What is BS EN 14195 - Gypsum board systems about?

BS EN 14195 is a European standard on gypsum board systems that discusses the characteristics and requirements for manufacturing high-quality metal framing components for gypsum board systems.

BS EN 14195 specifies the characteristics of metal framing components (e.g. profiles, hangers, and connectors) intended to be used in building construction works in conjunction with gypsum boards manufactured according to EN 520, EN 15283-1 and EN 15283-2 and gypsum board products from reprocessing conforming to EN 14190 where the assembly is non-loadbearing. Such assemblies include, for example, partitions, wall and ceiling linings, ceilings with mechanically fixed boards, and the cladding of beams, columns, ducts, and shafts.

BS EN 14195 covers the following performance characteristics: reaction to fire, flexural (yield) strength and loadbearing capacity of suspension components to be measured according to the relevant test methods as specified or cited in BS EN 14195.

Who is BS EN 14195 - Gypsum board systems for?

BS EN 14195 on gypsum board systems is relevant to:

Manufacturer of metal framing components
Structural engineer
Civil engineer

Why should you use BS EN 14195 - Gypsum board systems?

Gypsum board is used as a covering material for interior walls and ceilings in residential and commercial buildings. It is also used as a drywall partition and as a base for external soffits in sheltered positions.

BS EN 14195 provides guidance on reaction to fire, flexural tensile strength, materials, dimensions and tolerances, mechanical properties, test methods, assessment, and verification of constancy of performance.

As a user of BS EN 14195, you can be ensured of characteristics of metal framing components.

With BS EN 14195 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets. The tests provided in BS EN 14195 help you to ensure the strength, durability performance characteristics of metal framing components for gypsum board systems.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 14195:2014 supersedes BS EN 14195:2005 which is withdrawn.

The main technical changes that have been made in this new edition of EN 14195 are the following:

Normative references have been updated
Clause 1, Scope, has been enlarged to include profiles, hangers, connectors, and boards according to EN 520, EN 14190, EN 15283-1, and EN 15283-2
Annex ZA and Clause 6 have been revised to be in line with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
Document has been editorially revised

BS EN 14195:2014

Metal framing components for gypsum board systems. Definitions, requirements and test methods

Current, Under Review

Published:

31 Dec 2014