BS EN 998-1:2016

BSI Standards Publication

Specification for mortar for

masonry
Part 1: Rendering and plastering mortar
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National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 998-1:2016.
It supersedes BS EN 998-1:2010 which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical
Committee B/519/2, Mortar.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be
obtained on request to its secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary
provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct
application.
© The British Standards Institution 2016.
Published by BSI Standards Limited 2016
ISBN 978 0 580 84516 1
ICS 91.100.10
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.
This British Standard was published under the authority of the
Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 30 November 2016.
Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication
Date Text affected
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 998-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM November 2016

ICS 91.100.10 Supersedes EN 998-1:2010

English Version

Specification for mortar for masonry - Part 1: Rendering

and plastering mortar
Définitions et spécifications des mortiers pour Festlegungen für Mörtel im Mauerwerksbau - Teil 1:
maçonnerie - Partie 1: Mortiers d'enduits minéraux Putzmörtel
extérieurs et intérieurs

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 April 2016.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.

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CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels

© 2016 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 998-1:2016 E
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Contents Page

European foreword....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms ............................................................................................ 7
3.1 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Abbreviated terms .......................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Materials.......................................................................................................................................................... 10
5 Product characteristics .............................................................................................................................. 10
5.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
5.2 Characteristics of fresh mortar ............................................................................................................... 10
5.2.1 Workable life ................................................................................................................................................. 10
5.2.2 Air content ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.3 Characteristics of hardened mortar ...................................................................................................... 10
5.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
5.3.2 Durability ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
5.3.3 Reaction to fire .............................................................................................................................................. 11
5.3.4 Dangerous substances ................................................................................................................................ 11
5.4 Mixing of mortar on site ............................................................................................................................ 14
6 Designation of rendering and plastering mortars ........................................................................... 14
7 Marking and labelling................................................................................................................................. 14
8 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) ........................................... 14
8.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 14
8.2 Product-type determination .................................................................................................................... 14
8.2.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 14
8.2.2 Sampling .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
8.2.3 Reference test ................................................................................................................................................ 15
8.2.4 Repeating of product-type determination .......................................................................................... 15
8.2.5 Recording ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
8.2.6 Application of test methods...................................................................................................................... 15
8.3 Factory Production Control, FPC ............................................................................................................ 15
8.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
8.3.2 Process control.............................................................................................................................................. 15
8.3.3 Finished product conformity ................................................................................................................... 16
8.3.4 Statistical techniques .................................................................................................................................. 16
8.3.5 Traceability – marking and stock control of products ................................................................... 16
8.3.6 Non-conforming products ......................................................................................................................... 17
Annex A (normative) Sampling for product-type determination and independent testing
of consignments ............................................................................................................................................ 18
A.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
A.2 Sampling procedure .................................................................................................................................... 18

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Annex B (informative) Indicative test frequencies for Factory Production Control (FPC) ............. 19
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship of this European Standard with Regulation (EU)
No.305/2011 .................................................................................................................................................. 21
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics ........................................................................................................ 21
ZA.2 System of Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) ...................... 23
ZA.3 Assignment of AVCP tasks ......................................................................................................................... 23
Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................................. 25

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European foreword

This document (EN 998-1:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 125 “Masonry”,
the secretariat of which is held by BSI.

This document supersedes EN 998-1:2010.

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 May 2017, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by August 2018.

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association and supports basic requirements for construction works of the EU
Construction Products Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 305/2011).

For relationship with EU Regulation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.

The most significant changes compared to the previous edition include:

a) implementation of new regulatory (CPR) terminology where relevant;

b) the order of 5.2 to 5.4 has been changed (fresh mortar before hardened mortar);

c) revised clauses on Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP);

d) new annex with indicative frequencies on testing for factory production control (informative);

e) revised Annex ZA (informative);

f) some minor editorial changes.

No changes to existing technical classes and/or threshold levels have been made.

