Product Safety Report: PAGED BirchPly FR Plywood (2305-0038)
Product Safety Report for PAGED BirchPly FR Plywood for use in construction works, found not to consistently achieve the declared reaction to fire performance.
Summary
Product: PAGED BirchPly FR Plywood
Hazard: It has been identified that despite being marketed as Euroclass B, the product may not consistently achieve Euroclass B for reaction to fire performance.
Corrective action: Warning consumers of the risks. Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Product information
| Type | Construction Product – Plywood |
|---|---|
| Date range of affected product | Product placed on the UK market on or after 15 December 2021 |
| Board size | 1220mm x 2440mm, thickness: 12mm to 24mm |
| Board markings | DoP 0763-CPR-6036 |
| Euroclass Declaration | B-s1 d0 |
| Declaration of Performance | 1. DoP-HW FR-02, dated 15.12.2021 (CE), 2. DoP-HW FR-02, dated 01.11.2022 (CE), 3. DoC-HW FR-02, dated 01.12.2022 (UKCA) |
| Country of Origin | Poland |
| Product Description | Birch Hardwood FR Plywood intended for construction sheeting. |
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Hazard
Testing in accordance with EN 13501-1:2018 has found that the product may not consistently achieve Euroclass B for reaction to fire performance, despite being marketed as Euroclass B. The product may therefore not perform with the declared reaction to fire performance required or be suitable for its original desired application.
This product does not meet the requirements of EU Construction Products Regulation 305 /2011 as they apply in the UK.
Corrective action
The manufacturer has withdrawn the product from the UK market and and UK importers and distributors are to warn those they have supplied of the risk the product poses.
The potential impact of lower performance of a product in relation to reaction to fire and building safety will vary on a project-by-project basis and will depend on factors unique to each building. Building owners should seek advice from their building safety officer, an independent inspector, fire safety officer or a relevant building control authority, as appropriate, and consider reviewing the building’s fire strategy if necessary.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2305-0038
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards