EcoDuct Market Update - 13 June 2023

Important update on insulation standards and fire/smoke performance classifications

The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) has welcomed the long-awaited publication of BS 5422:2023 which updates the standards for thermal insulating materials for ductwork, including pre-insulated non-metallic ducts such as EcoDuct.

A minimum fire/smoke performance of EuroClass C-s3, d2 in dwelling applications and B-s3, d2 in non-dwelling applications is included in the updated standard. EcoDuct, with its EuroClass B-s2, d1 rating, is fully compliant and exceeds these minimum standards

The new publication of BS 5422:2023 which updates the standards for thermal insulating materials for pipes, tanks, vessels, ductwork and equipment operating between -40ºc and +700ºc.

The revision by the British Standards Institute (BSI) brings much needed clarity regarding the minimum reaction to fire standards for pipe and duct insulation following the adoption of EuroClass standards and a departure from ‘Class O’ declarations.

BS 5422:2023 also includes tables of minimum insulation thickness for pipe and duct insulation applications including refrigeration, air conditioning, heating and domestic hot and cold applications.

Hopefully this will result in a critical move away from EuroClass E rated insulation for both domestic and non-domestic applications, and towards the far safer and fully compliant Class B as provided by EcoDuct.

                               See here for more information: https://www.recognitionpr.co.uk/clients/tica/tica-welcomes-greater-clarity-of-bs-5422-revisions/