Q UA LITY R EGULATI ONS

FOR PANE LS AND PR OF ILES

OCTOBER 2014

E U R O P E A N A SSO CIATI O N FO R PAN ELS A ND PR O F I LES

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Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................ 3

1. Quality Assurance System EPAQ .............................................................................. 4

1.1. Terms and Definitions ................................................................................................. 4

1.1.1. EPAQ ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.2. Third parties.................................................................................................................. 4
1.1.3. Independent laboratories .............................................................................................. 4
1.1.4. Independent experts ..................................................................................................... 4
1.1.5. Independent auditing bodies ......................................................................................... 5
1.1.6. Test report .................................................................................................................... 5
1.1.7. Evaluation report........................................................................................................... 5
1.1.8. Assessment report ........................................................................................................ 5
1.1.9. Notified bodies .............................................................................................................. 5

1.2. Basis of the Quality Assurance System .................................................................... 5

1.2.1. General......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.2. Requirements for third parties for testing ...................................................................... 6
1.2.3. Requirements for third parties for evaluation and assessment ...................................... 6
1.2.4. Requirements for independent experts in the Quality Committees ................................ 6
1.2.5. Technical requirements................................................................................................. 6
1.2.6. Assessment and verification of product performance .................................................... 7

1.3. Procedural Regulations for the award and use of the Quality Label EPAQ ........... 8
1.3.1. Award of the Quality Label EPAQ ................................................................................. 8
1.3.2. Use of the Quality Label EPAQ ..................................................................................... 9
1.3.3. Control of the Quality Label EPAQ ................................................................................ 9
1.3.4. Penalties for deficiencies ............................................................................................ 10
1.3.5. Complaints.................................................................................................................. 10
1.3.6. Re-award .................................................................................................................... 10

1.4. Content of the Certification Document (CD) ........................................................... 11

2. Quality Regulations for Panels................................................................................. 13

2.1. Requirements for material properties...................................................................... 13

2.1.1. Tensile strength of the panel ....................................................................................... 13
2.1.2. Reaction to fire ........................................................................................................... 13

2.2. Control of material properties .................................................................................. 13

2.2.1. General....................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.2. Base material.............................................................................................................. 13
2.2.3. Initial Type Testing ...................................................................................................... 14
2.2.4. Initial Inspection and External Quality Control ............................................................. 15
2.2.5. FPC procedures.......................................................................................................... 16

2.3. Additional information for panels ............................................................................ 17

2.3.1. Values under control / needed for different applications of panels .............................. 17
2.3.2. Dimensional tolerances, test specimens, type of the test and ITT conditions for
panels ......................................................................................................................... 18
2.3.3. Dimensions of panels (examples for measurement) ................................................... 20
2.3.4. FPC and external control procedures for panels ......................................................... 27

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3. Quality Regulations for Profiles ............................................................................... 29

3.1. Requirements for material properties...................................................................... 29

3.1.1. Nominal thickness....................................................................................................... 29
3.1.2. Reaction to fire ........................................................................................................... 29

3.2. Control of material properties .................................................................................. 29

3.2.1. General....................................................................................................................... 29
3.2.2. Base material.............................................................................................................. 29
3.2.3. Initial Type Testing ...................................................................................................... 30
3.2.4. Initial Inspection and External Quality Control ............................................................. 30
3.2.5. FPC procedures.......................................................................................................... 31
3.2.6. Measurement of tolerances ........................................................................................ 31

3.3. Additional information for profiles........................................................................... 36

3.3.1. Values controlled / needed for different applications ................................................... 36
3.3.2. ITT procedures for base material ................................................................................ 37
3.3.3. ITT procedures for profiles .......................................................................................... 38
3.3.4. Dimensional tolerances for trapezoidal profiles, test specimens, type of the test and
conditions ................................................................................................................... 39
3.3.5. Dimensional tolerances for sinusoidal profiles, test specimens, type of the test and
conditions ................................................................................................................... 41
3.3.6. Dimensional tolerances for cassettes, liner trays, test specimens, type of the test and
conditions ................................................................................................................... 42
3.3.7. Dimensional tolerances for tiles, test specimens, type of tests and conditions ............ 44
3.3.8. FPC procedures for base material and external control .............................................. 45
3.3.9. FPC and external control procedures for profiles ........................................................ 46

3.4. Dimensions of profiles .............................................................................................. 47

3.4.1. Dimensions of trapezoidal profiles .............................................................................. 47
3.4.2. Dimensions of sinusoidal profiles and tiles .................................................................. 52
3.4.3. Dimensions of cassettes and liner trays ...................................................................... 55

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Preface
The Quality Regulations for Panels and Profiles cover both, panels and cold-formed profiles. The
first chapter of the document includes common information for both products. Specific regulations
for panels are given in the second chapter and for profiles in the third chapter.

These Quality Regulations come into force after they have been accepted by the General Assembly
of the ”European Association for Panels and Profiles” (PPA-Europe).

The latest version of these Quality Regulations has to be used in any case.

For all standards mentioned, the last version published in the Official Journal of the European Union
(OJEU) is the basis of these Quality Regulations.

These Quality Regulations are valid for panels and profiles, which are covered by the scopes of the
following harmonized European standards (hENs):

o EN 14509 – Self-supporting double skin metal faced insulating panels – Factory made
products – Specifications
o EN 14782 – Self-supporting metal sheet for roofing, external cladding and internal
lining
for self-supporting profiles
o EN 1090 - Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures
for load-bearing profiles

It is the intention of these Quality Regulations to establish a quality assurance system for panels and
profiles, which is mainly based on independent third party control.

The task of PPA-Europe is to get experienced third parties to ensure a quality assurance system
according to table 1.3 with system A for mechanical and insulation properties, system B for reaction
to fire of panels, system D and E for reaction to fire of profiles and system D for tightness properties
of panels.

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1. Quality Assurance System EPAQ

1.1. Terms and Definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

1.1.1. EPAQ
EPAQ is the abbreviation for “European Panels and Profiles Assured Quality”. The Quality
Label EPAQ will be awarded by the Quality Committees of the European Association for
Panels and Profiles (PPA-Europe, or the association). A list of accepted parties according to
1.1.2. to 1.1.5. will be provided under the EPAQ scheme.

1.1.2. Third parties

The tasks of third parties are:
• initial type testing (ITT) and writing the test report
• evaluation and preparation of evaluation report of ITT (task only for independent
experts)
• responsibility for and attending of initial inspection and writing the assessment report
• responsibility for and attending of external quality control and writing the evaluation
report and assessment report for external quality control.
Third parties may be recognized for one or more fields of experience of the above mentioned
tasks with regard to panels and/or profiles.
Third parties are:
• independent laboratories with sufficient experience in testing of panels and/or profiles
and in evaluation of the tests and test results of panels and/or profiles or
• a combination of an experienced independent expert acting together with a not-
accepted or possibly not impartial laboratory or
• independent laboratories or independent bodies for assessment of factory production
control.

1.1.3. Independent laboratories

Independent laboratories that are working under the EPAQ scheme have to be bodies,
notified by the notifying authorities of EU members states for products according to the
standards mentioned in 1.2.
If an independent laboratory does not fulfil this requirement, the relevant Quality Committee
can make a decision about the acceptance of the laboratory as an independent laboratory
for use of PPA-Europe, by checking its competence in testing and/or evaluating test reports
on panels/profiles.
Independent laboratories are not allowed to evaluate or to prepare the evaluation report of
ITT. This task can only be done by an independent expert.

1.1.4. Independent experts

An independent expert is an individual or an individual within a testing laboratory with
recognized knowledge in panels and/or profiles technology. In case of FPC assessment, it is
also possible that the responsible independent expert is a member of an auditing body.
The independent experts of the Quality Committees have to decide on persons with enough
knowledge on panels and/or profiles who want to become independent experts for one or
more of the following tasks:
• Responsibility for and attending of initial type testing according to 1.2.2.4. and writing
test report
• Evaluation and preparation of evaluation report of initial type testing

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• Responsibility for and attending of initial inspection and writing the assessment report
• Responsibility for and attending of external quality control and writing the evaluation
report and assessment report for external quality control
• Checking and confirmation of test-, evaluation- and assessment reports for initial type
testing, initial inspection and quality control tests.

1.1.5. Independent auditing bodies

In case of FPC assessment, the auditing body is responsible for assessment and writing the
assessment report. The independent experts of the Quality Committees decide on the
auditing bodies that are working under the EPAQ-scheme.

1.1.6. Test report

Includes all basic test results without calculation of statistical evaluation and other further
steps.

1.1.7. Evaluation report

Report worked out by an independent expert determining basic values and properties as a
base for awarding and maintenance of the Quality Label on the base of the relevant
assessment and test reports.

1.1.8. Assessment report

The reviews are the result from external quality control and FPC in comparison to declared
values on the CE-mark and on the Certification Document and in comparison to the
requirements of these Quality Regulations.

Assessment reports and summaries have to be written in English, the rest can be written in
the language of origin of the third party. If there are problems, the relevant Quality Committee
can ask for an English version.

1.1.9. Notified bodies

Bodies assessed and notified by notifying authorities designated by the member states of the
EU, that are authorised to carry out third party tasks in the process of assessment and
verification of constancy of performance for the purposes of the Construction Product
Regulation. According to the relevant hENs for panels, profiles (see Preface) and used core
materials, notified bodies are active for fire and insulation properties only.