EN 998 Specification for mortar for masonry consists of:

— Part 1: Rendering and plastering mortar

— Part 2: Masonry mortar

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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Introduction

The characteristics of rendering and plastering mortars depend essentially on the type or types of
binders used and their respective proportions. Special properties can be achieved by the type of
aggregates, admixtures and/or additions used.
Rendering/plastering mortars are defined:
a) according to the concept as either:

1) designed mortar; or

2) prescribed mortar.

b) according to the mode of manufacture as either:

1) factory-made mortar;

2) semi-finished factory mortar; or

3) site-made mortar.

c) according to the properties and/or use, as either:

1) general purpose rendering/plastering mortars;

2) lightweight rendering/plastering mortars;

3) coloured rendering mortar;

4) one-coat rendering mortar;

5) renovation rendering/plastering mortars;

6) thermal rendering/plastering insulating mortars.

Rendering/plastering mortars do not attain their final characteristics until properly hardened after
application. The functions performed by a rendering/plastering mortar depend on the characteristics of
the types of material used, on the thickness of the coats and the type of application. In addition,
rendering/plastering mortars determine the surface of the construction.
Regional differences in construction practices and climate, and different constituents for
rendering/plastering mortars do not allow for the establishment of standard mix proportions for
prescribed mortar that would be applicable in all of Europe. Therefore, the specification of such mix
proportions (recipes) and fields of application should be based on practice and experience available in
the place of use.

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1 Scope
This European Standard is applicable to factory-made rendering/plastering mortars based on inorganic
binders for external (rendering) and internal (plastering) use on walls, ceilings, columns and partitions.
It contains definitions and final performance requirements.
This European Standard provides for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance
(AVCP) of the product to this European Standard. The marking requirement for products covered by
this European Standard is included.
It does not cover mortars where calcium sulphate binder is the principal active binding agent.
Calcium sulphate binder can be used as an additional binder together with air lime. If air lime is the
principal active binding component, the rendering/plastering mortar is covered by this European
Standard. If the calcium sulphate binder is the principal active binding component, the mortar is
covered by EN 13279.
Special fire resistant- and acoustical mortars, mortars for structural repair and surface treatments of
building elements such as materials for smoothing or trueing, paints, coatings, thin-layer organic
renders/plasters and prefabricated units (e.g. plasterboards) are not dealt with in this European
Standard.
This European Standard covers rendering/plastering mortars defined in Clause 3 with the exception of
site-made rendering/plastering mortars. However, this European Standard or part of this European
Standard may be used in conjunction with codes of application and national specifications covering site-
made mortar.

2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1015-2, Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 2: Bulk sampling of mortars and preparation of
test mortars

EN 1015-7, Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 7: Determination of air content of fresh mortar

EN 1015-9, Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 9: Determination of workable life and correction
time of fresh mortar

EN 1015-10, Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 10: Determination of dry bulk density of
hardened mortar

EN 1015-11, Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 11: Determination of flexural and compressive
strength of hardened mortar

EN 1015-12, Methods of test of mortar for masonry - Part 12: Determination of adhesive strength of
hardened rendering and plastering mortars on substrates

EN 1015-18, Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 18: Determination of water absorption
coefficient due to capillary action of hardened mortar

EN 1015-19, Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 19: Determination of water vapour
permeability of hardened rendering and plastering mortars

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EN 1015-21, Methods of test for mortar for masonry - Part 21: Determination of the compatibility of one-
coat rendering mortars with substrates

EN 1745:2012, Masonry and masonry products - Methods for determining thermal properties

EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification
using test data from reaction to fire tests

3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms

3.1 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1
rendering/plastering mortar
mix of one or more inorganic binders, aggregates, water and sometimes admixtures and/or additions,
used as external renders or internal plasters

3.1.2
fresh rendering/plastering mortar
mortar completely mixed and ready for use

3.1.3
Types of rendering/plastering mortar defined according to concept

3.1.3.1
designed rendering/plastering mortar
mortar whose composition and manufacturing method is chosen by the producer in order to achieve
specified properties (performance concept)

3.1.3.2
prescribed rendering/plastering mortar
mortar made in pre-determined proportions, the properties of which are assumed from the stated
proportion of the constituents (recipe concept)

3.1.4
Types of rendering/plastering mortar according to the mode of manufacture

3.1.4.1
factory-made rendering/plastering mortar
mortar batched and mixed in a factory

Note 1 to entry: It can be 'dry mortar', which is ready mixed only requiring the addition of water, or ' wet
mortar', which is supplied ready for use.

