NF EN 15283-1+A1

NF EN 15283-1+A1
NOVEMBRE 2009
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European standard NF EN 15283-1+A1

November 2009
French standard Classification index: P 72-606-1
ICS: 91.100.10
Gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement

Definitions, requirements and test methods
Part 1: Gypsum boards with mat reinforcement
F : Plaques de plâtre armées de fibres — Définitions, spécifications

et méthodes d'essai — Partie 1 : Plaques de plâtre armées d'un tissu
D : Faserverstärkte Gipsplatten — Begriffe, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren —
Teil 1: Gipsplatten mit Vliesarmierung
French standard approved

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by decision of the Director General of AFNOR on October 21, 2009 taking effect on
November 21, 2009.
Replaces the approved standard NF EN 15283-1, dated April 2008.
Correspondence The European standard EN 15283-1:2008+A1:2009 has the status of French

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

reinforcing materials, reinforcement: structures, mats, woven fabrics, definitions,
specifications, flexural strength, reaction to fire, fire resistance, acoustic properties,
acoustic insulation, water absorption tests, thermal resistance, dimensions,
thickness, dimensional tolerances, dimensional measurements, tests, conformity
tests, sampling, designation, marking, labelling.
Modifications With respect to the replaced document, limited revision regarding the following
points: addition of paragraph 3.5, modification of paragraphs 4.2.2, B.1 and ZA.3.3.
Corrections
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 15283-1:2008+A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM August 2009
ICS 01.040.91; 91.100.10 Supersedes EN 15283-1:2008
English Version
Gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement - Definitions,

requirements and test methods - Part 1: Gypsum boards with
mat reinforcement
Plaques de plâtre armées de fibres - Définitions, Faserverstärkte Gipsplatten - Begriffe, Anforderungen und
spécifications et méthodes d'essai - Partie 1: Plaques de Prüfverfahren - Teil 1: Gipsplatten mit Vliesarmierung
plâtre armées d'un tissu
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 December 2007 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 20 July 2009.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the
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EN 15283-1:2008+A1:2009 (E)
Contents Page
Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................7
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................8
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................8
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................9
4 Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Mechanical characteristics ................................................................................................................ 11
4.2 Fire behaviour ..................................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Acoustic properties ............................................................................................................................ 12
4.4 Water vapour permeability (expressed as water vapour resistance factor) ................................. 12
4.5 Thermal resistance (expressed as thermal conductivity) .............................................................. 13
4.6 Dangerous substances ...................................................................................................................... 13
4.7 Dimensions and tolerances ............................................................................................................... 13
4.8 Additional requirements for gypsum boards with mat reinforcement with reduced water
absorption rate Type H1 and H2........................................................................................................ 14
4.9 Additional requirements for gypsum boards with mat reinforcement with enhanced
surface hardness Type I ..................................................................................................................... 14
4.10 Additional requirements for gypsum boards with mat reinforcement with improved core
cohesion at high temperature Type F ............................................................................................... 14
4.11 Impact resistance................................................................................................................................ 14
5 Test methods....................................................................................................................................... 14
5.1 Sampling .............................................................................................................................................. 14
5.2 Determination of width ....................................................................................................................... 14
5.3 Determination of length ..................................................................................................................... 15
5.4 Determination of thickness ................................................................................................................ 16
5.5 Determination of squareness ............................................................................................................ 17
5.6 Determination of flexural breaking load ........................................................................................... 19
5.7 Determination of deflection under load ............................................................................................ 20
5.8 Determination of total water absorption .......................................................................................... 21
5.9 Determination of surface hardness of the board ............................................................................ 21
6 Evaluation of conformity .................................................................................................................... 24
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 24
6.2 Initial type testing ............................................................................................................................... 24
6.3 Factory production control ................................................................................................................ 25
7 Designation of gypsum boards with mat reinforcement ................................................................ 26
8 Marking, labelling and packaging ..................................................................................................... 26
Annex A (informative) Sampling procedure for testing................................................................................ 28
A.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 28
A.2 Sampling procedure ........................................................................................................................... 28
Annex B (normative) Mounting and fixing for testing according to EN 13823 (SBI test) ......................... 30
B.1 General applications .......................................................................................................................... 30
B.2 Limited applications regarding joint filling ...................................................................................... 32
B.3 Limited applications regarding wood based substrates ................................................................ 33
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Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of EU

