FM Approvals Limited 1 Windsor Dials Windsor Berkshire SL4 1RS United Kingdom Tel.: +44 (0)1753 750000 Fax: +44 (0)1753 868700 E-mail: cpd@fmapprovals.com Internet: www.fmapprovals.com Member of EOTA European Technical Approval ETA 12/0419 Trade name: Holder of approval: Website: Generic type and use of construction product: Firestone UltraPly TPO Firestone Building Products Europe Ikaroslaan 75 B-1930 Zaventem Belgium www.firestonebpe.be Systems of mechanically fastened flexible roof waterproofing membranes Valid from: to: 21 October 2012 21 October 2017 Manufacturing plant: Firestone Building Products Wellford South Carolina SC 29385 USA This European Technical Approval contains: 18 pages including 04 Annexes which form an integral part of the document European Organisation for Technical Approvals
European Technical Approval No. 12/0419 Page 2 of 18 I LEGAL BASES AND GENERAL CONDITIONS 1 This European Technical Approval is issued by FM Approvals Limited in accordance with: - Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of Member States relating to construction products 1, modified by the Council Directive 93/68/EEC 2 and Regulation (EC) Nº 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council 3 - UK implementation of CPD statutory instruments 1991, No. 1620. The Building and Building Construction Products Regulations 1991 made 15 July 1991, laid before Parliament 22 July 1991, coming into force 27 December 1991, and amended by the Construction Products (Amendment) Regulations 1994 (Statutory Instruments 1994, No. 3051). -Common Procedural Rules for Requesting, Preparing and the Granting of European technical approvals set out in the Annex of Commission Decision 94/23/EC 4. -ETA Guideline No. 006 edition March 2000, as amended April 2007, for systems of mechanically fastened flexible roof waterproofing membranes. 2 FM Approvals Limited is authorised to check whether the provisions of this European Technical Approval are met. Checking may take place in the manufacturing plant(s). Nevertheless, the responsibility for the conformity of the products to the European Technical Approval and for their fitness for the intended use remains with the holder of the European Technical Approval. 3 This European Technical Approval is not to be transferred to manufacturers or agents of manufacturers other than those indicated on page 1 of this European Technical Approval. 4 This European Technical Approval may be withdrawn by FM Approvals Limited in particular pursuant to information by the Commission according to Article 5(1) of Council Directive 89/106/EEC. 5 Reproduction of this European Technical Approval including transmission by electronic means shall be in full. However, partial reproduction can be made with the written consent of FM Approvals Limited. In this case partial reproduction has to be designated as such. Texts and drawings of advertising brochures shall not contradict or misuse the European Technical Approval. 6 The European Technical Approval is issued by the approval body in its official language. This version corresponds fully to the version circulated in EOTA. Translations into other languages have to be designated as such. 1 Official Journal of the European Communities N L40, 11.2.1989, p. 12 2 Official Journal of the European Communities N L 220, 30.08.1993, p. 1 3 Official Journal of the European Union N L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 25 4 Official Journal of the European Communities N L17, 20.1.1994, p. 34
European Technical Approval No. 12/0419 Page 3 of 18 II SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF THE EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL 1 Definition of the product and intended use 1.1 Definition of the construction product/kit 1.1.1 General The systems of mechanically fastened flexible roof waterproofing kits Firestone UltraPly TPO covered by this ETA consist of single ply flexible thermoplastic polyolefin (FPO) membranes, Firestone UltraPly TPO, used in combination with specific mechanical fasteners, as identified in this ETA. The membranes and fasteners for relevant combinations may be obtained in separate transactions and the finished system assembled on site. The waterproofing membranes and the mechanical fasteners are the components of the kit which in combination form the systems covered by this ETA. Any insulation material incorporated into the system is not part of the kit. Throughout this European Technical Approval, other than for product names, the convention is always to give metric units first (together with any applicable tolerances), followed when relevant by imperial units shown in brackets. 1.1.2 Waterproofing membranes The Firestone UltraPly TPO waterproofing membranes are reinforced membranes manufactured from a woven polyester reinforcement sandwiched between two layers of thermoplastic polyolefin. The membranes are produced by an extrusion/lamination process and are CE-marked in accordance with EN 13956. The waterproofing sheets are delivered in rolls with a typical length of 30.5 meters (100 feet). The waterproofing sheets are available in various widths. Firestone UltraPly TPO is available in 4 nominal thicknesses of 1.1mm, 1.2mm, 1.5mm and 1.8mm. The top surface can be white, light grey or tan in colour. Characteristics of the membranes appear in Table 1 below and related performance characteristics are given in Annex 1. Table 1 Thickness (mm) (-5%, +10%) Mass/unit area (g/m 2 ) (-5%, +10%) Roll Length (m) (-0%, +5%) Width (m) (-0%, +5%) Colour Firestone UltraPly TPO 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.8 1120 1235 1525 1815 30.5 30.5 30.5 30.5 1.52 and 2.44. 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, and 2.44. 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 White, light grey or tan top surface on dark grey bottom surface.
