Technical Statement
Product Description
Scope of use
Limitations on use of building product
- Accent Ceiling Tile is not designed to support any backloading. All loads must
be independently supported or transferred to the grid.
- Accent Ceiling Tile has not been tested as part of a fire rated separation assembly, and
therefore does not contribute to or affect the fire resistance of fire separations.
- Accent Ceiling Tile does not improve the fire performance of timber linings such
as plywood and particleboard with material Group Numbers worse than 1-S.
- Exposure to humidity levels of above 65% may affect durability of the product.
- Air passing through the product due to high pressure or temperature difference can
cause the appearance of soil filtration lines on the product surface. This is not a product
fault and can be avoided by minimising high temperature or pressure difference across
the product and by keeping the room well-ventilated and free from pollutants.
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)
When the building is maintained so that the provisions of NZBC E2 and E3 are met, where the wall tile is not exposed to conditions to diminish its performance, and the maintenance of the system is in accordance with the product manufacturers maintenance instructions, the life expectancy is 5 years for materials. Accent Ceiling Tile meets durability requirement of 5 years.
- Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance C3.4(a)
Performance C3.4(a)Independent Testing: Suitable for use on equivalent Group 1S substrates to maintain a Group Rating. Accent Ceiling Tile achieved Group Number 1-S when tested and assessed to ISO 9705 and can be used in locations where internal surface linings with Group Number 1-S are allowed.
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
Refer to the independent testing for environmental certifications found on the product data sheet: - Declare Red List free- EPD - Global Green Tag - see certification. There are no known hazards when using or handling Accent Ceiling Tile.
Notes
Absorption Coefficient According ISO 354
University of Auckland Test Report Number - tests available.
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
Refer to the website for further technical information. https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/products/accent-ceiling-tiles.
Supporting evidence
The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:
Use in Service History
Backing and fabric has 20 years in service history.
Product Criteria
Design requirements
Accent Ceiling Tile is designed to be direct fixed or fit within
a standard ceiling grid.
When installing Accent Ceiling Tile near lighting or heating appliances, it must
be ensured that the surface temperature of the product does not exceed 80°C.
Installation requirements
Accent Ceiling Tiles must be installed according to the Accent Ceiling Tiles
Install Instructions found on this website:
https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/products/accent-ceiling-tiles
Maintenance requirements
Refer to the Autex Acoustics Care and Maintenance Guide for cleaning
and maintenance instructions.
Perform light vacuuming on a regular basis to prevent build up of dust.
Light marks can be cleaned with a mild detergent solution followed by
rinsing and blotting.
Stubborn stains should be dealt with according to the Care and Maintenance Guide,
or by contacting a professional cleaning expert.
Printed Accent Ceiling Tiles must be cleaned by a specialist cleaning company
Warrantees
Material warranty 5 years.
Environmental
Carbon neutral product and Zero carbon manufacturing
Recycled content - >55% recycled material
Low VOC and CDPH compliant - <0.0035 mg/m3 (7 days)
Zero waste manufacturing initiative.
Green Tag EPD available EN 15804
Declare Red List Free
Quality Assurance
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ISO 9001 (Quality Management) |
Relationships
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Environmental Choice New Zealand |
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Member of New Zealand Green Building Council |
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New Zealand Made |
Building Product Information Requirements
Manufacturer
Legal Trading Name:
Autex Acoustics
Business Email:
enquiries@autex.co.nz
Contact Number/s:
800 428839
0800 428839
Product Identifier
CTQA12
Warnings
This product has no warnings associated with it.
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Date last validated:
12 December 2023 |
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Date last updated:
12 December 2023 |