3.1.4.2
Semi-finished rendering/plastering factory mortar

3.1.4.2.1
pre-batched rendering/plastering mortar
mortar whose constituents are wholly batched in a factory, supplied to the building site and mixed
there according to the manufacturer's specification and conditions

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3.1.4.2.2
premixed lime-sand rendering/plastering mortar
mortar whose constituents are wholly batched and mixed in a plant, supplied to the building site where
further constituents specified or provided by the factory are added (e.g. cement)

3.1.4.3
site-made rendering/plastering mortar
mortar composed of individual constituents batched and mixed on the building site

3.1.5
Types of rendering/plastering mortar according to properties and/or use

3.1.5.1
general purpose rendering/plastering mortar
rendering/plastering mortar without special characteristics

Note 1 to entry: It can be prescribed or designed.

3.1.5.2
lightweight rendering/plastering mortar
designed rendering/plastering mortar with a dry hardened density below a prescribed figure
(see Table 2, L1)

3.1.5.3
coloured rendering/plastering mortar
designed rendering/plastering mortar specially coloured

Note 1 to entry: The colour is achieved, e.g. with pigments or coloured aggregates.

3.1.5.4
one-coat rendering mortar for external use
designed rendering mortar applied in one coat which fulfils all the functions of a multicoat system used
externally and which is usually specifically coloured

Note 1 to entry: One-coat mortars for external use can be manufactured using normal and/or lightweight
aggregates.

3.1.5.5
renovation mortar
designed rendering/plastering mortar used on moist masonry walls containing water soluble salts

Note 1 to entry: These mortars have a high porosity and vapour permeability and reduced capillary action.

3.1.5.6
thermal insulating mortar
designed mortar with specific insulating properties

3.1.6
Further definitions

3.1.6.1
declared value
value that a manufacturer is confident in achieving, taking into account the precision of test method, the
variability of the production process(es) and the product performance

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3.1.6.2
render/plaster
materials used externally are referred to as render/rendering and materials used internally as
plaster/plastering

3.1.6.3
rendering/plastering system
sequence of coats to be applied to a background which can be used in conjunction with the possible use
of a support and/or reinforcement and/or a pre-treatment

Note 1 to entry: In some cases, the pre-treatment can be regarded as a separate coat in addition to the specified
system.

3.1.6.4
render/plaster coat
layer applied in one or more operations or passes with the same mix, with the previous pass not being
allowed to set before the next one is made (i.e. fresh on fresh)

3.1.6.5
undercoat
lower coat or coats of a system

3.1.6.6
final coat
last coat, decorative or not, of a multicoat rendering or plastering system

3.1.6.7
product-type
set of representative performance levels or classes of a construction product, in relation to its essential
characteristics, produced using a given combination of raw materials or other elements in a specific
production process

Note 1 to entry: The definition is taken from Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011.

3.2 Abbreviated terms

For the purposes of this document, the following abbreviated terms apply.
GP General purpose rendering/plastering mortar
LW Lightweight rendering/plastering mortar
CR Coloured rendering mortar
OC One-coat rendering mortar for external use
R Renovation mortar
T Thermal insulating mortar
FP Fracture pattern

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4 Materials
Raw materials shall have characteristics permitting the finished product to conform with the
requirements of this European Standard. The manufacturer shall keep records of how suitability of
materials is established.

5 Product characteristics
5.1 General

The requirements on characteristics for fresh and hardened mortar specified in this European Standard
shall be defined in terms of the test methods and other procedures referred to in this European
Standard. For these tests, the mortar shall be sampled in accordance with EN 1015-2.
The conformity criteria given in 5.2 for fresh mortar and in Table 2 for hardened mortar relate to
product-type determination (see 8.2) and consignment testing (see Annex A). For production
evaluation purposes the conformity criteria shall be defined in the factory production control
documentation (see 8.3).
NOTE The characteristics of mortar are specified under laboratory conditions and cannot always be directly
compared with the characteristics obtained under site conditions.

