SYSTEMS
A good specification should be developed with competent people from: • Manufacturers/suppliers • Architect/designer • Specialist installer • Fire engineer • M&E consultants. The specification should include (the following list is not exhaustive): • Product name and reference • Detail references • Performance requirements and supporting evidence • Field of application
• Structural performance • Environmental conditions • Movement accommodation • Substrate specification • Sample mock-ups and quality benchmarks • Tolerances • Thermal performance • Humidity • Air permeability • Acoustic performance • Life expectancy and durability • Third-party certification • Colour • Manufacturer’s details • Special instructions • Protection from damage during construction phase • Installation (suitably competent installers) • Inspection and preparation.
Analyse product datasheets, labelling, supporting docs etc.
Source alternative product
Suitable for application?
N
Y
More info needed
Contact manufacturer for certified scope of application, ETA, test report or assessment
Sufficient data?
N
Y
Obtain components
Install as per installation
instructions, data sheet, supporting docs etc.
Guidance on product selection
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