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(a)
Notes
NZBC Compliance - GreenStuf® thermal insulation when installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions will satisfy the 50 year
durability clause NZBC B2.3.1 (a).
Non Flammable - GreenStuf® is classified non-flammable.
Fire Ratings ISO 9705: 1993
Classification: Group 1-S
Smoke Production Rate: <5.0m2/s
As required by NZBC C/VM2
Issued 11th March 2013 BRANZ (FAR 4045)
AS1530.3
Ignitability Index (0-20) 0
Heat Evolved Index (0-10) 0
Spread of Flame Index (0-10) 0
Smoke Developed Index (0-10) 3
APL Report 98055
IEC 60695-11-5 (Downlight Fire Test Standard)
GreenStuf® has been tested and certified non-flammable and complies with
the requirement of IEC 60695-11-5
Supporting evidence
The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:
Design requirements
Applications
GreenStuf® ASB can be used in metal stud partition walls and as an acoustic ceiling overlay for reducing airborne sound transfer. ASB reduces resonating noise in the construction cavity thereby increasing the sound transmission loss of the construction system.
Installation requirements
Please refer to our website for Installation Instructions:
http://autexindustries.com/nz/product-matrix
Environmental
All GreenStuf® insulation products are manufactured using the
same materials and under the same conditions, processes and controls as the
Environmental Choice New Zealand certified range as published at the date of
this document. All GreenStuf® products are manufactured from 100%
polyester fibre and contain a minimum of 45% already recycled fibre (from PET
plastic) and are manufactured under Autex's zero waste policy.
GreenStuf® products are Green Star NZ & Homestar compatible
and GreenStuf® products have been independently assessed and verified
compliant with Living Building Challenge projects. For more information
please contact your Autex Account Manager or visit our website.
ISO Standards - Autex is committed to Quality and Environmental best
practice through our ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified Quality and
Environmental Management Systems.