Kingspan Insulation Ltd

Pembridge
Leominster
Herefordshire HR6 9LA

Tel: 01544 387382 Fax: 01544 387482 Agrément Certificate

e-mail: technical@kingspantek.co.uk 02/S029
website: www.kingspantek.co.uk Product Sheet 1

KINGSPAN STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANEL (SIP) SYSTEMS

KINGSPAN TEK BUILDING SYSTEM
This Agrément Certificate Product Sheet(1) relates to the
Kingspan TEK Building System, loadbearing wall and roof panels
comprising Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) manufactured from
OSB/3 and rigid urethane insulation. The system is for use above
the damp-proof course in domestic applications up to four
storeys high as the loadbearing inner leaf of an external cavity
wall or as part of separating walls, internal loadbearing walls,
and flat and pitched roofs.
(1) Hereinafter referred to as ‘Certificate’.
CERTIFICATION INCLUDES:
• factors relating to compliance with Building Regulations
where applicable
• factors relating to additional non-regulatory information
where applicable
• independently verified technical specification
• assessment criteria and technical investigations
• design considerations
• installation guidance
• regular surveillance of production
• formal three-yearly review.

KEY FACTORS ASSESSED

Strength and stability — the SIPs have adequate strength and stiffness to resist the loads associated with
installation and in-service loading (see section 6).
Thermal performance — the system contributes to the overall performance of the wall and roof construction (see section 7).
Air permeability — walls and roofs can achieve adequate air barrier continuity provided there is effective sealing around junctions,
openings and penetrations (see section 8).
Condensation risk — walls and roofs can adequately limit the risk of surface and interstitial condensation (see section 9).
Behaviour in relation to fire — with adequate protection, panels used in external and separating walls can meet the required fire
resistance periods given in the relevant Building Regulations (see section 10).
Resistance to airborne sound — test data indicates that separating walls used in conjunction with suitable linings and flanking
elements can provide sufficient resistance to airborne sound (see section 12).
Durability — provided the installation remains weathertight, the SIPs will have a 60-year minimum design life provided they are
protected from damage by the external and internal finishes (see section 15).
The BBA has awarded this Certificate to the company named above for the system described herein. This system has
been assessed by the BBA as being fit for its intended use provided it is installed, used and maintained as set out in
this Certificate.
On behalf of the British Board of Agrément

Date of Fourth issue: 25 October 2018 Paul Valentine Claire Curtis-Thomas

Originally certificated on 17 December 2002 Technical Excellence Director Chief Executive
The BBA is a UKAS accredited certification body – Number 113.
The schedule of the current scope of accreditation for product certification is available in pdf format via the UKAS link on the BBA website at www.bbacerts.co.uk
Readers are advised to check the validity and latest issue number of this Agrément Certificate by either referring to the BBA website or contacting the BBA direct.
Any photographs are for illustrative purposes only, do not constitute advice and should not be relied upon.
British Board of Agrément
Bucknalls Lane tel: 01923 665300
Watford clientservices@bbacerts.co.uk
Herts WD25 9BA ©2018 www.bbacerts.co.uk
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 Regulations
In the opinion of the BBA, the Kingspan TEK Building System, if installed, used and maintained in accordance with this
Certificate, can satisfy or contribute to satisfying the relevant requirements of the following Building Regulations (the
presence of a UK map indicates that the subject is related to the Building Regulations in the region or regions of the UK
depicted):

The Building Regulations 2010 (England and Wales) (as amended)

Requirement: A1 Loading
Comment: Walls and roofs constructed from the panels will have sufficient strength and stiffness
when designed and constructed in accordance with sections 6.1, 6.2, 6.4 and 6.5 of
this Certificate.

Requirement: A3 Disproportionate collapse

Wall panels can contribute to a construction meeting this Requirement. See section
6.8 of this Certificate.

Requirement: B3(1)(2)(3) Internal fire spread (structure)

Comment: (a)(4) Walls with the requisite lining can give a 30 or 60 minutes fire resistance. See sections
10.1 to 10.3 and 10.7 to 10.8 of this Certificate.

Requirement: C2(c) Resistance to moisture

Comment: Wall and roof panels can adequately limit the risk of surface condensation and
contribute to minimising the risk of interstitial condensation. See sections 9.1 to 9.3
of this Certificate.

Requirement: E1 Protection against sound from other parts of the building and adjoining buildings
Comment: When installed with suitable linings and flanking elements, separating walls
incorporating the panels can satisfy this Requirement. See section 12 of this
Certificate.

Requirement: E2(a) Protection against sound within a dwelling-house etc

Comment: A single-leaf, non-loadbearing partition, incorporating the panel with suitable
plasterboard linings can satisfy this Requirement. See section 12 of this Certificate.

Requirement: L1(a)(i) Conservation of fuel and power

Comment: The panels can contribute to satisfying this Requirement, although compensating
fabric measures may be required. See sections 7 and 8.1 of this Certificate.

Regulation: 7 Materials and workmanship

Comment: The panels are acceptable. See section 15.1 and the Installation part of this
Certificate.

Regulation: 26 CO₂ emission rates for new buildings

Regulation: 26A Fabric energy efficiency rates for new dwellings (applicable to England only)
Regulation: 26A Primary energy consumption rates for new buildings (applicable to Wales only)
Regulation: 26B Fabric performance values for new dwellings (applicable to Wales only)
The panels can contribute to satisfying these Regulations although compensating
fabric and/or services measures may be required. See sections 7 and 8.1 of this
Certificate.

The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (as amended)

Regulation: 8(1) Durability, workmanship and fitness of materials
Comment: The system panels can contribute to a construction satisfying this Standard. See
sections 14 and 15.1 and the Installation part of this Certificate.
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Regulation: 9 Building standards applicable to construction
Standard: 1.1 (a) Structure
Comment: Walls and roofs incorporating the system panels will have sufficient strength and
stiffness when designed and constructed in accordance with sections 6.1, 6.2, 6.4 and
6.5 of this Certificate, with reference to clauses 1.1.1(1) and, when suitably reinforced,
clause 1.1.2(1) of this Standard.

Standard: 1.2 Disproportionate collapse

Comment: Wall panels can contribute to a construction meeting the requirements of this
Standard with reference to clause 1.2.1(1). See section 6.8 of this Certificate.