5.2 Characteristics of fresh mortar

5.2.1 Workable life

The workable life shall be declared by the manufacturer. When the rendering/plastering mortar is
sampled in accordance with EN 1015-2 and tested in accordance with EN 1015-9 the workable life shall
not be less than the declared value.
The workable life shall be tested only in the case of rendering/plastering mortars which contain
admixtures for controlling the setting, e.g. factory-made 'wet' mortar.
5.2.2 Air content

When relevant for the use for which the rendering/plastering mortar is placed on the market the range
in which the air content will fall shall be declared by the manufacturer. When sampled in accordance
with EN 1015-2 and tested in accordance with EN 1015-7 the air content shall fall within the declared
range.
For rendering/plastering mortar where porous aggregates are used the air content may alternatively be
determined by testing the fresh mortar density according to EN 1015-6.
5.3 Characteristics of hardened mortar
5.3.1 General

Different fields of use and exposure conditions require mortars with different characteristics and
performance levels. For this purpose, compressive strength, water absorption and thermal conductivity
shall be classified according to Table 1. The characteristics relevant to the intended use and/or type of
product shall be declared according to Table 2. The declared values and/or classes shall meet the
requirements specified in Table 2.
When relevant for the use for which the rendering/plastering mortar is placed on the market,
additional characteristics to those specified in Table 2 may be declared for each type of mortar where a
dash indicates 'no requirement’.

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The declaration for durability and reaction to fire of mortar shall be made in accordance with the
following provisions:
5.3.2 Durability

5.3.2.1 One-coat rendering mortar

The durability against freeze/thaw of one-coat rendering mortar shall be assessed by testing adhesion
and water permeability after weathering cycles (see Table 2, L4 and L7).
5.3.2.2 All rendering mortars except one-coat

Until a European test method is available, the freeze-thaw resistance shall be evaluated and declared to
the provisions valid in the intended place of use of the mortar.
5.3.3 Reaction to fire

Rendering/plastering mortars containing a mass or volume fraction of ≤ 1,0 % (whichever is the most
onerous) of homogeneously distributed organic materials are classified as reaction to fire Class A1
without the need to test.
Rendering/plastering mortar containing a mass or volume fraction of > 1,0 % (whichever is the most
onerous) of homogeneously distributed organic materials shall be classified in accordance with
EN 13501-1 and the appropriate reaction to fire class declared.
NOTE Attention is drawn to the Commission Decision 96/603/EC, as amended, in which non-combustible
mortar containing not more than a mass or volume fraction of 1,0 % (whichever is the more onerous) of
homogeneously distributed organic materials are classified as reaction to fire Class A1 without testing.

5.3.4 Dangerous substances

National regulations on dangerous substances may require verification and declaration on release, and
sometimes content, when construction products covered by this standard are placed on those markets.
In the absence of European harmonized test methods, verification and declaration on release/content
should be done taking into account national provisions in the place of use.
NOTE An informative database covering European and national provisions on dangerous substances is
available at the Growth web site on EUROPA accessed through:
http://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cp-ds/index_en.htm

Table 1 — Classification for hardened mortar properties

Properties Categories Values
CS I 0,4 N/mm2 to 2,5 N/mm2
CS II 1,5 N/mm2 to 5,0 N/mm2
Range of compressive strength at 28 d
CS III 3,5 N/mm2 to 7,5 N/mm2
CS IV ≥ 6 N/mm2
Wc 0 not specified
Capillary water absorption Wc 1 C ≤ 0,40 kg/(m²·min0,5)
Wc 2 C ≤ 0,20 kg/(m2·min0,5)
T1 ≤ 0,1 W/m·K
Thermal conductivity
T2 ≤ 0,2 W/m·K

