NF EN 15283-2+A1

NF EN 15283-2+A1
NOVEMBRE 2009
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European standard NF EN 15283-2+A1

November 2009
French standard Classification index: P 72-606-2
ICS: 91.100.10
Gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement

Definitions, requirements and test methods
Part 2: Gypsum fibre boards
F : Plaques de plâtre armées de fibres — Définitions, spécifications

et méthodes d'essai — Partie 2 : Plaques de plâtre fibrées
D : Faserverstärkte Gipsplatten — Begriffe, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren —
Teil 2: Gipsfaserplatten
French standard approved

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by decision of the Director General of AFNOR on October 21, 2009 taking effect on
November 21, 2009.
Replaces the approved standard NF EN 15283-2, dated April 2008.
Correspondence The European standard EN 15283-2:2008+A1:2009 has the status of French

standard.
Analysis This document specifies the characteristics and performance of gypsum fibre boards
intended to be used in building construction works including those intended
for secondary manufacturing operations. It includes boards designed to directly
receive a finishing on their surface or a gypsum plaster.
The products covered by NF EN 520 or NF EN 13815 are excluded.
This document falls within the context of EU Directive 89/106/EEC on construction
products.
Descriptors Technical International Thesaurus: plasterboard, buildings, construction,

reinforcing materials, reinforcement: structures, fibres, definitions, specifications,
shear strength, flexural strength, reaction to fire, fire resistance, acoustic properties,
acoustic insulation, thermal resistance, dimensions, thickness, dimensional
tolerances, sampling, dimensional measurements, tests, conformity tests,
designation, marking.
Modifications With respect to the replaced document, limited revision regarding the following
points:
— modification of Article 2, of paragraphs 4.2.2, ZA.3.3, Annex B;
— addition of paragraph 3.5.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 15283-2:2008+A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM August 2009
ICS 01.040.91; 91.100.10 Supersedes EN 15283-2:2008
English Version
Gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement - Definitions,

requirements and test methods - Part 2: Gypsum fibre boards
Plaques de plâtre armées de fibres - Définitions, Faserverstärkte Gipsplatten - Begriffe, Anforderungen und
spécifications et méthodes d'essai - Partie 2: Plaques de Prüfverfahren - Teil 2: Gipsfaserplatten
plâtre fibrées
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 December 2007 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 20 July 2009.
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This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
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EN 15283-2:2008+A1:2009 (E)
Contents Page
Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................7
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................8
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................8
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................9
4 Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Mechanical characteristics ................................................................................................................ 11
4.2 Fire behaviour ..................................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Acoustic properties ............................................................................................................................ 12
4.4 Water vapour permeability / water vapour resistance (expressed as water vapour
resistance factor) question for the mandate .................................................................................... 12
4.5 Thermal resistance (expressed as thermal conductivity) .............................................................. 12
4.6 Dangerous substances ...................................................................................................................... 13
4.7 Dimensions and tolerances ............................................................................................................... 13
4.8 Additional requirements for gypsum fibre boards with reduced surface water absorption
types GF-W1 and GF-W2 .................................................................................................................... 13
4.9 Additional requirements for gypsum fibre boards with reduced water absorption rate type
GF-H ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.10 Additional requirements for gypsum fibre boards with enhanced density type GF-D ................ 13
4.11 Additional requirements for gypsum fibre boards with enhanced surface hardness
type GF-I .............................................................................................................................................. 14
4.12 Impact resistance................................................................................................................................ 14
5 Test methods....................................................................................................................................... 14
5.1 Sampling .............................................................................................................................................. 14
5.2 Determination of width ....................................................................................................................... 14
5.3 Determination of length ..................................................................................................................... 15
5.4 Determination of thickness ................................................................................................................ 16
5.5 Determination of squareness ............................................................................................................ 17
5.6 Determination of flexural strength (bending strength) ................................................................... 19
5.7 Determination of deflection under load ............................................................................................ 21
5.8 Determination of surface water absorption ..................................................................................... 22
5.9 Determination of total water absorption .......................................................................................... 23
5.10 Determination of density .................................................................................................................... 23
5.11 Determination of surface hardness of the board ............................................................................ 24
5.12 Determination of shear strength (strength of board/substructure connection) .......................... 26
6 Evaluation of conformity .................................................................................................................... 28
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 28
6.2 Initial type testing ............................................................................................................................... 28
6.3 Factory production control ................................................................................................................ 28
7 Designation of gypsum fibre boards ................................................................................................ 29
8 Marking, labelling and packaging ..................................................................................................... 30
Annex A (informative) Sampling procedure for testing................................................................................ 31
A.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 31
A.2 Sampling procedure ........................................................................................................................... 31
Annex B (normative) Mounting and fixing for testing according to EN 13823 (SBI) ................................. 32
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Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of EU