European Technical Approval No. 12/0419 Page 4 of 18 1.1.3 Mechanical fasteners and substrate Mechanical fasteners for use with profiled steel deck which fall within the scope of the investigation for this European Technical Approval are shown in Table 2 below: Table 2 Fastener Plate Supporting ETA in accordance with ETAG 006* Firestone All-Purpose (AP) fastener Firestone HD seam plate 12/0419 SFS Intec IR2 4.8xL SFS Intec IR 82x40 08/0262 SFS Intec ISO-TAK BS 48 EJOT Dabo TKR-4.8 SFS Intec ISO-TAK Twin Peak Plus (TPP) EJOT HTK 50 06/0170 and 08/0262 07/0013 *The supporting ETA s referred to in Table 2 above must remain valid in order for this ETA 12/0419 to also remain valid. Further relevant fastener geometry (with tolerances), properties and performance are contained either in Annex 2 of this ETA or within the relevant ETA s identified in Table 2 above. All fasteners (screws and plates) referred to in Table 2 are of metallic construction with the exception of the SFS Intec ISO-TAK TPP and EJOT HTK 50 plates which are of polymeric construction. 1.1.4 Ancillary products Ancillary products referred to in this ETA, as a part of installation provisions or in the framework of determining performances are not covered by this ETA and cannot be CEmarked on the basis of it. The ancillary products used as part of installation procedures (see also section 4.3) are: 1.1.4.1 Firestone UltraPlyTPO Cut Edge Sealant A sealant applied to all cut edges of reinforced UltraPly TPO membranes to encapsulate any exposed polyester reinforcement along the cut edge. 1.1.4.2 Firestone UltraPly Bonding Adhesive A solvent based bonding adhesive that may be used specifically to secure UltraPly TPO membranes to walls, upstands and kerbs in vertical flashing applications.