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Table 2 — Summary of requirements for hardened mortars
No. Test parameter Method of test GP LW CR OC R T
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L1 Dry bulk density EN 1015-10 Declared Declared Declared Declared Declared Declared
range of range of range of range range range of
(kg/m3) values values values of values of values values
≤ 1 300
kg/m3
L2 Compressive strength (categories) EN 1015-11 a CS I to CS IV CS I to CS III CS I to CS IV CS I to CS IV CS II CS I to CS II
L3 Adhesion EN 1015-12 ≥ Declared ≥ Declared ≥ Declared - ≥ Declared ≥ Declared
(N/mm2 and fracture pattern (FP) A, B or C) value and value and value and value and value and
fracture fracture fracture fracture fracture
pattern (FP) pattern (FP) pattern (FP) pattern (FP) pattern (FP)
L4 Adhesion after weathering cycles EN 1015-21 - - - Declared - -
(N/mm2 and fracture pattern (FP) A, B or C) value and
fracture
pattern (FP)
L5 Capillary water absorption (categories) EN 1015-18 Wc 0 to Wc 2 Wc 0 to Wc 2 Wc 0 to Wc 2 Wc 1 to Wc 2 ≥ 0,3 kg/m2 Wc 1
(for mortars intended to be used in external after 24 h
elements)
L6 Water penetration after capillary water absorption EN 1015-18 - - - - ≤ 5 mm -
test (in mm)
L7 Water permeability on relevant substrates after EN 1015-21 - - - ≤ 1 ml/cm2 - -
weathering cycles (ml/cm2 after 48 h) after 48 h
L8 Water vapour permeability coefficient (μ) EN 1015-19 a b ≤ Declared ≤ Declared ≤ Declared ≤ Declared ≤ 15 ≤ 15
(for mortars intended to be used in external value value value value
elements)
 No. Test parameter Method of test GP LW CR OC R T
L9 Thermal conductivity mean λ10,dry,mat -values (W/m·K) EN 1745:2012, Tabulated Tabulated Tabulated Tabulated Tabulated -
c Table A.12 mean value mean value mean value mean value mean value
(P = 50 %) (P = 50 %) (P = 50 %) (P = 50 %) (P = 50 %)
(for mortars intended to be used in elements subject
L10 to thermal requirements) EN 1745:2012, - - - - - T 1: ≤ 0,10
4.2.2 T 2: ≤ 0,20

L11 Reaction to fire (class) EN 13501-1 Declaration as per 5.3.3

L12 Durability - Declaration as per 5.3.2
L13 Dangerous substances National National provisions
provision in
place of use of
mortar
a For determination of storage conditions, the air lime content shall be calculated as calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2..
b

μ Wvp μ =
Test method EN 1015-19 determines water vapour permeability Wvp in kg/ m·s·Pa whereas the value specified in this European Standard is the water vapour permeability coefficient μ..
The calculation of from is given by the following equation: 1,94E-10/Wvp.
1,94E-10 corresponding to air equivalent water vapour permeability factor for a temperature of 20 °C and atmospheric air pressure of 101 325 Pa.
c In addition, another fractile may be used. If so, the used fractile shall be provided together with the additional provided λ10,dry,mat –value.
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5.4 Mixing of mortar on site

If certain types of mortar need specific site mixing equipment procedures or times, these shall be
specified by the manufacturer. Mixing time is measured from the time when all constituents have been
added.

6 Designation of rendering and plastering mortars

The designation shall include the following, as relevant:
a) number of this European Standard;

b) product name and/or type of mortar according to 3.1.5.1 to 3.1.5.6;

c) name of manufacturer;

d) a code for or the date of production.

The properties for mortar shall be designated as relevant by declaring specific values or categories for
hardened mortar according to Table 2 and for fresh mortar according to 5.2.

7 Marking and labelling

The designation (see Clause 6) or abbreviation identifying the designation shall be marked on the
packaging, delivery ticket or the manufacturer's data sheet or other information accompanying the
product.

