elongation of L . 36
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D.2.4 Calculation of the reduction of L (Rv %) during the elongation of l . 37
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D.2.5 Calculation of the percentage elongation resulting in the length and the width of the
sheet . 38
D.3 Numerical application . 38
D.3.1 Hypothesis . 38
D.3.2 Calculation of l and L . 39
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D.3.3 Calculation of A % and A % . 39
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D.3.4 Calculation of the percentage reduction Rv % of l according to Poisson's ratio. 40
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D.3.5 Calculation of the width l’ reduced by Poisson's ratio . 40
D.3.6 Calculation of the resulting percentage elongation in width: A % . 40
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D.3.7 Calculation of the percentage reduction Rv % of L according to Poisson's ratio . 40
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D.3.8 Calculation of the reduced width l’ by Poisson's ratio . 41
D.3.9 Calculation of the resulting percentage elongation in the length and the width of the
sample . 41
D.4 Determination of the operating stress . 41
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Annex E (normative)  Determination of dimensional changes after exposure to heat (kaolin bed
method) . 43
E.1 Principle . 43
E.2 Apparatus . 43
E.3 Test pieces . 43
E.3.1 Shape and dimensions . 43
E.3.2 Taking of test pieces . 43
E.4 Procedure . 44
E.4.1 Test temperature . 44
E.4.2 Test . 44
E.5 Expression of results . 44
E.6 Test report . 45
Annex F (normative)  Extended application rules within a group of product for the reaction to fire
tests . 46
F.1 Sampling . 46
F.2 Product parameter having an influence on the product's fire performance of stretched
ceilings . 46
F.3 Tests conducted according to EN ISO 11925-2 intended for an extended application . 46
F.3.1 Colour is the changing parameter . 46
F.3.2 Mass per square meter is the changing parameter. 46
F.3.3 Mass per square meter and colour are the changing parameter . 47
F.4 Tests conducted according to EN 13823 intended for an extended application . 47
F.4.1 Colour is the changing parameter . 47
F.4.2 Mass per square meter is the changing parameter. 47
F.4.3 Mass per square meter and colour are the changing parameter . 47
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU
Construction Products Regulation . 48
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 48
ZA.2 Procedure for AVCP of stretched ceilings . 49
ZA.2.1 System(s) of AVCP . 49
ZA.2.2 Declaration of performance (DOP) . 52
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling . 55


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Foreword
This document (prEN 14716:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 357 “Stretched
ceilings”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 14716:2004.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
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1 Scope
This document specifies the characteristics, specifications and test methods for stretched ceilings made up of
single or multi-layer sheets, coated fabrics or fabrics made up of coated or monofilament yarn with a fastening
system intended for internal finishes of ceilings.
It also specifies the method of conformity assessment for stretched ceilings.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 71-3, Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements
EN 1875-3, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of tear strength. Part 3: Trapezoidal method.
EN 12149, Wallcoverings in roll form - Determination of migration of heavy metals and certain other elements,
of vinyl chloride monomer and of formaldehyde release
EN 12280-1, Rubber- or plastic- coated fabrics - Accelerated ageing tests - Part 1: Heat ageing
EN 13238, Reaction to fire tests for building products - Conditioning procedures and general rules for
selection of substrates
EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 1: Classification using
data from reaction to fire tests
EN 13823, Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products excluding floorings exposed to the
thermal attack by a single burning item
EN ISO 105-B02, Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc
fading lamp test (ISO 105-B02:2013)
EN ISO 527-1, Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 1: General principles (ISO 527-1:2012)
EN ISO 527-3, Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 3: Test conditions for films and sheets
(ISO 527-3:1995)
EN ISO 846, Plastics - Evaluation of the action of microorganisms (ISO 846:1997)
EN ISO 1182, Reaction to fire tests for products - Non-combustibility test (ISO 1182:2010)
EN ISO 1421, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break
(ISO 1421:1998)
EN ISO 1716, Reaction to fire tests for products - Determination of the gross heat of combustion (calorific
value) (ISO 1716:2010)
EN ISO 2286-2, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of roll characteristics - Part 2: Methods for
determination of total mass per unit area, mass per unit area of coating and mass per unit area of substrate
(ISO 2286-2:1998)
EN ISO 2286-3, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of roll characteristics - Part 3: Method for
determination of thickness (ISO 2286-3:1998)
EN ISO 9001, Quality management systems - Requirements (ISO 9001:2008)
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EN ISO 11925-2, Reaction to fire tests - Ignitability of products subjected to direct impingement of flame –
Part 2: Single-flame source test (ISO 11925-2:2010)
ISO 2528:1995, Sheet materials - Determination of water vapour transmission rate - Gravimetric (dish)
method
CEN/TS 16516, Construction products - Assessment of release of dangerous substances - Determination of
emissions into indoor air
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply:
3.1
stretched ceiling
ceiling covering comprising a continuous area obtained from one width or assembled widths kept under
tension at its edges by a fastening system. This stretched ceiling shall be able to be completely dismantled
and re-installed without having to change it. The fastening system is sold separately.