European Technical Approval No. 12/0419 Page 5 of 18 1.2 Intended use The roof waterproofing systems can be installed on flat or sloped roofs to resist the passage of water to the building's internal structure, where requirements concerning safety in case of fire, hygiene, health and the environment and safety in use as well as the durability in the sense of the Essential Requirements N 2 to N 4 of the Directive 89/106/EEC shall be satisfied. The allowable substrates covered by this ETA: profiled steel deck (minimum 0.75mm thick, grade S280GD to EN 10346) concrete* lightweight concrete* wooden deck * * large scale testing of wind uplift performance has been established on a trapezoidal steel deck, therefore prior to use, pullout resistance of the fasteners from concrete or wooden deck substrates must be demonstrated to exceed the pullout value obtained from a steel deck. No performance has been determined [NPD] for external roof fire performance of the system when installed on a wooden deck see clause 2.3.2. The insulation material must be CE marked according to the relevant harmonized European standards and shall have a minimum performance as stated in clause 4.2. The provisions made in this ETA are based on an assumed intended working life of the mechanically fastened waterproofing system of 10 years, provided that the roof waterproofing kit is subjected to appropriate installation, use and maintenance. These provisions are based upon the current state of the art and the available knowledge and experience. The indications given on the working life cannot be interpreted as a guarantee given by the producer or FM Approvals Limited, but are to be regarded only as a means for choosing the appropriate products in relation to the expected, economically reasonable working life of the works. 2 Characteristics of the product(s) and methods of verification 2.1 Characteristics of the roof waterproofing system The components of the mechanically fastened roof waterproofing system show the characteristic values with respect to the permissible tolerances which are stated in the Manufacturer s Technical Dossier (MTD) to this ETA. The chemical composition of the components of the kit and the detailed manufacturing methods are confidential and deposited with FM Approvals Limited. The property values of the waterproofing sheets and the assembled systems, which have been verified by the approval testing and reported in this ETA, fulfill the requirements of the ETAG 006. By using information in this ETA, an evaluation for the intended use of the waterproofing system can be carried out by the user, taking account of national requirements of member states, where the product shall be used. 2.1.1 Methods of verification Assessment of the fitness of the roof waterproofing system for the intended use with regard to the essential requirements N 2 to N 4 inclusive was performed following the procedures of ETAG 006 (as amended April 2007). 2.2 Mechanical resistance and stability (ER1) Not applicable.
European Technical Approval No. 12/0419 Page 6 of 18 2.3 Safety in case of fire (ER2) 2.3.1 Membranes The performance of the reaction to fire behavior of the Firestone UltraPly TPO waterproofing membranes leads to the classification of Class E for all thicknesses according to EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009. This is part of the CE-marking of the sheets in accordance with EN 13956. 2.3.2 System The classification of the external fire performance of the roof waterproofing system according to EN 13501-5:2005+A1:2009 is either B ROOF (t1) or B ROOF (t3) for specific combinations as detailed in Annex 4 and subject to the following end use conditions: roof pitch up to 20 degrees for B ROOF (t1) for 1.1mm and 1.5mm UltraPly TPO, roof pitch equal to 30 degrees for B ROOF (t1) for 1.8mm UltraPly TPO, roof pitch up to 10 degrees for B ROOF (t3) for 1.8mm UltraPly TPO, any profiled and non perforated trapezoidal steel deck, any non combustible continuous deck with a minimum thickness of 10mm. Note: no performance has been determined (NPD) for the UltraPly TPO system when installed on a wooden deck substrate (see Annex 4). 2.4 Hygiene, health and environment (ER3) According to the manufacturer's declaration the mechanically fastened roof waterproofing systems do not contain any dangerous substances as currently contained in the EU database 5. Within the scope of this approval there may be other requirements applicable to dangerous substances resulting from transposed European legislation or applicable national laws, regulations and administrative provisions. 2.5 Safety in use (ER4) 2.5.1 Membranes The characteristic values of the waterproofing membranes, which are CE-marked in accordance with EN 13956, are given in Annex 1. 2.5.2 System The systems of mechanically fastened flexible roof waterproofing membranes Firestone UltraPly TPO have obtained the admissible design loads (W adm ) shown in Table 3 below for wind uplift in accordance with ETAG 006. Values apply for use on a profiled steel deck (minimum thickness 0.75mm and S280GD (or higher) grade to EN 10346). Table 3 Roof Membranes Fastener screw Washer name W adm name 1.1mm and 1.2mm UltraPlyTPO Firestone AP fastener Firestone HD seam plate 725 N/fastener (1) 5 Notes are stated in Guidance Paper H: A harmonized approach relating to Dangerous substances under the construction product directive, Brussels, 18 February 2000