Standard: 2.1 Compartmentation

Standard: 2.2 Separation
Comment: Walls using the appropriate lining can achieve a period of fire resistance of ‘medium’
duration with reference to clauses 2.2.1(1) to 2.2.3(1) of this Standard. See sections
10.1 to 10.3 and 10.10 of this Certificate.

Standard: 2.3 Structural protection

Comment: Walls using the appropriate lining can achieve a period of fire resistance of ‘medium’
duration with reference to clause 2.3.1 (1), 2.3.3(1) and 2.3.5(1) of this Standard. See
sections 10.1 and 10.10 of this Certificate. See also section 10.3 of this Certificate
with reference to clause 2.3.2(1).

Standard: 2.4 Cavities

Comment: Walls using an appropriate cavity barrier can satisfy this Standard, with reference to
clauses 2.4.1(1), 2.4.2(1) and 2.4.7(1). See sections 10.2 and 10.7 to 10.9 of this
Certificate.

Standard: 2.6 Spread to neighbouring buildings

Comment: Walls using the appropriate lining can achieve a period of fire resistance of ‘medium’
duration, with reference to clauses 2.6.1(1) of this Standard. See sections 10.1, 10.2,
10.7 and 10.10 of this Certificate.

Standard: 3.15 Condensation

Comment: The panels can adequately limit the risk of surface and interstitial condensation, with
reference to clauses 3.15.1(1) to 3.15.4(1) of this Standard. See sections 9.1 to 9.3 of
this Certificate.

Standard: 5.1 Noise separation

Comment: Separating walls with suitable linings and flanking elements can satisfy this Standard
with reference to clauses 5.1.1(1), 5.1.2(1), 5.1.4(1). See section 12 of this Certificate.

Standard: 5.2 Noise reduction between rooms

Comment: Internal walls with suitable linings can satisfy this Standard, with reference to clause
5.2.1(1) and 5.2.2(1). See section 12 of this Certificate.

Standard: 6.1(b) Carbon dioxide emissions

Comment: The panels can contribute to satisfying this Standard, with reference to clauses
6.1.2(1) and 6.1.6(1). Compensating fabric and/or services measures may be required.
See sections 7 and 8.1 of this Certificate.

Standard: 6.2 Building insulation envelope

Comment: The panels can contribute to satisfying this Standard, with reference to clauses
6.2.1(1), 6.2.3(1) and 6.2.4(1). See sections 7 and 8 of this Certificate.

Standard: 7.1(a) Statement of sustainability

Comment: The product can contribute to satisfying the relevant requirements of Regulation 9,
Standards 1 to 6, and therefore will contribute to a construction meeting a bronze
level of sustainability as defined in this Standard. See section 7 of this Certificate.

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 Regulation: 12 Building standards applicable to conversions
Comment: All comments given for the products under Regulation 9, Standards 1 to 6, also apply
to this Regulation, with reference to clause 0.12.1(1) and Schedule 6(1)

(1) Technical Handbook (Domestic).

The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 (as amended)

Regulation: 23(a)(i) Fitness of materials and workmanship
Comment: (iii)(b) The system is acceptable. See section 15.1 and the Installation part of this Certificate.

Regulation: 29 Condensation
Comment: The panels can contribute to minimising the risk of interstitial condensation. See
sections 9.2 and 9.3 of this Certificate.

Regulation: 30 Stability
Comment: Walls and roofs constructed from the panels will have sufficient strength and stiffness
to satisfy this Regulation, when designed and constructed in accordance with sections
6.1, 6.2, 6.4 and 6.5 of this Certificate.

Regulation: 31 Disproportionate collapse

Comment: Wall panels can contribute to a construction satisfying this Regulation. See section 6.8
of this Certificate.

Regulation: 35 Internal fire spread – structure

Comment: The panels can be used in walls required to have a fire resistance of 60 minutes. See
sections 10.1 to 10.3 of this Certificate.

Regulation: 39(a) Conservation measures

Regulation: 40 Target carbon dioxide emission rate
Comment: The panels can contribute to satisfying these Regulations. See sections 7 and 8.1 of
this Certificate.

Regulation: 49 Protection against sound from other parts of the building and from adjoining
buildings
Comment: When installed with suitable flanking elements, separating walls incorporating the
panels can satisfy this Regulation. See section 12 of this Certificate.

Regulation: 50 Protection against sound within a dwelling or room for residential purposes
Comment: A single-leaf, non-loadbearing partition incorporating the panel with suitable
plasterboard linings, can satisfy this Requirement. See section 12 of this Certificate.

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016
Information in this Certificate may assist the client, designer (including Principal Designer) and contractor (including
Principal Contractor) to address their obligations under these Regulations.

See section: 3 Delivery and site handling (3.1) of this Certificate.

Additional Information

NHBC Standards 2018

In the opinion of the BBA, Kingspan TEK Building System, if installed, used and maintained in accordance with this
Certificate, can contribute to satisfying the relevant requirements in relation to NHBC Standards, Part 6 Superstructure
(excluding roofs), Chapter 6.2 External timber framed walls, and Part 7 Roofs, Chapter 7.1 Flat roofs and balconies and
7.2 Pitched roofs.
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 Technical Specification

1 Description
1.1 Each panel of the Kingspan TEK Building System is nominally 142 mm or 172 mm thick overall and has two outer
skins of 15 mm thick OSB/3 (oriented strand board type 3), separated by a core of 112 mm or 142 mm thick, zero rated
ozone-depleting potential (ODP) rigid urethane insulation (PUR). The panel mass is approximately 25 kg·m-2 for the
142 mm and 172 mm thick panels.

1.2 The panels are available in widths ranging from 200 mm to 1220 mm, and lengths up to 7500 mm. The panels are
supplied in the appropriate shapes and sizes for each project, together with any expanding urethane sealant, fixings
and jointing pieces that may be required.

1.3 For each project, an inventory of components is manufactured from working drawings generated by the Certificate
holder (or one of their appointed agents) in accordance with the client’s approved design.