These widths may be single or multi-layered sheets, coated fabrics or fabrics made up of coated yarn or
monofilaments. A stretched ceiling may be perforated or not, with or without openings.
Note 1 to entry: The stretched ceiling may need to be dismantled and re-installed to have access to the plenum space
e.g. for maintenance, reparation or installation of new appliances, etc.
3.2
product family
total range of products within specific variability limits (defined by the manufacturer or a technical
specification) of the product parameters and, if appropriate, of the final use parameters for which the specified
safety characteristics do not change (do not deteriorate)
This means that the test results obtained for one product in the family remain valid for all the products in the
family
3.3
edge profile
element fixed at the periphery of the ceiling to keep the ceiling stretched
3.4
anchoring device
element connecting the stretched ceiling to the edge profile
4 Product characteristics
4.1 Characteristics relevant for all stretched ceilings
4.1.1 Reaction to fire
The manufacturer is required to make a declaration of the reaction to fire performance (i.e. if the stretched
ceiling is subject to regulations). The stretched ceilings shall be classified in accordance with the requirements
of EN 13501-1 when tested according to Clause 5. The resulting class shall be declared.
If it is decided to place a product family on the market as a class F product, no test is required for this product
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4.1.2 Dangerous substances
4.1.2.1 Very volatile organic compound (VVOC) as defined in CEN/TS 16516
The stretched ceilings shall be tested according to CEN/TS 16516.
If none of these substances is added during manufacture and if the raw materials are certified by the supplier
as not containing these substances, the test is not necessary.
 Acetaldehyde
 Acetone
 Aldehydes
 Aliphatic hydrocarbons
 Aliphatic alcohols
 Amines
 Esters
 Formaldehyde
4.1.2.2 Volatile organic compounds (VOC) as defined in CEN/TS 16516
The stretched ceilings shall be tested according to CEN/TS 16516.
If none of these substances is added during manufacture and if the raw materials are certified by the supplier
as not containing these substances, the test is not necessary.
 benzene
 styrene
 volatile organic compounds
4.1.2.3 Semi volatile organic compound (SVOC) as defined in CEN/TS 16516
The stretched ceilings shall be tested according to CEN/TS 16516.
If none of these substances is added during manufacture and if the raw materials are certified by the supplier
as not containing these substances, the test is not necessary.
 dibutyl pthalate
4.1.2.4 Organic compounds associated with particulate matter (or particulate organic matter) (POM)
and semi-volatile organic compounds subject to content regulations
The stretched ceilings shall be tested according to EN 12149 or CEN/TC 351xxx.
If none of these substances is added during manufacture and if the raw materials are certified by the supplier
as not containing these substances, the test is not necessary.
 polybrominated diphenylethers : commercial Pentabromodiphenyl ether
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 polybrominated diphenylethers : commercial Octadibromodiphenylether
 polybrominated diphenylethers : decabromodiphenylether
 di(2-ethyhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)
4.1.2.5 Inorganic substances
The stretched ceilings shall be tested according to EN 12149 or CEN/TC 351xxx.
If ammonia compounds are not added during manufacture and if the raw materials are certified by the supplier
as not containing these substances, the test is not necessary.
4.1.2.6 Metals
The stretched ceilings shall be tested according to EN 12149 which shall be tested according to CEN/TC
351xxx.
If none of these substances is added during manufacture and if the raw materials are certified by the supplier
as not containing these substances, the test is not necessary.
 cadmium and its compounds
 lead
4.1.3 Other dangerous substances
4.1.3.1 General
National regulations on dangerous substan
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