Construction Products Directive ....................................................................................................... 34
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics ................................................................................................... 34
ZA.2 Procedure of attestation of conformity of gypsum boards with mat reinforcement .................... 36
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling.................................................................................................................... 39
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Foreword
This document (EN 15283-1:2008+A1:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 241
“Gypsum and gypsum based products”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by February 2010.
This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2009-08-19.
This document supersedes EN 15283-1:2008.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags!"͘
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This standard includes two parts:
 Part 1: Gypsum boards with mat reinforcement
 Part 2: Gypsum fibre boards
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 89/106.
For relationship with EU Directive (s) see informative Annex ZA which is an integral part of this document.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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Diagram 1 — Families of gypsum products
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Diagram 2 — Family of ancillary products
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Introduction
Gypsum boards with mat reinforcement are composed of set gypsum plaster core reinforced with fibres which
may be inorganic and/or organic, and are arranged in a woven or non-woven mat to form flat rectangular
boards. Admixtures, fillers and fibres dispersed in the core may also be present. They are usually continuously
produced on an industrial scale.
The properties of gypsum boards with mat reinforcement make them particularly suitable for use in situation
where there are requirements for fire protection, sound, thermal insulation or racking strength.
Gypsum boards with mat reinforcement can be fixed by various methods e.g. nailing, screwing, stapling or
sticking with gypsum based or other adhesives. They can also be inserted in a suspended ceiling system or
laid in floor constructions.
Gypsum boards with mat reinforcement can be finished with direct surface decoration or gypsum plaster.
They can be further processed into a range of other products.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of gypsum boards with mat
reinforcement intended to be used in building construction works including those intended for secondary
manufacturing operations. It includes boards designed to receive either direct surface decoration or gypsum
plaster.
Gypsum boards with mat reinforcement are selected for use according to their type, size, thickness and edge
profile. The boards can be used for example to provide dry lining finishes to walls, to fixed and suspended
ceilings, to partitions, or as cladding to structural columns and beams. Other uses can be for floors, ventilation
and smoke extraction ducts, cable trays and sheathing applications.
This European Standard covers the following product performance characteristics: reaction to fire, water
vapour permeability, flexural strength, and thermal resistance.
The following performance characteristics are linked to systems assembled with gypsum boards with mat
reinforcement: shear strength, fire resistance, impact resistance, direct airborne sound insulation, acoustic
absorption. If required, tests should be done according to the corresponding European test methods on
assembled systems simulating the end use conditions.
This European Standard also covers additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and
acceptance of the product and the reference tests for these characteristics. It provides for the evaluation of
conformity of the product to this EN.
This European Standard does not cover gypsum boards with mat reinforcement which have been subject to
any secondary manufacturing operations (e.g. insulating composite panels, boards with thin lamination etc.).
Products covered by EN 520 or EN 13815 are excluded.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 520:2004, Gypsum plasterboards — Definitions, requirements and test methods
EN 12524, Building materials and products — Hygrothermal properties — Tabulated design values
EN 12664, Thermal performance of building materials and products — Determination of thermal resistance by
means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods — Dry and moist products of medium and low
thermal resistance
EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification using
data from reaction to fire tests
EN 13501-2, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 2: Classification using
data from fire resistance tests, excluding ventilation services
EN 13823, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Building products excluding floorings exposed to the
thermal attack by a single burning item
EN 13963, Jointing materials for gypsum plasterboards — Definitions, requirements and test methods
EN 14195, Metal framing components for gypsum plasterboard systems — Definitions, requirements and test
methods
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EN ISO 140-3, Acoustics - Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements — Part 3:
Laboratory measurements of airborne sound insulation of building elements (ISO 140-3:1995)
EN ISO 354, Acoustics — Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room (ISO 354:2003)
EN ISO 717-1, Acoustics - Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements — Part 1: Airborne
sound insulation (ISO 717-1:1996)
EN ISO 9001, Quality management systems — Requirements (ISO 9001:2000)
EN ISO 12572, Hygrothermal performance of building materials and products — Determination of water
vapour transmission properties (ISO 12572:2001)
ISO 7892, Vertical building elements — Impact resistance tests — Impact bodies and general test procedures
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
gypsum boards with mat reinforcement
board composed of a gypsum core firmly bonded to a woven or non-woven sheet of inorganic or organic fibres
located on or just below the surfaces. The sheet may consist of single or multiple layers and may be
reinforced by filaments or webs of fibre strands. The surfaces may vary according to the use and the core can
also contain fibres, additives and/or fillers to impart additional properties. Gypsum boards with fibrous mat
reinforcement are usually continuously produced on an industrial scale.
The surfaces and edge profiles vary according to the use of the particular type of board.
For the purposes of identification these boards receive the designation GM
3.2
Additional features of gypsum fibre boards
3.2.1
additional features of gypsum boards with mat reinforcement
performance of the types of gypsum boards with mat reinforcement defined below can be combined in one
board in which case the letter identifying each type of performance satisfied is given in the designation
3.2.2
gypsum boards with mat reinforcement with reduced water absorption rate
gypsum boards with mat reinforcement can have additives to reduce the water absorption rate which make
them suitable for special applications in which reduced water absorption properties are required to improve
the performance of the board. For the purpose of identification these boards are designated GM-H1, GM-H2
with different water absorption performance
3.2.3
gypsum boards with mat reinforcement with enhanced surface hardness
boards can have enhanced surface hardness for special applications. For the purpose of identification these
boards receive the designation GM-I
3.2.4
gypsum boards with mat reinforcement with enhanced strength
boards can have enhanced strength for special applications. For the purpose of identification these boards
receive the designation GM-R
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3.2.5
gypsum boards with mat reinforcement with improved core adhesion at high temperature
these boards can have mineral fibres and/or other additives in the gypsum core to improve core cohesion at
high temperatures. For the purpose of identification these boards receive the designation GM-F
3.3 General terms
3.3.1
edge
longitudinal side of the board
3.3.2
end
side transverse to the edges
3.3.3
face
surface intended to be exposed in use
3.3.4
back
surface opposite to the face
3.3.5
width
shortest distance between the edges of the board
3.3.6
nominal width (w)
width stated by the manufacturer
3.3.7
length
shortest distance between the ends of the board
3.3.8
nominal length (l)
length stated by the manufacturer
3.3.9
thickness
distance between the face and the back, excluding edge profiles
3.3.10
nominal thickness (t)
thickness stated by the manufacturer
3.3.11
squareness (s)
rectangularity of the board
3.4 Edge and end profiles of gypsum boards with mat reinforcement
The edges may be square, tapered, bevelled, half-rounded, rounded, skewed or tongue and grooved, or a
combination of each. Sketches of some common edge profiles are given in EN 520.
The ends of gypsum boards with mat reinforcement are usually square.
Other types of profile may be produced for special applications.
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3.5 !Symbols and abbreviations
For the purpose of simplification in product marking and performance information characteristics may be
identified through the symbols and abbreviations given in Table 1.
Table 1 — Symbols and abbreviations
Requirement Sub-clause Symbol or abbreviation