Construction Products Directive ....................................................................................................... 34
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics ................................................................................................... 34
ZA.2 Procedure for attestation of conformity of gypsum fibre boards .................................................. 35
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling ................................................................................................................... 38
Bibliography ...................................................................................................................................................... 41
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Foreword
This document (EN 15283-2:2008+A1:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 241
“Gypsum and gypsum based products”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by February 2010.
This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2009-08-19.
This document supersedes EN 15283-2:2008.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags!"͘
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This standard includes two parts:
 Part 1: Gypsum boards with mat reinforcement
 Part 2: Gypsum fibre boards
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 89/106.
For relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZA which is an integral part of this document.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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Diagram 1 — Families of gypsum products
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Diagram 2 — Family of ancillary products
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Introduction
Gypsum fibre boards are composed of set gypsum plaster core reinforced with fibres which may be inorganic
and/or organic, dispersed in the core to form flat rectangular boards. Admixtures and fillers may also be
present. They are usually continuously produced on an industrial scale.
The properties of gypsum fibre boards make them particularly suitable for use in situations where there are
requirements for fire protection, sound, thermal insulation or shear strength.
Gypsum fibre boards may be fixed by various methods e.g. nailing, screwing, stapling or sticking with gypsum
based or other adhesives. They may also be inserted in a suspended ceiling system or laid in floor
constructions.
Gypsum fibre boards may be finished with direct surface decoration or gypsum plaster.
They may be further processed into a range of other products.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of gypsum fibre boards intended to be
used in building construction works including those intended for secondary manufacturing operations. It
includes boards designed to receive either direct surface decoration or gypsum plaster.
Gypsum fibre boards are selected for use according to their type, size, thickness and edge profile. The boards
may be used for example, to provide dry lining finishes to walls, to fixed and suspended ceilings, to partitions,
or as cladding to structural columns and beams. Other uses may be for floors and sheathing applications.
This European Standard covers the following product performance characteristics: reaction to fire, water
vapour permeability, flexural strength, and thermal resistance.
The following performance characteristics are linked to systems assembled with gypsum fibre boards: shear
strength, fire resistance, impact resistance, direct airborne sound insulation, acoustic absorption. If required,
tests have to be done according to the corresponding European test methods on assembled systems
simulating the end use conditions.
This European Standard also covers additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and
acceptance of the product and the reference tests for these characteristics.
It provides for evaluation of conformity of the product to this EN.
This European Standard does not cover gypsum fibre boards that have been subject to any secondary
manufacturing operations (e.g. insulating composite panels, boards with thin lamination etc.).
Products covered by EN 520 or EN 13815 are excluded.
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.
!EN 338", Structural timber — Strength classes
EN 12524, Building material and products — Hygrothermal properties — Tabulated design values
EN 12664, Thermal performance of building materials and products — Determination of thermal resistance by
means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods — Dry and moist products of medium and low
thermal resistance
EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification using
data from reaction to fire tests
EN 13501-2, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 2: Classification using
data from fire resistance tests, excluding ventilation services
EN 13823, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Building products excluding floorings exposed to the
thermal attack by a single burning item
EN 13963, Jointing materials for gypsum plasterboards — Definitions, requirements and test methods
EN 14195, Metal framing components for gypsum plasterboard systems — Definitions, requirements and test
methods
EN 20535, Paper and board — Determination of water absorptiveness — Cobb method (ISO 535:1991)
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EN ISO 140-3, Acoustics — Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements — Part 3:
Laboratory measurements of airborne sound insulation of building elements (ISO 140-3:1995)
EN ISO 354, Acoustics — Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room (ISO 354:1985)
EN ISO 717-1, Acoustics — Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements — Part 1:
Airborne sound insulation (ISO 717-1:1996)
EN ISO 9001, Quality management systems — Requirements (ISO 9001:2000)
EN ISO 12572, Hygrothermal performance of building materials and products — Determination of water
vapour transmission properties (ISO 12572:2001)
ISO 7892, Vertical building elements — Impact resistance tests — Impact bodies and general test procedures
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
gypsum fibre boards
gypsum fibre boards are composed of set gypsum plaster reinforced with dispersed fibres, which may be
inorganic and/or organic, to form flat rectangular boards. They may contain additives and/or fillers to impart
additional properties. The surfaces may vary according to the use. The edges and the ends may be profiled to
suit the application.
Gypsum fibre boards are usually continuously produced on an industrial scale.
For the purposes of identification these boards receive the designation GF
3.2 Additional features of gypsum fibre boards
3.2.1
gypsum fibre boards with reduced water absorption rate
gypsum fibre boards may have additives to reduce the water absorption rate which make them suitable for
special applications in which reduced water absorption properties are required to improve the performance of
the board. For the purposes of identification these boards receive the additional designation GF-H
3.2.2
gypsum fibre boards with reduced surface water absorption
gypsum fibre boards may have additives to reduce the surface water absorption which make them suitable for
special applications in which reduced water absorption properties are required to improve the performance of
the board. For the purposes of identification, these boards receive the additional designation GF-W1, GF-W2
with different surface water absorption performance
3.2.3
gypsum fibre boards with enhanced density
boards may have enhanced density for special applications. For the purposes of identification these boards
receive the additional designation GF-D, in accordance with their density
3.2.4
gypsum fibre boards with enhanced surface hardness
boards may have enhanced surface hardness for special applications. For the purposes of identification these
boards receive the additional designation GF-I
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3.2.5
gypsum fibre boards with enhanced strength
boards for special applications where increased strength are required have increased bending strengths. For
the purposes of identification these boards receive the additional designation GF-R1, GF-R2 with different
strength performance
3.3 General terms
3.3.1
edge
longitudinal side of the board
3.3.2
end
side transverse to the edges
3.3.3
face
surface intended to be exposed in use
3.3.4
back
surface opposite to the face
3.3.5
width
shortest distance between the edges of the board
3.3.6
nominal width (w)
width stated by the manufacturer
3.3.7
length
shortest distance between the ends of the board
3.3.8
nominal length (l)
length stated by the manufacturer
3.3.9
thickness
distance between the face and the back, excluding edge profiles
3.3.10
nominal thickness (t)
thickness stated by the manufacturer
3.3.11
squareness (s)
rectangularity of the board
3.4 Edge and end profiles of gypsum fibre boards
The edges or ends of gypsum fibre boards are square, tapered, bevelled, half-rounded, rounded, skewed, or
tongue and grooved, or a combination of each.
Other types of profile may be produced for special applications.
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3.5 !Symbols and abbreviations
For the purpose of simplification in product marking and performance information characteristics may be
identified through the symbols and abbreviations given in Table 1.
Table 1 — Symbols and abbreviations
Requirement Sub-clause Symbol or abbreviation

