What is the fire rating of the panels, and where is the certificate?

Our panels are tested to the European reaction-to-fire classification. The class for your panel type, with its ratings for smoke and for burning droplets, is stated on the product data sheet and on the certificate.

Where to find the certificate

The certificate is in your order confirmation, as a PDF attachment. If you cannot find it, send us your order number and we send it again, usually the same working day.

What the classification covers

• The classification belongs to the build-up that was tested: the panel, the mounting profiles and the type of wall behind it.
• If you mount the panels in another way, for example on timber battens with an open cavity, the classification on the certificate may not apply. Ask us before you start.
• Painting, oiling or lacquering the panels afterwards changes the surface and can change the fire behaviour.

What an insurer or building inspector usually asks for

• The certificate for the panel type that was delivered.
• The declaration of performance.
• The batch numbers from the pack labels, to show that the certificate belongs to the panels on the wall.
• A short description of how the panels were mounted.

For escape routes and stairwells a stricter class is often required. We supply a fire-retardant version of most finishes for these areas. It is made to order, so allow four to six weeks.