Reaction to fire 4.2.1 R2F
Shear strength 4.1.3 ↑↓
Water vapour resistance factor 4.4 µ
Thermal conductivity 4.5 λ
Fire resistance 4.2.2 FR
Impact resistance 4.11 →I
Flexural strength 4.1.1 F
Acoustic absorption 4.3.2 α
Sound insulation 4.3.1 R
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4 Requirements
4.1 Mechanical characteristics
4.1.1 Flexural strength
The flexural strength shall be expressed as the breaking load in Newtons.
The flexural breaking load of gypsum boards with mat reinforcement determined in accordance with the test
method described in 5.6 shall not be less than the values given below, where t is the thickness of the board
in mm.
!Table 2" — Flexural breaking load in Newtons
Nominal board thickness Flexural breaking load

Type mm N
Transverse direction Longitudinal direction
GM, GM-H1, GM- t 16,8 ⋅ t 43 ⋅ t
H2, GM-I, GM-F
GM-R t 24 ⋅ t 58 ⋅ t
Additionally, no individual result shall be more than 10 % below these values.
4.1.2 Deflection under load
When required and subject to regulatory requirements, the deflection under load shall be determined in
accordance to the test method described in 5.7.
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4.1.3 Shear strength (strength of bond/substructure connection)
When the intended use of gypsum boards with mat reinforcement is stiffening building assemblies (i.e. walls,
partitions, roof truss structures) the conventional shear strength of the boards shall be determined in
accordance with the test method given in EN 520.
NOTE This test does not measure the actual shear strength of the board but rather the strength of the
board/substructure connection that is the relevant property for this application.
4.2 Fire behaviour
4.2.1 Reaction to fire
When the intended use of gypsum boards with mat reinforcement is for exposed situations in building
construction works, gypsum boards with mat reinforcement shall be classified in accordance with EN 13501-1.
When testing the gypsum boards with mat reinforcement in the EN 13823 test according to the provisions
of EN 13501-1 is required, the product shall be mounted in a manner which is representative of end use
applications. The method for mounting shall be as Annex B.
4.2.2 !Fire resistance"
!Fire resistance" is a property of an assembled system and not of a product in isolation.
When required and subject to regulatory requirement, the fire resistance of a system including gypsum boards
with mat reinforcement shall be classified in accordance with EN 13501-2.
4.3 Acoustic properties
4.3.1 Direct airborne sound insulation
Direct airborne sound insulation is a property of an assembled system and not of the product in isolation.
When required and subject to regulatory requirement, the direct airborne sound insulation of a system
including gypsum boards with mat reinforcement shall be determined in accordance with EN ISO 140-3
and EN ISO 717-1.
4.3.2 Acoustic absorption
Acoustic absorption is a property of an assembled system and not of the product in isolation.
When boards are intended to be used for acoustic conditioning, acoustic absorption shall be measured
according to EN ISO 354.
4.4 Water vapour permeability (expressed as water vapour resistance factor)
When the intended use of gypsum boards with mat reinforcement is for moisture diffusion control, tabulated
values of water vapour resistance factor for gypsum products given in EN 12524 shall be used.
When required and subject to regulatory requirement, the boards shall be tested in accordance with the
method for water vapour resistance given in EN ISO 12572.
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4.5 Thermal resistance (expressed as thermal conductivity)
When the intended use of boards is to contribute to thermal resistance in building construction works (walls,
partitions, ceilings), the tabulated values of thermal conductivity for gypsum products given in EN 12524 shall
be used.
When required and subject to regulatory requirement, thermal resistance shall be determined in accordance
with the test method given in EN 12664.
4.6 Dangerous substances
Materials used in products shall not release any dangerous substances in excess of the maximum permitted
levels specified in a relevant European Standard for the material or permitted in the national regulations of the
member state of destination.
4.7 Dimensions and tolerances
4.7.1 Width
NOTE Common nominal widths are: 900 mm, 1 200 mm and 1 250 mm.
Other widths are also possible.
The width shall be measured as described in 5.2 and compared to the nominal width.
The tolerance shall be +0/ - 4 mm.
4.7.2 Length
The length shall be measured as described in 5.3 and compared to the nominal length.
The tolerance shall be +0/- 5 mm for each individual measurement.
4.7.3 Thickness
NOTE The common nominal thicknesses are 12,5 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm and 25 mm.
Other nominal thicknesses are also possible and shall be at least 6,0 mm nominal.
The thickness shall be measured as described in 5.4 and compared to the nominal thickness.
Tolerances for thickness below 18 mm shall be ± 0,7 mm.
For boards of thickness equal to or greater than 18 mm, the tolerance shall be ± (0,04 x thickness) (in mm).
The difference between individual thickness measurements on any individual board shall not exceed 0,8 mm.
4.7.4 Squareness
The deviation from squareness measured as described in 5.5 shall not exceed 2,5 mm per metre of width.
4.7.5 Edge and end profiles
The edge and end profiles may vary widely depending upon the jointing system and decorative and aesthetic
considerations.
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The exception is the tapered edge and the half-rounded tapered edge profile.
When measured as described in 5.6 of EN 520:2004, each individual reading shall be between the following
limits:
 depth of taper: between 0,6 mm and 2,5 mm;
 width of taper: between 40 mm and 80 mm.
4.8 Additional requirements for gypsum boards with mat reinforcement with reduced water
absorption rate Type H1 and H2
The total water absorption of boards, determined by the method described in 5.8, shall not be greater
than 5 %. for type H1 and 10 % for type H2.
4.9 Additional requirements for gypsum boards with mat reinforcement with enhanced