1.2. Basis of the Quality Assurance System

1.2.1. General
1.2.1.1. Technical basis
Technical basis of the Quality Assurance System are the European standards:
• EN 14509 for panels;
• EN 14782 for self-supporting profiles;
• EN 1090 for load-bearing profiles,
when there are no special regulations given by the Quality Committees. The rules of the
Quality Regulations are valid for products used for applications, which are for normal
European outdoor and indoor conditions in normal buildings, including cold stores.
1.2.1.2. Quality management system
Companies with a Quality Label EPAQ shall have a quality management system ISO 9001-
2008 or higher with implemented Factory Production Control, or have to follow the
requirements of a quality management system ISO 9001-2008 or higher with implemented
Factory Production Control.

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1.2.2. Requirements for third parties for testing

1.2.2.1. General requirements
Third parties who carry out the testing have to work in accordance to the requirements of
EN ISO 17020 and EN ISO 17025.
The Testing Rules of the EPAQ scheme have to be applied by testing panels/profiles. It is
not permitted to deviate from the testing procedures established in EN 14509 for panels,
EN 14782 for self-supporting profiles and/or EN 1090 for load-bearing profiles and the
Testing Rules of the association.
1.2.2.2. Third parties for testing
Third parties are either independent laboratories with sufficient experience in
panels/profiles testing and evaluation of panels/profiles testing according to 1.2.2.3. or a
combination of an experienced independent expert acting together with a not-accepted or
possibly not impartial laboratory according to 1.2.2.4.
1.2.2.3. Requirements for independent laboratories
Independent laboratories for testing must fulfil the requirements according to 1.1.3.
1.2.2.4. Requirements for independent experts working with laboratories
Independent experts working together with laboratories can form a third party body.
The independent expert can work with external laboratories, which either do not confirm
with 1.2.2.3 or do not have the necessary experience to perform adequate testing or he
can work with a manufacturer’s laboratory, where the independent expert insures adequacy
of testing facilities and procedures as well as independency of the laboratory.

1.2.3. Requirements for third parties for evaluation and assessment

1.2.3.1. General requirements
Evaluation work is undertaken by independent experts (see 1.1.4.), assessment work is
undertaken by independent laboratories (see 1.1.3.) or in case of initial inspection and
assessment only, auditing bodies (see 1.1.5).
1.2.3.2. Requirements for independent laboratories
Independent laboratories must fulfil the requirements according to 1.1.3.
1.2.3.3. Requirements for independent experts for evaluation and assessment
Independent experts for evaluation and assessment must fulfil the requirements according
to 1.1.4.
1.2.3.4. Requirements for auditing bodies for assessment
Auditing bodies for assessment must fulfil the requirements according to 1.1.5.

1.2.4. Requirements for independent experts in the Quality Committees

1.2.4.1. At least two independent experts are elected members of each Quality Committee. They
have to be elected by the General Assembly (see Statutes, Article 9).
1.2.4.2. The independent experts of the Quality Committees have to have good experience in
testing and evaluating test results of panels and/or profiles.

1.2.5. Technical requirements

1.2.5.1. Table 2.1 shows a list of properties for panels and table 3.1 for profiles, which are under
control of the EPAQ scheme concerning the different applications.
Frequency of testing and the number of samples for FPC and external control is regulated
in Table 2.3 for panels and in Tables 3.8 and 3.9 for profiles.

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In case of:
• dimensional tolerances,
• mechanical resistance,
• durability, where required,
• thermal insulation performance,
the parties involved in the voluntary quality assurance system of the association have the
following tasks (see Table 1.1 below):

Duty Outcome Party involved

ITT tests Test report Third party according to 1.2.2.2.

ITT test evaluation Evaluation report Third party according to 1.2.3.3.

Initial inspection Assessment report Third party according to 1.2.3.

External Quality Evaluation report Third party according to 1.2.2. (or for
Control including assessment of FPC only, auditing body,
assessment of FPC according to 1.2.3.)

Table 1.1: Tasks of involved parties concerning tolerances, mechanical characteristics,

durability, thermal insulation performance
1.2.5.2. In case of:
• Reaction to fire
• Fire resistance
• External fire performance,
test reports and classification reports are to be delivered if no CWFT-decision exists.

1.2.5.3. In case of:

All other properties (e.g. tightness performance) the parties involved in the voluntary
quality assurance system of the association have the following tasks (see Table 1.2
below):

Duty Outcome Party involved

ITT tests Test report Third party according to 1.2.2.2.

ITT test evaluation Evaluation report Third party according to 1.2.3.3.

FPC (where required) Evaluation report Third party according to 1.2.2. (or auditing
body) where required

Table 1.2: Tasks of involved parties concerning other properties

1.2.6. Assessment and verification of product performance

In order to ensure that the performance is accurate and reliable, the performance of the
product should be assessed and the production in the factory should be controlled in
accordance with an appropriate system of assessment and verification of performance of the
product. Under the EPAQ scheme, several systems have been established to be applied for
panels and profiles, in order to take into account the specific relationship of some of its
essential characteristics to the requirements of a good product quality (Table 1.3).

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EPAQ Systems
Tasks
A B C D E
Determination of the product-type on the
basis of type testing (including sampling),
X X
Manufacturer

type calculation, tabulated values or

descriptive documentation of the product
Factory Production Control X X X X X
Further testing of samples taken at the
factory in accordance with the prescribed X X X
test plan
Determination of the product-type on the
basis of type testing (including sampling),
type calculation, tabulated values or X X X
descriptive documentation of the product
Third Party

Initial inspection of the manufacturing

plant and of factory production control X X X
Continuous surveillance, assessment and
evaluation of factory production control X X X
Audit-testing of samples taken before
placing the product on the market X
Table 1.3: EPAQ systems of assessment and verification of product performance

1.3. Procedural Regulations for the award and use of the Quality Label EPAQ

1.3.1. Award of the Quality Label EPAQ

1.3.1.1. The application for the award of the Quality Label EPAQ has to be made in writing to the
secretariat of the “European Association for Panels and Profiles”. The application has to be
accompanied by a signed and legally binding certificate of undertaking.
1.3.1.2. The application is examined by the relevant Quality Committee. The third party is bound to
secrecy in respect of third parties.
1.3.1.3. The association awards, under contract, the right to use the quality label “European Panels
and Profiles Assured Quality” to companies that manufacture panels and/or profiles which
maintain the compliance with these Quality Regulations. The award of the quality label is
only made, in a given instance, in respect of one specific group of products.
1.3.1.4. The Quality Regulations for Panels and Profiles are extended and further developed to
match the technical progress made in this area.
1.3.1.5. The procedure that has to be followed to get a quality label is described below:
• Initial type testing (ITT) on the products, for which the quality label is requested.
• Evaluation of the test results, given in a separate evaluation report by an independent
expert (see 1.2.3). The reports are passed on to the applicant and to the secretariat
of the association.
• Checking of the evaluation (including test report and/or assessment report) by an
independent expert of the relevant Quality Committee (see 1.2.4). This independent
expert must be different from the independent expert who has done the evaluation.
• The independent experts of the relevant Quality Committee can decide on additional
independent experts for checking the evaluation reports.

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• An independent expert has to do an initial inspection of FPC. In case of already

approved systems confirmed by the relevant Quality Committee, this inspection is not
obligatory.
• The costs of the tests and the auditing are borne by the applicant.
• In case of positive results, the independent experts of the relevant Quality Committee
decide on the award of the Certification Document.
• If the results are negative, the relevant Quality Committee do not grant the application.
The Committee must then provide reasons in writing for the rejection. In this case, the
relevant Quality Committee can set a time for the execution of a repetition.
The manufacturer has the possibility to file an objection to the decision of rejection.
The manufacturer has to present arguments in favour of the award of the Certification
Document for his products on the next meeting of the relevant Quality Committee.
• After the award of the Certification Document, the manufacturer has to conclude a
contract for the external quality control (EQC) with a Third Party.
• After the first EQC, if the requirements were fulfilled (with or without comments) and
the assessment report is issued by the responsible Third Party, the Quality Certificate
will be awarded to the manufacturer.
• The Quality Certificate has to be signed by the Secretary General and the chairman
of the relevant Quality Committee.

1.3.2. Use of the Quality Label EPAQ

1.3.2.1. Quality label users may only use the quality label for products which comply with these
Quality Regulations and for which the quality label has been awarded.
1.3.2.2. The owners of the Quality Label EPAQ shall only use the quality label in combination with
a certification number.
1.3.2.3. The “European Association for Panels and Profiles” alone has the right to allow a means of
identification of the quality label to be produced and supplied to the user of the quality label
or to allow the label to be handed out and the use of it to be set out in more detail.
1.3.2.4. The Managing Committee may issue special rules for the use of the quality label in
advertising, so that the integrity of competition is preserved and misuse is prevented.
Individual advertising must not be hampered by this, although the same maxim regarding
the integrity of competition still applies.
1.3.2.5. If the right to use the quality label is withdrawn, the Certification Document and the Quality
Certificate have to be returned. The same applies if the right to use the label has expired
for any other reason.

1.3.3. Control of the Quality Label EPAQ

1.3.3.1. The “European Association for Panels and Profiles” is justified and is required to control the
use of the quality label and the maintenance of the quality regulations.
1.3.3.2. Every quality label user has to undertake the necessary provisions to make sure that the
quality regulations are adhered to.
1.3.3.3. Further, he must submit his products, insofar as a quality label exists for them, to a third
party. This is done by a laboratory arranged by the association (audit testing). The costs
that arise for this are borne by the quality label user.
1.3.3.4. If a test proves to be negative or a quality-controlled product is rejected, the relevant Quality
Committee arranges for the test to be repeated. The quality label user can likewise demand
a repeat test to be undertaken.
1.3.3.5. A test report is to be issued by the appointed tester for each test result. The association and
the quality label user each obtain a copy.

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1.3.3.6. If quality controlled products are unjustifiably rejected, then the organisation that has
rejected them bears the cost of the test; if they have been justifiably rejected, then the
respective quality label user bears the cost.