European Technical Approval No. 12/0419 Page 7 of 18 1.5mm and 1.8mm Firestone Firestone 900 N/fastener UltraPlyTPO AP fastener HD seam plate UltraPly TPO SFS Intec SFS Intec 850 N/fastener (1) (all thicknesses) IR2 4.8 x L IR 82 x 40 UltraPly TPO (all thicknesses) SFS Intec ISO-TAK BS 48 SFS Intec ISO-TAK Twin Peak Plus (TPP) 850 N/fastener (1) 1.2mm, 1.5mm and 1.8mm UltraPly TPO EJOT Dabo TKR 4.8 EJOT HTK 50 660 N/fastener (1) Value of W adm obtained after test rounded down by request of the ETA Holder 2.6 Protection against noise (ER5) Not applicable 2.7 Energy economy and heat retention (ER6) Not applicable (since insulation does not form part of the kit covered by this ETA) 2.8 Aspects of durability The durability requirements of ETAG 006 are assessed as satisfied for both the membranes and the specified fasteners. 3 Evaluation and attestation of conformity and CE marking 3.1 System of attestation of conformity According to the Decision 98/143/EC of the European Commission 6 system 2+ for the procedure of attestation of conformity (Annex III, clause 2(ii) first possibility of Directive 89/106/EEC) applies for mechanically fastened roof waterproofing system. Attestation of Conformity System 2+ is defined as: Declaration of conformity of the product by the manufacturer on the basis of: (a) Tasks for the manufacturer: (1) initial type testing of the product; (2) factory production control; (3) testing of samples taken at the factory in accordance with a prescribed test plan. (b) Tasks for the notified body: (4) certification of factory production control on the basis of: initial inspection of factory and of factory production control; continuous surveillance, assessment and approval of factory production control. 6 Official Journal of the European Communities L 42, 14 February 1998
European Technical Approval No. 12/0419 Page 8 of 18 3.2 Responsibilities The tasks of the manufacturer and the notified body for the roof membranes are done in conjunction with the attestation of conformity processes according to EN 13956. The required additional attestation of conformity related to the kit to ensure that the specified components as approved with this ETA are delivered and combined is as described in ETAG 006. This shall be marked with a separate CE marking of the kit according to clause 3.3. 3.2.1 Tasks of the manufacturer 3.2.1.1 Factory production control The manufacturer shall exercise permanent internal control of production. All the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer shall be documented in a systematic manner in the form of written policies and procedures, including records of results performed. This production control system shall insure that the product is in conformity with this ETA. The factory production control shall be in accordance with the appropriate part of the control plan 7 which is a confidential part of the MTD and is deposited with FM Approvals Limited. The factory production control is in conformity with ETAG 006. The manufacturer may only use products according to the MTD. He shall inspect or control the initial materials on acceptance according to the control plan. The results of the factory production control shall be recorded and evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the control plan. The records shall include at least the following information: Name of the product and of raw materials, type of inspection or control, date of manufacture of the product, batch number if needed, and date of inspection or control of the product, result of inspections or controls and, as far as applicable, comparison with the requirements, signature of the person responsible for the factory production control. The records shall be kept for at least five years. On request they shall be presented to FM Approvals Limited. Details concerning extent, type and frequency of the tests or inspections to be performed within the scope of the factory production control shall correspond to the control plan which is part of the MTD to this ETA. 3.2.1.2 Initial type-testing of the product The initial type-testing refers to the product properties stated in the appropriate part of the control plan to this ETA. The initial type-testing conforms to ETAG 006. If the verifications underlying this ETA have been established based on samples from the current production, these will replace the initial type-testing. 7 The "control plan" is a confidential part of the MTD to this ETA and deposited with FM Approvals Limited. It contains the required information on the factory production control, on the initial typetesting and the initial inspection of the factory and the continuous surveillance, assessment and approval of factory production control. As far as this is relevant to the tasks of the notified body involved in the procedure of attestation of conformity the control plan will be handed over to the notified body.