Reaction to fire 4.2.1 R2F
Shear strength 4.1.1 ↑↓
Water vapour resistance factor 4.4 µ
Thermal conductivity 4.5 λ
Fire resistance 4.2.2 FR
Impact resistance 4.12 →I
Flexural strength 4.1.2 F
Acoustic absorption 4.3.2 α
Sound insulation 4.3.1 R
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4 Requirements
4.1 Mechanical characteristics
4.1.1 Shear strength (strength of bond/substructure connection)
When the intended use of gypsum fibre boards is stiffening building assemblies (i.e. walls, partitions, roof
truss structures) the conventional shear strength of the boards shall be determined in accordance with the test
method described in 5.12. (It should be noted that this test does not measure the actual shear strength of the
board but rather the strength of the board/substructure connection that is the relevant property for this
application)
4.1.2 Flexural strength
4.1.2.1 The flexural strength is expressed as bending strength in Newtons per square millimetre.
4.1.2.2 The bending strength of gypsum fibre boards determined as described in 5.6, shall not be less
than the values given below.
2
The bending strength shall be 5,5 N/mm for all thicknesses below 18 mm. For boards of 18 mm and above it
2
shall be 5,0 N/mm .
In addition, no individual result shall be more than 10 % below these values.
4.1.2.3 Bending strength of gypsum fibre boards with enhanced strength (types GF-R1 and GF-R2).
2
The bending strength shall be at least 8,0 N/mm for all thicknesses for type GF-R2.
2
The bending strength shall be at least 10,0 N/mm for all thicknesses for type GF-R1.
In addition, no individual result shall be more than 10 % below these values.
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4.1.3 Deflection under load
When required and subject to regulatory requirements, the deflection under load shall be determined in
accordance to the test method described in 5.7.
The calculation of the modulus of elasticity is given in 5.7.
4.2 Fire behaviour
4.2.1 Reaction to fire
When the intended use of gypsum fibre boards is for exposed situations in building construction works, the
reaction to fire of gypsum fibre boards shall be classified in accordance with EN 13501-1.
Testing of the gypsum fibre boards in the EN 13823 test requires the product to be mounted in a manner
which is representative of end use applications. The method for mounting and fixing is given in Annex B.
4.2.2 !Fire resistance"
!Fire resistance" is a property of an assembled system and not of the product in isolation.
When required and subject to regulatory requirements, the fire resistance of a system including gypsum fibre
boards shall be classified in accordance with EN 13501-2.
4.3 Acoustic properties
4.3.1 Direct airborne sound insulation
Direct airborne sound insulation is a property of an assembled system and not of the product in isolation.
When required and subject to regulatory requirements, the direct airborne sound insulation of a system
including gypsum fibre boards shall be determined in accordance with EN ISO 140-3 and EN ISO 717-1.
4.3.2 Acoustic absorption
Acoustic absorption is a property of an assembled system and not of the product in isolation.
When boards are intended to be used for acoustic conditioning, acoustic absorption shall be measured
according to EN ISO 354.
4.4 Water vapour permeability / water vapour resistance (expressed as water vapour
resistance factor) question for the mandate
When the intended use of gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement is for moisture diffusion control, tabulated
values of water vapour resistance factor for gypsum products given in EN 12524 shall be used.
When required and subject to regulatory requirement, the boards shall be tested in accordance with the
method for water vapour resistance given in EN ISO 12572.
4.5 Thermal resistance (expressed as thermal conductivity)
When the intended use of boards is to contribute to thermal resistance in building construction works (walls,
partitions, ceilings), the tabulated values of thermal conductivity for gypsum products given in EN 12524 shall
be used.
When required and subject to regulatory requirement, thermal resistance shall be determined in accordance
with the test method given in EN 12664.
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4.6 Dangerous substances
Materials used in products shall not release any dangerous substances in excess of the maximum permitted
levels specified in a relevant European Standard for the material or permitted in the national regulations of the
member state of destination.
4.7 Dimensions and tolerances
4.7.1 Width
The width shall be measured as described in 5.2 and compared to the nominal width.
The tolerance shall be + 0/- 4 mm for each individual measurement.
4.7.2 Length
The length shall be measured as described in 5.3 and compared to the nominal length.
The tolerance shall be 0/- 5 mm for each individual measurement.
4.7.3 Thickness
Nominal thicknesses shall be greater than 4,0 mm. Two classes of tolerances exist (C1 and C2).
The thickness shall be measured as described in 5.4 and compared to the nominal thickness.
For C1 boards: The tolerance is ± 0,2 mm.
The difference between individual thickness measurements on any individual board shall not exceed 0,4 mm.
For C2 boards: Tolerances for boards of nominal thickness below 15 mm are ± 0,5 mm. For boards of nominal
thickness equal or greater than 15 mm, the tolerance is ± (0,05 × thickness) in mm.
The difference between individual thickness measurements on any individual board shall not exceed 1,0 mm
for a nominal thickness below 15 mm and shall not exceed (0,1 × thickness) for boards of nominal thickness
equal or greater than 15 mm,
4.7.4 Squareness
The deviation from squareness measured as described in 5.5 shall not exceed 2,5 mm per metre of width.
4.8 Additional requirements for gypsum fibre boards with reduced surface water
absorption types GF-W1 and GF-W2
The surface water absorption of the water exposed sides of boards, determined by the method described in
2 2
5.8 shall not be greater than 300 g/m for Type GF-W1 and not greater than 1 500 g/m for Type GF-W2.
4.9 Additional requirements for gypsum fibre boards with reduced water absorption rate
type GF-H
The total water absorption of boards, determined by the method described in 5.9, shall not be greater
than 5 %.
4.10 Additional requirements for gypsum fibre boards with enhanced density type GF-D
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The density of boards, determined by the method described in 5.10, shall be at least 1,4 × 10 kg/m .
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4.11 Additional requirements for gypsum fibre boards with enhanced surface hardness
type GF-I
The surface hardness of board is characterised by the diameter of the depression produced in the surface
according to the test method described in 5.11.
The diameter of the depression shall not be more than 15 mm.
4.12 Impact resistance
NOTE Impact resistance is a characteristic dependent on an assembled system and not of the product in isolation.
When required and subject to regulatory requirements, the impact resistance of a system including gypsum
fibre board shall be determined in accordance with ISO 7892.
5 Test methods
These methods shall be followed completely. Where they cannot be followed for practical reasons, deviation
from the standard method shall be recorded with the results.
5.1 Sampling
Testing requires three boards of each type and thickness on which tests 5.2 to 5.5 are carried out.
Tests 5.6 to 5.12 are carried out on specimens cut out from the same three boards.
Annex A gives an example of the sampling procedure.
5.2 Determination of width
5.2.1 Principle
The width is measured at three points.
5.2.2 Apparatus
A metal rule or tape graduated in millimetres and permitting a reading to 1 mm.
5.2.3 Procedure
Take three measurements between the extremities of the boards (see Figure 1) to the nearest mm, one near
each end and one near the middle of the board.
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Figure 1 — Determination of width
5.2.4 Expression of results
Each measured value expressed in millimetres is recorded.
5.3 Determination of length
5.3.1 Principle
The length is measured at three points.
5.3.2 Apparatus
A metal rule or tape with reading to 1 mm divisions.
Figure 2 — Determination of length
5.3.3 Procedure
Take three measurements between the extremities of the board (see Figure 2) to the nearest millimetre, one
near each edge and one near the middle.
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Each measured value expressed in millimetres in recorded and compared to the nominal length of the board.
5.4 Determination of thickness
5.4.1 Principle
The thickness of the board is measured at six points near to one end of the board.
5.4.2 Apparatus
A micrometer, dial gauge, or callipers with an anvil diameter not less than 10 mm and permitting a reading
to 0,05 mm.
5.4.3 Procedure
Take six measurements (see Figure 3) to the nearest 0,05 mm across one end at approximately equal
intervals across the width and at least 25 mm from the end and 100 mm from the edges. For boards of
nominal width not greater than 600 mm, three measurements are sufficient.
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Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 3 — Determination of thickness
Record each individual measurement.
Record to the nearest 0,1 mm the thickness as the average of the values obtained for each board.
5.5 Determination of squareness
5.5.1 Principle
Method a: Two boards are compared with each other and the squareness is measured.
Method b: The two diagonals of a board are measured.
5.5.2 Apparatus
A metal rule or tape with 1 mm divisions.
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5.5.3 Procedure
Figure 4 — Determination of squareness
Method a: Place one board on top of another so that they coincide along one edge and at one corner (circled
in Figure 4).
Measure to the nearest 1 mm the distance ∆1 (see Figure 4) between the ends of the opposite edges.
Turn the top board over so that the same ends coincide as for the first measurement and ensure that the
corner of the top board coincides with that corner of the lower board used in the first measurement (circled in
Figure 4). Measure the new distance ∆2 between the ends of the opposite edges.
Method b: Measure the length (l) of the board and the lengths of the two diagonals d1 and d2 to the
nearest millimetre.
∆1 + ∆ 2
Method a: The squareness is characterised for one of the boards by the half sum and for other by
2w
∆ 2 + ∆1
the half difference expressed in millimetres per metre.
2w
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Method b: The squareness S is expressed by the result of the expression:
( d 1 + d 2) ⋅ ( d 1 − d 2)
S = (1)
4 ⋅ l ⋅ w
The width (w) is expressed in metres, all other parameters in millimetres.
5.6 Determination of flexural strength (bending strength)
5.6.1 Principle
The flexural strength of boards is characterised by the bending strength.
Boards are subjected to a known load which is increased at a controlled rate until failure occurs.
Specimens for boards less or equal to 20 mm thickness: 400 mm × 300 mm
Specimens for boards greater than 20 mm thickness: 550 mm × 300 mm
5.6.2 Apparatus
A loading machine capable of being read to 2 % and capable of applying the necessary load with a rate
of 250 N/min ± 125 N/min.
5.6.3 Procedure
5.6.3.1 Preparation of specimens
Cut four specimens from each board where possible with all edges square (as shown in Figure 5). If the
dimensions of the boards does not allow this procedure, use as many boards as necessary.
Two specimens are taken in the longitudinal direction (designated L) and the other two in the transverse
direction (designated T) (see Figure 5).
Cut the specimens at least 100 mm from the ends and edges of the board, except in the case of boards of
less than 600 mm width where the distance from the edge can be reduced and should be equal on either side
of the sample.
Dry the specimens to constant mass1) at (40 ± 2) °C and perform the test within 10 min of removal from the
drying oven.
1) Constant mass is defined as two successive weightings 24 h apart, differing by less than 0,1 %.
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Key
1 zone for sampling other specimens
Figure 5 — Sampling of specimens for the determination of flexural breaking load

