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CERTIFICATE No 163/01 NAME OF PRODUCT ... - Paroc.com

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VTT <strong>CERTIFICATE</strong> NO <strong>163</strong>/<strong>01</strong>, Date of issue 30.9.1996 Updated 20.12.2002, 7.8.2003 and 20.12.200813When wall or ceiling constructions made of <strong>Paroc</strong> Panel ­panels have fire resistancerequirements the constructions are considered as non­load bearing constructions.In a fire situation the panels are acting as catenary constructions because the exposedsteel sheet will disconnect from the stone wool core in an early stage of fire. The fixingsto the bearing construction, that must have at least the same fire resistance as the panelconstruction, must be designed accordingly.The elements are not allowed to extend from one fire <strong>com</strong>partment to another in neitherdirection.Electrical installations have to be installed on the surface of the elements instead ofembedding in the panels.Fire resistance of penetrations in <strong>Paroc</strong> Panel wall structures have to be verifiedseparately.For allowed span lengths in fire situations national regulations apply.12. Durability12.1 The panels are coated with organic coil coatings, which stand up well to theeffects of normal weather stresses. The coatings protect the metal facings below. Thepanels coated with polyester are used in low to medium corrosivity categories mainlyindoors. The panels coated with PVDF are mainly used outdoors and can also be used inmore aggressive environments like industrial surroundings12.2 The long term performance of the panel system depends on permanence of thetightness of the joints and load bearing properties. Load bearing performance over timeis taken into account in dimensioning of the structures (chapter 7). Maintenanceguidance by the manufacturer must be followed.12.3 An influence of long term thermal and humidity stresses on the panels in externalwalls is estimated to decrease the strength of the panels approximately 20 % after 50years in European climatic conditions13. Environmental aspects13.1 The stone wool products meet the Finnish requirements regarding health andsafety at work and user safety.13.2 The dust release from free stone wool surfaces is very small according to themeasurements. <strong>Paroc</strong> panels are faced with steel and the joints are air tight. The cuttingof the panels during the installation is the only stage during which some dust may occur.13.3 The organic emissions from the rock wool have been monitored over sevenyears. The measured maximum formaldehyde emissions were between 0.004 ­ 0.021mg/m 3 . <strong>No</strong> phenol emissions were detected.

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