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| Nama merek: | SUNHOUSE |
| MOQ: | 500 buah |
| Kemampuan Pasokan: | 3000000 Meter/Meter per Bulan |
Fire rated gypsum board procurement requires more than collecting a certificate with a laboratory logo. Buyers must distinguish product compliance, reaction-to-fire classification, complete assembly fire resistance and market certification. Each document answers a different technical question, and none should be used outside the product, factory, test method or construction covered by its scope.
Confirms whether the gypsum board meets the applicable product specification, such as ASTM C1396 or EN 520.
Describes material behavior such as flame spread, smoke development or European reaction-to-fire classification.
Demonstrates the fire resistance period of a complete tested wall, ceiling, floor or shaft construction.
Confirms listing, marking, declaration or conformity requirements applicable to the destination market.
A professional technical submittal normally contains several documents rather than one universal fire certificate. The buyer should first identify what each document proves and then confirm whether it applies to the exact board and project system.
This level evaluates the gypsum board as a manufactured product. It may cover dimensions, flexural strength, edge properties, core performance, water-related characteristics, fire resistant Type X requirements or EN 520 board classification. It does not automatically prove a one-hour or two-hour wall rating.
This level describes how the material behaves when exposed to fire under specified test conditions. Typical results may include flame spread, smoke development or a European reaction-to-fire class. These results should not be presented as an hourly fire resistance rating.
This level evaluates a complete wall, partition, ceiling, floor-ceiling, roof-ceiling, shaft or structural protection assembly. The report identifies the board layers, framing, fasteners, insulation, joints, test direction and construction details that produced the stated fire resistance period.
This level may include a searchable UL or Intertek listing, CE marking information, a Declaration of Performance, a certificate of constancy or conformity where applicable, factory production control records and other documents required by the destination market.
ASTM C1396 or EN 520 documentation can support product classification and manufacturing compliance. A 60-minute, 90-minute or 120-minute fire resistance claim must be connected to a complete tested or certified construction. The board report alone cannot establish the hourly rating of a wall or ceiling.
| Standard Or Document | Primary Purpose | Typical Result | Procurement Limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM C1396/C1396M | Product specification covering different categories of gypsum board, including applicable fire resistant board requirements. | Product compliance data and board classification. | Does not independently establish a one-hour or two-hour wall rating. |
| ASTM E119 / UL 263 | Fire testing of complete building construction and material assemblies. | Time-based fire resistance result for a tested assembly. | The result applies to the tested or permitted construction, not every wall using the same gypsum board. |
| ASTM E84 / UL 723 | Evaluation of surface-burning characteristics under specified conditions. | Flame spread and smoke developed indices. | Surface-burning results do not equal hourly fire resistance. |
| EN 520 | Defines requirements and test methods for gypsum plasterboards used in construction. | Board type, declared characteristics and product performance. | EN 520 product compliance does not by itself prove the fire resistance period of a complete partition. |
| EN 13501-1 | Classification using data from reaction-to-fire testing. | A European reaction-to-fire class. | Should not be confused with the fire resistance classification of the complete building element. |
| EN 13501-2 | Classification using data from fire resistance and related tests for applicable building elements. | Fire resistance classification based on relevant performance criteria. | The classification must correspond with the tested element and its permitted field of application. |
| EN 1364-1 | Fire resistance testing of non-loadbearing walls. | Performance of the complete non-loadbearing wall test specimen. | Changes to wall height, framing, board arrangement or test direction must remain within the permitted application rules. |
| EN 1364-2 | Fire resistance testing of non-loadbearing ceilings. | Performance of the complete ceiling construction. | The result cannot automatically be transferred to a different suspension system or ceiling build-up. |
| ISO/IEC 17025 | Competence requirements for testing and calibration laboratories. | Laboratory accreditation covering an identified technical scope. | The accreditation logo alone is insufficient; the relevant test method must be included within the laboratory's accredited scope. |
The words test report, certificate, classification, listing and declaration are often used interchangeably in quotations. They represent different forms of technical evidence.
