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APPROVAL INSPECTION TESTING CERTIFICATION SIP Energy Ltd Athenry Co Galway Ireland Tel: 00 353 91 874290 TECHNICAL APPROVALS FOR CONSTRUCTION Agrément Certificate e-mail: info@sip-energy.com website: www.sip-energy.com SIP ENERGY STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANEL SYSTEM SIP ENERGY LOADBEARING WALL AND ROOF PANELS This Agrément Certificate Product Sheet (1) relates to relates to the SIP Energy Loadbearing Wall and Roof Panels, structurally insulated panels for use above the damp-proof course in domestic and non-domestic applications up to three storeys high (maximum storey height of 3 metres) as the loadbearing inner leaf of an external cavity wall or as part of separating walls, internal loadbearing walls and pitched roofs. The panels can also be used as infill wall panels in multi-storey framed buildings subject to design and fire limitations. (1) Hereinafter referred to as ‘Certificate’. CERTIFICATION INCLUDES: • factors relating to compliance with Building Regulations where applicable • factors relating to additional non-regulatory information where applicable • independently verified technical specification • assessment criteria and technical investigations • design considerations • installation guidance • regular surveillance of production • formal three-yearly review. KEY FACTORS ASSESSED Strength and stability — the wall and roof panels will have adequate strength and stiffness when used in accordance with the provisions of this Certificate (see section 6). Thermal performance — walls and roofs constructed from the panels can achieve U values specified in the national Building Regulations (see section 7). Air permeability — dwellings incorporating the panels can achieve adequate air barrier continuity provided there is effective sealing around junctions, openings and penetrations (see section 8). Behaviour in relation to fire — with adequate protection, panels used in external walls and separating walls will meet the required fire resistance periods given in the relevant national Building Regulations (see section 10). Resistance to airborne sound — test data indicates that separating walls constructed from the panels can provide satisfactory resistance to airborne sound transmission when used in conjunction with suitable flanking elements (see section 12). Durability — provided the installation remains weathertight, a life of at least 60 years may be expected (see section 15). The BBA has awarded this Certificate to the company named above for the products described herein. These products have been assessed by the BBA as being fit for their intended use provided they are installed, used and maintained as set out in this Certificate. On behalf of the British Board of Agrément Date of First issue: 26 February 2014 Brian Chamberlain Claire Curtis-Thomas Head of Approvals — Engineering Chief Executive The BBA is a UKAS accredited certification body — Number 113. The schedule of the current scope of accreditation for product certification is available in pdf format via the UKAS link on the BBA website at www.bbacerts.co.uk Readers are advised to check the validity and latest issue number of this Agrément Certificate by either referring to the BBA website or contacting the BBA direct. British Board of Agrément Bucknalls Lane Watford Herts WD25 9BA

In the opinion of the BBA, SIP Energy Loadbearing Wall and Roof Panels, if installed, used and maintained in accordance with this Certificate, will meet or contribute to meeting the relevant requirements of the following Building Regulations (the presence of a UK map indicates that the subject is related to the Building Regulations in the region or regions of the UK depicted): The Building Regulations 2010 (England and Wales) (as amended) Requirement: A1 Requirement: A3 Comment: Requirement: B3(1)(2)(3) Comment: Requirement: C2(c) Comment: Requirement: E1 Comment: Requirement: E2(a)...

Resisting sound transmission to dwellings using appropriate constructions Noise reduction between rooms When installed with suitable flanking elements, separating walls incorporating the panels can satisfy this Standard, with reference to clauses 5.1.1(1), 5.1.2(1) 5.1.4(1) and 5.1.6(1). See sections 12.1 to 12.3 of this Certificate. Carbon dioxide emissions Building insulation envelope The panels contribute to meeting these Standards. Refer to clauses 6.1.2(1), 6.1.6(1), 6.2.1(1), 6.2.4(1) and 6.2.5(1). See sections 7.1 to 7.5, 7.6, 8.1 and 8.3 of this Certificate. Statement of...

Table 1 SIP Loadbearing Wall and Roof Panels — specification Aspect Overall thickness (mm) OSB/3 thickness (mm) XPS Insulation thickness (mm) Overall size (width by height) (m) Standard panel Large panel Weight (kg-m-2) Edge detail 1.2 Details of the panel components are: • external sheathing — 15 mm thick, Type 3 (OSB/3) oriented strand board to BS EN 300 : 2006 • insulation core — extruded polystyrene (XPS) with a compressive strength of 300 kN-m-2 • softwood timber inserts — grade C16, C18 and C24, to top, bottom and vertical edges • internal timber studs — 100 mm to 200 mm by 45 mm at...

monitored the production process and verified that it is in accordance with the documented process evaluated the process for management of non-conformities checked that equipment has been properly tested and calibrated undertaken to carry out the above measures on a regular basis as part of a surveillance process to ensure that standards are maintained and that the product or system remains as Certificated. 3 Delivery and site handling 3.1 The panels are delivered either in horizontal stacks or vertically in a purpose made steel frame. Once on site they should be stored on flat ground no...

Span type Span length (mm) (mm) (1) These loads are the result of short-term loading tests on panels with 15 mm OSB/3 skins with 45 mm wide by core depth C24 intermediate studs at 1200 mm centres. When assessing deflections, the engineer must take into account simple bending, shear deflection and creep effects. Further design advice can be obtained from the Certificate holder's design guide. (2) The design engineer must also take into account simple bending, shear deflection and creep effects when assessing long-term deflection. (3) Factor of safety including load and material factor. 6.4...