(example for 1 200 mm wide board)
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5.6.3.2 Testing
Place each specimen into the loading machine, one face down and one face up in the case of longitudinal
specimens and one face down and one face up in the case of transverse specimens, on two parallel supports
rounded to a radius of between 3 mm and 15 mm,
with the centres 350 mm ± 1 mm apart for specimens 400 mm × 300 mm, or
with the centres 500 mm ± 1 mm apart for specimens 550 mm × 300 mm.
Apply the load at a rate of 250 N/min ± 125 N/min at the centre ± 2 mm of the span parallel to the supports, by
means of a platen with a rounding radius between 3 mm and 15 mm. Record each failure value to the nearest
Newton.
The time from the application of the load to the failure of the specimen shall exceed 20 s.
5.6.3.3 Expression of results
Record each individual flexural breaking load and calculate the bending strength according to the equation
given below.
3 Fmax . l1
Fm = (2)
2 ⋅ b ⋅ t²
where
Fmax is the maximum load in Newtons;
l1 is the span (distance between the centres of support) in millimetres;
b is the width of the test piece in millimetres;
t is the thickness of the test piece in millimetres.
The mean bending strength shall be the arithmetic mean of all the twelve results.
5.7 Determination of deflection under load
The test is the same as the one used for flexural breaking load but a continuous record of deflection produced
by the applied load is made.
Calculate the mean deflection d under load as the average of the recorded values for any given load Fi.
The modulus of elasticity E shall be calculated according to the following equation:
3
 
∆Fi l
Ei = ⋅  (3)
4 ⋅ ∆d i ⋅ b  t 
 
where
b= is the width of the specimen [mm];
l= is the span of the specimen [mm];
t= is the thickness of the specimen [mm];
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2
Ei = is the bending modulus of elasticity of the individual test [N/mm ];
∆Fi = Fi,2 – Fi,1 is the difference between the loads of the individual test Fi,2 und Fi,1 [N];
Fi,1 = 0,2 ⋅ Fi,max is 20 % of the breaking load of the individual test [N];
Fi,2 = 0,5 ⋅ Fi,max is 50 % of the breaking load of the individual test [N];
∆di = di,2 – di,1 is the difference of the deflections at loads Fi,2 and Fi,1 [mm];
di,1 = di (Fi,1) is the deflection at load Fi,1 [mm];
di,2 = di (Fi,2) is the deflection at loadFi,2 [mm].
n
∑ Ei
E = i =1 (4)
n
where
2
E is the arithmetric mean of the bending modulus of elasticity [N/mm ];
n is the number of individual tests[-].
5.8 Determination of surface water absorption
5.8.1 Principle
The surface of a conditioned specimen is exposed to water at (23 ± 2) °C and the increase in mass is
determined.
5.8.2 Apparatus
a) balance with an accuracy of 0,01 g.
b) clock or watch with an accuracy of 1 min.
c) Cobb apparatus in accordance with EN 20535 with a cylinder height > 25 mm.
5.8.3 Procedure
Cut one specimen measuring 125 mm ± 1,5 mm x 125 mm ± 1,5 mm from each board. Condition the
specimen to constant mass within 0,5 % at (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 5) % relative humidity and carry out the test
immediately.
2
Weigh a specimen to within 0,01 g and place it in the Cobb apparatus (100 cm ) which has previously been
conditioned at (23 ± 2) °C, with the side to be exposed to the water tap uppermost. Fill the ring of the
apparatus with water at (23 ± 2) °C until the test surface of the specimen is covered by 25 mm of water.
Leave the specimen for 30 min ± 1 min in the apparatus and then pour the water out of the apparatus and
remove the specimen.
Immediately remove excess water by blotting with dry absorbent paper and re-weigh the specimen to the
nearest 0,01 g.
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Calculate the difference (in grams) between the dry mass and the wet mass of each specimen.
Calculate for the face and for the back the average difference in mass and multiply this by one hundred.
2
Record this value as the surface absorption of the face or of the back of the board expressed in g/m .
5.9 Determination of total water absorption
5.9.1 Principle
Dried specimens are immersed in water at (23 ± 2) °C and the percentage increase in mass is determined.
5.9.2 Apparatus
a) Balance with an accuracy of 0,1 g.
b) water bath at (23 ± 2) °C large enough to hold the specimen.
c) clock or watch with an accuracy of 1 s.
5.9.3 Procedure
Cut a specimen measuring (300 mm ± 1,5 mm) × (300 mm ± 1,5) mm from each board, approximately half-
way between the edges and at least 150 mm from the ends. Do not treat the edges of the specimen.
Condition the specimens to constant mass2) at (40 ± 2) °C, weigh to the nearest 0,1 g and carry out the test
immediately.
Immerse the specimen in a water bath at (23 ± 2) °C covered with 25 mm to 35 mm of water for 2 h ± 2 min.
Place the specimen horizontally but not resting flat on the bottom of the container.
After removal from the bath, wipe excess water from the surface and edges of the specimen and weigh
immediately to the nearest 0,1 g.
Calculate the percentage increase in mass of each specimen in relation to the starting mass. Record the
mean percentage increase in mass as the water absorption of the gypsum fibre board.
5.10 Determination of density
5.10.1 Principle
The density is calculated from the measured mass and the dimensions of the dried specimen.
5.10.2 Apparatus
a) metal rule or tape graduated in millimetres and permitting a reading to 1 mm;
b) micrometer, dial gauge, or callipers with an anvil diameter not less than 10 mm and permitting a reading
to 0,05 mm;
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c) balance with an accuracy of 0,1 g.
5.10.3 Procedure
Prepare the specimens as in 5.6.3.1. Weigh the specimens to within 0,1 g.
Measure the specimen dimensions according to 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4.