surface hardness Type I
The surface hardness of board is characterised by the diameter of the depression produced in the surface
according to the test method described in 5.9.
The diameter of the depression shall not be more than 15 mm.
4.10 Additional requirements for gypsum boards with mat reinforcement with improved core
cohesion at high temperature Type F
When a type F board (or combined) is subjected to the test described in 5.10 of EN 520:2004, none of
the six specimens shall break.
4.11 Impact resistance
NOTE Impact resistance is a characteristic dependent on an assembled system and not of the product in isolation.
When required and subject to regulatory requirements, the impact resistance of a system including gypsum
boards with mat reinforcement shall be determined in accordance with ISO 7892.
5 Test methods
5.1 Sampling
Testing shall require three boards of each type and thickness on which tests 5.2 to 5.5 shall be carried out.
Tests 5.6 to 5.9 shall be carried out on specimens cut out from the same three boards.
The Annex A gives an example of sampling procedure.
5.2 Determination of width
5.2.1 Principle
The width is measured at three points.
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5.2.2 Apparatus
A metal rule or tape graduated in millimetres and permitting a reading to 1 mm.
5.2.3 Procedure
Take three measurements between the extremities of the boards (see Figure 1) to the nearest millimetre, one
near each end and one near the middle of the board.
Figure 1 — Determination of width
5.2.4 Expression of results
Each measured value expressed in millimetres is recorded.
5.3 Determination of length
5.3.1 Principle
The length is measured at three points.
5.3.2 Apparatus
A metal rule or tape with reading to 1 mm divisions.
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Figure 2 — Determination of length
5.3.3 Procedure
Take three measurements between the extremities of the board (see Figure 2) to the nearest millimetre, one
near each edge and one near the middle.
Each measured value expressed in millimetres is recorded and compared to the nominal length of the board.
5.4 Determination of thickness
5.4.1 Principle
The thickness of the board is measured at six points near to one end of the board.
5.4.2 Apparatus
A micrometer, dial gauge, or callipers with an anvil diameter not less than 10 mm and permitting a reading
to 0,05 mm.
5.4.3 Procedure
Take six measurements (see Figure 3) to the nearest 0,05 mm across one end at approximately equal
intervals across the width and at least 25 mm from the end and 100 mm from the edges. For boards of
nominal width not greater than 600 mm, three measurements are sufficient.
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Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 3 — Determination of thickness
Record each individual measurement.
Record to the nearest 0,1 mm the thickness as the average of the values obtained for each board.
5.5 Determination of squareness
5.5.1 Principle
Method a: Two boards are compared with each other and the squareness measured.
Method b: The two diagonals of a board are measured.
5.5.2 Apparatus
A metal rule or tape with 1 mm divisions.
5.5.3 Procedure
Method a: Place one board on top of another so that they coincide along one edge and at one corner (circled
in Figure 4.).
Measure to the nearest 1 mm the distance ∆1 (see Figure 4) between the ends of the opposite edges.
Turn the top board over so that the same ends coincide as for the first measurement and ensure that the
corner of the top board coincides with that corner of the lower board used in the first measurement (circled in
Figure 4). Measure the new distance ∆2 between the ends of the opposite edges.
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Figure 4 — Determination of squareness of ends
Method b: Measure the length (l) and the width (w) of the board and the lengths of the two diagonals d1 and
d2 to the nearest mm.
∆1 + ∆ 2
Method a: The squareness is characterised for one of the boards by the half sum and for other by
2w
∆ 2 + ∆1
the half difference expressed in millimetres per metre.
2w
Method b: The squareness S is expressed by the result of the expression:
( d1 + d 2) . (d1 − d 2)
S = (1)
4 . l . w
For the calculations, the width (w) shall be expressed in metres, all other parameters in millimetres.
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5.6 Determination of flexural breaking load
5.6.1 Principle
The flexural strength of boards is characterised by the flexural breaking load.
Specimens 400 mm x 300 mm cut off the boards are subjected to a known load which is increased at a
controlled rate until failure occurs.
5.6.2 Apparatus
A loading machine capable of being read to 2 % and capable of applying the necessary load with a rate
of 250 N/min ± 125 N/min.
5.6.3 Procedure
5.6.3.1 Preparation of specimens
Cut two specimens from each board with all edges square (as shown in Figure 5).
One specimen is taken in the longitudinal direction (designated L) and the other in the transverse direction
(designated T) (see Figure 5).
Cut the specimens at least 100 mm from the ends and edges of the board, except in the case of boards of
less than 600 mm width where the distance from the edge can be reduced and should be equal on either side
of the sample.
Dry the specimens to constant mass1) at (40 ± 2) °C and perform the test within 10 min of removing it from the
drying oven.
5.6.3.2 Testing
Place each specimen into the loading machine, face down in the case of longitudinal specimens and face up
in the case of transverse specimens, on two parallel supports rounded to a radius of between 3 mm
and 15 mm, with the centres 350 mm ± 1 mm apart.
Apply the load at a rate of 250 N/min ± 125 N/min at the centre ± 2 mm of the span parallel to the supports, by
means of a platen with a rounding radius between 3 mm and 15 mm. Record each failure value to the nearest
Newton.
The time from the application of the load to the failure of the specimen shall exceed 20 s.
1) Constant mass is defined as two successive weighings 24 h apart, differing by less than 0,1 %.
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Key
1 zone for sampling other specimens
Figure 5 — Sampling of specimens for the determination of flexural breaking load