1.4 In addition to the panels, a number of other components are required to facilitate the assembly of the system:

For the 142 mm thick panels:

• edge timbers — minimum 50 by 110 mm C16 graded or equivalent (+1/-1 tolerance on dimensions)
• structural timber posts — minimum 100 by 110 mm C24 graded or equivalent
• insulated splines — 100 mm (w) by 110 mm (d), comprising two OSB/3, 15 by 100 mm skins and rigid urethane
insulation core (see Figure 2).

For the 172 mm thick panels:

• edge timbers — minimum 38 by 140 mm C16 graded or equivalent (+1/-1 tolerance on dimensions)
• structural timber posts — minimum 80 by 140 mm C24 graded or equivalent
• insulated splines — 80 mm (w) by 140 mm (d), comprising two OSB/3, 15 by 80 mm skins and rigid urethane
insulation core (see Figure 2).

1.5 Associated ancillary items required (but not covered by this Certificate) are:

• other structural components such as engineered timber l-joists, beams, structural steel — detailed and specified as
necessary
• damp-proof course (dpc) — complying with BS EN 1996-2 : 2006, PD 6697 : 2010, BS 8000-3 : 2001 and
BS 8215 : 1991 and of minimum thickness 1.2 mm and weight 1.5 kg·m-2
• levelling shims — high-density, polyethylene (>99% of density >962 kg·m-3, available in 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 mm
thicknesses
• sole plate grout — proprietary, injectable mortar grouting to exceed the properties of a Class 1 mortar as defined in
BS EN 1996-2 : 2006 and PD 6697 : 2010
• silicone — one-part transparent silicone of density >1020 kg·m-3, permissible deformation >25%, UV- and fungal-
resistant
• expanding urethane — gun-grade polyurethane-based expanding one-part foam
• FastenMaster Headlok screws — epoxy-coated carbon steel screws, 4.8 mm diameter by 73 to 254 mm long
• machine nails — galvanized/sherardized ringshank machine nails (in coils or strips) in accordance with
BS EN 1995-1-1 : 2004, sizes 2.8 by 63 mm and 3.1 by 90 mm
• standard nails — as per BS EN 1995-1-1 : 2004
• joist hangers — as specified for the project and manufactured by Cullen Ltd. All fixings to be in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions
• dry lining battens — minimum 50 mm wide by 10 mm deep softwood battens, or vertical metal rails
• floor decking — 22 mm TG4 OSB/3 or 22 mm P5 TG4 particle board (protected) — size of boards to suit joist centres
• sole plates — treated C24 to EN 338 : 2016, 140 by 38 mm (minimum) for 142 mm thick panels (equivalent UK size
145 by 47 mm), and 172 by 40 mm for 172 mm thick panels
• wall ties — Simpson Strong-Tie SWT-50 TEK wall-tie kits to BS EN 845-1 : 2013, using flange-head 30 by 4 mm
stainless steel screws
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• counter battens — treated softwood counter battens, minimum 50 mm wide by 25 mm deep
• tiling/slate battens — sizing as per BS 5534 : 2014
• vapour permeable underlay/membrane for roofing and walls – Kingspan Roof Tile Underlays (BBA Certificate
11/4870: see section 9.3).

2 Manufacture
2.1 Kingspan TEK SIP panels consist of a high-performance fibre free rigid PUR core autohesively bonded to 2 x 15 mm
grade 3 OSB during manufacture. The panels are cured and then cut to the desired length by a computer-controlled
machine cutter, to agreed specifications or in accordance with British Standards and this Certificate. Each panel is
marked with the production date and time, panel dimensions and process order number, along with the BBA logo and
Certificate number. Quality checks are made during the manufacturing process and on the finished components. They
are delivered on site as a complete panel.

2.2 As part of the assessment and ongoing surveillance of product quality, the BBA has:

• agreed with the manufacturer the quality control procedures and product testing to be undertaken
• assessed and agreed the quality control operated over batches of incoming materials
• monitored the production process and verified that it is in accordance with the documented process
• evaluated the process for management of nonconformities
• checked that equipment has been properly tested and calibrated
• undertaken to carry out the above measures on a regular basis through a surveillance process, to verify that the
specifications and quality control being operated by the manufacturer are being maintained.

3 Delivery and site handling

3.1 The panels are delivered in shrink-wrap, with edge protectors and banded packaging used for initial transit and
temporary protection. They should be stored flat, no more than 16 panels high, over suitable stillage to a slight fall to
allow rain run-off. Bearers should be at 600 mm (maximum) centres (end bearers no more than 150 mm from the edge
of the panel), and aligned vertically between individual packs in accordance with the Certificate holder’s guidelines.

3.2 The panels and all components should be stored inside, or in dry, sheltered conditions, at least 150 mm off the
ground, and covered with opaque polythene sheeting or tarpaulin until the panels and components are to be used for
erection.

3.3 The panels can withstand the normal loads associated with site handling and installation. Damaged panels should
not be used.

Assessment and Technical Investigations

The following is a summary of the assessment and technical investigations carried out on the Kingspan TEK Building
System.

Design Considerations

4 General
4.1 The Kingspan TEK Building System panels are suitable for use as loadbearing partitions, separating walls, the inner
leaf of external cavity walls, and pitched and flat (with 1.150 design slope) roofs in dwellings up to four storeys high
(including a room in the roof) – subject to the provision of solid timber spline studs at ground level (see Figures 1 and 2
and Table 1). The panels may also be used as infill panels in multi-storey framed buildings subject to design constraints
on height and the method of fixing to the structural frame. All fixings must be designed to allow movement within the
structural frame due to expansion/contraction or differential movement.

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Figure 1 Typical wall and roof construction

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 Figure 2 Cassette joint system

Table 1 Applications
Application 1 storey 2 storeys 3 storeys 4 storeys
Standard trussed rafters    
Attic trusses    

TEK roof (non-habitable,

   
minimum pitch 1.15°)
TEK room-in-the-roof    

4.2 All structural calculations should be undertaken by a Chartered Structural Engineer who should contact the
Certificate holder for application guidance for the system. All production drawings should be carried out by the
Certificate holder or one of their approved designers in accordance with the standard details and design manuals for
the system, the latest version of which can be requested from the Certificate holder.

4.3 Any cutting or forming of openings within wall or roof panels must be considered carefully, in order not to affect
the loadbearing capacity of individual elements and overall stability of the structure.