3
Calculate the density of each specimen by dividing the mass (in kg) by the volume (in m ) determined from the
measured dimensions of the specimen. The density is the average of the individual results expressed
3
in kg/m .
5.11 Determination of surface hardness of the board
5.11.1 Principle
The surface damage on a dried specimen caused by of a small steel sphere dropped from a predetermined
height is measured.
5.11.2 Apparatus
a) 50 mm diameter steel sphere of 510 g ± 10 g mass;
b) rigid, flat and horizontal table to support the whole surface of the specimen with an inertia enough for the
impact (e.g. steel table 20 mm thick);
c) carbon paper;
d) graduated rule with 0,5 mm accuracy;
e) support for the steel sphere.
5.11.3 Procedure
5.11.3.1 Preparation of specimen
Cut one specimen measuring 300 mm × 400 mm from a board type I. Condition the specimens to constant
mass according to 5.6.3.1.
5.11.3.2 Testing (see Figure 6)
Place the specimen, face up, on the rigid table and cover it with the carbon paper. Then place the sphere
between the clamps of the support with a distance of 500 mm from the board surface to the underside of the
sphere.
Let the sphere fall down the board. Then take off the carbon paper and measure to the nearest millimetre, the
diameter of the coloured impact onto the board.
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Key
1 rigid table
2 specimen (board)
3 face of the board
4 carbon paper
5 steel sphere
6 coloured impact
Figure 6 — Surface hardness test procedure
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Repeat this test, three times on the same specimen.
Calculate the mean of the three measured values.
The surface hardness of the board is characterised by this mean value.
5.12 Determination of shear strength (strength of board/substructure connection)
5.12.1 Principle
Two boards sample pieces are fixed on either side of two timbers using appropriate fasteners which are
recommended by the manufacturer. Timber shall be according to EN 338, Class C16, having a maximal
moisture content of 14 %.
The wood pieces are pulled apart using a tensile testing machine and the force required to induce failure is
determined.
5.12.2 Apparatus
a) Conditioning room at (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 5) % relative humidity;
b) tensile testing machine with a capacity of 5 kN with an accuracy of 10 N;
c) metal rule or tape with 1 mm divisions.
5.12.3 Procedure
Cut four board samples (600 ± 1) mm × (170 ± 1) mm in the longitudinal direction (L) in the sampling zone of
each board (twelve samples in total) (see Figure 7). Condition samples at (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 5) % relative
humidity to constant mass3).
Construct a specimen by fixing a sample on either side of the two pieces of wood using appropriate fasteners.
The distance from the fasteners axis to the cut edge of the board shall be 15 mm ± 1 mm.
The penetration of the fasteners shall be carefully controlled. The samples shall not show any cracks caused
by the fasteners.
Appropriate fasteners are defined by the intended use of the board in an assembled system.
Place the specimen in the testing machine.
Load at a deformation rate of 10 mm/min (± 10 %) until failure occurs.
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Figure 7 — Specimen for determination of conventional shear strength
Record:
 type and thickness of the board and the type and specification of the fasteners;
 type of failure;
 breaking load (B) in Newtons.
Repeat the procedure for the remaining five specimens.
Calculate the breaking load per fastener (b) for each of the six specimens:
b=B/4 (5)
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The conventional shear strength of the board expressed in Newtons is the average of the six values calculated
above.
6 Evaluation of conformity
6.1 General
The compliance of gypsum fibre boards with the requirements of this European Standard and with the stated
values (including classes) shall be demonstrated by:
 initial type testing (ITT);
 factory production control by the producer (FPC).
For the purposes of testing, gypsum plasterboards may be grouped into families, where it is considered that
the selected property is common to all gypsum fibre boards within that family.
The decision on those product or properties which fall within in a family shall be made by the producer, who is
responsible for the declaration of conformity.
6.2 Initial type testing
Initial type testing shall be performed to show conformity with this European Standard.
Initial type testing shall be performed at the beginning of the production of a new gypsum fibre board type
(unless it is a member of a family previously tested) or at the beginning of a new method of production (where
this may affect the stated properties).
Tests previously performed in accordance with the provisions of this European Standard (same product, same
characteristic(s), test method, sampling procedure, system of attestation of conformity etc.) may be taken into
account.
All product characteristics in Clause 4 applicable to the intended uses shall be subject to initial type testing,
with the following exceptions:
 release of regulated substances may be assessed indirectly by controlling the content of the substance
concerned;
 when tabulated values are used.
Whenever a change occurs in the gypsum fibre board design, the raw material or supplier of the components,
or the production process (subject to the definition of a family), which would change significantly one or more
of the characteristics, the type tests shall be repeated for the appropriate characteristic(s).
Sampling shall be in accordance with 5.1.
The results of all type tests shall be recorded and held by the producer for at least five years.
6.3 Factory production control
6.3.1 General
The producer shall establish, document and maintain an FPC system to ensure that the products placed on
the market conform to the stated performance characteristics. The FPC system shall consist of procedures,
regular inspections and tests and/or assessments and the use of the results to control raw and other incoming
materials or components, equipment, the production process and the product.
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A FPC system conforming with the requirements of EN ISO 9001, and made specific to the requirements of
this European Standard, shall be considered to satisfy the above requirements.
The results of inspections, tests or assessments requiring action shall be recorded, as shall any action taken.
The action to be taken when control values or criteria are not met shall be recorded and retained for the period
specified in the producer’s FPC procedures.
6.3.2 Equipment
a) Testing
All weighing, measuring and testing equipment shall be calibrated and regularly inspected according to
documented procedures, frequencies and criteria.
b) Manufacturing
All equipment used in the manufacturing process shall be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure use,
wear or failure does not cause inconsistency in the manufacturing process. Inspections and maintenance shall
be carried out and recorded in accordance with the producer’s written procedures and the records retained for
the period defined in the producer's FPC procedures.
6.3.3 Raw materials and components
The specifications of all incoming raw materials and components shall be documented, as shall the inspection
scheme for ensuring their conformity.
6.3.4 Product testing and evaluation
The producer shall establish procedures to ensure that the stated values of all the product characteristics are
maintained.
6.3.5 Non-conforming products
The producer shall have written procedures which specify how non-conforming products shall be dealt with.
Any such events shall be recorded as they occur and these records shall be kept for the period defined in the
producer’s written procedures.
6.3.6 Other test methods
For factory production control, other test methods may be used provided that:
a) they can show a correlation to exist between the results from the EN reference test and those of the
alternative test;
b) information on which the correlation is based is available for inspection.
7 Designation of gypsum fibre boards

