reaction to fire

QuadCore AWP Panels are classified B-s1,d0, when tested on the internal face of the product, according to the European Reaction to Fire classification system (Euroclasses) BS EN 13501–1: 2018+A1: 2009 under the certified name "AWP Product Family"  when using the following internal liners:

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• CLEANsafe 15

• CLEANsafe 25

• CLEANsafe 55

• CLEANsafe120

• AQUAsafe 55

fire resistance

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Fire resistance classifications are subject to panel thickness, orientation, method of assembly, and steel coating. Please contact us for project specific details.

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insurer approvals

QuadCore AWP Panels are tested to:

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• LPS 1181 Part 1: Issue 1.2 Requirements and tests for built-up cladding and sandwich panel systems for use as the external envelope of buildings certified to:

  • LPS 1181-1 Grade EXT-B under the certified name Kingspan QuadCore® KS600 – 1200 AWP, MR, FL, FL-S, EB, WV, MM, CX, PL, KS1000 TL for thicknesses 45 – 150 mm.

  • LPS 1181-1 Grade EXT-A30 under the certified name Kingspan QuadCore® KS1000 AWP for thicknesses 80 – 150 mm.

• FM 4880 approval standard for class 1 fire rating of building panels or interior finish materials for thicknesses:

  • 45 – 150 mm and panel widths of 900 mm and 1000 mm.

  • 74 – 150 mm and panel width of 600 mm, 900 mm and 1000 mm.

• FM 4881 approval standard for class 1 exterior wall systems for thicknesses:

  • 45 – 150 mm and panel widths of 900 mm and 1000 mm.

  • 74 – 150 mm and panel width of 600 mm, 900 mm and 1000 mm.

• FM 4882 approval standard for class 1 interior wall and ceiling materials or systems for smoke sensitive occupancies for thicknesses:

  • 45 – 150 mm and panel widths of 900 mm and 1000 mm.

  • 74 – 150 mm and panel width of 600 mm, 900 mm and 1000 mm.

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FM approvals are subject to the following certified names:

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• For 1000 mm widths: KS1000AWP, KS1000MR, KS1000MM, KS1000EB, KS1000TL, KS1000PL, KS1000FL, KS1000FL-S, KS1000CX, KS1000WV.

• For 900 mm widths: KS900AWP, KS900MR, KS900MM, KS900EB, KS900PL, KS900FL, KS900FL-S, KS900CX, KS900WV.

• For 600 mm widths: KS600AWP, KS600MR, KS600MM, KS600EB, KS600PL, KS600FL, KS600FL-S, KS600CX, KS600WV.

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Insurer approvals are large scale testing regimes that provide objective third-party testing, which is underpinned by quarterly, bi-annual and annual factory surveillance audits (depending on the region) to verify compliance. Insurer approvals are subject to panel thickness, cover width, orientation, method of assembly, steel coating and manufacturing facility.

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