European Technical Approval No. 12/0419 Page 9 of 18 Otherwise the necessary initial type-testing shall be carried out according to the provisions of the control plan and observance of the required property values shall be ascertained by the notified body. After changing the production process or starting the production in another manufacturing plant the initial type-testing shall be repeated. 3.2.1.3 Other tasks for the manufacturer The manufacturer shall, on the basis of a contract, involve a body which is notified for the tasks referred to in section 3.1 in the field of the product in order to undertake the actions laid down in section 3.2.2. For this purpose, the control plan referred to in section 3.2.2 shall be handed over by the manufacturer to the notified body involved. The manufacturer shall make a declaration of conformity, stating that the product is in conformity with the provisions of this ETA. 3.2.2 Task of the notified body 3.2.2.1 Initial type testing Approval tests have been conducted under the responsibility of FM Approvals Limited and the results have been assessed as satisfying the requirements of Chapter 6 of ETAG 006 (as amended 2007) as part of the ETA issuing process. These tests shall be used for the purposes of initial type testing. 3.2.2.2 Initial inspection of factory and factory production control The appropriate part of the control plan states the information on the properties which have to be controlled by the notified body involved for initial inspection of factory and factory production control. The notified body has to control the devices and equipments and the documentation of the factory production control of the manufacturer when starting the production or starting a new production line. The notified body shall retain the essential points of its actions referred to above and state the results obtained and conclusions drawn in a written report. The notified certification body involved by the manufacturer shall issue an EC certificate of conformity of the factory production control stating the conformity with the provisions of this ETA. After changing the production process or starting the production in another manufacturing plant the initial inspection of factory and factory production control shall be repeated. The notified body shall issue a new EC certificate of conformity of the factory control stating the conformity with the provisions of this ETA. 3.2.2.3 Continuous surveillance, judgment and assessment of factory production control The appropriate part of the control plan states the information on properties to be checked by the notified body involved. The notified body shall retain the essential points of its actions referred to above and state the results obtained and conclusions drawn in a written report. In cases where the provisions of this ETA and its control plan are no longer fulfilled the certification body involved shall withdraw the certification of conformity and inform FM Approvals Limited without delay.
European Technical Approval No. 12/0419 Page 10 of 18 3.3 CE marking of the kit The CE marking 8 shall be affixed by the manufacturer on the packaging of the kit of the roof waterproofing Firestone UltraPly TPO or its accompanying documents. The letters "CE" shall be followed by the identification number of the notified body, and be accompanied by the following additional information: - name and address or identifying mark of the manufacturer, - last two digits of the year in which the CE marking was affixed, - number of the EC certificate for the factory production control, - number of the European technical approval: ETA-12/0419 - number of the European technical approval guideline: ETAG 006. The approved components shall be specified as belonging to the mechanically fastened roof waterproofing kit Firestone UltraPly TPO" CE marking and accompanying information: Letters "CE" 1725 Identification number of notified body (system 2 +) Firestone Building Products Europe Ikaroslaan 75 B-1930 Zaventem Belgium production at Factory 1 Name and address of the ETA holder and identification of production location. 12 two last digits of year of affixing CE marking 1725-CPD-xxxx number of the EC certificate for the FPC ETA-12/0419 ETAG 006 Mechanically fastened roof waterproofing system Declared values of the product and the system see Annexes of ETA-12/0419 ETA number ETAG number Intended use Classification and characteristics of the product 4 Assumptions under which the fitness of the product(s) for the intended use was favourably assessed 4.1 Manufacturing The components of the kit of the mechanically fastened roof waterproofing kit are factory-made according to the procedure laid down in the MTD. 8 Notes on the CE marking are stated in Guidance Paper D "CE marking under the Construction Products Directive", Brussels, 1 August 2002