Gypsum fibre boards shall be designated as follows:
a) wording "gypsum fibre board" ;
b) reference to this European Standard, i.e. EN 15283-2;
c) type of board
and, if applicable additional features as defined in 3.2.
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 GF
 GF-H
 GF-D
 GF-I
 GF-R1, GF-R2
 GF-W1, GF-W2
Features may be combined as appropriate
NOTE 1 It is recommended that the designation letters are given in alphabetical order.
d) dimensions in millimetres in the order:
 width;
 length;
 thickness;
 class for thickness tolerance C1, C2.
e) edge profile:
For example
 square; SE
 bevelled;BE
 tapered;TE
 half-round;HRE
 half-rounded tapered; HRTE
 rounded; RE
 inclined (skewed) edge IE.
NOTE 2 National abbreviations may be used for edge profiles.
EXAMPLES OF DESIGNATION:
Gypsum fibre board EN 15283-2 GF-DR1/ 1250 / 3000 / 25-C2/SE.
8 Marking, labelling and packaging

Gypsum fibre boards complying with this European Standard shall be clearly marked on the board or on the
accompanying label or on the packaging or on the accompanying commercial documents (e.g. a delivery
note) with the following items:
a) reference to this European Standard, i.e. EN 15283-2;
b) name, trademark or other means of identification of the manufacturer of the boards;
c) date of production;
d) means of identifying the boards and relating them to their designation according to Clause 7.
NOTE 3 For CE marking purposes see Annex ZA.
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Annex A
(informative)
Sampling procedure for testing
A.1 General
The required number of boards to determine the compliance with specification should be sampled from a
delivery consignment of boards. The appropriate consignment size should be agreed between representatives
of any involved parties who should have the opportunity to be present at the time of sampling.
A.2 Sampling procedure

The choice of the method of sampling should be as defined in A.2.1 and A.2.2 as appropriate.
A.2.1 Random sampling4)
Whenever possible, the random sampling method should be used, in which every board in the consignment
has an equal chance of being selected for the sample.
Three boards of each type should be selected from positions throughout the consignment without any
consideration given to the condition or quality of the selected boards.
A.2.2 Representative sampling
A.2.2.1 General
When random sampling is impracticable or not convenient, e.g. when the boards form a large stack or stacks
with ready access to only a limited number of boards, a representative sampling procedure should be used.
A.2.2.2 Sampling from a stack
The consignment should be divided into at least three real or imaginary sections, each of a similar size. One
board should be selected at random from within each section in order to give the required number of samples
as indicated in 5.1.
It will be necessary to remove some sections of the stack or stacks in order to gain access to boards within
the body of such stacks when taking samples.
A.2.2.3 Sampling from a consignment formed of banded or wrapped packs
At least three packs should be selected at random from the consignment. The packaging around each of the
selected packs should be removed and one board should be sampled at random from within each pack in
order to give the required number of samples without any consideration given to the condition or quality of the
selected boards.
4) In practice, random sampling is normally only convenient either when the boards forming the consignment are being
moved in a loose (unpacked) form from one place to another or when they have been split into a large number of small
stacks awaiting installation.
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Annex B
(normative)
Mounting and fixing for testing according to EN 13823 (SBI)
Gypsum fibre boards shall be mounted and fixed using the following method, which is considered to provide a
representative case so enabling the resultant classification to be applied to most common end use
applications. In addition, results obtained for a given thickness and density of the board apply for all thicker
boards and those of higher density.
Results obtained for a specified composition (controlling organic content) shall apply for boards with lower
organic content.
The boards shall be mechanically fixed to a wood or metal sub-structure (made from components detailed
in EN 14195) according to the drawings below. Results obtained on wood substructure apply for either
mounting option.
The structure shall be vertical steel studs with a web width of 65 to 80 mm and a metal thickness of
0,5 to 0,6 mm or vertical wood studs with a width of (60 ± 10)mm × (50 ± 10)mm.
The mechanical fixings shall be screws, which shall be fixed through the thickness of the boards into the sub-
structure at 300 mm ± 30 mm centres measured along the length of each supporting member. Results
obtained with screw fasteners apply for all mechanical fasteners and for higher screw density.
Both vertical and horizontal joints shall be included positioned as shown in the drawings. All joints between
adjoining boards shall be butted and glued with organic adhesive (e.g. polyurethane adhesive).
Results obtained apply for all typical joints (unbutted and filled with jointing materials according to EN 13963 or
butted and unfilled).
The cavity formed behind the boards by the sub-structure shall be unfilled. Results obtained are also
applicable to structures where the cavity is filled with insulation material of at least class A2-s1,d0.
Any application not covered by the above shall be tested individually.
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"
"
Figure B.1a — Joints Figure B.1b — Sub-structure
Key
2 metal stud
3 U channel
Figure B.1
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Annex ZA
(informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of EU