1.3.4. Penalties for deficiencies

1.3.4.1. If deficiencies in the quality control are established by the relevant Quality Committee, it
will propose penalties to the Managing Committee of the “European Association for Panels
and Profiles”. These depend on the severity of the deficiency:
1.3.4.1.1. Additional requirements in the context of FPC
1.3.4.1.2. Increase in audit testing
1.3.4.1.3. Warning
1.3.4.1.4. Contractual penalty in a sum of up to € 5,000,
1.3.4.1.5. Time-limited or permanent withdrawal of the label.
1.3.4.2. The measures stated under section 1.3.4.1. can be linked together.
1.3.4.3. The party concerned is to be given a hearing in all cases.
1.3.4.4. In urgent cases, the President of the “European Association for Panels and Profiles” can
provisionally withdraw the quality label with immediate effect. This must be confirmed within
14 days by the Managing Committee of the “European Association for Panels and Profiles”.

1.3.5. Complaints
1.3.5.1. Quality label users can appeal to the relevant Quality Committee against penalty decisions
within 4 weeks of their issue.
1.3.5.2. The appeal must be replied in the next scheduled meeting of the relevant Quality
Committee under condition it arrives 4 weeks before this meeting.
1.3.5.3. If the relevant Quality Committee rejects the appeal, then the person lodging the appeal
has the right to take legal action within 4 weeks of the issue of the decision.

1.3.6. Re-award
If the right to use the label is withdrawn, the right to the use of the label can be reinstated following
a successful re-examination. The procedure is in accordance with section 2. The board on
proposal of the relevant Quality Committee of the “European Association for Panels and Profiles”
can, however, impose additional conditions.

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1.4. Content of the Certification Document (CD)

CONTENT PANELS PROFILES

Manufacturer X X
Production plant (only if the manufacturer has the production
plants at a different address)
X X

Panel1/Profile Types
1
The criteria, in base of which panels can be organized in relevant families
to be part of the same CD are:
- The category of the core material (PUR, MW, EPS etc.);
X X
FRONT PAGE

- The face material (e.g. steel, aluminium);

- The plant, if there are different plants producing the same product.

Date of issuing X X
Certification Number(s) – The Quality Label EPAQ shall be
used only in combination with this certification number(s).
X X

Number of pages contained X X

Rule for awarding the Quality Certificate and the Quality
Label EPAQ:
“The Quality Certificate is awarded only after the first EQC X X
(External Quality Control), if the requirements of this
Certification Document are fulfilled.”
General X X
Panel/Profile1 types and definition of used materials X X
1
The manufacturer has to state which profiles are only for decking
purposes, because the test for determination of resistance to concentrated X
forces is necessary for decking products only.

Panel/Profile types X X
Characteristics and composition X X
Deck layers
– the metallic coating has not to be mentioned, because it is defined by
the certification documents of the base material;
- used tolerances (e.g. for Steel, normal or special tolerances, according X
to EN 10143);
- the relevant standard for the used coating (e.g. organic coating
according to EN 10169)

Sheets (Steel, Aluminium etc.) X

Core material
– the same name of the foam dispensing as the one specified in the fire X
test report shall be used in the Certification Document

Corrosion protection system X

Glue
– the same name of the glue as the one specified in the fire test report X
shall be used in the Certification Document

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Panels
X
– the tolerance of the panel thickness shall be listed

Material safety factors and wrinkling stresses

X
(see below table 4 to table 6)

Resistance to concentrated forces X

Declared characteristic values shall be given to either two or three significant figures

Bending moment capacity X

Reaction to fire
- the reaction to fire class according to the Classification Report shall be X X
mentioned (e.g. at least class C-s3,d0)

External fire performance X

Water permeability X
Air permeability X
Water vapour permeability X
Airborne sound permeability X
Sound absorption X
Walkability X
Table 1: Thermal transmittance U-values (W/m2K)
X
– only λ-values shall be listed

Table 2: Requirements for the production control of the core

X
material with faces (mechanical values)
Table 3: Long term shear values X
Table 4: Material safety factors γM for panels X
Table 5: Wrinkling stresses (MPa) for external faces X
Table 6: Wrinkling stresses (MPa) for internal faces X
Information about how to interpolate between different
X
thicknesses of the panels
Drawings X X
Signature of the IE of the association X X
Table 1.4: Content of the Certification Document

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2. Quality Regulations for Panels

2.1. Requirements for material properties

2.1.1. Tensile strength of the panel

The threshold value of the tensile strength of the panel is defined to:
PUR/PIR, EPS/XPS: 0.06 MPa as a characteristic value (5 %-fractile)
For other core materials: 0.03 MPa as a characteristic value (5 %-fractile)
Note: The values are defined by reason of the different handling of durability testing. Known PUR/PIR,
EPS/XPS shall be considered to satisfy the durability requirements without testing (for EPS/XPS only
DUR 1 required), see EN 14509, chapter 5.2.3. Besides, there is currently no experience for these
core materials with tensile strength less than 0.06 MPa.
For other core materials, durability testing is always required and therewith core materials with lower
tensile strength are always included.

2.1.2. Reaction to fire

Panels must have a minimum class of reaction to fire behaviour of C-s3,d0.
The core material of the panel shall be tested according to EN ISO 11925-2 on the naked
core with the result “pass” for the 30s exposure. Panels that do not pass this requirement
cannot receive the Quality Label EPAQ.

2.2. Control of material properties

2.2.1. General
The control of the production of panels is carried out by means of the plant’s own production
control and external control in accordance with the following stipulations of these regulations:
The manufacturer must conclude a control agreement with the association in order to bear
the Quality Label EPAQ, who for his part must commission the appropriate third parties with
the control task, in order to be able to observe the requirements in accordance with the
Quality Regulations.
After ensuring that the third party fulfils the requirements according to 1.1.3., the association
has to make a contract with the third parties chosen by the manufacturer to ensure that the
quality assurance will be on the basis of these regulations.
The implementation of the inspections and the type of documentation are regulated by the
Quality Committee for Panels, in agreement with the third parties which carry out the external
control.
The reports of assessment and external quality control shall be retained for at least five years.
The third parties have to have meetings to coordinate their work if required by the association.
These meetings ought to be held in combination with the meetings of the Quality Committee
for Panels.
The third party has to check the components and their ratios of the foam in case of foamed
panels. Third parties can compare the FPC records with the results of ITT. For the expertise
and the regular checking, the third party and the independent expert need the code name of
the foam and the names of all components.

2.2.2. Base material

If the finished product manufacturer buys base materials whose characteristics have already
been determined in accordance with the provisions of the hENs, listed in the preface of these
regulations and are declared by the base material supplier with an inspection certificate 3.1
according to EN 10204 for every batch, the finished product manufacturer's system requires
only a document check to ensure that the characteristics meet the product manufacturer's

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specifications, provided that the production process for the finished product does not change
in an unfavourable way these characteristics.
A batch is defined in the respective product standard (e.g. EN 10346) and the batch has to
be produced in the same production run.
The inspection certificate 3.1 shall contain the following data:
• Name of the coil coater / producer
• Coil no. or coil batch number
• Indication of the type and grade of material
• Indication of the nominal layer weight of the metallic protective layers in accordance
with EN 10346 or of other certified layers
• Format and nominal sheet thickness (tN) (in mm respectively)
• Coating system
• Weight of the metal protective layer (g/m²) determined in accordance with EN 10346
• Determined thickness of the organic coating visible side/rear side in µm
• Determined values of the mechanical material properties (see also EN 10346 for steel
or EN 485-2 for aluminium)
• Yield strength or 0,2 %-proof strength (ReH/Rp0,2) in N/mm²
• Tensile strength (Rm) in N/mm²
• Elongation A80 mm in %
• Zinc adhesion, required for metallized, organic coated steel for cold forming.
Otherwise, the material cannot be used for production and has to be rejected.
In case of not having an inspection certificate 3.1, all data mentioned above have to be
determined by the manufacturer himself.
In case of an incomplete inspection certificate, not containing all data mentioned above, the
missing data has to be determined by the manufacturer himself.

2.2.3. Initial Type Testing

2.2.3.1. General
All characteristics in Table 5 of EN 14509, where relevant, shall be subjected to ITT tests
with the exception of fire performance when using the CWFT option, where measurement
in accordance with C.3.1 of EN 14509 is required to ensure that the product meets the
definition required for CWFT.
Interpolation of characteristic values is permitted between different panel thicknesses (e.g.
60 mm / 120 mm / 200 mm).
Families:
For certification under the EPAQ scheme, the evaluation can be done according to EN
14509, chapter 6.4. The definition of families is under responsibility of the expert of the
association.
2.2.3.2. Additional requirements of the EPAQ scheme
Dimensional tolerances are subjected to ITT-tests with additional requirements of the
European Association for Panels and Profiles, see Table 2.2.
2.2.3.3. Responsibility
The ITT tests must be done by third parties for testing according to 1.2.2. The evaluation
and preparation of the evaluation report must be done by third parties for evaluation and
assessment according to 1.2.3.
2.2.3.4. ITT tests
The ITT tests can be made in a laboratory or in a factory of the manufacturer. The presence
of an independent representative of a third party is absolute necessary for calibration and
supervision of the tests.