4.4 When panels are used to construct the inner leaf of an external cavity wall, the outer masonry leaf and all masonry
below the dpc must be designed and constructed in accordance with BS EN 1996-1-2 : 2005 and BS EN 1996-2 : 2006
and their UK National Annexes, PD 6697 : 2010 and, when used as roof panels, roof tiles and slates applied in
accordance with BS 5534 : 2014.

4.5 Other wall and roof weatherproofing systems can be used, but are not covered by this Certificate.

4.6 Foundations (outside the scope of this Certificate) must be approved for use by the Certificate holder’s technical
staff and should be suitably level and square to accept the system.

5 Practicability of installation
The product should only be installed by installers who have been trained and approved by the Certificate holder.

6 Strength and stability

6.1 The wall and roof panels will have adequate strength and stiffness to sustain the applied loading
when used in accordance with the provisions of this Certificate. When using the panels, building
designers must take account of the long-term creep effects of permanent loading and cracking to
internal finishes and the shear deformation. Due consideration must also be given to any fire-resistance
restrictions (see section 10.1).

6.2 The limit state design values to be used when evaluating the design resistance of the panels in compliance with
Eurocodes are given in Tables 2 and 3.

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 Table 2 Structural properties – limit state design(1) – TEK 142
Strength Duration of load
Permanent Long Medium Short Instantaneous
(2) -1
Bending strength (MRd) kN·m·m 4.48 5.97 8.21 10.4 13.4
Shear strength(2) (VRd) kN·m-1 3.81 7.62 11.4 15.2 15.2
Bearing strength(3) (B) min. 45mm kN·m-1 3.66 7.32 11.0 14.6 14.6
bearing
Axial strength (N)
wall height <2400 mm kN·m-1 38.5 50.8 57.9 64.7 78.1
wall height 2400 – 2700 mm kN·m-1 33.4 44.4 57.9 64.7 78.1
wall height 2700 – 3000 mm kN·m-1 29.0 38.8 57.9 64.7 78.1
wall height 3000 – 3500 mm kN·m-1 23.3 31.4 47.6 64.7 78.1
wall height 3500 – 4000 mm kN·m-1 18.9 25.7 39.3 64.7 78.1
wall height 4000 – 4800 mm kN·m-1 14.0 19.2 29.6 50.4 62.6
Racking strength(4)(5)(6) (R) with
ø2.8x6.3mm smooth nails
75 mm nail centres kN·m-1 N/A N/A N/A 8.89 10.9
100 mm nail centres kN·m-1 N/A N/A N/A 7.42 9.07
150 mm nail centres kN·m-1 N/A N/A N/A 5.58 6.82
Stiffness
Elinst for wind load checks N·mm-2 4.60E+11
Elperm for long-term deflection N·mm-2 Elinst /(1 + 1.87)
GAinst for wind load checks N 5.70E+05
GAperm for long-term deflection N GAinst /(1 + 6.45)

(1) The strength values in this Table are design values that should be compared to the worst loading case at the Ultimate Limit State (ULS)
(2) When checking a panel under combined loading (axial + bending), the following formula:
NEd / NRd + MEd / MRd < 1.0 must be evaluated, where:
NEd and MEd are calculated from design loads and NRd and MRd are taken from the values above – Table 2. The deflection of the panel
should also be checked to ensure it is within appropriate limits
(3) The bearing strength (B) should be used where a panel spans continuously over a central support. The bearing strength at an end support
should be resisted by including an edge timber in the panel at the support
(4) Racking resistance is influenced by the spacing of fixing nails around the perimeter (minimum 50 mm, maximum 150 mm). The racking
resistance for other nail spacing can be calculated – the Certificate holder’s advice should be sought
(5) The fixing spacing factor (ks) is included in the racking resistance values, but the wall shape factor (kd) and the load factor (ki,q) must be applied
to the strength values
(6) The dimension of nails given for the racking resistance relate to machine-driven nails with tensile strength of 600N·mm-2. The capacity of other
fixings can be calculated in accordance with EN 1995-1-1 : 2004, method B.

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 Table 3 Structural properties – limit state design(1) – TEK 172
Strength Duration of load
Permanent Long Medium Short Instantaneous
Bending strength(2) (MRd) kN·m·m-1 5.53 5.97 8.21 10.4 13.4
Shear strength(2) (VRd) kN·m-1 4.71 9.42 14.1 18.8 18.8
Bearing strength(3) (B) min. 45 mm kN·m-1 3.66 7.32 11.0 14.6 14.6
bearing
Axial strength (N)
wall height <2400 mm kN·m-1 43.4 51.2 57.9 64.7 78.1
wall height 2400 – 2700 mm kN·m-1 43.4 51.2 57.9 64.7 78.1
wall height 2700 – 3000 mm kN·m-1 40.0 51.2 57.9 64.7 78.1
wall height 3000 – 3500 mm kN·m-1 32.7 43.8 57.9 64.7 78.1
wall height 3500 – 4000 mm kN·m-1 27.0 36.4 55.2 64.7 78.1
wall height 4000 – 4800 mm kN·m-1 20.4 27.7 42.4 64.7 78.1
Racking strength(4)(5)(6) (R) with
ø2.8x6.3mm smooth nails
75 mm nail centres kN·m-1 N/A N/A N/A 8.89 10.9
100 mm nail centres kN·m-1 N/A N/A N/A 7.42 9.07
150 mm nail centres kN·m-1 N/A N/A N/A 5.58 6.82
Stiffness
Elinst for wind load checks N·mm-2 7.02 E+11
Elperm for long-term deflection N·mm-2 Elinst /(1 + 1.87)
GAinst for wind load checks N 6.89E+05
GAperm for long-term deflection N GAinst /(1 + 6.45)
(1) The strength values in this Table are design values that should be compared to the worst loading case at the ULS
(2) When checking a panel under combined loading (axial + bending), the following formula:
NEd / NRd + MEd / MRd < 1.0 must be evaluated, where:
NEd and MEd are calculated from design loads and NRd and MRd are taken from the values above – Table 3. The deflection of the panel should
also be checked to ensure it is within appropriate limits
(3) The bearing strength (B) should be used where a panel spans continuously over a central support. The bearing strength at an end support
should be resisted by including an edge timber in the panel at the support
(4) Racking resistance is influenced by the spacing of fixing nails around the perimeter (minimum 50 mm, maximum 150 mm). The racking
resistance for other nail spacing can be calculated – the Certificate holder’s advice should be sought
(5) The fixing spacing factor (ks) is included in the racking resistance values, but the wall shape factor (kd) and the load factor (ki,q) must be
applied to the strength values
(6) The dimension of nails given for the racking resistance relate to machine-driven nails with tensile strength of 600N·mm-2. The capacity of
other fixings can be calculated in accordance with BS EN 1995-1-1 : 2004, method B.