| Document Type | What It Normally Shows | How Buyers Should Use It |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Test Report | Test specimen, method, conditioning, test observations, measured data, result and report limitations. | Confirm that the tested sample and construction match the board and system being purchased. |
| Classification Report | Formal classification derived from one or more applicable test reports and classification rules. | Review the classification, application scope and supporting report references. |
| Certification Or Listing | A product or system recognized by a certification body and published under a defined certification program. | Verify the current listing in the certification body's official database rather than relying only on a PDF supplied by a seller. |
| Certificate Of Compliance | A statement that an identified product, factory or system complies with the specified certification criteria. | Check certificate number, scope, factory, product model, issue status and certification body. |
| Declaration Of Performance | The manufacturer's declaration of identified product performance under the applicable European construction product framework. | Match the product type, intended use, harmonised specification and declared essential characteristics. |
| CE Marking Information | Product identification and declared performance information associated with the applicable harmonised standard or assessment route. | Use it together with the Declaration of Performance. Do not interpret the CE mark alone as a complete fire resistance system certificate. |
| Factory Quality Certificate | Management system or factory production control information. | Use it as manufacturing-control evidence, not as a substitute for product or assembly fire testing. |
North American projects commonly separate gypsum board product compliance from the certified fire rated assembly. Buyers should request both sets of documents and confirm that the exact board is permitted in the selected design.
The presence of a UL, ETL or Warnock Hersey logo on a supplier's brochure does not complete the technical review. Buyers should locate the product or assembly in the relevant official directory and verify the company name, product designation, design number, certification status and permitted construction.
For European-market procurement, product compliance and CE documentation should be reviewed separately from the fire resistance classification of the complete wall or ceiling system.
CE marking relates to the product's declared performance under the applicable European assessment route. The fire resistance of a complete gypsum board wall or ceiling must still be supported by the relevant system test and classification documentation. The CE mark should not be used to claim an assembly rating that is absent from the supporting system documents.
A recognized laboratory name can improve confidence, but buyers should verify the laboratory's technical competence for the exact test method instead of relying only on brand recognition or an accreditation symbol.
The name and address on the test report should match the accredited organization shown in the accreditation body's official records.
Confirm that the laboratory's accreditation was active when the test was performed and has not been suspended or withdrawn.
The exact fire test method should appear within the laboratory's accredited technical scope where accredited testing is required.
Check the report number, issue date, revision number, page numbering, authorized signature and laboratory verification method.
Some reports contain tests outside the accredited scope. Buyers should identify which results are covered by accreditation and which are not.
Where relevant, verify that the test was performed at a laboratory location included within the recognized accreditation or certification scope.
Accreditation applies to an identified laboratory and scope of activities. A laboratory may be accredited for certain material tests but not for full-scale fire resistance testing. Always review the accredited scope and confirm that it includes the applicable method.
The complete specimen construction is usually more important than the result printed on the first page. Every critical component should be compared with the proposed project assembly.
| Report Section | Information To Verify | Risk If Ignored |
|---|---|---|
| Test Orientation | Vertical wall, horizontal ceiling, floor-ceiling, loadbearing or non-loadbearing construction. | A result may be incorrectly applied to a different building element. |
| Fire Exposure Direction | Exposure from one side, either side, below or another specified direction. | A one-directional result may be incorrectly treated as symmetrical. |
| Board Manufacturer | Exact manufacturer, product name and listed product designation. | An unapproved substitute may invalidate the documented construction. |
| Board Layers | Number of layers, thickness, orientation and staggered-joint arrangement. | Reduced layers or changed joint positions may lower system performance. |
| Framing System | Stud material, gauge, depth, spacing, track and connection details. | Different framing may alter stability, deflection and heat transmission. |
| Fasteners | Screw type, length, spacing, edge distance and layer-specific fixing. | Incorrect fasteners can cause premature board detachment. |
| Insulation | Material, density, thickness, position and whether it is optional or mandatory. | Changing cavity insulation may affect both fire and acoustic performance. |
| Joint Treatment | Joint tape, compound, perimeter seal and treatment of fastener heads. | Open joints can create early paths for heat and flame. |
| Maximum Dimensions | Tested or permitted wall height, width, span and cavity depth. | A taller or wider construction may fall outside the approved scope. |
| Performance Criteria | Integrity, insulation, structural function, temperature rise and other applicable criteria. | The reported time may be misunderstood without identifying which criteria were achieved. |
| Field Of Application | Permitted variations and limitations for changes from the tested specimen. | Unapproved changes may be incorrectly assumed to retain the rating. |
A report should be approved only when the supplied board and proposed construction match the tested or permitted assembly. Similar appearance, equal thickness or a supplier's statement that one board is “better” does not automatically make it an approved substitute.