(example for 1 200 mm wide board)
5.6.3.3 Expression of results
Record each individual flexural breaking load and calculate the mean flexural breaking load of
the three longitudinal specimens (L) and of the three transverse specimens (T).
5.7 Determination of deflection under load
The test is the same as the one used for flexural breaking load (5.6 above) but a continuous record of
deflection produced by the applied load is made.
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Calculate the mean deflection under load of the three longitudinal specimens (L) and also the three transverse
specimens (T) as the average of the recorded values for any given load.
5.8 Determination of total water absorption
5.8.1 Principle
Conditioned specimens are immersed in water at (23 ± 2) °C and the percentage increase in mass is
determined.
5.8.2 Apparatus
a) Balance with an accuracy of 0,1 g;
b) water bath at (23 ± 2) °C large enough to hold the specimen;
c) clock or watch with accuracy of 1 min.
5.8.3 Procedure
Cut a specimen measuring (300 mm ± 1,5 mm) × (300 mm ± 1,5) mm from each board, approximately half-
way between the edges and at least 150 mm from the ends. Do not treat the edges of the specimen or
damage the surface.
Condition the specimens to constant mass2) at (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 5) % relative humidity, weigh to the
nearest 0,1 g and carry out the test immediately.
Immerse the specimen in a water bath at (23 ± 2) °C covered with 25 mm to 35 mm of water for 2 h ± 2 min.
Place the specimen horizontally but not resting flat on the bottom of the container.
After removal from the bath, wipe excess water from the surface and edges of the specimen and weigh
immediately to the nearest 0,1 g.
Calculate the percentage increase in mass of each specimen in relation to the starting mass. Record the
mean percentage increase in mass as the water absorption of the Gypsum boards with mat reinforcement.
5.9 Determination of surface hardness of the board
5.9.1 Principle
The surface damage caused by of a small steel sphere dropped from a predetermined height is measured.
5.9.2 Apparatus
a) 50 mm diameter steel sphere of 510 g ± 10 g mass;
b) rigid, flat and horizontal table to support the whole surface of the specimen with an inertia enough for the
impact (e.g. steel table 20 mm thick);
2) Constant mass is defined as two successive weighings 24 h apart, differing by less than 0,1 %.
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c) carbon paper;
d) graduated rule with 0,5 mm accuracy;
e) support for the steel sphere.
5.9.3 Procedure
5.9.3.1 Preparation of specimen
Cut one specimen measuring 300 mm × 400 mm from a board type I. Condition the specimens to constant
mass according to 5.8.3.
5.9.3.2 Testing (see Figure 6)
Place the specimen, face up, on the rigid table and cover it with the carbon paper. Then place the sphere
between the clamps of the support with a distance of 500 mm from the board surface to the underside of the
sphere.
Let the sphere fall down onto the board. Then take off the carbon paper and measure to the nearest mm, the
diameter (D) of the coloured impact onto the board.
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Key
1 rigid table
2 specimen (board)
3 face of the board
4 carbon paper
5 steel sphere
6 coloured impact
Figure 6 — Surface hardness test procedure
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Repeat this test, three times on the same specimen.
Calculate the mean of the three measured values.
The surface hardness of the board is characterised by this mean value.
6 Evaluation of conformity
6.1 General
The compliance of gypsum board with mat reinforcements with the requirements of this European Standard
and with the stated values (including classes) shall be demonstrated by:
 initial type testing (ITT);
 factory production control by the producer (FPC).
For the purposes of testing, gypsum board with mat reinforcements may be grouped into families, where it is
considered that the selected property is common to all gypsum board with mat reinforcements within that
family.
The decision on those product or properties which fall within in a family shall be made by the producer, who is
responsible for the declaration of conformity.
6.2 Initial type testing
Initial type testing shall be performed to show conformity with this European Standard.
Initial type testing shall be performed at the beginning of the production of a new gypsum board with mat
reinforcement type (unless it is a member of a family previously tested) or at the beginning of a new method of
production (where this may affect the stated properties).
Tests previously performed in accordance with the provisions of this European Standard (same product, same
characteristic(s), test method, sampling procedure, system of attestation of conformity etc.) may be taken into
account.
All product characteristics in Clause 4 applicable to the intended uses shall be subject to initial type testing,
with the following exceptions:
 release of regulated substances may be assessed indirectly by controlling the content of the substance
concerned;
 when tabulated values are used.
Whenever a change occurs in the gypsum board with mat reinforcement design, the raw material or supplier
of the components, or the production process (subject to the definition of a family), which would significantly
change one or more of the characteristics, the type tests shall be repeated for the appropriate
characteristic(s).
Sampling shall be in accordance with 5.1.
The results of all type tests shall be recorded and held by the producer for at least five years.
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6.3 Factory production control
6.3.1 General
The producer shall establish, document and maintain an FPC system to ensure that the products placed on
the market conform to the stated performance characteristics. The FPC system shall consist of procedures,
regular inspections and tests and/or assessments and the use of the results to control raw and other incoming
materials or components, equipment, the production process and the product.
A FPC system conforming to the requirements of EN ISO 9001, and made specific to the requirements of this
European Standard shall be considered to satisfy the above requirements.
The results of inspections, tests or assessments requiring action shall be recorded, as shall any action taken.
The action to be taken when control values or criteria are not met shall be recorded and retained for the period
specified in the producer’s FPC procedures.
6.3.2 Equipment
a) Testing
All weighing, measuring and testing equipment shall be calibrated and regularly inspected according to
documented procedures, frequencies and criteria.
b) Manufacturing
All equipment used in the manufacturing process shall be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure use,
wear or failure does not cause inconsistency in the manufacturing process. Inspections and maintenance shall
be carried out and recorded in accordance with the producer’s written procedures and the records retained for
the period defined in the producer's FPC procedures.
6.3.3 Raw materials and components
The specifications of all incoming raw materials and components shall be documented, as shall the inspection
scheme for ensuring their conformity.
6.3.4 Product testing and evaluation
The producer shall establish procedures to ensure that the stated values of all the product characteristics are
maintained.
6.3.5 Non-conforming products
The producer shall have written procedures which specify how non-conforming products shall be dealt with.
Any such events shall be recorded as they occur and these records shall be kept for the period defined in the
producer’s written procedures.
6.3.6 Other test methods
For factory production control, other test methods may be used provided that:
a) they can show a correlation to exist between the results from the EN reference test and those of the
alternative test;
b) information on which the correlation is based is available for inspection.
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7 Designation of gypsum boards with mat reinforcement