European Technical Approval No. 12/0419 Page 11 of 18 The ETA is issued for the kit on the basis of agreed data/information, deposited with FM Approvals Limited, which identifies the kit that has been assessed and judged. Changes to the components of the kit or in the production process of the components, which could result in the production process and/or the properties of the product deposited being incorrect should be notified to FM Approvals Limited before the changes are introduced. FM Approvals Limited will decide whether or not such changes affect the ETA and consequently the validity of the CE marking on the basis of the ETA and, if so, what further assessment or alterations to the ETA shall be necessary. 4.2 Design and dimensioning Correct design of all roofs incorporating the systems detailed in this ETA shall be a requirement. In particular full account shall be taken of: - dead and imposed loads, - relevant design codes and national rules (eg EN 1991-1-4 and relevant national annexes) - relevant design wind pressure on all roof areas (eg field of roof, perimeters and corners), - structural strength, stiffness and deflection limits, - attachment of the roof deck to the structural framing, - provision of insulation, - assessment of condensation risk and provision of vapour control layers, - sound insulation, - fire precaution, - roof attachments, fixtures and penetrations, - falls and drainage, - means of access for inspection and maintenance. The substrate onto which the waterproofing kit is to be laid should be sufficiently rigid, dense and dimensionally stable to support the system (roof sheet and insulation). In respect of the compression behaviour of the insulation material, it shall be ensured that the insulation material on site has a minimum performance of: Compressive strength at 10% deformation 50 kpa (to method of EN 826) Point load behaviour 600 N, at 5mm deformation (to method of EN 12430) The insulation material must be CE marked according to the relevant harmonized European standard. The durability shall be assessed in accordance with these standards. The required thickness of the insulation material should be designed in accordance with national regulations. 4.3 Installation The fitness for use of the mechanically fastened roof waterproofing system can be assumed only if the installation is carried out according to the installation instructions stated in the MTD by the manufacturer and any other applicable national requirements. In all cases the following points shall be accounted for: installation by appropriately trained personnel, familiar with the requirements of the Firestone Building Products installation manual, installation of only those components which are part of the system identified by this ETA, installation with the required tools and equipment, safety during installation,
European Technical Approval No. 12/0419 Page 12 of 18 inspecting the substrate surface for cleanliness and correct preparation, checking suitability for installation of the system in adverse weather conditions (eg high humidity, rain, snow, fog, temperatures below zero centigrade). inspections during installation and of the finished roof waterproofing system and documentation of the results. If there is doubt about the suitability of the substrate on a construction site, a pullout test(s) on site shall be performed to verify the performance of the fastener (see ETAG 006 Annex C). 4.3.1 Joints For all joint types described below, any exposed visible cut edges shall be covered with UltraPly TPO Cut Edge Sealant so as to totally encapsulate any exposed polyester reinforcement along the cut edge. 4.3.1.1 UltraPly TPO Membrane Longitudinal Joints: Figure 1 shows the standard overlap design for the longitudinal joints of the mechanically fastened Firestone UltraPly TPO roofing membrane. The sheets shall be positioned with a minimum overlap of 150 mm and the overlap shall be hot air welded over at least 40 mm by automatic welding tools or over at least 50 mm by manual welding tools, calculated from the edge of the upper sheet of the overlap. Figure 1: Standard overlap with mechanical attachment 4.3.1.2 UltraPly TPO Membrane Transverse Joints Figure 2 shows a typical transverse joint and/or joints without mechanical fasteners in the overlap. These joints shall be executed with a minimum overlap of 100 mm and hot air welded over 40 mm (automatic weld) or 50 mm (manual weld), calculated from the edge of the upper sheet of the overlap. The weld shall be executed and pressured with a pressure roller.
