PD CEN/TR 16239:2011

What is PD CEN/TR 16239 - Installation rules of fibrous (gypsum) plaster works about?  

PD CEN/TR 16239 is a technical report that provides details on the rules and recommendations for the installation of works carried out using fibrous (gypsum) plaster casts as defined in European Standard EN 13815, with instructions and details about construction. 

Fibrous (gypsum) plaster casts from the three categories of the production below (see 4.1 of EN 13815:2006) should be involved in PD CEN/TR 16239: 

• “cpp” allowing regulatory marking CE 
• “cppv” allowing regulatory marking CE
• “ipp” either when CE marking is required or without CE marking 

There are three products: 

• Traditional fibrous (gypsum) plaster casts, and two specific products: 
• GRG casts 
• PMGRG casts. 

There are three ranges of casts, defined by their principal functions shapes and configurations (see 4.2 of EN 13815:2006): 

• Casts for interior architecture 
• Casts for technical functions  
• Units. 

The equipment, accessories and devices are defined in PD CEN/TR 16239. 

PD CEN/TR 16239 applies to both new constructions and to the refurbishment, restructuring or conversion of existing buildings. 

Note 1: PD CEN/TR 16239 should not apply to: 

• Works consisting of various boards, elements or casts when they are not fibrous (gypsum) plaster casts or fibrous plaster works which, by their nature, do not form an integral part of the structure by the use of permanent fixing (see the scope of EN 15319:2007). 
• Fibrous plaster works consisting of casts and embellishments, when they are to be applied directly to either new or existing wall or ceiling surfaces, for purely decorative applications (see Figures 3 and 4 of EN 15319:2007); works of these types should be carried out in accordance with standard practice. 

Note 2: PD CEN/TR 16239 does not contain the regulatory requirements with which fibrous plaster works (e.g., ceiling) must comply in certain buildings. 

Note 3: PD CEN/TR 16239 does not deal with the ability of fibrous plastering works to comply with particular technical requirements (e.g., fire behaviour, protection against noise, energy economy, etc) needed for the works to comply with the requirements of the particular building contract. 

Who is PD CEN/TR 16239 - Installation rules of fibrous (gypsum) plaster works for? 

PD CEN/TR 16239 on Installation rules of fibrous (gypsum) plaster works is relevant to: 

• Construction industry 
• Manufacturers of cement and gypsum
• Builders and architects 
• Civil engineers 
• Contractors 
• Installers 

Why should you use PD CEN/TR 16239 - Installation rules of fibrous (gypsum) plaster works?  

PD CEN/TR 16239 applies to works carried out using fibrous (gypsum) plaster products traditional and GRG - made by the moulding of thin reinforced gypsum. The fibrous plasterwork is installed by positioning and fastening these products to the appropriate part of the building construction. Then they are sealed or screwed and jointed to form continuous surfaces without apparent joints. 

In this regard, PD CEN/TR 16239 specifies the equipment used for fibrous plaster works, the site installation and technical criteria, as well as the features to be exhibited by the completed works. 

As a result, if you are a manufacturer and installer of fibrous (gypsum) plaster casts, complying with PD CEN/TR 16239 can help demonstrate the performance and quality of your product, ensuring that they are fit for the intended use.