EN 13915:2007
(Main)Prefabricated gypsum plasterboard panels with a cellular paperboard core - Definitions, requirements and test methods
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of prefabricated panels made of gypsum plasterboard facings complying with EN 520 and a cellular paperboard core intended to be used as a lightweight partition, lining and encasement for general use in buildings.
This standard covers the following characteristics: reaction to fire, water vapour permeability, flexural strength (breaking load) and thermal resistance to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods.
This Standard covers only prefabricated panels installed so that the core is not exposed.
The following performance characteristics are linked to systems assembled with prefabricated panels made of gypsum plasterboard facings and a cellular paperboard core: shear strength, fire resistance, direct airborne sound insulation, acoustic absorption and air permeability to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods. If required, tests should be done on assembled systems simulating the end use conditions.
This document covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the Building Industry.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products to this document.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 04-Sep-2007
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 241 - Gypsum and gypsum based products
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 241/WG 3 - Board products
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 05-Jul-2017
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eecOJ Ref: C, C 259 OJ Date: 08-Aug-2014
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction productsOJ Ref: C, C 290 OJ Date: 04-Dec-2007
Relations
- Effective Date
- 07-Oct-2015
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 04-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 13963:2014 - Jointing materials for gypsum boards - Definitions, requirements and test methods - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN ISO 354:2003 - Acoustics - Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room (ISO 354:2003) - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13915:2007 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Prefabricated gypsum plasterboard panels with a cellular paperboard core - Definitions, requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of prefabricated panels made of gypsum plasterboard facings complying with EN 520 and a cellular paperboard core intended to be used as a lightweight partition, lining and encasement for general use in buildings. This standard covers the following characteristics: reaction to fire, water vapour permeability, flexural strength (breaking load) and thermal resistance to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods. This Standard covers only prefabricated panels installed so that the core is not exposed. The following performance characteristics are linked to systems assembled with prefabricated panels made of gypsum plasterboard facings and a cellular paperboard core: shear strength, fire resistance, direct airborne sound insulation, acoustic absorption and air permeability to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods. If required, tests should be done on assembled systems simulating the end use conditions. This document covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the Building Industry. It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products to this document.
This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of prefabricated panels made of gypsum plasterboard facings complying with EN 520 and a cellular paperboard core intended to be used as a lightweight partition, lining and encasement for general use in buildings. This standard covers the following characteristics: reaction to fire, water vapour permeability, flexural strength (breaking load) and thermal resistance to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods. This Standard covers only prefabricated panels installed so that the core is not exposed. The following performance characteristics are linked to systems assembled with prefabricated panels made of gypsum plasterboard facings and a cellular paperboard core: shear strength, fire resistance, direct airborne sound insulation, acoustic absorption and air permeability to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods. If required, tests should be done on assembled systems simulating the end use conditions. This document covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the Building Industry. It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products to this document.
EN 13915:2007 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13915:2007 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13915:2017, ISO 7892:1988, EN ISO 11925-2:2026, EN ISO 10140-2:2021, EN 520:2004+A1:2009, EN 13501-2:2023, EN ISO 10140-4:2021, EN 13501-1:2018, EN 13963:2014, EN 12664:2001, EN ISO 10140-1:2021, EN ISO 10456:2007, EN ISO 354:2003, EN ISO 10140-3:2021, EN ISO 9001:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13915:2007 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/106. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Prefabricated gypsum plasterboard panels with a cellular paperboard core - Definitions, requirements and test methodsPanneaux de cloison préfabriqués en plaques de plâtre a âme cellulaire en carton - Définitions, prescriptions et méthodes d'essaiGipsplatten-Wandbaufertigtafeln mit einem Kartonwabenkern - Begriffe, Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13915:2007SIST EN 13915:2007en,fr,de91.100.10Cement. Mavec. Apno. MaltaCement. Gypsum. Lime. MortarICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 13915:200701-december-2007
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13915September 2007ICS 91.100.10 English VersionPrefabricated gypsum plasterboard panels with a cellularpaperboard core - Definitions, requirements and test methodsPanneaux de cloison préfabriqués en plaques de plâtre àâme cellulaire en carton - Définitions, prescriptions etméthodes d'essaiGipsplatten-Wandbaufertigtafeln mit einemKartonwabenkern - Begriffe, Anforderungen undPrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 August 2007.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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Sampling procedure for testing.21 Annex B (normative)
Mounting and fixing in the test according to EN 13823 (SBI test).23 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other provisions of EU Directives.25
Figure 1 — Family of gypsum products
Figure 2 — Family of ancillary products
a) Measurement of width
b) Measurement of length
c) Measurement of thickness Figure 3 — Dimensional measurements
Key 1 through 8 Measurement positions each at 100 mm from the edge Figure 4 — Determination of alignment 5.3.4 Expression of results Take the largest measurement on the cut edges (length deviation) and the largest measurement on the paper covered edges (width deviation) as shown in Figure 4. Compare each measurement (expressed in millimetres) to the dimensions given in 4.8.
Key 1 One panel 2 3 specimens 230 mm × 230 mm 3 One specimen 4 Adhesion test specimen 5 Flexural strength test specimen 6 Dynamometer 7 Dynamometer 8 Fixed clamp Figure 5 — Determination of flexural strength and core adhesion
1) Constant mass is defined as two successive weighings 24 h apart, differing by less than 0,1 %.
Key 1 Rigid table 2 Specimen (board) 3 Face of the board 4 Carbon paper 5 Steel sphere 6 Coloured impact Figure 6 — Surface hardness test procedure
6.2.1 General Sampling and testing shall be in accordance with clause 5. The results of all type tests shall be recorded and held by the producer for at least 5 years. 6.2.2 Initial type testing
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