8 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP)

8.1 General

Conformity assessment is needed to demonstrate, by product-type determination (see 8.2), that the
product complies with the requirements of this European Standard and that the performance
declarations represent the true behaviour of the product and, by Factory Production Control, FPC (see
8.3), that the performance declarations based on product-type determination results remain valid for
subsequent products.
The manufacturer (or his agent) shall demonstrate the compliance for his product with the
requirements of this European Standard by carrying out both product-type determination and FPC and
is responsible for the product being in compliance with all the provisions.
8.2 Product-type determination
8.2.1 General

After completion of the development of a new product-type and before the commencement of the
manufacture and the offering for sale, appropriate product-type determination shall be carried out that
the properties predicted during the development meet the requirements of this European Standard and
the values to be declared for the product.
In the product-type determination-process, a manufacturer may take in consideration already existing
test results.
For the verification of product characteristics requiring testing which is needed to be performed only
during product-type determination, an individual manufacturer may use the product-type
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justify his own declaration of conformity regarding a product that is manufactured according to the
same design and with raw materials, constituents and manufacturing methods of the same kind,
provided that permission is given, and the test is valid for both products.
Where a manufacturer produces the same product on more than one production line or unit, or in more
than one factory, there may be no need to repeat product-type determination for these different
production lines or units (the manufacturer takes responsibility for ensuring that the products are
indeed the same).
8.2.2 Sampling

Sampling shall be carried out in accordance with Annex A.

8.2.3 Reference test

The tests to be conducted shall be reference tests as described in this European Standard for properly
dried and hardened product characteristics according to Clause 5, consistent with the intended use(s)
of the product-type.

8.2.4 Repeating of product-type determination

Product-type determination shall also be carried out on existing products when a change in the basic
materials or manufacturing processes requires the consideration by the manufacturer if leading to a
change in the declared performance of the product or the intended use(s) of the product. In these cases,
the appropriate product-type determinations to be carried out are for those characteristics which are
affected or need confirming and any new characteristics introduced by a change of intended use(s).
8.2.5 Recording

The results of the product-type determinations shall be recorded.

8.2.6 Application of test methods

When declaration is based on tabulated values as defined in relevant clauses, testing is not required.
NOTE For CE marking, where some characteristics are not subject to regulations, it might be possible using
the NPD option.

8.3 Factory Production Control, FPC

8.3.1 General

The manufacturer shall establish, document and maintain an FPC-system to enable continuing
conformity with the standard and the declared values of the product placed on the market.
The FPC-system shall consist of procedures for process control (incoming raw material and production
process), finished products (tests on finished products and test equipment), and traceability treatment
of non-conforming products.
Any FPC system complying with EN ISO 9001, and made specific to the requirements of this European
Standard, is deemed to satisfy the requirement of FPC.

8.3.2 Process control

8.3.2.1 Incoming raw materials

The manufacturer shall define the acceptance criteria of raw materials, and the procedures operated to
ensure that these are met.

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8.3.2.2 Production process

The relevant features of the production processes shall be defined giving the frequency of the
manufacturer’s inspection checks, together with the required criteria and the required in-progress
product characteristics. Actions to be taken, when the criteria or the product characteristics are not
achieved, shall be specified by the manufacturer within the FPC documentation.
All production equipment that has an influence on the declared values shall be controlled and regularly
inspected according to the documented procedures, frequencies and criteria.

8.3.3 Finished product conformity

8.3.3.1 Tests on the finished product

The FPC system shall incorporate a sampling plan containing the frequencies of testing of the products.
The results of testing shall be recorded.
NOTE Examples for test frequencies are given in Annex B.

For production evaluation the manufacturer shall define the conformity criteria in the FPC
documentation.
Alternative methods of test, to the reference methods specified in this European Standard may be
adopted except for product-type determinations and in case of dispute, provided that these alternative
methods satisfy the following:
a) a correlation can be demonstrated between the results from the reference test and those from the
alternative test, and

b) the information is available on which the correlation is based on.

The sampling shall be representative for the production.

The results of testing shall meet the specified compliance criteria and shall be recorded.

8.3.3.2 Test equipment

All weighing, measuring and testing equipment which has an influence on the declared values shall be
calibrated and regularly inspected in accordance with the documented procedures and frequencies, as
stated in the FPC manual.

8.3.4 Statistical techniques

Where and when possible and applicable, the results of inspections and testing shall be interpreted by
means of statistical techniques, by attributes or by variables, to verify the product characteristics and to
determine if the production conforms to the compliance criteria and the product conforms to the
declared values.
NOTE Guidance is given in FprCEN/TR 16886.