Gypsum boards with mat reinforcement shall be designated as follows:
a) wording "Gypsum boards with mat reinforcement";
b) reference to this European Standard, i.e. EN 15273-1;
c) Board type as defined in 3.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3 and 3.2.4
 GM
 GM-H1, GM-H2
 GM-I
 GM-R
 GM-F
Features may be combined as appropriate.
NOTE 1 It is recommended that the designation letters are given in alphabetical order.
d) dimensions in millimetres in the order:
 width;
 length;
 thickness.
e) edge profile:
NOTE 2 National abbreviations may be used for edge profiles.
For example
 Square: SE
 bevelled: BE
 tapered: TE
 half-round: HRE
 half-rounded tapered: HRTE
 rounded: RE
 Inclined (skewed) edge: IE
EXAMPLES OF DESIGNATION:
Gypsum boards with mat reinforcement EN 15283-1 GM/1200 / 2400 / 15 / TE
Gypsum boards with mat reinforcement EN 15283-1 GM-H1/ 1250 / 3000 / 12,5 / SE
8 Marking, labelling and packaging

Gypsum boards with mat reinforcement complying with this European Standard shall be clearly marked on the
board or on the accompanying label or on the packaging or on the accompanying commercial documents (e.g.
a delivery note) with the following items:
a) reference to this European Standard, i.e. EN 15283-1;
b) name, trademark or other means of identification of the manufacturer of the boards;
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c) date of production;
d) means of identifying the boards and relating them to their designation according to Clause 7.
NOTE For CE marking purposes see Annex ZA.
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Annex A
(informative)
Sampling procedure for testing
A.1 General
The required number of gypsum board with mat reinforcement to determine the compliance with specification
should be sampled from a delivery consignment of boards.
The appropriate consignment size should be agreed between representatives of any involved parties who
should have the opportunity to be present at the time of sampling.
A.2 Sampling procedure
A.2.1 General
The choice of the method of sampling should be as defined in A.2.2 and A.2.3 as appropriate.
A.2.2 Random sampling3)
Whenever possible, the random sampling method should be used, in which every boards in the consignment
has an equal chance of being selected for the sample.
Three boards of each type should be selected from positions throughout the consignment without any
consideration given to the condition or quality of the selected boards.
A.2.3 Representative sampling
A.2.3.1 General
When random sampling is impracticable or not convenient, e.g. when the boards form a large stack or stacks
with ready access to only a limited number of boards, a representative sampling procedure should be used.
A.2.3.2 Sampling from a stack
The consignment should be divided into at least three real or imaginary sections, each of a similar size. One
board should be selected at random from within each section in order to give the required number of samples
as indicated in 5.1.
It will be necessary to remove some sections of the stack or stacks in order to gain access to boards within
the body of such stacks when taking samples.
3) In practice, random sampling is normally only convenient either when the boards forming the consignment are being
moved in a loose (unpacked) form from one place to another or when they have been split into a large number of small
stacks awaiting installation.
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A.2.3.3 Sampling from a consignment formed of banded or wrapped packs
At least three packs should be selected at random from the consignment. The packaging around each of the
selected packs should be removed and one board should be sampled at random from within each pack in
order to give the required number of samples without any consideration given to the condition or quality of the
selected boards.
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Annex B
(normative)
Mounting and fixing for testing according to EN 13823 (SBI test)
B.1 General applications

Gypsum boards with mat reinforcement shall be mounted and fixed using the following method. This provides
the most onerous conditions and the resulting classification shall be applied to all end use applications.
Results obtained for a given thickness of board apply for all thicker boards.
The boards shall be mechanically fixed to a metal sub-structure (made from components detailed
in EN 14195) as shown in Figures B.1a to B.1c.
The structure shall be vertical steel studs with a web width of 70 mm to 80 mm and a metal thickness
of 0,5 mm to 0,6 mm positioned as shown in Figure B.1b.
The mechanical fixings shall be screws, which shall be fixed through the thickness of the boards into the
sub-structure at (300 ± 30) mm centres measured along the length of each supporting member.
Both vertical and horizontal joints shall be included positioned as shown in Figure B.1a. All joints between
adjoining boards shall be butted and unfilled.
The cavity formed behind the boards by the sub-structure shall be filled with a non-fire resistant treated
3
polyurethane (PUR) of (35 ± 5) kg/m density. The thickness shall be 10 mm to 15 mm less than the web
width.
A 40 mm air gap shall be left between the PUR and the calcium silicate boards.
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! !
"
"
Key
2 metal stud
3 U-channel
Figure B.1a — Joints Figure B.1b — Sub-structure
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"
Key
1 gypsum board with mat reinforcement
2 metal stud
3 U-channel
4 calcium silicate baseboard
5 PUR panel
6 air gap
Figure B.1c — Mounting and fixing to a metal sub-structure
B.2 Limited applications regarding joint filling