Construction Products Directive
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics

This European Standard has been prepared under mandate M/106 as amended “Gypsum products” given to
CEN by the European Commission and European Free Trade Association.
The clauses of this European Standard, shown in the Table ZA1 below, meet the requirements of the Mandate
given under EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC).
Compliance with these clauses confers a presumption of fitness of the gypsum fibre boards with the essential
requirements of the EU Construction Products Directive.
WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives, not affecting the fitness of intended use(s),
can be applicable to the gypsum fibre boards falling within the scope of this European Standard.
NOTE 1 Regarding dangerous substances, there may be other requirements applicable to the products falling in the
scope of this European Standard (e.g. transposed European legislation and national laws, regulations and administrative
provisions). In order to meet the provisions of the EU CPD, these requirements need also to be complied with, when and
where they apply.
NOTE 2 An informative database of European and national provisions on dangerous substances is available at the
Construction web site on EUROPA (access through:
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/construction/internal/dangsub/dangmain_en.htm ).
This annex establishes the conditions for the CE marking of the gypsum fibre boards intended for the uses
indicated in Table ZA.1 and shows the relevant clauses applicable.
This annex has the same scope as Clause 1 of this standard and is defined by Table ZA.1.
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Table ZA.1 — Relevant clauses
Product: Gypsum fibre board

Intended use(s) : see Clause 1
Requirements/ Requirements Mandated level Notes
Clause in this and/or class
Characteristics from the Mandate European Standard
Shear strength (for stiffening timber framed 4.1.1 N (Newtons)
external walls and timber roof truss
structures)
Reaction to fire (for exposed situations) 4.2.1 A1 to F A1 to F
Water vapour permeability (for moisture 4.4 Expressed as water vapour
diffusion control) resistance factor.
dimensionless
2
Flexural strength (Bending strength) 4.1.2 N/mm
Threshold values
Direct air borne sound insulation (in end use 4.3.1 Performance declared is for
a
conditions) the system of which the
product is a part
a
Acoustic absorption (in end use conditions) 4.3.2 Performance declared is for
the system of which the
product is a part
Thermal resistance 4.5 Expressed as thermal
conductivity in W/(m⋅K)
a
Impact resistance (in end use conditions) 4.12 kJ
Performance declared is for
the system of which the
product is a part
a
These characteristics are system dependent and should be provided in producer's literature based upon intended use.
The requirement on a characteristic does not apply in those Member States where there are no regulations for
that characteristic for the intended use of the product. In this case, producers willing to place their products on
the market of those Member States are not obliged to determine nor to declare the performance of their
products with regard to this characteristic and the option “No Performance Determined” in the CE marking
may be used.
The “No Performance Determined” (NPD) option may not be used where the characteristic is subject to a
threshold level (from the mandate or from the related clause in the standard).
ZA.2 Procedure for attestation of conformity of gypsum fibre boards
ZA.2.1 Systems of attestation of conformity
The system of attestation of conformity of gypsum fibre boards in accordance with the decision of the
Commission of 95/467/EC amended by 01/596/EC and 02/592/EC as given in the Annex 3 of the mandate
M/106 as amended “Gypsum products” is shown in Table ZA.2.
Reaction to fire performance is not susceptible to change during the production process for a given product.
Therefore only Attestation of Conformity systems 3 and 4 are applicable.
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Table ZA.2 — Systems of attestation of conformity (AoC)
Product Intended use Characteristics AoC system
Gypsum fibre board In all uses where the board is subject to Reaction to fire 3
reaction to fire requirements
Others 4
For stiffening timber framed wind load Shear Strength 3

bearing walls or timber roof structures
Others 4
For situations and uses not mentioned All 4

above
System 3: See Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2.(ii), Second possibility.
System 4: See Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2.(ii), Third possibility.
The attestation of conformity of gypsum board with mat reinforcement in Table ZA.1 shall be according to
evaluation of conformity procedure indicated in Tables ZA.3.1, ZA.3.2 and ZA.3.3 resulting from application of
the clauses of this European Standard indicated therein.
Table ZA.3.1 — Assignment of evaluation of conformity for gypsum fibre boards intended to be used
where the board is subject to reaction to fire requirements (system 3)
Clauses of
this
Tasks Content of the task European
Standard to
apply
Reaction to fire. Is insured by controlling
 the thickness of the board
 the organic content of the board
Factory
All relevant  the density of the board
Production
characteristics 6.3
Control Flexural bending strength
of Table ZA.1
(FPC)
Tasks for the Water vapour resistance by controlling
Producer thickness and density
Thermal resistance by controlling thickness
and density
Those relevant Flexural bending strength

Initial Type characteristics
a
Testing of Table ZA.1 Water vapour resistance
(ITT) not tested by the
a
approved body Thermal resistance 6.2
Tasks for the Initial Type

Testing Reaction to fire
Notified Body (ITT)
a Testing is not necessary if tabulated values are used.
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Table ZA.3.2 — Assignment of evaluation of conformity for gypsum fibre boards for stiffening timber
framed wind load bearing walls or timber roof truss structures (system 3)
Clauses of this
Tasks Content of the task European Standard
to apply
Shear strength by controlling:
 density
 flexural bending strength