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2.2.4. Initial Inspection and External Quality Control

2.2.4.1. General
Prior to the first external quality control, an initial inspection shall be conducted.
The standard inspection including audit-testing of samples is carried out at least twice a
year in the factory of the quality label user based on the control agreement.
2.2.4.2. Responsibility
The initial inspection must be done by third parties for evaluation and assessment according
to 1.2.3. and the external quality control tests must be done by third parties for testing
according to 1.2.2.
2.2.4.3. Procedures
The external quality control needs to be conducted in accordance with the testing regime
described in Table 2.3. Sampling and testing have to be done by a third party or can be
done by the manufacturer in the presence and under the responsibility of a third party.
Per date of EQC and certification document, samples of one panel type (one combination
of face geometry, one core type, one panel thickness) shall be taken out of running
production by the third party. The taken panel types shall be varied in the course of time, to
cover the range of production (including also roofs and walls, if relevant) and scope of the
certification document.
An EQC of one manufacturer can be valid for both main applications (walls and roofs), for
all types of face geometries, for all types of core material within the same category (e.g. all
types of MW, all densities of PUR etc.) even though there are different certification
documents.
The panels for controlling should be taken out of the running production by the third party.
If third parties observe that certified products were not produced during the whole 3 year
period of validity, they have to report these types of problems to the Quality Committee for
Panels.
In each panel production plant, the internal factory production control must be confirmed by
external quality control at least twice a year. The responsible third party shall be physically
present in the plant twice a year.
The record of the results of the factory production control must be submitted to the third
party by the manufacturer.
The results of the external control are recorded in the evaluation report of the third party.
The manufacturer and the secretariat of the association simultaneously receive one copy
of the evaluation report.
The acceptance of evaluation of the results is incumbent upon the Quality Committee for
Panels.
In case of inadequate test results within the framework of the external control, the
responsible third party must inform the independent expert in the Quality Committee for
Panels and the manufacturer must immediately initiate the necessary measures in order to
remedy the defects.
2.2.4.4. Evaluation of test results for mechanical properties
No individual test result in external quality control shall be less than the value declared.
Otherwise, additional samples need to be taken, tested and the 5 %-fractile value needs to
be determined anew. The resulting characteristic value shall not be less than the declared
value. Otherwise, the panel looses conformity with the quality label. For the anew
determination of the 5%-fractile value, it may be assumed that k = 1,65.
2.2.4.5. Evaluation of test results for other properties
No individual test result in external quality control shall be less than the value declared.
Otherwise, additional samples need to be tested.

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2.2.4.6. Thermal insulation performance

The control of the thermal insulation performance of prefabricated core materials can also
be the task of the manufacturer of the core material. The panel producer can use CE-
marked mineral wool core materials without any further testing, if the CE-markings provide
the λ values for the orientation used in the panel manufacturing process and these core
material performances are controlled under responsibility of a third party, in system A. An
external third party control for panels must be done.

2.2.5. FPC procedures

2.2.5.1. General
The manufacturer shall establish procedures to ensure that the stated values of all of the
characteristics are maintained in accordance with chapter 6.3.5.2 and 6.3.5.3 of EN 14509.
Table 2.3 shows the test methods which must be used for FPC and external control, the
number of specimens and the frequency of FPC and external control.
2.2.5.2. FPC for safety in fire characteristics
FPC for safety in fire characteristics shall be carried out according to EN 14509, 6.3.5.3.

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2.3. Additional information for panels

2.3.1. Values under control / needed for different applications of panels

External Internal
No. Type of test Ceilings Roofs
walls walls
1 Density of core material yes yes yes yes
2 Cross-panel tensile strength (with faces) yes yes yes yes
3 Thickness of core yes yes yes yes
4 Mass of panel yes yes yes yes
5 Compressive strength of core material yes yes yes yes
6 Shear strength and modulus of core
yes yes yes yes
material
7 Long term shear strength no no yes yes
8 Creep coefficient no no yes yes
9 Tensile strength and thickness of face
yes yes yes yes
material (or declaration)
10 - bending resistance in span and at
internal support:
- positive bending yes yes yes yes
- negative bending yes * * yes
- wrinkling stresses:
- wrinkling stress, external face:
- in span yes yes yes yes
- in span, elevated temperature yes * * yes
- at internal central support yes yes yes yes
- at internal central support,
yes * * yes
elevated temp.
- wrinkling stress, internal face:
- in span yes yes yes yes
- at internal central support yes yes yes yes
11 Dimensional tolerances yes yes yes yes
12 Resistance to point and access loads n.a. n.a. yes yes
13 Reaction to fire - certification yes yes yes yes
14 Durability and long term effects yes * * yes
15 External fire performance – certification n.a. n.a. n.a. yes
16 Thermal insulation performance yes * * yes
*: optional n.a.: not applicable

Optional: if declared, then under control

17 - bending resistance in span and at
internal support:
- positive bending, elevated temperature yes yes
- negative bending, elevated yes yes
temperature
- wrinkling stresses:
- wrinkling stress, internal face:
- in span, elevated temperature yes yes
- at internal central support, elevated yes yes
temp.
18 Resistance to fire – certification yes
19 Thermal insulation performance yes
20 Water permeability yes
21 Air permeability yes
22 Airborne sound insulation yes
23 Sound absorption yes
24 Durability and long term effects yes
Table 2.1: Values under control / needed for different applications of panels

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Dimensional tolerances Figure Test Type of test Min. number of ITT Compliance criteria and specific conditions
method specimens
EN 14509: ITT 1
Annex D

Values of EN 14509 New values according to the EPAQ scheme

Thickness of the panel 2.1 D.2.1 D ≤ 100 mm ± 2 mm

D > 100 mm ± 2 %
Deviation from flatness (according to 2.2 D.2.2 L [mm] 200 400 ≥700 L [mm] ≤200 400 ≥700

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the length of measurement L) Max. deviation from flatness [mm]: Max. deviation from flatness [mm]:
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0,6 1,0 1,5 0,4 0,7 1,0

Intermediate values may be interpolated

Depth of metal profile 2.3 D.2.3 5 mm < h ≤ 50 mm ± 1 mm

50 mm < h ≤ 100 mm ± 2,5 mm

Depth of stiffeners on lightly profiled 2.4 D.2.4 ds ≤ 1 mm ± 30 % of ds Compliance has to be proofed only by a
faces measuring rule and a precision gauge.
1 mm < ds ≤ 3 mm ± 0,3 mm
3 mm < ds ≤ 5 mm ± 10 % of ds

Length of the panel 2.5 and 2.6 D.2.5 L ≤ 3000 mm ± 5 mm L < 6 m: ± 5 mm L > 12 m: ± 10 mm
L > 3000 mm ± 10 mm Intermediate values may be interpolated

Cover width of the panel 2.7 ÷ 2.10 D.2.6 ± 2 mm

Deviation from squareness 2.11 D.2.7 s ≤ 0,006 x w 0,006 x w (roof) 0,004 x w (wall)

Deviation from straightness (on length) 2.12 D.2.8 1,0 mm / m not exceeding 5 mm

Bowing (curvature on length or width) 2.13 D.2.9 2,0 mm / (m length) ≤ 10 mm

8,5 mm / (m width for flat profiles, h ≤ 10 mm)
10,0 mm / (m width for other depth, h > 10 mm)

Pitch of the profile 2.14, 2.15 D.2.10 h ≤ 50 mm ± 2 mm ± 1,5 mm

h > 50 mm ± 3 mm

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 Width of the ribs (b1) and 2.16 D.2.11 Ribs: ± 1 mm
Width of the valleys (b2) Valleys: ± 2 mm

Alignment ∆e ≤ 3 mm
∆e: difference (overlapping) between inner and
outer sheet at the joint (Ieo - eUI)
-
(The reference point of eu and eo has to be
2.17 adapted to the individual geometry under
responsibility of the third party)
EPAQ
Difference in measured thickness of scheme ∆D ≤ 2 mm
joint

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- ∆D: difference of the panel thicknesses Dright
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and Dleft at the both edges

Longitudinal edge length - hu ≥ 10 mm

2.18
Edge waviness - W = ± 2 mm over 500 mm length

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2.3.3. Dimensions of panels (examples for measurement)

2.3.3.1. Thickness of the panel (D)

Figure 2.1. Measuring points for thickness measurement

2.3.3.2. Deviation from flatness (according to the length of measurement L)

Figure 2.2. Flatness

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2.3.3.3. Depth of metal profile (h)

Figure 2.3. Dimensional check for depth of profile h

2.3.3.4. Depth of stiffeners on lightly profiled faces (ds)

Figure 2.4. Depth of stiffeners and light profiling

2.3.3.5. Length of the panel (L)

c/l – center line of the panel

Figure 2.5. Length (measurement on a roof panel, on the center rib)

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L (mm)

Figure 2.6. Length (measurement on a roof panel, on the center valley)

2.3.3.6. Cover width of the panel (w)

Figure 2.7. Cover width (w) of profiled panels

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Figure 2.8. Cover width (w) in case of male-female joint

Figure 2.9. Measurement of cover width (w)

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Figure 2.10. Dimensional check for cover width w and pitch p using a calibrated gauge
2.3.3.7. Deviation from squareness (s)

Figure 2.11. Squareness

2.3.3.8. Deviation from straightness - on length

Figure 2.12. Deviation of straightness

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2.3.3.9. Bowing or curvature on length or width (b)

Figure 2.13. Panel bowing

2.3.3.10. Pitch of the profile (p)

Figure 2.14. Pitch (p)

Figure 2.15. Dimensional check for pitch

2.3.3.11. Width of the ribs (b1) and width of the valleys (b2)

Figure 2.16. Widths of rib and valley

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2.3.3.12. Alignment and difference in measured thickness of joint

Figure 2.17. Alignment and difference in measured thickness of joint

2.3.3.13. Longitudinal edge length and edge waviness

A

Detail A:

W W
a W b W

Figure 2.18. Edge waviness

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2.3.4. FPC and external control procedures for panels

