BS 9414:2019 PDF

1   Scope This British Standard specifies procedures and rules used to evaluate variations and changes to products and systems which have been tested in accordance with BS 8414‑1:2015+A1:2017 or BS 8414‑2:2015+A1:2017, and, where appropriate, defines options and limits for preparing reports based on the direct and extended application criteria provided. The following systems are covered:

• rain-screens;

• external thermal insulated composite systems (ETICS);

• self-supporting double skin metal faced insulating (sandwich) panels.

This British Standard covers specific parameters and product characteristics associated with the design of non-loadbearing external cladding systems which have been tested in accordance with BS 8414‑1:2015+A1 or BS 8414‑2:2015+A1. This British Standard does not cover the performance of systems that include glazed elements, infill panels or external insulation finishing systems (EIFS). This British Standard does not cover systems that have been tested in accordance with BS EN 1364.

NOTE Guidance for extending the scope of application for BS EN 1364 tests is given in BS EN 15254‑2, BS EN 15254‑4, BS EN 15254‑5, BS EN 15254‑6 and BS EN 15254‑7.