Using systems classified to BSEN12825

Specification Use Type of product
(description)		 Method of specifying the system Comments
BSEN12825 (2) Small offices with low levels of occupancy / limited use of filing cabinets etc. Steel encapsulated chipboard (1)

A minimum
classification of:
1/3/A/2 or 2/3/A/2

 Consideration must be taken regarding pedestrian traffic in escape routes. main thoroughfares etc. & how furniture etc. will be taken into the building (across the floor)
BSEN12825 Light office use Steel encapsulated chipboard (1)

A minimum
classification of:
2/3/A/2 or 3/3/A/2

 If the lower classification is being considered the levels of occupancy / filing cabinets and other equipment should be taken into account
BSEN12825 General office use Steel encapsulated chipboard (1)

4/3/A/2 or 5/3/A/2

  
BSEN12825 Comms. room Steel encapsulated chipboard (1)

5/3/A/2 or 6/3/A/2

 Consideration must be taken into account of how heavy equipment etc. will be taken into the building (across the floor)

(1) We have based these tables on the type of system most effectively used in the UK over the past 25 years. Some suppliers may suggest that a simple system consisting of even a bare chipboard panel, without any steel encapsulation, would offer a suitable platform if the installation takes place after the initial construction programme and after any fit out works. If this type of system is being considered we would refer you to the supplier for advice as it may not comply with the above table.

(2) As BSEN does not consider installation criteria advise should be sought from a recognized contractor, preferably a member of the Access Flooring Association.

When seeking advice from a supplier it should be noted that BSEN12825 requires tests to demonstrate compliance of the full system and as such all of the above would require the use of a pedestal / understructure that complies in full with the loading characteristics detailed within the standard.

General Comments

Both PSA MOB PF2 PS/SPU and BSEN12825 mentions certain other normative references which include electrical resistance, thermal performance, fire classification etc. and we recommend that advice is sought in regard to these points from a recognized contractor, preferably a member of the Access Flooring Association.