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PAGED BirchPly FR Plywood — fire risk

UK OPSSFireFeb 9, 2024
Photo from the official notice: PAGED BirchPly FR Plywood — fire risk
Photo from the official notice: PAGED BirchPly FR Plywood — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

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.

Remedy

The manufacturer has withdrawn the product from the UK market and and UK importers and distributors are to warn those they have supplied of the risk the product poses.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.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of risks
  • Withdrawal of product from market

Product description

Birch Hardwood FR Plywood intended for construction sheeting.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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