External
Test FPC control
method twice a year
Type of test (EN 14509
/ EPAQ Minimum Number of
Minimum
scheme ) number of specimens
frequency
specimens
1 per shift/
Density of core material A.8 3 6
6 or 8ha
1 per shift/
Cross-panel tensile strength and modulus (with faces) A.1 3 10
6 or 8ha
Compressive strength and modulus of core material A.2 3 1 per weeka 10
Shear strength and modulus of core materiale A.3 3 1 per weeka 10
Tensile strength of face material (or declaration – All
- 3 3
2.2.2.) deliveries
All
Thickness of face material (or declaration – 2.2.2.) - 3 3
deliveries
Shear strength and modulus of the core material 1 per 2
A.4 1 1
based on the testing of a complete panelb weeksa
Wrinkling stress (optional see Note 3) A.5 1 1 per weeka 1
Dimensional control:
Panel thickness D.2.1
Deviation from flatness D.2.2
Depth of profile D.2.3
Depth of stiffeners D.2.4
Length of panel D.2.5
Cover width D.2.6
Deviation from squareness D.2.7 1 1 per shift/ 1
Deviation from straightness D.2.8 6 or 8h
Bowing (curvature) D.2.9
Pitch of profile D.2.10
Width of valleys/ribs D.2.11
Alignement EPAQ
Difference in measured thickness of joint EPAQ
Longitudinal edge length EPAQ
Edge waviness EPAQ
Reaction to fire - certification (EN 14509, 6.3.5.3)c C.1.2.2 a) 1 set 1/week
c
Resistance to fire - certification (EN 14509, 6.3.5.3) -
- - Specification
External fire performance - certification (EN 14509, record
6.3.5.3)c or CWFT
Thermal insulation performance – EN 14509, 5.2.2 A.10.2.1.1d 1 1 per month 1
Durability – EN 14509, 5.2.3.1 - - Specification -
record

Water permeability – 5.2.6

Air permeability – 5.2.7 Visual
inspectiona - - -
Water vapour permeability – 5.2.8

Table 2.3: FPC and external control procedures for panels

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Table 2.3 (continued)

a
Where production volumes are below 2 000 m² per shift, the manufacturer shall only test every 2 000 m² or at
least every three months. Dimensional control tests and permeability inspections however shall be carried out
every shift.

b
Alternative test method instead of A.3 on condition that the ITT-tests have to be made in the same way.

c Manufacturer’s specification record (see 6.3.5.3) or supplier’s statement of fire performance of components.

d Procedure tests λI (single test result of thermal conductivity) in accordance with the appropriate product
standard for the core material (A.10.2.1.1).

NOTE 1 The control of the thickness of pre-formed core material or lamellas and the positioning of the joints
between individual slabs are of fundamental importance and should be frequently checked (e.g. every 2 h).

NOTE 2 Typical allowable difference in cutting thickness between adjacent pre-manufactured pieces for
fabrication with stiff platens is ± 0,5 mm.

NOTE 3 If the wrinkling stress is controlled at least once per week it is not necessary to control the tension and
compression moduli.

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3. Quality Regulations for Profiles

3.1. Requirements for material properties

3.1.1. Nominal thickness

The nominal thickness of the self-supporting metal sheet (excluding any organic, inorganic
or multi-layer coating), as defined in the relevant material standards listed in EN 506, EN
508-1, EN 508-2 and EN 508-3, shall be for all applications equal to or greater than:
• Aluminium: 0,7 mm
• Stainless steel: 0,7 mm
• Steel: 0,6 mm

3.1.2. Reaction to fire

Metallic coated steel sheet, profiled or flat, fulfils the requirements regarding reaction to fire
under the EPAQ scheme when coated on the surface exposed to the fire with a coating of
maximum nominal thickness 200 µm and having a coating mass ≤ 300 g/m2 and a PCS ≤ 7,0
MJ/m2. The steel sheet surface not exposed to the fire may have an organic coating, provided
that this coating has a thickness ≤ 15 µm and a PCS ≤ 0,7 MJ/m2. Organic coatings exceeding
these limits require a classification according EN 13501-1 and shall have a minimum class
of reaction to fire behaviour of C-s3, d0.

3.2. Control of material properties

3.2.1. General
The control of the production of profiles is carried out by means of the plant’s own production
control and external control in accordance with the following stipulations of these regulations.
The manufacturer must conclude a control agreement under the EPAQ scheme in order to
bear the Quality Label EPAQ, who for his part must commission the appropriate third parties
with the control task, in order to be able to observe the requirements in accordance with the
Quality Regulations.
After ensuring that the third party fulfils the requirements according to chapter 1, the
association has to make a contract with the third parties chosen by the manufacturer to
ensure that the quality assurance will be on basis of these regulations.
The implementation of the inspections and the type of documentation is regulated by the
Quality Committee for Profiles in agreement with the third parties which carry out the external
control.
The reports of assessment and external quality control shall be retained for at least five years.
The third parties have to have meetings to coordinate their work if required by the Quality
Committee for Profiles. These meetings ought to be held in combination with the meetings of
the Quality Committee for Profiles.

3.2.2. Base material

If the finished product manufacturer buys base materials whose characteristics have already
been determined in accordance with the provisions of the hENs listed in the preface of these
regulations and are declared by the base material supplier with an inspection certificate 3.1
according to EN 10204 for every batch, the finished product manufacturer's system requires
only a document check to ensure that the characteristics meet the product manufacturer's
specifications, provided that the production process for the finished product does not change
in an unfavourable way these characteristics.
A batch is defined in the respective product standard (e.g. EN 10346) and the batch has to
be produced in the same production run.
The inspection certificate 3.1 shall contain the following data:

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• Name of the coil coater / producer

• Coil no. or coil batch number
• Indication of the type and grade of material
• Indication of the nominal layer weight of the metallic protective layers in accordance
with EN 10346 or of other certified layers
• Format and nominal sheet thickness (tN) (in mm respectively)
• Coating system
• Weight of the metal protective layer (g/m²) determined in accordance with EN 10346
• Determined thickness of the organic coating visible side/rear side in µm
• Determined values of the mechanical material properties (see also EN 10346 for steel
or EN 485-2 for aluminium)
• Yield strength or 0,2 %-proof strength (ReH/Rp0,2) in N/mm²
• Tensile strength (Rm) in N/mm²
• Elongation A80 mm in %
• Zinc adhesion, required for metallized, organic coated steel for cold forming.
Otherwise, the material cannot be used for production and has to be rejected.
In case of not having an inspection certificate 3.1, all data mentioned above have to be
determined by the manufacturer himself.
In case of an incomplete inspection certificate, not containing all data mentioned above, the
missing data has to be determined by the manufacturer himself.

3.2.3. Initial Type Testing

3.2.3.1. General
All characteristics in Table 2 and 3 of EN 14782 or chapter 6.2 and Table 1 of EN 1090,
where relevant, shall be subjected to ITT tests with the exception of fire performance when
using the CWFT option, where measurement in accordance with C.3 of EN 14782 is
required to ensure that the product meets the definition required for CWFT.
3.2.3.2. Additional requirements of the European Association for Panels and Profiles
Dimensional tolerances are subjected to ITT-tests with additional requirements of the
European Association for Panels and Profiles, see Table 3.3 to 3.7.
3.2.3.3. Responsibility
The ITT tests must be done by third parties for testing according to 1.2.2. The evaluation
and preparation of the evaluation report must be done by third parties for evaluation and
assessment according to 1.2.3.
3.2.3.4. ITT tests
The ITT tests shall be made in a recognized laboratory. Alternatively, the ITT tests can be
performed in a not-recognized laboratory; in this case, the presence of an independent
representative of a third party is mandatory for calibration and supervision of the tests.

3.2.4. Initial Inspection and External Quality Control

3.2.4.1. General
Prior to the first external quality control, an initial inspection shall be conducted.
The external quality control including audit-testing of samples is carried out at least twice a
year in the factory of the quality label user, based on the control agreement.
3.2.4.2. Responsibility
The initial inspection must be done by third parties for evaluation and assessment according
to 1.2.3. and the external quality control tests must be done by third parties for testing
according to 1.2.2.

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3.2.4.3. Procedures
The external quality control needs to be conducted in accordance with the testing regime
described in Table 3.8 and 3.9. The necessary samples are to be taken from the production
process. Sampling and testing have to be done by a third party or can be done by the
manufacturer in the presence and under the responsibility of a third party.
In each profile production plant, the internal factory production control must be confirmed
by external quality control at least twice a year. The responsible third party shall be
physically present in the plant twice a year.
The record of the results of the factory production control must be submitted to the third
party by the manufacturer.
The efficiency of an existing quality management system must be shown by certificate or
has to be checked by the third party according to clause 1.2.1.2.
In the case of external quality control, samples from the current production process must
be selected in such a way that all profiles are checked in the course of three years period
of validity.
The results of the external control are recorded in the evaluation report of the third party.
The manufacturer and the secretariat of the association simultaneously receive one copy
of the evaluation report.
The acceptance of evaluation of the results is incumbent upon the Quality Committee for
Profiles.
In case of inadequate test results within the framework of the external control, the
responsible third party must inform the independent expert in the Quality Committee for
Profiles and the manufacturer must immediately initiate the necessary measures in order to
remedy the defects.
3.2.4.4. Evaluation of test results for mechanical properties
No individual test result in external quality control shall be less than the value declared.
Otherwise, additional samples need to be taken, tested and the 5 %-fractile value needs to
be determined anew. The resulting characteristic value shall not be less than the declared
value. Otherwise, the profile looses conformity with the quality label. For the anew
determination of the 5%-fractile value, it may be assumed that k = 1,65.
3.2.4.5. Evaluation of test results for other properties
No individual test result in external quality control shall be less than the value declared.
Otherwise, additional samples need to be tested.

