What is BS EN 15319 - Principles of design of fibrous (gypsum) plaster works about?
BS EN 15319 is a European Standard on the general principles of design of fibrous (gypsum) plaster works. The main aim of BS EN 15319 is to the best industry guidance to ensure gypsum materials contribute to the structural integrity and reliable protective coatings of construction works.
BS EN 15319 defines the principles for the design of works carried out using fibrous (gypsum)
plaster products as defined in EN 13815.
Fibrous (gypsum) plaster casts from the three categories of the production below should be involved:
- ”cpp” allowing regulatory marking CE
- “cppv” allowing regulatory marking CE
- “ipp” either when CE marking is required
BS EN 15319 applies to both new constructions and to the refurbishment, restructuring or
conversion of existing buildings.
Note 1: BS EN 15319 should not apply to:
- Works formed from fibre reinforced gypsum sheet products, that are the subject of prEN 15283
- Suspended ceilings formed from gypsum units and/or tills, installed dry in a framework, that are the subject of EN 14246
- Works formed of solid casts
- Run molded plaster works formed in situ
- Works formed from plaster based stucco casts, carton-pierre decors, resin decors
- Fibrous plaster works which, by their nature, do not from an integral part of the structure by the use of permanent fixing (e.g., exhibition stands)
- Fibrous plaster works consisting of casts and embellishments, when they are to be applied directly to either new or existing wall or ceiling surfaces, for purely decorative applications (see Figures 3 and 4). Works of these types should be carried out in accordance with standard practice.
Note 2: BS EN 15319 does not contain the regulatory requirements with which fibrous plaster works e.g., ceilings need to comply in certain buildings.
Note 3: BS EN 15319 does not deal with the ability of fibrous plastering works to comply with particular technical requirements (e.g., acoustical) needed in order for the works to comply with the requirements of the particular building contract.
Who is BS EN 15319 - Principles of design of fibrous (gypsum) plaster works for?
BS EN 15319 on the principles of design of fibrous (gypsum) plaster works is useful for:
- Construction industry
- Manufacturers of cement and gypsum
- Builders and architects
- Civil engineers
- Contractors
- Installers
Why should you use BS EN 15319 - Principles of design of fibrous (gypsum) plaster works?
Fibrous plaster is used to enhance the architectural effects and the decorative effects on the interior of buildings, and to provide technical solutions.
The fibrous plaster work is installed by positioning the products and fastening them to the appropriate part of the built construction. Then they are sealed or screwed and jointed with plaster to form continuous surfaces without apparent joints.
Examples of types of buildings where fibrous plastering works are often installed include public buildings, banks, department stores, shopping malls, hotels, buildings for cultural and leisure activities, and churches.
In this regard, BS EN 15319 applies to works carried out using fibrous (gypsum) plaster products made by the moulding of thin reinforced gypsum.
BS EN 15319 specifies the installation of fibrous plaster works, as well as the features of completed works and maintenance and repair offering the technical and necessary requirements for the design of fibrous (gypsum) plaster works.
Thus, if you are a manufacturer of gypsum plaster, complying with BS EN 15319 can help demonstrate the performance and quality of your product, ensuring that are fit for the intended use.