This British Standard specifies procedures and rules used to evaluate variations and changes to products and systems which have been tested in accordance with BS 8414-1:2015+A1:2017 or BS 8414-2:2015+A1:2017, and, where appropriate, defines options and limits for preparing reports based on the direct and extended application criteria provided.

The following systems are covered:

• rain-screens;
• external thermal insulated composite systems (ETICS);
• self-supporting double skin metal faced insulating (sandwich) panels.

This British Standard covers specific parameters and product characteristics associated with the design of non-loadbearing external cladding systems which have been tested in accordance with BS 8414-1:2015+A1 or BS 8414-2:2015+A1.

Cross References:
BS EN ISO 1716
BS EN 16382
BS EN 1996-1-1
BS EN 1996-1-2
BS EN 1996-2
BS EN 13501-1:2018
BS 8414-2:2015+A1:2017
BS 8414-1:2015+A1:2017
BS 476-11
BS EN 1364
BS EN 15254-5
BS EN 15254-2
BS EN 15254-4
BS EN 13495
prEN 17237
BS EN 15254-6
BS EN 15254-7
BS EN ISO 6946:2017
BS EN ISO 7345:2018
BS 476-4:1970


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