European Technical Approval No. 12/0419 Page 13 of 18 Figure 2: Standard overlap without mechanical attachment 4.3.2 Fastener spacing The number of fasteners shall be determined according to national legislation (eg design codes such as EN 1991-1-4 and relevant National Annex) for every relevant roof zone (eg field of roof, perimeter and corner). The admissible design wind load per fastener (W adm ) is given in this ETA (see clause 2.5.2 and Table 3).The length of the fasteners shall be determined to ensure that the fastener will be protruding sufficiently through the profiled steel deck as required by applicable national provisions. 4.3.3 Standard installation detail for upstand and base tie-in The membrane must be attached mechanically over the entire perimeter and around penetrations. The base tie-in shall be executed by mechanically attaching the membrane either in the plane of the roof or in the upstand with appropriate fasteners every 300 mm on centres. All upstands are further finished with a separate strip of UltraPly TPO membrane which is fully adhered (as of 450 mm height) with UltraPly Bonding Adhesive and/or mechanically attached according to the guidelines of the manufacturer. On top of the upstand, the membrane is mechanically attached and finished with an applicable detail from the Firestone installation manual. Figure 3: Base tie-in detail
European Technical Approval No. 12/0419 Page 14 of 18 4.4 Manufacturer's responsibilities It is the manufacturer's responsibility to make sure that all those who utilize the approved roof waterproofing system will be appropriately informed about the specific conditions according to sections 1, 2, 4, and 5 (including the annexes to this ETA) and also any relevant parts of the MTD associated with this ETA. 5 Recommendations 5.1 Recommendations for packaging, transport and storage The Firestone UltraPly TPO membranes shall be stored above ground (roof level) on pallets providing a clean, smooth and dry substrate without sharp protusions and suitably protected against the effects of inclement weather. The membranes must be protected from any source of heat, naked flame or sparks. Fasteners shall be stored in their original container in dry conditions until just prior to use. Plastic washers/plates shall not be left exposed to direct sunlight prior to installation. Ancillary products shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Further guidance on packaging, transport and storage is available from the installation manual of the ETA holder. 5.2 Recommendations for use, maintenance and repair It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to ensure that proper information on the use of the Firestone UltraPly TPO membranes and specified fasteners are available at each installation, including guidance from this ETA where relevant. Assessment of fitness for use of the system is based on the assumption that appropriate periodic inspection and maintenance of the system is performed by the end user. Repairs to the roofing system shall be made with care using similar materials to the original installation and in accordance with instructions of the holder of this ETA. On behalf of FM Approvals Limited Date 21 October 2012 R A Zammitt Senior Engineer A J Was Certification Manager
European Technical Approval No. 12/0419 Page 15 of 18 Characteristic Test Method Units Value Value Value Value Expression Thickness EN 1849-2 mm 1.1 1.2 1.5 1.8 MDV (-5%,+10%) Mass per unit area EN 1849-2 kg/m 2 1120 1235 1525 1810 MDV (-5%,+10%) Reaction to fire EN 11925-2 - Class E Class E Class E Class E EN 13501-1 Watertightness EN 1928 kpa Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Test B Peel resistance of EN 12316-2 N/50mm 100 100 100 100 MLV joints Shear resistance of EN 12317-2 N/50mm 800 800 800 800 MLV joints Tensile strength EN 12311-2 N/50mm 800 800 1200 1200 MLV Tensile elongation EN 12311-2 % 20 20 20 20 MLV Resistance to dynamic impact Hard substrate EN 12691 Test A mm 500 500 800 1000 MLV Resistance to dynamic impact Soft substrate Resistance to static loading soft substrate Resistance to static loading hard substrate EN 12691 Test B EN 12730 Test A EN 12730 Test B mm 2000 2000 2000 2000 MLV kg 20 20 20 20 MLV kg 20 20 20 20 MLV Tear resistance EN 12310-2 N 400 400 400 400 MLV Dimensional EN 1107-2 % 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 MLV