6.3 The strength of all connection details which tie walls to other structural elements (such as walls, floors, roofs and
solid timber splines) must be evaluated and provide adequate stability and robustness for the overall building design
(see Figure 3). The specification and design for these items must be determined by a suitably qualified Chartered
Structural Engineer responsible for the overall stability of the building. Guidance on the design of connection details
may be obtained from the Certificate holder.

6.4 Lintels and framing around openings form an integral part of the loadbearing wall panels (see
Figure 4). The sizing of lintels should be determined by the Chartered Engineer responsible for the
design. The formation of openings for windows and doors in panels should only be carried out under
approved factory conditions, or alternatively on site, by using individual pre-engineered panels. The
structural design of any buildings must take account of the reduction in loadbearing capacity of the panels and the
overall stability of the building due to the number and location of openings. Small service openings (such as for
pipework for flues) may only be made through the panels on site when agreed by the Certificate holder.

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Figure 3 Basic panel design criteria(1)

(1) These calculations assess the performance of the TEK wall panel only.
Ancillary timbers and posts are assessed separately and may be considered
to enhance the overall performance of the panel.

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 Figure 4 External wall window detail including lintel

6.5 When the panels are used to construct the inner leaf of an external cavity wall, the outer masonry
leaf and all masonry below the dpc must be designed and constructed in accordance with
BS EN 1995-1-1 : 2004, BS EN 1996-1-2 : 2005, BS EN 1996-2 : 2006 and BS EN 1996-3 : 2006, and their
UK National Annexes. The external wall design detail with the TEK wall panel to be included as the inner
leaf, is shown in Figure 5.

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 Figure 5 External wall detail

6.6 As part of the structural design, consideration should be given to the support of eccentric loads imparted by central
heating systems or kitchen appliances.

6.7 Stainless steel wall ties (Simpson Strong-Tie SWT-50) can be directly attached to the OSB/3 face of the panel
using flange-head 30 by 4 mm stainless steel screws, pozi-drive or as approved by the Certificate holder.

6.8 The structure incorporating the system must be designed by an appropriately qualified Structural
Engineer to meet the requirements of disproportionate collapse in national Building Regulations and
BS EN 1991-1-7 : 2006 (Consequence class 1) and its UK National Annex.

6.9 The provision of holes or notches (eg for services) in roof panels will affect the design assumptions. Further advice
must be sought from the Certificate holder.

7 Thermal performance
7.1 Calculations of thermal transmittance (U value) should be carried out in accordance with
BS EN ISO 6946 : 2017 and BRE Report BR 443 : 2006, using the following thermal conductivities
(W·m-1·K-1), or the “effective” panel R values in Table 4:

PUR insulation 0.024(1)

OSB 0.13
Solid timber 0.12
(1) λD

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 Table 4 Example panel thermal resistance (R) values (m-2∙K∙W-1)
Element Walls Roofs
Panel thickness (mm) 142 172 142 172
Solid timber bridging fraction 4% 1%
Tek Panel R value (m2∙K∙W-1) (1) 4.237 5.317 4.584 5.788
(1) In accordance with section 7 ‘SIPS’ of BR 443 : 2006 and additionally including cassette spline (see Figure 2) bridging fractions
of 2.6% for walls and 5.6% for roofs. These panel R values may be used in combined U value calculations where the stated
solid timber and cassette spline bridging fractions are not exceeded.

7.2 The U value of a complete element will depend on the selected panel thickness, the amount of timber bridging
and the internal and external finishes. Calculated U values for example constructions are given in Table 5.

Table 5 Example element thermal transmittance (U) values (W∙m-2∙K-1)

Element (1) Wall (2) Roof (3)
Panel thickness (mm) 142 172 142 172
Element U value (W∙m-2∙K-1) 0.20 0.16 0.20 0.16
(1) Includes a 25 mm services cavity (11.8% timber battens @ 0.13 W·m-1·K-1) and 15 mm plasterboard λ = 0.25 W·m-1·K-1
(2) Includes 102.5 mm brickwork, 50 mm vented cavity, breather membrane, TEK Panel with 4% solid timber bridging and 2.6% cassette
spline bridging and the internal finish in note (1)
(3) Includes slates/tiles, well ventilated air space, LR roof tile underlay, TEK Panel with 1% solid timber bridging and 5.6% cassette spline
bridging and the internal finish in note (1)

7.3 The system can contribute to maintaining continuity of thermal insulation around openings and between panels.
Care must be taken in the overall design and construction of junctions with other elements to minimise thermal
bridges and air infiltration. Detailed guidance can be found in the documents supporting the national Building
Regulations.

8 Air permeability
8.1 The panels can contribute to achieving adequate resistance to unwanted air infiltration provided there
is effective sealing around junctions.

8.2 A proportion of completed buildings in a development is subject to pre-completion airtightness

testing. Exceptions for small developments can be found in the documents supporting the national
Building Regulations.

9 Condensation risk
Surface condensation

9.1 The risk of surface condensation under normal domestic use is acceptable for elements and for
junctions and openings in accordance with section 7.3.

Interstitial condensation

9.2 Elements will adequately limit the risk of interstitial condensation when they are designed and
constructed in accordance with BS 5250 : 2011 (Annexes D, F, G and H), and for flat roofs, BS 6229 :
2003, using the following water vapour diffusion factors (μ);

50 OSB warm side

60 PUR foam core
30 OSB cold side

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 9.3 Example calculations on the constructions in Table 5 of this Certificate for humidity Class 4 (high occupancy
dwellings) indicate that any interstitial condensation forming will dissipate in the summer months.

9.4 For flat roof build-ups, a separate air and vapour control layer (AVCL) and a cross-ventilated cavity above the
panel/breather-membrane are an essential part of the construction.

