BS EN 654:2011 pdf download.Resilient floor coverings – Semi-flexible polyviny| chloride tiles – Specification.
BS EN 654 specifies the characteristics of semi-flexible tiles based on polyvinyl chloride and modifications thereof.
To encourage the consumer to make an informed choice, this European Standard includes a classification system (see EN 685) based on intensity of use, which shows where these floor coverings should give satisfactory service. It also specifies requirements for marking.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 425, Resilient and laminate floor coverings — Castor chair test
EN 427, Resilient floor coverings — Determination of the side length, squareness and straightness of tiles
EN 428, Resilient floor coverings — Determination of overall thickness
EN 429, Resilient floor coverings — Determination of the thickness of layers
EN 430, Resilient floor coverings — Determination of mass per unit area
EN 434, Resilient floor coverings — Determination of dimensiOnal stability and curling after exposure to heat
EN 435, Resilient floor coverings — Determination of flexibility
EN 436, Resilient floor coverings — Determination of density
EN 660-2. Resilient floor coverings — Determination of wear resistance — Part 2: Frick-Taber test
EN 662. Resilient floor coverings — Determination of curling exposure to moisture
EN 663, Resilient floor coverings — Determination of conventional pattern depth
EN 685, Resilient, textile and laminate floor coverings — Classification
EN ISO 1 05-B02, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test (ISO 105-B02:1994. including amendment 1:1998)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the fllowing terms and definitions apply.
3.1 polyvinyI chloride floor covering floor covering with surface layers which are produced using polyvinyl chloride (and modifications thereof) as binder
3.2 semi-flexible polyvinyl chloride floor covering
rigid tiles made from polyvinyl chloride (and modifications thereof) which can only be deflected under specified conditions
4 Requirements
4.1 General requirements
Floor coverings described in this European Standard shall conform to the appropriate general requirements specified in Table 1, when tested in accordance with the methods given therein.
4.2 Classification requirements一Level of use classification
Floor coverings described in this European Standard shall be classified as suitable for different levels of use in accordance with the performance requirements specified in Table 2 when tested with the methods given therein. Classification shall conform to the scheme specified in EN 685.
4.3 Homogeneous products and wear layers
A homogeneous product shall retain its wear group classification throughout the thickness of the product if tested.
A wear layer shall retain its wear group classification throughout its thickness if tested.
5 Marking
Floor coverings covered by this European Standard and/or their packaging shall bear the following marking:
a) number and date of this European Standard, i.e. EN 654:2011;
b) manufacturer’s or supplier’s identification;
c) product name;
d) colour/pattern, and batch number;
e) classes/symbols appropriate for the product;
f) length, width and thickness;
g) area in square metres contained in a package.BS EN 654 pdf download.
BS EN 654:2011 pdf download
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