Compliance Statement
Scope of Use
Sonawood™ Tile is a made in NZ perforated wood panel with acoustic tissue backing designed to control unwanted noise in interiors spaces.
This product is designed to be mounted into a two-way exposed grid system and installed to manufacturer’s and AS/NZS 2785:2020 Standard’s requirements. Seismic design may require a suitably qualified engineer. Care shall be taken when handling tiles to avoid damage.
• For interior use only, and not in direct contact with water.
• Not for use with negative air return plenums.
• Maximum humidity/temperature 90% R/H at 30°C.
• Back loading maximum 1.5kg for integrated services, greater weights to be independently supported.
New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(c)
B2 Durability – Clause B2.3.1 (c) (i): 5 years if
building elements are easy to access and replace. Asona
ceiling tiles with only normal maintenance will have a minimum durability of at
least 5 years when installed in accordance with; manufacturer’s installation
requirements and AS/NZS 2785:2020.
In use history. No test methods available.
- Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance C3.4(a)
C3 Fire – Clause C/AS2 3.4(a): Asona Sonawood tiles have a Fire
Material Group Number 1-S to 3 (subject to panel type variations) by NZBC verification method C/VM2 Appendix A, tested
in accordance with ISO 5660 or ISO 9705.
BRANZ Test Report FI12886
Issued 10/12/2020
Renew 10/12/2025
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
B2 Durability and C3 Early Reaction to Fire