9.5 In roofs, a vapour permeable membrane with a maximum vapour resistance of 0.25 MN·s·g –1 should be used, and
for the walls a breather membrane with a maximum vapour resistance of 0.6 MN·s·g–1 should be used.

9.6 The risk of interstitial condensation in both the external walling and roofing is greatest when the building is drying
out after construction. Guidance on preventing condensation is given in BRE Digest 369 and BRE Report BR 262 : 2002.

10 Behaviour in relation to fire

10.1 When tested to BS 476-21 : 1987, the 142 Kingspan TEK panel system achieved the results shown in
Table 6.

Table 6 Fire performance to fire-resistance test to BS 476-21 : 1987

Performance Axial load (kN·m-1) Construction
12.5 mm plasterboard fixed over 50 mm x 10 mm battens
FR30 13
fixed to 142 mm TEK panel
One layer of 12.5 mm fire-resistant plasterboard, plus one
FR60 35
layer of 12.5 mm plasterboard on 50 mm x 10 mm battens

10.2 Assessment of test results and design details shows that panels are suitable for use in external walls not less
than one metre(1) from a relevant boundary, and in separating walls that require fire-resistance periods not less than:

• external walls 30 minutes(2) or 60 minutes(3) (from inside)

• separating walls 60 minutes(3) (from either side).
(1) In Scotland, the panels may be used in external walls not more than one metre from a boundary provided no storey is more than 18 metres
above the ground, the recommendations of clause 2.6.5 of the Technical Handbook (Domestic) of the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (as
amended) are followed and the external wall cladding is constructed from non-combustible material.
(2) ‘Short duration’ in Scotland.
(3) ‘Medium duration’ in Scotland.

10.3 The OSB/3 panel linings have a Class 3(1) surface spread of flame designation. The maximum vertical or
horizontal distance between cavity barriers is therefore 10 metres.
(1) ‘High risk’ in Scotland.

10.4 When re-assessed to fire resistance in accordance with BS 476-21 : 1987 (WF Assessment Report no. 379320) , the
142 mm TEK panel system is considered to achieve the results shown in Table 7 below.

Table 7 Fire performance to fire-resistance assessment, to BS 476-21 : 1987 test

Performance Applied load Construction (as per test carried out in WF Test Report no. 345653)
(kN)
15 mm gypsum plasterboard “Firecheck board” fixed over
FR60 38.3
25 mm thick x 50 mm wide battens

10.5 When tested in accordance with BS EN 1365-1 : 1999 (WF Test Report No. 345653) to determine the fire
resistance performance of a loadbearing wall assembly, the 142 mm thick Kingspan TEK panel system achieved the
results shown in Table 8.

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 Table 8 Fire performance to fire-resistance test BS EN 1365-1 : 1999
Classification of test performance Applied load
Construction
(WF Classification Report no. 370193 Iss 2) (kN)
15 mm gypsum plasterboard “Firecheck board”
REI 60 38.3
fixed over 25 mm thick x 50 mm wide battens

10.6 The fire resistance performance of the 142 mm TEK panel incorporated in different loadbearing external wall
assemblies was assessed in accordance with BS EN 1365-1 : 1999, with the results shown in Table 9, below.

Table 9 Fire performance to fire-resistance assessment

Classification of Applied load
Construction
test performance (kN)
Without any gypsum plasterboard “Firecheck board” fixed over
REI 30 38.3
25 mm thick x 50 mm wide battens
12.5 mm gypsum plasterboard “Firecheck board” fixed over
REI 60 38.3
25 mm thick x 50 mm wide battens
2 X 12.5 mm gypsum plasterboard “Firecheck board” fixed over
REI 90 38.3
25 mm thick x 50 mm wide battens
12.5 or 12 mm “Versaliner” Magnesium Oxide board fixed through
REI 120 38.3
metal stud partition on 142 mm TEK wall panel
Render applied to the external side of TEK wall panel (Alumasc system, based
41.8
on cementitious basecoat, optionally reinforced, with a decorative finish coat).
External wall leaves
39.8 External wall cladding

10.7 Constructions incorporating the system panels must include suitable provision for cavity barriers
and for fire stopping at junctions with other elements in accordance with the requirements of the
national Building Regulations (see Figure 6).

10.8 All construction detailing, including the site fixing of plasterboard linings and cavity barriers, must follow the
requirements of the national Building Regulations.

10.9 Junctions between the panels in external and separating walls must maintain the fire resistance of
the separating wall.

10.10 The panels can form part of a separating wall (single- or double-leaf construction — see Figure 6) between
dwellings in Scotland in accordance with the exceptions permitted by the Technical Handbook (Domestic), clause 2.2.7.

10.11 Where any other form of wall construction incorporating the panels (including any service penetrations) is
subject to fire resistance requirements, an appropriate assessment or test must be carried out by a United Kingdom
Accreditation Service (UKAS) approved testing laboratory.

10.12 The external fire rating of any roof incorporating the system panels will depend on the specification of the roof
covering used.

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 Figure 6 Separating wall details

11 Proximity of flues and appliances

When installing the system in close proximity to certain flue pipes and/or heat-producing appliances, provisions of the
national Building Regulations are applicable:
England and Wales — Approved Document J
Scotland — Mandatory Standard 3.18, clauses 3.18.1(1) to 3.18.6(1)
(1) Technical Handbook (Domestic).
Northern Ireland — Technical Booklet L.

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12 Resistance to airborne sound
12.1 Separating walls may be in the form of single or double party walls and are subject to pre-
completion testing.

12.2 Wall panels may be used in combination with Robust Details Ltd timber separating walls E-WT-1 and E-WT-2
(see Robust Details, Appendix A2). Reference should also be made to the Certificate holder’s Standard Details.

12.3 Good working practice should be adopted for sealing all joints with caulk or tape. Double or treble layers of
plasterboard should be staggered. Relevant practices detailed within the relevant regulatory guidance must be
adopted.

12.4 It is essential that care is taken in the design and during installation to avoid direct paths for airborne sound
transmission and to minimise paths for flanking sound transmission.

13 Weathertightness
13.1 When the panels are used to form the inner leaf of an external cavity wall, the outer masonry leaf must be
designed and constructed in accordance with BS EN 1996-1-1 : 2005, BS EN 1996-2 : 2006 and BS EN 1996-3 : 2006 and
their UK National Annexes and PD 6697 : 2010, and must incorporate damp-proof courses and cavity trays. A breather
membrane is required with this type of construction.

13.2 When used with other outer leaf construction, the final weather resistance of the building is dependent upon the
efficient positioning and sealing of all joints. The guidance given in BRE Report BR 262 : 2002, Section 3, should be
followed with regard to rain penetration in that the designer selects a construction appropriate to the local wind-driven
rain index, paying due regard to the design detailing, workmanship and materials to be used.

13.3 Roofing should be detailed in accordance with BS 5534 : 2014 to ensure moisture is prevented from coming into
contact with the panels.

13.4 The minimum cavity widths between the wall panel outer face and the back of cladding/external finishes should
be in accordance with the requirements of the NHBC Standards.

14 Maintenance and repair

14 Although maintenance is not envisaged for the panels, regular checks should be carried out on the
finishes to ensure that any damage is detected and repaired as soon as possible.

15 Durability
15.1 The panels will have comparable durability to that of OSB/3 to BS EN 300 : 2006. Therefore,
provided the installation remains weathertight and damp-proof, a life of at least 60 years may be
expected.

15.2 Timber used in areas that could be at risk, eg sole plates, should be preservative-treated in accordance with the
recommendations given in BS 8417 : 2011.

Installation

16 General
16.1 Erection of the Kingspan TEK wall and roof panels must comply with the details given in the Certificate holder’s
construction manual, as a general guide, and the provisions of this Certificate.

16.2 When used as loadbearing construction, the main contractor must ensure that the accuracy of the foundation is
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in accordance with the Certificate holder’s instructions. In particular, the following details must be within the tolerance
of ± 5 mm:
• level of the foundation or other bearing support
• overall width and length of the building footprint
• diagonals used for checking the overall squareness of the building (1).

(1) Adjustment may be possible through the sole plates.

16.3 When used as an infill panel, the main contractor must ensure that the accuracy of the structural frame is in
accordance with the Certificate holder’s acceptable tolerances:

• panels to be held in place with proprietary brackets to the Chartered Engineer’s specification
• a 5 mm gap should be left at the head of the infill panel to allow for expansion/differential movement. The gap
should be filled with an expanding urethane foam or proprietary compressible foam.

16.4 Guidance on the procedure for installing the infill panels is limited due to the variations in the structural frame
construction and detailing. Erection methods for lifting the non-load bearing wall panels into place, specification and
design of brackets, and fixings and tolerances will therefore need to be determined by the project design engineer for
each structure in which the infill wall panels are used. Further guidance can be obtained from the Certificate holder (see
Figure 9 and section 17.8).

17 Procedure (loadbearing construction)

Foundation construction

17.1 A suitable dpc must be laid on top of the foundation with 2 beads of silicone sealant applied to the top surface.

17.2 A 40-mm-deep treated softwood (C24) sole plate is combined with a 40 mm deep bottom plate, positioned over
the dpc and fixed to the foundation using fixings as approved by the Certificate holder and the Chartered Engineer’s
requirements. Tolerances for sole plates can be adjusted as per Kingspan TEK Technical Bulletin No 5 or the Certificate
holder’s recommendations. Proprietary injectable mortar grouting is used to seal against air infiltration.

Ground-floor construction

17.3 A bead of expanding urethane sealant is run along the top of sole plate/bottom plate or in the rout of the panel(s).
Starting at one corner, the first panel is positioned correctly on the combination sole plate and fixed to the bottom
plate section with nails/screws (as approved by the Certificate holder) through the OSB inner and outer skins. Any
building grade PU foaming adhesive is suitable for this application. This forms the standard basis for connecting panel-
to-panel runs, panel/intermediate floor joints or timber-to-timber at corner junctions. Panels are temporarily braced to
maintain stability. Beads of adhesive are applied to the bottom and vertical recesses of subsequent panels and fitted
together, plumbed and secured with nails.

Internal wall construction

17.4 Wall panels are generally assembled horizontally, using a cassette joint, which is also sealed using expanding
urethane. Joints of the panel are tightened. Timber lintels, where required, are fixed into position over openings. A
continuous timber head plate is fitted into the rout at the top of panels. Generally, all timber to rigid urethane core
connections to timber are sealed using expanding urethane. All timber-to-timber connections are sealed using two
beads of silicone sealant.

Internal floor construction

17.5 Engineered or traditional timber floor joists can be supported on the panel by either adopting a rim board detail
or secured using joist hangers (see Figure 7). OSB/3, 22 mm thick or P5 particle board floor decking is fixed over the I-
joist and head plate/rim board as appropriate. The panel system is protected externally using a vapour permeable
membrane (see section 9.5). A sole plate or bottom plate (as design requirements) is seated on silicone sealant and
attached through the floor decking into the head plate/rim board. The process continues in the same manner as for the
ground-floor construction.

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 Figure 7 Internal floor detail

Roof construction

17.6 The supporting walls are made fully rigid by nail/screw fixings as approved by the Certificate holder, and
intermediate/ridge beams/purlins in accordance with the design requirements, which are incorporated within
preformed pockets in the wall panel. A wall plate is fixed onto the top of the head plate, the top of which is angled to
suit the pitch of the roof.

17.7 Roof panels are positioned, mechanically handled, working from one gable wall to the other. Panels are joined (as
for the wall construction) and fixed through to the structural supporting timber members using FastenMaster Headlok
fasteners and to the Chartered Engineer’s design requirements. The roof panel is overlaid with a vapour permeable
membrane (see section 9.3). Treated softwood counter battens (minimum 25 mm deep by 50 mm wide) are fixed
through to the roof panel using stainless steel screws as approved by the Certificate holder and at centres to the
Chartered Engineer’s design requirements. A variety of roof finishes (see section 1.5) can be adopted, subject to the
Certificate holder’s approval (see Figure 8).