stability Resistance to cold EN 495-5 C -40-40 -40-35 MLV bending Resistance to UV EN 1297 visual Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass radiation Water vapour transmission EN 1931 µ 100000 100000 100000 100000 MDV (-30%,+30%) Resistance to EN 1847 - Pass 1 Pass 1 Pass 1 Pass 1 Pass 1 liquid chemicals Resistance to heat ageing (EN 1296) Peel resistance of EN 12316-2 % Δ 20 Δ 20 Δ 20 Δ 20 Pass joints Shear resistance of EN 12317-2 % Δ 20 Δ 20 Δ 20 Δ 20 Pass joints Resistance to cold bending EN 495-5 C N/A N/A N/A N/A Only for bituminous Resistance to UV ageing (EN 1297) Resistance to cold EN 495-5 C Δ 15 Δ 15 Δ 15 Δ 15 Pass bending Resistance to water ageing (EN 1847) Peel resistance of joints EN 12316-2 % Δ 20 Δ 20 Δ 20 Δ 20 Pass MLV (manufacturers limiting value) and MDV (manufactured declared value) apply to both longitudinal (machine) direction and transverse (cross-machine) direction. Firestone UltraPly TPO membrane Performance Characteristics Annex 1 of ETA 12/0419
European Technical Approval No. 12/0419 Page 16 of 18 Firestone AP Firestone HD seam plate Note: All dimensions above are in mm using the metric system, with the exception of any values shown in parentheses [ ] which are the equivalent values in inches using the imperial system. Combination 1 AP fastener and HD seam plate Annex 2 Of the European Technical Approval ETA 12/0419
European Technical Approval No. 12/0419 Page 17 of 18 Characteristic Values of Axial Load Resistance (kn) Roof Fastener Combination Substrate Steel minimum 0.7mm thick S280GD to EN 10346 Plywood t 19mm exterior grade to EN 636 Concrete 100mm thick C25/30 to EN 206-1 Annex Screw Washer / Linear Fastener Steel Plywood Concrete 2 Firestone AP Firestone HD seam plate 0.56 1.60 3.14 Mean Values of Axial Load Resistance (kn) Annex Roof Fastener Combination Substrate Steel minimum 0.7mm thick S280GD to EN 10346 Plywood t 19mm exterior grade to EN 636 Concrete 100mm thick C25/30 to EN 206-1 2 Firestone AP Firestone HD seam plate 0.79 2.78 4.52 The above components passed the resistance to corrosion test after 15 cycles to the method of D.3.1.1 of ETAG 006. The above components passed the resistance to unwinding test specified in Annex D of ETAG 006. Characteristic and Mean Values of Axial Load Resistance Annex 3 Of the European Technical Approval ETA 12/0419
European Technical Approval No. 12/0419 Page 18 of 18 Annex 4 : External Roof Fire Classification All the mechanically attached roof systems* detailed below achieved a B ROOF (t1) classification in accordance with EN 13501-5 for the following field of application: Range of pitches: greater than or equal to 0 and less than 20 for 1.1mm and 1.5mm UltraPly TPO and eqaul to 30 for 1.8mm UltaPly TPO. Range of decks: any profiled and non perforated trapezoidal steel deck. any non-combustible contiuous deck with a minimum thickness of 10mm. Firestone UltraPly TPO 1.1mm Firestone UltraPly TPO 1.5mm Firestone UltraPly TPO 1.8mm 1.1mm UltraPly TPO mechanically attached Acceptable insulation materials: 100mm mineral wool (density 150kg/m 3 ) or 75mm faced polyisocyanurate (PIR) board (density 34.9kg/m 3 ), density of PIR foam 27.7kg/m 3 or 70mm faced PIR board, density of PIR foam 32.0kg/m 3 and surface mass of the double faced PIR board 3287g/m 2. Profiled steel deck. 1.5mm UltraPly TPO mechanically attached 40mm mineral wool (density 175kg/m 3 ), reaction to fire class A1 to EN 13162. 100mm expanded polystyrene (EPS 100) board,reaction to fire class E to EN 13163 0.2mm polyethylene vapour control layer,reaction to fire class E to EN 13984 Profiled steel deck 1.8mm UltraPly TPO mechanically attached 80mm mineral wool (density 150kg/m 3 ) Profiled steel deck The mechanically attached roof systems* detailed below achieved a B ROOF (t3) classification in accordance with EN 13501-5 for the following field of application: range of pitches: greater than or equal to 0 and less than 10 range of decks: any profiled and non perforated trapezoidal steel deck any non-combustible continuous deck with a minimum thickness of 10 mm Firestone UltraPly TPO 1.8mm 1.8mm UltraPly TPO mechanically attached 100mm mineral wool (density 154kg/m 3 ) Profiled steel deck * Full details for each construction tested above are contained in the formal Classification Reports establishing the B ROOF (t1) or B ROOF (t3) performance available from the ETA holder.