Formalised performance specifications for rainscreen cladding
Formalised performance specifications for rainscreen cladding
Formalised performance specifications for rainscreen cladding
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CIMclad: <strong>Formalised</strong> <strong>per<strong>for</strong>mance</strong> <strong>specifications</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>rainscreen</strong> <strong>cladding</strong><br />
(The necessity <strong>for</strong> physical testing should not be required if there is<br />
substantial real life successful <strong>per<strong>for</strong>mance</strong> of the <strong>rainscreen</strong> system<br />
proposed – this is acceptable to CWCT. However, project testing may<br />
be demanded by the specifier, in which case some, or all of the<br />
following testing clauses will apply)<br />
NBS Section H92<br />
10 Testing Note<br />
COMPARISON (TYPE) TESTING:<br />
Fabrication and installation of <strong>rainscreen</strong> <strong>cladding</strong> must not commence<br />
until test results and reports showing compliance with this specification<br />
have been submitted to the CA.<br />
(Use this clause when historic data is acceptable)<br />
510<br />
Comparison<br />
Testing<br />
PROJECT TESTING (LABORATORY):<br />
- At an agreed stage in detailed design work arrange <strong>for</strong> laboratory<br />
testing of specimens of <strong>rainscreen</strong> <strong>cladding</strong> and components in<br />
accordance with relevant clauses of this specification.<br />
- Fabrication and installation of <strong>rainscreen</strong> <strong>cladding</strong> must not<br />
commence until test results and reports showing compliance with this<br />
specification have been submitted to the CA.<br />
(Use this clause as alternative to 510)<br />
515<br />
Project Testing<br />
(Laboratory)<br />
PROJECT TESTING (SITE):<br />
- At an agreed stage during preliminary installation on site arrange <strong>for</strong><br />
testing of a section of <strong>rainscreen</strong> <strong>cladding</strong> in accordance with relevant<br />
clauses of this specification.<br />
- Protect building structure, components and finishes from any<br />
damage consequent upon testing.<br />
- Installation of general areas of <strong>rainscreen</strong> <strong>cladding</strong> must not continue<br />
until site test results and reports showing compliance with this<br />
specification have been submitted to the CA.<br />
520<br />
Project Testing<br />
(Site)<br />
TESTING AUTHORITY:<br />
Project testing must be carried out by a United Kingdom Accreditation<br />
Service (UKAS) approved independent laboratory.<br />
530<br />
Testing Authority<br />
TESTING AUTHORITY:<br />
Project testing must be carried out by the <strong>rainscreen</strong> <strong>cladding</strong><br />
manufacturer/contractor and is to be witnessed/certified by ______<br />
(Alternative to 530)<br />
535<br />
July 2001 Page 17 of 17
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