Buyers frequently ask how many years a fire test report remains valid. There is no universal expiration period that applies to every laboratory report, market, certification program or project.
A historical test report records the performance of the tested specimen. A certification listing may have a current, suspended, withdrawn or inactive status. Project acceptance also depends on current codes, standard editions, product changes and the authority reviewing the submittal.
The construction details, limitations and specimen information cannot be reviewed.
The report may belong to another company, factory or unrelated product.
A 15mm report may not support a different 12mm board without documented approval.
It becomes difficult to connect the report to the supplied board and labeling.
The document may be altered, incomplete or outside the laboratory's system.
The laboratory may have accreditation, but not for the relevant fire test.
A board classification is incorrectly presented as a complete hourly wall rating.
The declared performance and product identification cannot be properly reviewed.
No official listing connects the mark to the supplier's product or factory.
The buyer cannot identify the approved framing, layers or installation requirements.
Missing page numbers, inconsistent fonts or altered tables may indicate modification.
General wording may not identify the exact fire rated gypsum board being purchased.
Identify the country, building code, product standard and project approval route.
Separate product classification, reaction to fire, fire resistance, moisture resistance, acoustic performance and structural requirements.
Obtain full reports, classifications, listings, declarations, technical data sheets and installation details.
Confirm the legal laboratory name, accreditation status and test-method scope.
Search the certification body's official directory for the product and assembly where a listing is required.
Compare manufacturer, factory, product name, thickness, edge type and board identification.
Review framing, layers, screws, insulation, joints, dimensions and fire exposure direction.
Confirm whether the proposed changes are within the direct or extended field of application.
Add the approved manufacturer, product, report and assembly information to the purchase order.
Compare board-edge printing, dimensions, batch numbers, packaging and supporting documents with the approved submittal.
No. ASTM C1396 supports gypsum board product compliance. A one-hour fire resistance rating must be connected to a complete assembly tested or certified using the applicable fire resistance method.
No. ASTM E84 addresses surface-burning characteristics such as flame spread and smoke developed indices. It does not establish the hourly fire resistance of a wall, ceiling or floor assembly.
CE marking indicates that declared product performance has been assessed under the applicable European route. Buyers must review the Declaration of Performance and separate system fire resistance documentation.
Not unless formal documentation demonstrates that the supplied product is covered by the report, classification or approved certification scope. Similar composition or appearance is not sufficient.
Not necessarily. Laboratory reports and certification listings follow different validity rules. Buyers should review product changes, standard editions, listing status and project acceptance requirements.
The organization name alone does not guarantee project acceptance. Verify the specific laboratory, accredited scope, test method, product identity, report authenticity and destination-market requirements.
Not automatically. The tested thickness and product designation must cover the supplied material, or an accepted classification, extension or technical assessment must permit the difference.
A digital copy can be used when it is complete and verifiable. Check the report number, revision, page count, authorized signature and laboratory or certification database where available.
It depends on the decision being made. Product standards confirm board compliance, while the complete tested or certified assembly controls the hourly fire resistance of the installed wall or ceiling.
Confirm the product standard, exact board identity, complete assembly, laboratory competence, listing status, destination-market documentation, packaging specification and contract requirements before bulk production.
Provide the destination country, required fire resistance period, project assembly, board classification, thickness and order quantity. The product report, complete system documentation, certification status and export compliance package can then be reviewed before bulk production.
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