Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Plastic and rubber vapour control layers - Definitions and characteristics

This document specifies the characteristics of flexible sheets of plastic or rubber intended for use as water vapour control layers for buildings and applies to both reinforced and unreinforced products. It specifies requirements and test methods and provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products with the requirements of this document.

Abdichtungsbahnen - Kunststoff- und Elastomer-Dampfsperrbahnen - Definitionen und Eigenschaften

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Eigenschaften von Abdichtungsbahnen aus Kunststoffen und Elastomeren als Wasserdampfsperren fest, die zur Abdichtung von Bauwerken dienen. Diese Norm gilt für Produkte mit und ohne Trägereinlage. Sie enthält Festlegungen der Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren sowie der Bewertung der Konformität von Produkten nach den Anforderungen dieser Norm.

Feuilles souples d'étanchéité - Feuilles plastiques et élastomères utilisées comme pare-vapeur - Définitions et caractéristiques

La présente norme européenne spécifie les caractéristiques des feuilles souples plastiques ou élastomères destinées à être utilisées comme pare-vapeur pour les bâtiments. Elle spécifie le système relatif à l'attestation de conformité du produit avec cette norme européenne et inclut les conditions de marquage CE. Cette norme européenne traite également de caractéristiques supplémentaires qui ont une importance pour le commerce. Cette norme ne traite pas des feuilles pare-vapeur qui ne sont pas en plastiques ou composites.
Elle classifie les feuilles pare-vapeur pour les bâtiments selon les exigences de performances et selon des essais supplémentaires pour des conditions spéciales.

Hidroizolacijski trakovi - Polimerni in elastomerni trakovi, ki kontrolirajo gibanje vode in/ali vodne pare - Definicije in lastnosti

General Information

Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
30-Nov-2004
Withdrawal Date
12-Feb-2013
Current Stage
9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
Start Date
13-Feb-2013
Completion Date
13-Feb-2013

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28-Jan-2026
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28-Jan-2026
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28-Jan-2026
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08-Jun-2022

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EN 13984:2004 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Plastic and rubber vapour control layers - Definitions and characteristics". This standard covers: This document specifies the characteristics of flexible sheets of plastic or rubber intended for use as water vapour control layers for buildings and applies to both reinforced and unreinforced products. It specifies requirements and test methods and provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products with the requirements of this document.

This document specifies the characteristics of flexible sheets of plastic or rubber intended for use as water vapour control layers for buildings and applies to both reinforced and unreinforced products. It specifies requirements and test methods and provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products with the requirements of this document.

EN 13984:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.91 - Construction materials and building (Vocabularies); 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 13984:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13984:2013, EN 12691:2018, EN 12317-2:2010, EN 13501-1:2002, EN 12310-1:2025, EN 1849-2:2019, EN 12311-2:2013, EN 13984:2004/A1:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 13984:2004 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/102. 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.Flexible sheets for waterproofing - Plastic and rubber vapour control layers - Definitions and characteristicsHidroizolacijski trakovi - Polimerni in elastomerni trakovi, ki kontrolirajo gibanje vode in/ali vodne pare - Definicije in lastnostiFeuilles souples d'étanchéité - Feuilles plastiques et élastomeres utilisées comme pare-vapeur - Définitions et caractéristiquesAbdichtungsbahnen - Kunststoff- und Elastomer-Dampfsperrbahnen - Definitionen und Eigenschaften91.100.50Veziva. Tesnilni materialiBinders. Sealing materials01.040.91Gradbeni materiali in gradnja (Slovarji)Construction materials and building (Vocabularies)ICS:SIST EN 13984:2005enTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13984:200401-maj-2005SIST EN 13984:2005SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13984December 2004ICS 01.040.91; 91.100.50English versionFlexible sheets for waterproofing - Plastic and rubber vapourcontrol layers - Definitions and characteristicsFeuilles souples d'étanchéité - Feuilles plastiques etélastomères utilisées comme pare-vapeur - Définitions etcaractéristiquesAbdichtungsbahnen - Kunststoff- und Elastomer-Dampfsperrbahnen - Definitionen und EigenschaftenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 October 2004.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 Central Secretariat 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 Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13984:2004: E

