Certificate No: EW438

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1 Certificate No: EW438 Sips UK Ltd Panel System Description of Product This is an assessment of the SIPS UK Structural Insulated Panel System developed for wall and roofing. The assessment is for the Sips panel only and external treatment should be dealt with separately. Photo/isometric drawing provided by manufacturer Key Factors Assessed Mechanical Resistance & Stability Safety in case of Fire Health, Hygiene and Environmental Safety in Use Protection against noise Energy Economy and heat retention Durability serviceability and identification Validity This certificate was first issued on 14 th June 2013 and is valid until 14th June Issue Dated 2 nd July 2015

2 Sips panels are available in widths from mm Standard Wall Heights are available at 2.4, 2.7, 3.0, 4.8, 5.1, 5.5 and 6.3m All Sips are available in the following thickness: 150, 175, 200, 225 and 250mm Roofing Sips are available up to 6.5m long. The structural details and package has been checked found to be satisfactory. The load of 30KN per panel was found to be a minimum loading. Support for steelwork can be incorporated into the panels and is designed accordingly. Loading tests may be required in certain instances to verify these loadings on an individual project basis. The panel make up has been verified that it is treated and will perform in fire conditions to comply with structural integrity and insulation as required in Approved Document B. The panel system is treated to prevent moisture ingress during construction and once covered in accordance with the manufacturers instructions will perform as required in accordance with the Approved Document The panel system provides good sound resistance qualities in accordance with the Approved Document, when used internally the wall and floor systems comply with the sound decibel reduction detailed The thermal resistance of the system complies with the requirements of the Approved Document either on its own merit or as a part of a combined wall/floor/roof system. The Sips Ltd Structurally insulated panel relies on other construction products, materials and components to form a complete wall, floor and roof element. Structural design of the building /element incorporating the SIP shall be in accordance with the relevant Eurocode Details of additional protection measures to resist moisture/contaminants from the ground and from moisture outside the building are site specific: to be determined by location, subsoil and exposure conditions The installation must be undertaken in strict accordance with Sips Ltd details and specifications and by competent installers trained, registered and monitored by Sips Ltd The thermal insulation performance of this system should be considered in context of the contribution made to the overall performance of the wall structure. Appropriate thermal analysis will be provided in each instance to demonstrate continued compliance with Approved Document L Structural steelwork calculations and timber calculations where steelwork is resting on SIP panelling as determined by individual design of proposals. Notification that the structures have been completed and signed off by the manufacturer and are in accordance with the individual design.

3 LABC consider that, Sips UK Ltd Panel System, will meet the functional requirements of the Building Regulations (listed below) if the criteria detailed in this certificate are met; The Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) England & Wales Regulation 7 AD A AD B AD C AD E AD L1 Materials and workmanship The products are acceptable. Structure Fire Safety Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture Sound The Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) England AD L1A The Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) Wales AD L1A The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (as amended) If you would like to discuss a specific use of the product in Scotland it will require an additional assessment under the Scottish Building Regulations and accordingly you should contact the LABSS STAS Administrator at

4 LABC Warranty The use of the Sips UK Ltd Panel System has not been assessed to meet the requirements of the LABC Warranty Technical Manual. If you would like to discuss a specific use please make an enquiry to technical.services@labcwarranty.co.uk Connection and Construction Details DWG 1 to 22 BT077487TJB Racking Report BT077487TJBa Compression Strength BT077487TJBb UDL SIPS UK Report BTC Acoustic 13028A 100MM SIP 1 x layer 12.5mm sound blocker one side. BTC Acoustic 13029A 100MM SIP 1 x layer 12.5mm sound blocker both side. BTC16987F ½ hour fire test 1 x Fire line board BTC16973F 1 hour fire test 2 x Fire line board SIPS UK Data Sheet Span v s Deflection of SIPS for a given UDL Span v s Maximum allowable UDL for SIPS

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