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 Figure 8 Typical roof detail, with and without membrane application

Infill panel application

17.8 The panels are prepared in the same way as the wall panels described in section 17.4. The panels can be fixed
inside the structural frame of a building, as an infill panel between structural load-bearing elements (eg concrete posts).
Typically, the panel is secured to the structural frame using dead bolt fixings. At floor level, the dead bolts are fixed
through the panels to a continuous steel angle bracket, and at ceiling level they are fixed through the panels to angled
cleats with slotted fixing connections, to allow for differential movement. A high-performance insulation (eg Kingspan
Kooltherm K15 Rainscreen Board – BBA Certificate 14/5134) should be fixed to the external face of the floor slab to
reduce thermal bridging through the structural frame of the building (see Figure 9).

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 Figure 9 Infill panel

Technical Investigations

18 Tests
Tests were carried out and the results assessed to determine:

• vertical loading
• pull-out strength of wall ties based on BS DD 140-1 : 1986 and BS EN 846-6 : 2000
• fire-resistance to BS 476-21 : 1987.

19 Investigations
19.1 An examination was made of technical data relating to:

• structural properties and design calculations

• airborne sound insulation tests
• air leakage tests.

19.2 The manufacturing process was evaluated, including the methods adopted for quality control, and details were
obtained of the quality and composition of the materials used.

19.3 Visits were made to a number of sites in the UK to assess the installation processes.

19.4 A condensation risk assessment to BS 5250 : 2011 was undertaken for a typical wall and roof construction.
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 Bibliography
BRE Digest 369 Interstitial condensation and fabric degradation

BRE report BR 262 : 2002 Thermal insulation: avoiding risks

BRE report BR 443 : 2006 Conventions for U-value calculations

BS 476-21 : 1987 Fire tests on building materials and structures — Methods for determination of the fire resistance of
loadbearing elements of construction
BS 5250 : 2011 + A1 : 2016 Code of practice for control of condensation in buildings
BS 5534 : 2014 Slating and tiling for pitched roofs and vertical cladding — Code of practice
BS 6229 : 2003 Flat roofs with continuously supported coverings — Code of practice
BS 8000-3 : 2001 Workmanship on building sites — Code of practice for masonry
BS 8215 : 1991 Code of practice for design and installation of damp-proof courses in masonry construction
BS 8417 : 2011 + A1 : 2014 Preservation of wood — Code of practice
BS DD 140-1 : 1986 Wall ties — Methods of test for mortar joint and timber frame connections

BS EN 300 : 2006 Oriented Strand Boards (OSB) — Definitions, classification and specifications
BS EN 845-1 2013 Specification for ancillary components for masonry – Wall ties, tension straps, hangers and brackets
BS EN 846-6 : 2000 Methods of test for ancillary components for masonry — Determination of tensile and
compressive load capacity and load displacement characteristics of wall ties (single end test)
BS EN 1365-1 : 1999 Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements — Walls

BS EN 1991-1-7 : 2006 Eurocode 1 : Actions on structures – General actions – Accidental actions

NA to BS EN 1991-1-7 : 2006 Eurocode 1 : Actions on structures – General actions – Accidental actions

BS EN 1995-1-1 : 2004 Eurocode 5 : Design of timber structures — General — Common rules and rules for buildings
BS EN 1996-1-1 : 2005 Eurocode 6 : Design of masonry structures – General rules for reinforced and unreinforced
masonry structures
NA to BS EN 1996-1-1 : 2005 Eurocode 6 : Design of masonry structures – General rules for reinforced and unreinforced
masonry structures

BS EN 1996-1-2: 2005 + A2 : 2014 Eurocode 5 : Design of timber structures — General — Common rules and rules for
buildings
BS EN 1996-2 : 2006 Eurocode 6 : Design of masonry structures — Design considerations, selection of materials and
execution of masonry
BS EN 1996-3 : 2006 Eurocode 6 : Design of masonry structures : Simplified calculation methods for unreinforced
masonry structures
BS EN ISO 6946 : 2017 Building components and building elements — Thermal resistance and thermal transmittance —
Calculation method

EN 338 : 2016 Structural timber — Strength classes

PD 6697 : 2010 Recommendations for the design of masonry structures to BS EN 1996-1-1 and BS EN 1996-2

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 Conditions of Certification

20 Conditions
20.1 This Certificate:

• relates only to the product/system that is named and described on the front page
• is issued only to the company, firm, organisation or person named on the front page – no other company, firm,
organisation or person may hold or claim that this Certificate has been issued to them
• is valid only within the UK
• has to be read, considered and used as a whole document – it may be misleading and will be incomplete to be
selective
• is copyright of the BBA
• is subject to English Law.

20.2 Publications, documents, specifications, legislation, regulations, standards and the like referenced in this
Certificate are those that were current and/or deemed relevant by the BBA at the date of issue or reissue of this
Certificate.

20.3 This Certificate will remain valid for an unlimited period provided that the product/system and its manufacture
and/or fabrication, including all related and relevant parts and processes thereof:

● are maintained at or above the levels which have been assessed and found to be satisfactory by the BBA
● continue to be checked as and when deemed appropriate by the BBA under arrangements that it will determine
● are reviewed by the BBA as and when it considers appropriate.

20.4 The BBA has used due skill, care and diligence in preparing this Certificate, but no warranty is provided.

20.5 In issuing this Certificate the BBA is not responsible and is excluded from any liability to any company, firm,
organisation or person, for any matters arising directly or indirectly from:

• the presence or absence of any patent, intellectual property or similar rights subsisting in the product/system or any
other product/system
• the right of the Certificate holder to manufacture, supply, install, maintain or market the product/system
• actual installations of the product/system, including their nature, design, methods, performance, workmanship and
maintenance
• any works and constructions in which the product/system is installed, including their nature, design, methods,
performance, workmanship and maintenance
• any loss or damage, including personal injury, howsoever caused by the product/system, including its manufacture,
supply, installation, use, maintenance and removal
• any claims by the manufacturer relating to CE marking.

20.6 Any information relating to the manufacture, supply, installation, use, maintenance and removal of this
product/system which is contained or referred to in this Certificate is the minimum required to be met when the
product/system is manufactured, supplied, installed, used, maintained and removed. It does not purport in any way to
restate the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, or of any other statutory, common law or
other duty which may exist at the date of issue or reissue of this Certificate; nor is conformity with such information to
be taken as satisfying the requirements of the 1974 Act or of any statutory, common law or other duty of care.

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