2024.02.12 Safety Report: PAGED BirchPly FR Plywood
12 February 2024
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
PAGED BirchPly FR Plywood
Type
Construction Product - Plywood
Country of origin
Poland
Product description
Birch Hardwood FR Plywood intended for construction sheeting.
Date range of affected product
Product placed on the UK market on or after 15 December 2021
Board size
1220 mm x 2440 mm, thickness: 12 mm to 24 mm
Board markings
DoP 0763-CPR-6036
Euroclass Declaration
B-s1 d0
Declaration of Performance
1. DoP-HW FR-02, dated 15.12.2021 (CE), 2. DoP-HW FR-02, dated 01.11.2022 (CE), 3. DoC-HW FR-02, dated 01.12.2022 (UKCA)
Hazard
Testing in accordance with EN 13501-1:2018 has found that the product may not consistently achieve Euroclass B for reaction to fire performance, despite being marketed as Euroclass B. The product may therefore not perform with the declared reaction to fire performance required or be suitable for its original desired application.
This product does not meet the requirements of EU Construction Products Regulation 305/2011 as they apply in the UK.
Corrective action
The manufacturer has withdrawn the product from the UK market and UK importers and distributors are to warn those they have supplied of the risk the product poses.
The potential impact of lower performance of a product in relation to reaction to fire and building safety will vary on a project-by-project basis and will depend on factors unique to each building. Building owners should seek advice from their building safety officer, an independent inspector, fire safety officer or a relevant building control authority, as appropriate, and consider reviewing the building's fire strategy if necessary.
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