The gypsum boards shall be mounted and fixed and the cavity shall be filled in the same way as described
in B.1 above, but the joints shall be treated with jointing materials complying with EN 13963.
The results obtained shall apply to all end use applications provided the joints are treated with jointing
materials complying with EN 13963. Results obtained for a given thickness of board shall apply for all thicker
boards.
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B.3 Limited applications regarding wood based substrates

The gypsum boards with mat reinforcement shall be mounted and fixed using the following method. The
resultant classification may be applied to any wood based substrate with a density of at least 350 kg/m3 as
stated below and also any end use substrate of Class A1 and A2-s1,d0. Results obtained for a given
thickness of board shall apply for all thicker boards.
The boards shall be mechanically fixed to a (15 to 20) mm ± 2 mm thick non-fire resistant treated continuous
3
timber background, with a density of (350 ± 50) kg/m (see Figure B.3).
The mechanical fixings shall be screws, which shall be fixed through the thickness of the boards into the
substrate at 300 mm ± 30 mm centres around all perimeters of the boards.
Both vertical and horizontal joints shall be included positioned as shown in Figure B.1a. All joints between
adjoining boards shall be butted and unfilled.
Key
1 gypsum board with mat reinforcement
2 timber sheet
3 air gap
4 calcium silicate baseboard
Figure B.2 — Board fixing in wood based substrates
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Annex ZA
(informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of EU

Construction Products Directive
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics

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

Intended use(s) : see Clause 1
Requirements/ Requirements Mandated level Notes
Characteristics from the Mandate Clause in this and/or class
European Standard
Flexural strength (Flexural breaking load) 4.1.1 N (Newtons)
Threshold values
Shear strength (for stiffening timber framed 4.1.3 N (Newtons)
external walls and timber roof truss
structures)
Reaction to fire (for exposed situations) 4.2.1 A1 to F
Direct air borne sound insulation (in end use 4.3.1 dB
a
conditions)
Performance declared is for
the system of which the
product is a part
a
Acoustic absorption (in end use conditions) 4.3.2 dimensionless
product is a part
Water vapour permeability (for moisture 4.4 Expressed as water vapour
diffusion control) resistance factor
dimensionless
Thermal resistance 4.5 Expressed as thermal
conductivity in W/m⋅K
a
Impact resistance (in end use conditions) 4.11 kJ
product is a part
a
These characteristics are system dependent and should be provided in producer's literature based upon intended use.
The requirement on a characteristic does not apply in those Member States where there are no regulations for
that characteristic for the intended use of the product. In this case, producers willing to place their products on
the market of those Member States are not obliged to determine nor to declare the performance of their
products with regard to this characteristic and the option “No Performance Determined” in the CE marking
may be used.
The “No Performance Determined” (NPD) option may not be used where the characteristic is subject to a
threshold level (from the mandate or from the related clause in the standard).
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ZA.2 Procedure of attestation of conformity of gypsum boards with mat

reinforcement
ZA.2.1 Systems of attestation of conformity
The system of attestation of conformity of gypsum boards with mat reinforcement in accordance with the
decision of the Commission of 95/467/EC as amended by 01/596/EC and 02/592/EC and as given in the
Annex 3 of the mandate M/106 “Gypsum products” is shown in Table ZA.2.
Reaction to fire performance is not susceptible to change during the production process for a given product.
Therefore only Attestation of Conformity systems 3 and 4 are applicable.
Table ZA.2 — Systems of attestation of conformity (AoC)
Product Intended use Characteristics AoC system
Gypsum boards with In all uses where the board is subject to Reaction to fire 3
mat reinforcement reaction to fire requirements
Others 4
For stiffening timber framed wind load Shear strength 3

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

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

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

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

Factory Production
6.3
Control (FPC) Flexural bending strength
Tasks for the Water vapour resistance by controlling thickness
Producer and density
Thermal resistance by controlling density
Initial Type Testing Flexural bending strength
(ITT)
Water vapour resistance a
Thermal resistance a 6.2
Tasks for the Initial Type Testing Shear strength

Notified body (ITT)
Table ZA.3.3 — Assignment of evaluation of conformity for gypsum boards with mat reinforcement
intended to be used in situations not mentioned above (system 4)
Clauses of this
Tasks Content of the task European Standard to
apply
Tasks for the Factory Production All relevant Water vapour permeability is
Producer Control (FPC) characteristics ensured by controlling the
of Table ZA.1 thickness and the density of the
board;
6.3
Flexural strength
Thermal resistance is ensured by
controlling the thickness and the
Initial Type Testing All relevant Water vapour permeability
(ITT) characteristics (moisture diffusion control) a
of Table ZA.1 6.2
Flexural strength
Thermal resistancea
ZA.2.2 EC certificate and declaration of conformity
(In case of products under system 3): When compliance with the conditions of this annex is achieved, the
producer or his authorised representative established in the EEA, shall prepare and retain a declaration of
conformity (EC declaration of conformity) which entitles the producer to affix the CE marking. This declaration
shall include:
 name and address of the producer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA;
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 description of the product (type, identification, intended use, etc.) and a copy of the information
accompanying the CE marking;
 provisions to which the product conforms (i.e. Annex ZA of this document);
 particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions);
 name and address of the approved body;
 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the producer or
of his authorised representative.
(In case of products under system 4): When compliance with this annex is achieved, the producer or his agent
established in the EEA shall prepare and retain a declaration of conformity (EC Declaration of conformity),
which entitles the producer to affix the CE marking. This declaration shall include:
 name and address of the producer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA;
 description of the product (type, identification, intended use, etc.) and a copy of the information
accompanying the CE marking;
 provisions to which the product conforms (i.e. Annex ZA of this document);
 particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions);
 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the producer or
of his authorised representative.
NOTE Duplication of information between the declaration and certificate should be avoided. To avoid duplication of
information, cross-reference between documents may be made when one contains more information than the other.
The above mentioned declaration and certificate shall be presented in the official language or languages of
the Member State of the EU in which the product is to be used.
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling

ZA.3.1 General
The producer or his authorised representative established within the EEA is responsible for the affixing of the
CE marking. The CE marking symbol to affix shall be in accordance with Directive 93/68/EC and shall be
shown on the gypsum board with mat reinforcement (or when not possible it may be on the accompanying
label, the packaging or on the accompanying commercial documents e.g. a delivery note). The following
information shall accompany the CE marking symbol:
 name or identifying mark and registered address of the producer;
 the last two digits of the year in which the marking is affixed;
 reference to this document;
 description of the product: generic name, material, dimensions and intended use;
 information on those relevant essential characteristics listed in Table ZA.1 which are to be declared
presented as:
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 declared values and, where relevant, level or class (including "pass" for pass/fail requirements where
necessary) to declare for each essential characteristic as indicated in the footnote(s) in Table ZA.1;
 "no performance determined" for characteristics where this is relevant;
 as an alternative, a standard designation which shows some or all of the relevant characteristics
(where the designation covers only some characteristics, it will need to be supplemented with
declared values for other characteristics as above).
The "no performance determined" (NPD) option may not be used when the characteristic is subject to a
threshold level. Otherwise, the NPD option may be used when and where the characteristic, for a given
intended use, is not subject to regulatory requirements in the Member State of destination.
The CE conformity marking shall consist of the initials "CE" taking the following form:
 if the CE marking is reduced or enlarged the proportions given in the above graduated drawing must be
respected;
 various components of the CE marking must have substantially the same vertical dimension, which may
not be less than 5 mm.
ZA.3.2 Example for CE marking on boards
AnyCo Ltd EN 15283-1 /GM- H1 A1
CE conformity marking Name or identifying Number and part of the Reaction to fire
mark of the producer European Standard
/Board type
The entire CE marking (see ZA.3.3) needed for CE marking and defined in ZA.3 should be given on the board
or packaging or on the accompanying commercial documents
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ZA.3.3 Example of entire CE marking
If not on the board, the entire CE marking shall be given on the accompanying label, or on the packaging or
on the accompanying commercial documents. An example is given below:
CE conformity marking, consisting of the

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

and its registered address
Any Co Ltd
PO Box 21, B-1050
!09" The last two digits of the year in which the
CE marking was affixed or a reference to
the date stamped
EN 15283–1 / GM-H1 Number of the European Standard and

board type
Shear strength: NPD Information on regulated characteristics
Reaction to fire : A1
Water vapour resistance factor : 10
Thermal conductivity: 0,25 W/(m⋅⋅K)
Airborne sound insulation: See producer`s
literature
Acoustic absorption:
Impact resistance:
In addition to the specific information relating to dangerous substances shown above, the product should also
be accompanied, when and where required and in the appropriate form, by documentation listing any other
legislation on regulated substances for which compliance is claimed, together with any information required by
that legislation. European legislation without national derogation need not be mentioned.
NOTE 2 When marking is carried out as describe above, the full requirements for CE marking are complied with and no
further documentation is necessary.
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FE165056 ISSN 0335-3931

European standard NF EN 15283-1+A1

French standard Classification index: P 72-606-1

Gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement

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

French standard approved

Correspondence The European standard EN 15283-1:2008+A1:2009 has the status of French

Descriptors Technical International Thesaurus: plasterboard, buildings, construction,

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

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 15283-1:2008+A1

ICS 01.040.91; 91.100.10 Supersedes EN 15283-1:2008

Gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement - Definitions,

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels

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

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

This document supersedes EN 15283-1:2008.

This standard includes two parts:

 Part 1: Gypsum boards with mat reinforcement

 Part 2: Gypsum fibre boards

Diagram 1 — Families of gypsum products

Diagram 2 — Family of ancillary products

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

Products covered by EN 520 or EN 13815 are excluded.

EN 520:2004, Gypsum plasterboards — Definitions, requirements and test methods

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

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of identification these boards receive the designation GM

3.3 General terms

Other types of profile may be produced for special applications.

3.5 !Symbols and abbreviations

Table 1 — Symbols and abbreviations

Requirement Sub-clause Symbol or abbreviation

4.1 Mechanical characteristics

4.1.1 Flexural strength

The flexural strength shall be expressed as the breaking load in Newtons.

!Table 2" — Flexural breaking load in Newtons

Nominal board thickness Flexural breaking load

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

4.1.2 Deflection under load

4.1.3 Shear strength (strength of bond/substructure connection)

4.2 Fire behaviour

4.2.1 Reaction to fire

4.2.2 !Fire resistance"

!Fire resistance" is a property of an assembled system and not of a product in isolation.

4.3 Acoustic properties

4.3.1 Direct airborne sound insulation

4.3.2 Acoustic absorption

4.4 Water vapour permeability (expressed as water vapour resistance factor)

4.5 Thermal resistance (expressed as thermal conductivity)

4.6 Dangerous substances

4.7 Dimensions and tolerances

Other widths are also possible.

The tolerance shall be +0/ - 4 mm.

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

Tolerances for thickness below 18 mm shall be ± 0,7 mm.

4.7.5 Edge and end profiles

 depth of taper: between 0,6 mm and 2,5 mm;

 width of taper: between 40 mm and 80 mm.