3.2.5. FPC procedures

3.2.5.1. General
The manufacturer shall establish procedures to ensure that the stated values of all of the
characteristics are maintained in accordance with chapter 6.3 of EN 14782 or chapter 6.3
of EN 1090. Table 4 and 5 of EN 14782 or Table 2 of EN 1090 show the test methods which
must be used for FPC and external control, the number of specimens and the frequency of
FPC and external control.
3.2.5.2. FPC for safety in fire characteristics
FPC for safety in fire characteristics shall be carried out according to EN 14782, Table 5.

3.2.6. Measurement of tolerances

3.2.6.1. General
The measurements are carried out in accordance with the FPC and the external control
procedures.

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3.2.6.2. Materials
For the inspection of the material properties required for the base material, see 3.2.2.
3.2.6.3. Sheet thickness
The measurement of the steel sheet thickness is carried out in accordance with EN 10143
and indeed prior to the cold forming, see also Table 3.8. In the relevant cases, the special
requirements of metal coating have to be considered.
If measurements are made on profiled sheet, then the measurement of the sheet thickness
is carried out at least on 3 measuring points on one end of profile, see chapter 3.4., Figure
3.2, 3.13, 3.23. The average value is deemed to be the sheet thickness but no individual
value should be beneath the stipulated permissible minus dimension.
3.2.6.4. Trapezoidal profiles
3.2.6.4.1. General information
The inspection of the dimensional accuracy of the dimensions of the
trapezoidal profiles is carried out on the basis of spot checks in accordance
with the following regulations during the manufacturing process: All the
measurements are carried out 200 mm away from an end of profile, if
nothing else is indicated.
3.2.6.4.2. Depth of profile h
The distance between the surfaces of the same side of the upper and lower
flange is deemed as being the depth of profile h.
The measurement is carried out in accordance with Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.4
and 3.5.
3.2.6.4.3. Pitch of the profile p
The pitch of the profile p shall be the distances between the centres of
adjacent ribs, measured at 200 mm from sheet ends, see Chapter 3.4,
Figure 3.10.
3.2.6.4.4. Cover width w
The cover width w indicates the modular dimension for the width. It is stated
by the manufacturer.
The cover widths w1 and w2 are measured 200 mm from the sheet ends and
w3 is measured in the profile centre of an evenly supported structural
member, see Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.6.
3.2.6.4.5. Cover width difference of the profile w3
The third measurement w3 of cover width shall be made across the centre
line of the sheet (see 3.2.6.4.4) to determine the cover width difference of
the profile. This w3 measurement shall be within the stated tolerance
referred to the average value for w1 and w2.
3.2.6.4.6. Width of crown and valley
The widths of crown and valley b must be measured on all the profile ribs,
see Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.1.
3.2.6.4.7. Radius of bends r
The measurement of the radius is carried out on the inside of the bend in
accordance with the positions displayed in Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.7.
3.2.6.4.8. Position of flange stiffeners bk and depth of flange stiffeners hr
The position bk and the height hr must be measured on all crowns, see
Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.1.

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3.2.6.4.9. Position of web stiffeners ha, hb

With respect to the position ha, hb, the vertical distance of the start of the
web from the external surface of the upper or lower flange applies, see
Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.1.
The length hsa, hsb, see Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.1, is the calculated difference
between the vertical distances from the start and end of the web and the
external surface of the upper or lower flange that has been measured. The
distance of the neighbouring parallel displaced web surfaces applies as
the displacement vsa, vsb, see Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.1, measured between
the respective sheet external and internal surfaces.
In the case of profiles with sectional differing web inclines, the average
value from the two measurements from both sides of the web applies as
the displacement.
3.2.6.4.10. Crown curvature he
The crown curvature he must be measured on all crowns, see Chapter 3.4,
Figure 3.1.
3.2.6.4.11. Length of the profile l
The length of the profile l must be determined on the middle rib on the
profile, see Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.6.
3.2.6.4.12. Deviation from squareness S
The determination of the deviation from squareness S must be controlled
in accordance with Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.9.
3.2.6.4.13. Longitudinal edge up stand hu
The longitudinal edge up stand hu is measured on the longitudinal edge,
see Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.1.
3.2.6.4.14. Deviation of side lap D
The deviation of side lap D is defined in Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.3. It is
determined by means of the straightness of the longitudinal edge.
3.2.6.4.15. Longitudinal edge width buf
In the case of lower profile flange with the transverse bead, the dimension
buf must be agreed upon with the third party, otherwise it will be inspected
on the
basis of the flange widths bu in accordance with the existing formula, see
Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.1 and Table 3.4.
3.2.6.4.16. Deviation from straightness δ
The deviation from straightness δ is measured on the longitudinal edge,
see Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.8.
3.2.6.4.17. Position and dimension of perforation
The position and dimension of perforation of acoustic trapezoidal profiles
must be inspected in accordance with Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.11.
3.2.6.4.18. Flatness of unstiffened or stiffened flange or web
If deviations from flatness in longitudinal direction of the element are
visible, then the deviation ∆ has to be measured, see Chapter 3.4, Figure
3.12.
3.2.6.4.19. Curvature of flange
If a curvature of flange is visible, then the deviation ∆ has to be measured,
according to EN 1090-2.

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3.2.6.5. Sinusoidal profiles

3.2.6.5.1. General information
The inspection of the dimensional accuracy of the dimensions of the
sinusoidal profiles is carried out on the basis of spot checks in accordance
with the
following regulations during the manufacturing process: All the
measurements are carried out 200 mm away from a profile end, if nothing
else is indicated.
3.2.6.5.2. Depth of profile h
The distance between crowns and valleys is deemed as being the depth of
profile h.
The measurement is carried out in accordance with Chapter 3.4, Figure
3.14, by means of the application of a measuring aid upon the wave high
points. The measurement is carried out to the wave trough.
3.2.6.5.3. Pitch of the profile p
The pitch of the profile p shall be the distances between the centres of
adjacent waves, measured at 200 mm from sheet ends, see Chapter 3.4,
Figure 3.15.
3.2.6.5.4. Cover width w
The cover width w indicates the distance of the high points of both external
waves.
The cover widths w1 and w2 are measured 200 mm from the profile ends
and w3 is measured in the profile centre of an evenly supported structural
member respectively. The cover width is determined at the upper side of
the profile, see Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.16.
3.2.6.5.5. Cover width difference of the profile w3
The third measurement w3 of cover width shall be made across the centre
line of the sheet (see 3.2.6.5.4) to determine the cover width difference of
the profile. This w3 measurement shall be within the stated tolerance
referred to the average value for w1 and w2.
3.2.6.5.6. Radius of bends r
The measurement of the radius is carried out at the positions shown in
Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.17 for each indicated wave on the upper and lower
side of the profile by means of radius gauges.
3.2.6.5.7. Deviation from squareness S
The determination of the deviation from squareness S must be controlled
in accordance with Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.19.
3.2.6.5.8. Length of the profile l
The length of the profile l must be determined on the middle rib on the
profile, see Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.18.
3.2.6.5.9. Deviation of side lap D
The deviation of side lap D is defined in Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.20. It is
determined by means of the straightness of the longitudinal edge.

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3.2.6.7. Cassettes and liner trays

3.2.6.7.1. General information
The inspection of the dimensional accuracy is carried out on the basis of
spot checks in accordance with the following regulations during the
manufacturing process: All the measurements are carried out 200 mm
away from a profile end, if nothing else is indicated.
3.2.6.7.2. Depth of profile h
The distance between the surfaces of the same side of the upper and
lower flange is deemed as being the depth of profile h.
The measurement is carried out in accordance with Chapter 3.4, Figure
3.22 and 3.23.
3.2.6.7.3. Position of flange stiffeners bk and depth of flange stiffeners hr
The position bk and the height hr must be measured in accordance with
Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.22.
3.2.6.7.4. Position of web stiffeners ha, hb and depth of web stiffeners vsa, vsb
The vertical distance of the stiffener from the external surface of the broad
flange ha, hb and the depth of the stiffeners vsa, vsb must be measured
according to Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.22.
3.2.6.7.5. Width of flanges bs
The measurements are carried out on both flanges, see Chapter 3.4,
Figure 3.22.
3.2.6.7.6. Cover width w
The cover widths w1 and w2 are measured 200 mm from the sheet ends
and w3 is measured in the profile centre of an evenly supported element,
see Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.23 and 3.24.
3.2.6.7.7. Radius of bends r
The radius r is measured 200 mm from the sheet ends and in the profile
centre in accordance with the positions displayed in Chapter 3.4, Figure
3.22.
3.2.6.7.8. Length of the profile l
The length of the profile l must be measured in the centre of the profile,
see Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.24.
3.2.6.7.9. Deviation of side lap D
The deviation of side lap D is defined in Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.25. It is
determined by means of the straightness of the longitudinal edge.
3.2.6.7.10. Longitudinal edge up stand s
The longitudinal edge up stand s is measured on the longitudinal edge, see
Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.22.
3.2.6.7.11. Corner angle flange/web φ
The corner angle φ is measured according to Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.26.
3.2.6.7.12. Deflection of flange fs
The deflection of the narrow upper flange fs may not exceed a maximum
level of l/300 < +20 mm, see Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.24.
3.2.6.7.13. Lateral curvature fq
The lateral curvature ± fq has to be determined at the centre of a profile,
which is supported at a distance interval L and attached at the points of
support of the pressed down profile in the vertical fixed position with
fixation of the webs in 90° (e.g. with a continuous cold formed angle), see
Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.27.

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3.2.6.7.14. Longitudinal corrugation fw

The longitudinal corrugation fw is determined by means of the installation of
an appropriate measuring device at the two highest peaks. The completed
measurement to the deepest wave trough from the measuring line is the
measurement value for the lengthwise waviness fW, see Chapter 3.4,
Figure 3.27.
3.2.6.7.15. Position and dimension of perforation
The position and dimension of perforation of acoustic profiles must be
inspected in accordance with Chapter 3.4, Figure 3.28.