Product designation, typical materials and structure of sheets.12 A.1 Typical materials.12 A.1.1 General.12 A.1.2 Plastics.12 A.1.3 Rubbers.12 A.1.4 Thermoplastic rubbers.12 Annex B (normative)
Method of measuring the resistance of ventilating vapour control layers to deformation under load.13 B.1 Principle.13 B.2 Apparatus.14 B.3 Preparation of test samples and test specimens.15 B.3.1 Sampling.15 B.3.2 Preparation of test specimens.15 B.4 Procedure.16 B.5 Expression of results.16 B.6 Test report.16 Annex C (normative)
Method of testing for the accelerated ageing of damp proof vapour control layers in an alkaline environment.17 C.1 Principle.17 C.2 Apparatus.17 C.3 Test specimens.17 C.4 Procedure.17 C.4.1 Accelerated ageing.17 C.4.2 Evaluation.18 C.5 Test report.18 Annex D (informative)
Example of product data sheet.19 General information.19 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other provisions of EU Directives.20 ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics.20 ZA.2 Procedure(s) for attestation of conformity.21 ZA.2.1 Systems of attestation of conformity.21 ZA.2.2 EC Certificate and declaration of conformity.24 ZA.3 CE marking and labelling.25 Bibliography.27

Foreword This document (EN 13984:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 254 “Flexible sheets for waterproofing”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2006. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. This document is a general product standard for flexible sheets of plastics intended for vapour control layers, for use in buildings. This document is one of a series of product standards for factory made flexible sheets for use in buildings. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

— Ignitability of building products subjected to direct impingement of flame
— Single-flame source test (ISO 11925-2:2002)

EN ISO 9001 shall be applied in full and shall be made specific to the requirements of this document. The results of inspections, tests or assessments requiring action shall be recorded, as shall any action taken. The action to be taken when control values or criteria are not met shall be recorded. 6.3.2 Frequency of testing The characteristics to be controlled within the framework of factory production control are those for which the manufacturer claims a performance. Control of the product is required, either by direct testing or by indirect control. The frequency of testing shall be given in the manufacturer's factory production control system.
Table 1 — Compliance criteria for initial type testing Product type Property A B V Parameter Clause in this document Test method Compliance criteria (where required) Water vapour transmission * * * MDV 5.10 EN 1931 Within declared tolerance of the MDV Water tightness to liquid water *
* Watertight at 2 kPa 5.5 EN 1928 Pass Reaction to fire * * * Euroclass 5.12 EN 13501-1 (see Note in 5.12) Classification Tensile properties - unreinforced sheets - reinforced sheets
* *
* *
* *
MLV MLV
5.11 5.11
EN 12311-2 prEN 13859-1
Greater than or equal to MLV
Durability of water vapour resistance against ageing * * * Not more than ± 50% change 5.7.1 EN 1296 Test afterwards to EN 1931 Pass Resistance to impact * * * MLV 5.6 EN 12691 (but with h = 300 mm) Greater than or equal to MLV Resistance to tear (Nail Shank) - unreinforced sheets - reinforced sheets
* *
* *
* *
MLV MLV
5.8 5.8
EN 12310-1 prEN 13859-1
Greater than or equal to MLV
Joint strength * * * MLV 5.9 EN 12317-2 Greater than or equal to MLV
Resistance to deformation under load
* MLV 5.13 Annex B Greater than or equal to MLV

Table 1 (continued) Product type
Property A B V Parameter Clause in this document Test method Compliance criteria (where required) Resistance to alkali * * * Elongation not less than 50 % of the un-aged material 5.7.2 Annex C Test afterwards to EN 12311-2 Pass Length * * * MDV 5.3 EN 1848-2 Within declared tolerance of the MDV Width * * * MDV 5.3 EN 1848-2 Within declared tolerance of the MDV Thickness * * * MDV 5.4 EN 1849-2 Within declared tolerance of the MDV Mass * * * MDV 5.4 EN 1849-2 Within declared tolerance of the MDV Straightness * * * Less than or equal to 75 mm/10 m 5.3 EN 1848-2 Pass Dangerous substances * * * As relevant 5.14 As relevant
Visible defects * * * Visible defects 5.2 EN 1850-2 No visible defects
7 Product data sheet and designation The characteristics of the product shall be listed in a technical data sheet, an example of which is shown in Annex D. The technical data sheet shall give at least the following information: a) product trade name and manufacturer's name; b) origin/source of manufacture or traceable code; c) method of application; d) results from the tests in Table 1, as appropriate for the intended end use; e) certification mark, if any; f) consumer information, e.g. restrictions concerning use and storage and safety precautions during installation and disposal; g) description of the product (e.g. type and number of carriers, type of coating, mass or thic
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