Factory Production
Flexural bending strength 6.3
Control (FPC)
Tasks for the Water vapour resistance by controlling
producer thickness and density
Thermal resistance by controlling density
Flexural bending strength
Initial Type Testing
Water vapour resistance a
(ITT)
Thermal resistance a 6.2
Tasks for the Initial Type Testing Shear strength
notified test (ITT)
laboratory
Table ZA.3.3 — Assignment of evaluation of conformity for gypsum fibre boards with mat
reinforcement intended to be used in situations not mentioned above (system 4)
Clauses of this
Tasks Content of the task European Standard
to apply
Factory Production Water vapour resistance by controlling
6.3
Control (FPC) thickness and density
Tasks for the Thermal resistance by controlling density
producer
Initial Type Testing
Water vapour resistance a 6.2
(ITT)
Thermal resistance a
ZA.2.2 EC certificate and declaration of conformity
(In case of products under system 3): When compliance with the conditions of this annex is achieved, the
producer or his authorised representative established in the EEA, shall prepare and retain a declaration of
conformity (EC declaration of conformity) which entitles the producer to affix the CE marking. This declaration
shall include:
 name and address of the producer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA;
 description of the product (type, identification, intended use, etc.) and a copy of the information
accompanying the CE marking;
 provisions to which the product conforms (i.e. Annex ZA of this document);
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 particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions);
 name and address of the notified laboratory;
 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the producer or
of his authorised representative.
(In case of products under system 4): When compliance with this annex is achieved, the producer or his agent
established in the EEA shall prepare and retain a declaration of conformity (EC Declaration of conformity),
which entitles the producer to affix the CE marking. This declaration shall include:
 name and address of the producer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA;
 description of the product (type, identification, intended use, etc.) and a copy of the information
accompanying the CE marking;
 provisions to which the product conforms (i.e. Annex ZA of this document);
 particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions);
 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the producer or
of his authorised representative.
The above mentioned declaration and certificate shall be presented in the official language or languages of
the Member State of the EU in which the product is to be used.
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling
ZA.3.1 General
The producer or his authorised representative established within the EEA is responsible for the affixing of the
CE marking. The CE marking symbol to affix shall be in accordance with Directive 93/68/EC and shall be
shown on the gypsum fibre board (or when not possible it may be on the accompanying label, the packaging
or on the accompanying commercial documents e.g. a delivery note). The following information shall
accompany the CE marking symbol:
 name or identifying mark and registered address of the producer;
 the last two digits of the year in which the marking is affixed;
 reference to this document;
 description of the product: generic name, material, dimensions and intended use;
 information on those relevant essential characteristics listed in Table ZA.1 which are to be declared
presented as:
 declared values and, where relevant, level or class (including "pass" for pass/fail requirements where
necessary) to declare for each essential characteristic as indicated in footnote(s) in Table ZA.1;
 "no performance determined" for characteristics where this is relevant;
 as an alternative, a standard designation which shows some or all of the relevant characteristics
(where the designation covers only some characteristics, it will need to be supplemented with
declared values for other characteristics as above).
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The "no performance determined" (NPD) option may not be used when the characteristic is subject to a
threshold level. Otherwise, the NPD option may be used when and where the characteristic, for a given
intended use, is not subject to regulatory requirements in the Member State of destination.
The CE conformity marking shall consist of the initials "CE" taking the following form:
 if the CE marking is reduced or enlarged the proportions given in the above graduated drawing must be
respected;
 the various components of the CE marking must have substantially the same vertical dimension, which
may not be less than 5 mm.
ZA.3.2 Example for CE marking on boards
AnyCo Ltd EN 15283-2 / GF- R1 A2 – s1, d0
CE conformity marking Name or identifying Number and part of the Reaction to fire
mark of the producer European Standard
/Board type
The entire CE marking (see ZA.3.2) needed for CE marking and defined in ZA.3 should be given on the board
or packaging or on the accompanying commercial documents.
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ZA.3.3 Example of entire CE marking
If not on the board, the entire CE marking shall be given on the accompanying label, or on the packaging or
on the accompanying commercial documents. An example is given below:
CE conformity marking, consisting of the

“CE”-symbol given in directive 93/68/EEC
Name or identifying mark of the producer

and its registered address
Any Co Ltd
PO Box 21, B-1050
!09" The last two digits of the year in which the
CE marking was affixed or a reference to
the date stamped
EN 15283–2 / GM-H1 Number of the European Standard and

designation of the product
Shear strength: NPD Information on regulated characteristics

Reaction to fire : A2-s1,d0
Water vapour resistance factor : 20
Thermal conductivity: 0,30 W/(m⋅⋅K)
Airborne sound insulation: See producer`s
literature
Acoustic absorption:
Impact resistance:
In addition to the specific information relating to dangerous substances shown above, the product should also be
accompanied, when and where required and in the appropriate form, by documentation listing any other legislation on
dangerous substances for which compliance is claimed, together with any information required by that legislation.
European legislation without national derogation need not be mentioned.
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Bibliography
[1] EN 520, Gypsum plasterboards — Definitions, requirements and test methods
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FE165055 ISSN 0335-3931

European standard NF EN 15283-2+A1

French standard Classification index: P 72-606-2

Gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement

F : Plaques de plâtre armées de fibres — Définitions, spécifications

French standard approved

Correspondence The European standard EN 15283-2:2008+A1:2009 has the status of French

Descriptors Technical International Thesaurus: plasterboard, buildings, construction,

© AFNOR 2009 AFNOR 2009 1st issue 2009-11-P

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 15283-2:2008+A1

ICS 01.040.91; 91.100.10 Supersedes EN 15283-2:2008

Gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement - Definitions,

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels

Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of EU

This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2009-08-19.

This document supersedes EN 15283-2:2008.

This standard includes two parts:

 Part 1: Gypsum boards with mat reinforcement

 Part 2: Gypsum fibre boards

Diagram 1 — Families of gypsum products

Diagram 2 — Family of ancillary products

They may be further processed into a range of other products.

It provides for evaluation of conformity of the product to this EN.

Products covered by EN 520 or EN 13815 are excluded.

!EN 338", Structural timber — Strength classes

EN ISO 9001, Quality management systems — Requirements (ISO 9001:2000)

3 Terms and definitions

Gypsum fibre boards are usually continuously produced on an industrial scale.

For the purposes of identification these boards receive the designation GF

3.2 Additional features of gypsum fibre boards

3.3 General terms

3.4 Edge and end profiles of gypsum fibre boards

Other types of profile may be produced for special applications.

3.5 !Symbols and abbreviations

Table 1 — Symbols and abbreviations

Requirement Sub-clause Symbol or abbreviation

4.1 Mechanical characteristics

4.1.1 Shear strength (strength of bond/substructure connection)

4.1.2 Flexural strength

In addition, no individual result shall be more than 10 % below these values.

In addition, no individual result shall be more than 10 % below these values.

4.1.3 Deflection under load

The calculation of the modulus of elasticity is given in 5.7.

4.2 Fire behaviour

4.2.1 Reaction to fire

4.2.2 !Fire resistance"

4.3 Acoustic properties

4.3.1 Direct airborne sound insulation

4.3.2 Acoustic absorption

4.5 Thermal resistance (expressed as thermal conductivity)

4.6 Dangerous substances

4.7 Dimensions and tolerances

The tolerance shall be + 0/- 4 mm for each individual measurement.

The tolerance shall be 0/- 5 mm for each individual measurement.

For C1 boards: The tolerance is ± 0,2 mm.

The diameter of the depression shall not be more than 15 mm.