3.3. Additional information for profiles

3.3.1. Values controlled / needed for different applications

External Internal
No. Characteristic Ceilings Roofs
walls walls

1 Quality of metal yes yes yes yes

2 Thickness of metal yes yes yes yes
3 Mechanical resistance
yes yes yes yes
Yield strength/grade of metal
4 Dimensional change (Declaration) yes yes yes yes
5 Durability/quality of the coating
yes yes yes yes
(Declaration)
6 Mechanical resistance
no no no yes
Resistance to concentrated forces1,2,3,4
7 Water permeability
Vapour and air permeability yes yes yes yes
(Visual assessment)
8 Dimensional tolerances yes yes yes yes
9 External fire performance –
no no no yes
certification
10 Reaction to fire – certification yes yes yes yes

11 Release of dangerous substances Where required

1. A span has to be stated, based on existing walkability tests or on the test of EN 14782. In case of
existing documents for both alternatives, the larger span has to be stated (which usually comes from the
test of EN 14782). Alternatively, each manufacturer can state a span of 400 mm without any tests -
according to EN 14782.
2. Other tests, like walkability tests, may be sufficient to evaluate the resistance to concentrated forces.
This evaluation has to be done by an independent expert of the Quality Committee for Profiles.
3. The report of the test for determination of resistance to concentrated forces has to be checked by the
independent expert of the Quality Committee for Profiles. This independent expert writes a certification
report that has to be the basis for the award of the Quality Label EPAQ.
4. Or according to special national requirements.

Table 3.1: Values controlled / needed for different applications

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Requirement clause of Test method acc. to Minimum number of specimens

With traceability
With traceability
system but without
systemd and Compliance criteria
Type of test base material
EN 14782 EN 1090-1 EN 14782 EN 1090 base material and specific
manufacturer’s
manufacturer’s conditions
inspection
inspection
certificatec
certificatec
(only EN 14782)

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Visual Manufacturer's
Quality of metala
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4.1 - - 1 1
inspection declaration
EN 1090-2
5.3.1 EN 1090-2, 5.3.1 Within the
Thickness 4.2 4.2 3 1e manufacturer's stated
EN 1090-3 EN 1090-3, 5.4 tolerance
5.4
Mechanical resistance EN 6892-1 EN 1090-2, 5.3.1 Manufacturer's
4.3 4.5 3 1e
Yield strength/grade of metal EN 485-2 EN 1090-3, 5.4 declaration

Dimensional change - - - - - Manufacturer's

4.6
declaration
- Declaration or
EN 1090-2, 5.3.1 compliance with
Durability/quality of coating 4.8 4.9 4.8 -
EN 1090-3, 5.4 appropriate national
technical specification
Release of regulated - - As appropriate when
4.11 4.7 - -b
dangerous substances national provisions exist
a This concerns the quality of the base material (no pin-holes, micro-holes, pits, etc.).
b In this case, the finished product manufacturer shall verify that the inspection certificate 3.1 in accordance with EN 10204 indicates that the base material (e.g. coils,
sheets) has the characteristics that he need to produce the finished product.
c Inspection certificate 3.1 in accordance with EN 10204
d These tests shall be done by the finished product manufacturer.
e In this case, the finished product manufacturer shall verify that the inspection certificate 3.1 in accordance with EN 10204 indicates that the base material (e.g. coils,
sheets) has the characteristics that he need to produce the finished product and shall perform additional test(s).

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Table 3.2: ITT procedures for base material
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Test method
Requirement clause of
acc. to
Minimum number of Compliance criteria and
Type of test
specimens specific conditions
EN 14782 EN 1090-1 EN 14782 EN 1090-1

All test results ≥ manufacturer’s

a stated value:
Resistance to concentrated forces 4.3 - Annex B - B.5 of EN 14782
a span compatible with a force

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of 1,2 kN
Checking of inspection
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c 4.3 - 1 documents for compliance with

Weldability/Material - 5.4
the specified requirements to
the constituent product

Water permeability 4.4 - Visual inspections - Random Pass

3 of minimum and maximum

Dimensional tolerances: EN 506, EN 508-1, sheet thickness.
4.7 and 1090-2, 4.1.4 5.3 and system
Initial set up of the manufacturing EN 508-2 or 3 All test results within the
system EPAQ 1090-3, 4.1.3 EPAQ
machines EN 508-3 tolerances of the system
EPAQ.
Classification in accordance
External fire performancea 4.9b - ENV 1187 - See EN 13501-5
with EN 13501-5
EN 13501-1 and Classification in accordance
Reaction to fire 4.10b 4.6 5.8 See EN 13501-1
Annex C with EN 13501-1
Checking that constituent
Dangerous substances - 4.7 - 5.9 1 products conform to European
Standards
EN 1090-2,
Durability - 4.9 - 5.11 1
EN 1090-3
a Applies only to roofing products.
b For products requiring testing.
c Fracture toughness has to be mentioned in the ITT, even if it is not applicable to profiles

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Table 3.3: ITT procedures for profiles
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Title Symbols Test method Profiles without stiffeners Profiles with stiffeners
acc. to
EN 508 Values of EN 508 and additional Values of EN 508 and additional
Annex D values (grey) of the EPAQ scheme values (grey) of the EPAQ scheme

Depth of profile h D.1.2 h ≤ 50 mm ± 1,0 mm

50 mm < h ≤ 100 mm ± 1,5 mm
h > 100 mm ± 2,0 mm

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Depth of stiffeners hr D.1.3 +3 mm -1 mm
vs +2 -0,15 x v ≤ 1 mm
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Position of stiffeners h a, h b,
±3 mm
hsa, hsb, bk

Pitch of the profile p D.1.4 h ≤ 50 mm ± 2,0 mm

50 mm < h ≤ 100 mm ± 3,0 mm no requirement
h > 100 mm ± 4,0 mm

Widths of crown and valley b D.1.5 +2 mm - 1 mm +4 mm -1 mm

Cover width w1, 2 D.1.6 h ≤ 50 mm ± 5,0 mm

h > 50 mm ± 0,1 x h ≤ 15 mm

Cover width difference w3 (w1 + w2 )/2 - tolerance ≤ w3 ≤ (w1 + w2 )/2 + tolerance

Radius of bends r D.1.7 +2 mm 0 mm ±2 mm

Deviation from straightness δ D.1.8 2,0 mm / m of sheet length not exceeding 10 mm

Deviation from squareness S D.1.9 S ≤ 0,005 x w no requirement

Length of the profile l D.1.10 L ≤ 3000 mm +10 mm -5 mm

L > 3000 mm + 20 mm -5 mm

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 Title Symbols Test method Profiles without stiffeners Profiles with stiffeners
acc. to
EN 508 Values of EN 508 and additional Values of EN 508 and additional
Annex D values (grey) of the EPAQ scheme values (grey) of the EPAQ scheme

Deviation of side lap D D.1.11 D ≤ ± 2,0 mm on a length of 500 mm

Longitudinal edge up stand hu hu ≥ 10 mm

if hu is defined: +5 mm -2 mm

Longitudinal edge width buf bu ≤ 30 mm bu/2 + 5 ≤ buf ≤ bu – 5

bu > 30 mm 20 ≤ buf ≤ bu – 5

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Crown curvature he
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± 3 mm

Flatness of unstiffened or stiffened flange or ∆ Visual control

web

Hole diameter dn ≤ ∅ 5 mm ± 0,2 mm

> ∅ 5 mm + 0,2 mm -0,4 mm
In case of additional coating after profiling, the measurement must be
done without additional coating.

Hole pitch ux + 2,0 / -1,0 mm

Offset V ± 2,0 mm

Row spacing uy ± 2,0 mm

Edge spacing e g, e s The minimum values to be complied will be specified during ITT

Total number of rows (transversal direction) ±0 The number must be specified by the manufacturer during ITT
± 3% In case of completely perforated sheets

Total number of rows per meter (longitudinal

± 3% The number must be specified by the manufacturer during ITT
direction)

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 3.3.5. Dimensional tolerances for sinusoidal profiles, test specimens, type of the test and conditions

Title Symbols Test method Values (grey) of the EPAQ scheme

acc. to
EN 508
Annex D
Depth of profile h h ≤ 50 mm ± 1,0 mm
50 mm < h ≤ 100 mm ± 1,5 mm
h > 100 mm ± 2,0 mm

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Pitch of the profile p ± 3,0 mm
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Cover width w1, 2 ± 0,01 x b

Cover width difference w3 w3 ≤ (w1 + w2 )/2 ± 5 mm

Radius of bends r ± 10%

Deviation from squareness S S ≤ 0,005 x w

Length of the profile l L ≤ 3000 mm +10 mm -5 mm

L > 3000 mm + 20 mm -5 mm
Deviation of side lap D D ≤ ± 2,0 mm on a length of 500 mm

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 3.3.6. Dimensional tolerances for cassettes, liner trays, test specimens, type of the test and conditions

Title Symbols Test method Profiles without stiffeners Profiles with stiffeners
acc. to
EN 508 Values of EN 508 and additional Values of EN 508 and additional
Annex D values (grey) of the EPAQ scheme values (grey) of the EPAQ scheme

Depth of profile h D.1.2 h ≤ 50 mm ± 1,0 mm

50 mm < h ≤ 100 mm ± 1,5 mm
h > 100 mm ± 2,0 mm
Depth of stiffeners hr D.1.3 +3 mm -1 mm

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vs +2 -0,15 x v ≤ 1 mm
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Position of stiffeners h a, h b,
±3 mm
hsa, hsb, bk
Widths of flanges bs D.1.5 +2 mm - 1 mm +4 mm -1 mm
Cover width W1, 2, 3 D.1.6 ± 5,0 mm
Radius of bends r D.1.7 +2 mm 0 mm ±2 mm
Length of the profile l L ≤ 3000 mm +10 mm -5 mm
L > 3000 mm + 20 mm -5 mm
Deviation of side lap D D.1.11 D ≤ ± 2,0 mm on a length of 500 mm
Longitudinal edge up stand s -2 (if s is specified) ≥ 10 mm
Deflection of flange fs l/300 ≤ 20 mm
Corner angle flange/web ϕ ± 3°
Lateral curvature fq + 0,02 x b ≤10 mm
- 0,01 x b < 10 mm
Longitudinal corrugation fw b: 400 500 600
fw: ± 2 mm ± 3 mm ± 5 mm

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 Title Symbols Test method Profiles without stiffeners Profiles with stiffeners
acc. to
EN 508 Values of EN 508 and additional Values of EN 508 and additional
Annex D values (grey) of the EPAQ scheme values (grey) of the EPAQ scheme

Hole diameter dn ≤ ∅ 5 mm ± 0,2 mm

> ∅ 5 mm + 0,2 mm -0,4 mm
In case of additional coating after profiling, the measurement must be
done without additional coating.

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Hole pitch ux +2,0 / -1,0 mm
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Offset v ± 2,0 mm

Row spacing uy ± 2,0 mm

Edge spacing e g, e s The minimum values to be complied will be specified during ITT

Total number of rows (transversal direction) ±0 The number must be specified by the manufacturer during ITT
± 3% In case of completely perforated sheets

Total number of rows per meter (longitudinal

± 3% The number must be specified by the manufacturer during ITT
direction)

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 3.3.7. Dimensional tolerances for tiles, test specimens, type of tests and conditions

Title Symbols Test method Values of EN 508

acc. to
EN 508
Annex D
Depth of tile h D.3.2 ± 2,0 mm

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Web angular displacement α D.3.3 ± 2°

Pitch D.3.4 h ≤ 75 mm ± 1,5 mm

h > 75 mm ± 1,5 mm or 2% of depth
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Widths of crown and valley b D.3.5 ± 1,0 mm

Cover width w1, 2, 3 D.3.6 ± 0,005 x w

Radius of bends r D.3.7 ± 1,5 mm

Deviation from straightness δ D.3.8 2,0 mm / m of sheet length not exceeding 9 mm

Deviation from squareness S D.3.9 ± 6,0 mm

Length l D.3.10 ± 2,0 mm on each step

± 6,0 mm on total length of the tile

Cover width difference δ D.3.11 ± 2,0 mm/m length ≤ 9 mm

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 3.3.8. FPC procedures for base material and external control

External
FPC control
Test method
Requirement clause of twice a year
acc. to
Number of
Minimum number of specimens per batch specimens
Type of test Compliance
With traceability system With traceability criteria and
but without base system and base specific
EN 14782 EN 1090-1 EN 14782 EN 1090-1 material manufacturer’s material conditions

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inspection certificatec
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manufacturer’s
(only EN 14782) inspection certificatec
Visual Manufacturer's
Quality of metala 4.1 - - 1d 1d
assessment declaration
4.2 and Manufacturer's
Thickness 4.2 4.2 5.3 2d 1d
system EPAQ declaration
EN 6892-1 All test results ≥ 3 per type of
Mechanical resistance
manufacturer’s profile
Yield strength/grade of 4.3 4.5 5.2 1 -b
stated value (acc. max. 20 per
metal to EN 10346) year
EN 485-2
4.8 and Declaration or
compliance with 3 per type of
measurement
Durability /quality of appropriate profile
4.8 4.9 of the 5.11 - -b
the coating national technical max. 20 per
thickness of
specifications year
the coating
As appropriate
Release of regulated
4.11 - - - - - when national
dangerous substances
provisions exist
a This concerns the quality of the base material (no pin-holes, micro-holes, pits, etc.).
b In this case, the finished product manufacturer shall verify that the inspection certificate in accordance with EN 10204 indicates that the base material (e.g. coils, sheets) has
the characteristics that he need to produce the finished product.
c Inspection certificate 3.1 in accordance with EN 10204
d At each change of profile and change of sheet thickness

Table 3.8: FPC procedures for base material and external control

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 3.3.9. FPC and external control procedures for profiles

Requirement clause of Test method acc. to External control

FPC
twice a year
Type of test
Minimum number of Compliance criteria and Number of
EN 14782 EN 1090-1 EN 14782 EN 1090-1
specimens specific conditions specimens

All test results ≥

Resistance to concentrated d manufacturer’s stated value:
4.3 - Annex B - 1 per year 1 per yeard
forcese a span compatible with a

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For each type of

4.7 and At each change of All test results within the profile at 2 profiles
Dimensional tolerances system 4.2 See 4.7 5.3 profile or material and tolerances of the EPAQ for a thinner, a
EPAQ shifta scheme middle and a
thicker gaugec
Visual Continuous Pass
Water permeability 4.4 - -- -
inspections

To ensure production remains

External fire performancee 4.9 - - - -b -
representative of ITT samples

To ensure production remains

Reaction to fire 4.10 - - - -b -
representative of ITT samples

a The profile shall be checked directly at the beginning of each production run, change of coil and/or new shift. The following geometrical characteristics shall be checked at the
beginning of each run: the cover width, the height of the ribs, length of profile, the distance between two consecutives ribs, longitudinal edge width and type and position of
perforated area. The radius of the profile, the position of the stiffeners, the height of stiffeners of any flat part, webs, the width of the flat part and the cut angle of the sheet have
only to be checked during external control.
b No direct testing of these characteristics is needed. However, the manufacturer shall check, with a frequency to be defined in the FPC manual, sufficient to ensure that ITT
results remain applicable to all products. When using CWFT or deemed-to-satisfy, indirect checks of product parameters may be needed.
c It is not necessary to check all profiles at each external control, it is sufficient to check each type of profile at least within a period of three years.
d No testing required for a given profile if the physical dimensions of the product are subject to regular checking.
e Applies only to roofing products.

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3.4. Dimensions of profiles

3.4.1. Dimensions of trapezoidal profiles

+he

– he

– he

Figure 3.1: Cross section - trapezoidal sheet

bo

t t t t

bu

Cover width w

Figure 3.2: Measuring points for sheet thickness t and deviation of side lap D

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D D

D D

Figure 3.3: Deviation of side lap D (visible side lap)

~ 10 mm ~ 10 mm

Figure 3.4: Measurement of the depth of profile h

5 Ribs

4 Ribs

3 Ribs

Figure 3.5: Measuring points for depth of profile h

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Cover width w = x ● bR

Note: Measurement of length of profile at the middle rib(s)

Figure 3.6: Measurement of the cover width w at both ends and the contraction or bulging w3 in
the middle of the profile

ro ro
200 mm

ru ru

Figure 3.7: Measurement of radius of bends r

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millimeter

1 central axis
2 straight line at the edge of crown
δ Deviation of crown from the ideal straight line

Figure 3.8: Measurement of deviation from straightness δ

Figure 3.9: Measurement of deviation from squareness S

Figure 3.10: Pitch of the profile

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Cross section trapezoidal sheet

bR

bo
eg1 cg eg2

eso1 eso2

cs2
h
cs1

esu1 esu2

Holes uy

ux
v

dn = Hole diameter
ux = Vertical hole pitch
dn

uy = Horizontal hole pitch

eg es cg cs eg es
bo h

Figure 3.11: Acoustic profiles

bo

Figure 3.12: Flatness of unstiffened and stiffened flange or web

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3.4.2. Dimensions of sinusoidal profiles and tiles

t t t

Figure 3.13: Measuring points for sheet thickness t

Figure 3.14: Measurement of the depth of profile h

Figure 3.15: Measurement of the pitch of the profile p

Cover width w = x ● br
Figure 3.16: Measurement of cover width w at both ends and of the contraction or bulging w3 in
the middle of the profile

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Figure 3.17: Measurement of radius of bends r

)
ib(s
of r e
fil
mid of pro
dle
at t ength
he
l

Figure 3.18: Measurement of length of profile at the middle rib(s)

Figure 3.19: Measurement of deviation from squareness S

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D
D

Figure 3.20: Deviation of side lap D

-2° +2°

Figure 3.21: Web angular displacement α (only for tile profiles)

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3.4.3. Dimensions of cassettes and liner trays

Figure 3.22: Cross section of liner trays

t t t
h2
h1

Cover width

Figure 3.23: Measuring points for sheet thickness t and depth of profile h

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For span length L and profile

length l:
Depth of profile

h ≤ 55 mm: L = 3,00 m
l = 4,00 m

h > 55 mm: L = 5,00 m

l = 6,00 m

Deflection of flange fs

fs fs

Cover width w

Figure 3.24: Measurement of cover width w, length of profile l and deflection of flange fs

a) b)

D
W
D
W
W
D W
D

Figure 3.25: Deviation of side lap D

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Corner measure

Figure 3.26: Measurement of corner angle flange/web

Measurement of lateral curvature Measurement of longitudinal corrugation

500 mm 500 mm

A
L=5m
L=5m

500 mm
500 mm
M

ϕ2
A

⊕ Fixing points
ϕ1 M L = Span

Section M-M Section A-A

+fq1
+fw
90

90
°

-fq +fq = (fq1 + fq2)/2

b

b 400 500 600 (mm)

fw ±2 ±3 ±5 (mm)
°
90
°
90

+fq2
Figure 3.27: Measurement of the lateral curvature

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Cross section liner tray

h
e1 cg e2
b

Holes uy

ux
v

dn = Hole diameter
ux = Vertical hole pitch
dn

uy = Horizontal hole pitch

e1 cg e2
b

Figure 3.28: Acoustic profiles

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