8.3.5 Traceability – marking and stock control of products

The marking and stock control shall be documented. Products shall be identifiable and traceable with
regard to their production origin.

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8.3.6 Non-conforming products

The procedure for dealing with non-conforming products shall be documented. Products that do not
conform to the requirements shall be segregated and marked accordingly. However, these may be
reclassified by the manufacturer and given different declared values. The manufacturer shall take action
to avoid recurrence of the non-conformity.

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Annex A
(normative)

Sampling for product-type determination and independent testing

of consignments

A.1 General
This sampling procedure shall apply for product-type determination and in the event that there is a
requirement for an assessment of product compliance. For independent testing where only those
properties declared by the manufacturer shall be assessed, representatives of all parties shall have the
opportunity to be present at the time of sampling.
The required amount of rendering/plastering mortar for one sample shall be sampled from a lot of
mortar not more than 10 m3.

A.2 Sampling procedure

The sampling shall follow one of the procedures laid down in EN 1015-2.
NOTE The choice of the method of sampling will normally be dictated by the physical form of the lot in
question.

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Annex B
(informative)

Indicative test frequencies for Factory Production Control (FPC)

Table B.1 — Testing of rendering and plastering mortars

Reference method Indicative frequency of testing by the
Subject Purpose of testing a manufacturer for a product-type
Reaction to fire Conformity with the EN 13501-1 — Every 5 years or
(for declared class — As given in the FPC documentation
rendering/plast
ering mortars
intended to be
used in
elements
subject to fire
requirements) b
Water Conformity with the EN 1015-18 — Once a year or
absorption (for declared water — As given in the FPC documentation
rendering/plast absorption categories
ering mortars according to EN 998-1
intended to be
used in
external
elements)
Water Conformity with the EN 1015-21 — Every 5 years or
permeability declared water vapour — As given in the FPC documentation
after permeability value
weathering (OC according to EN 998-2
rendering
mortar only)
Water vapour Conformity with the EN 1015-19 — Once a year or
permeability declared water vapour — As given in the FPC documentation
(for permeability coefficient
rendering/plast according to EN 998-2
ering mortars
intended to be
used in
external
elements)
Adhesion (all Conformity with the EN 1015-12 — Once a year or
rendering/plast declared value and — As given in the FPC documentation
ering mortars fracture pattern
except OC) according to EN 998-2
Adhesion after Conformity with the EN 1015-21 — Every 5 years or
weathering declared value and — As given in the FPC documentation
cycles (OC fracture pattern
rendering according to EN 998-2
mortar only)

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Reference method Indicative frequency of testing by the

Subject Purpose of testing a manufacturer for a product-type
Thermal Conformity with declared EN 1745 — Every 5 years or
conductivity/D value — As given in the FPC documentation
ensity (for
rendering/plast
ering mortars
intended to be
used in
elements
subject to
thermal
insulation
requirements
b
except T)
Thermal Conformity with tested EN 1745 — Every 5 years or
conductivity declared value — As given in the FPC documentation
(for T mortars
b
only)
Durability of OC No need for testing - -
mortar (against separately since assessed
freeze/thaw) by testing adhesion and
water permeability after
weathering for OC
Durability of all Conformity with declared National test — As given in the national provisions or
mortars except value method valid in the — As given in the FPC documentation
OC (in external intended use
use)
Dangerous Conformity with declared National test — As given in the national provisions or
substances b value method valid in the — As given in the FPC documentation
intended use
a
The tests should be carried out in accordance with the reference methods given in the standard or by applying
alternative test methods with a proven correlation or a safe relationship to the reference methods.
b
Only when declared by the manufacturer based on testing. The manufacturer does not necessarily have to declare a value
against every property and some may be on the basis of, for example, tabulated values. Where the declared value is taken
from a table (tabulated value) no FPC testing is required.

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Annex ZA
(informative)

Relationship of this European Standard with Regulation (EU) No.305/2011

(When applying this standard as a harmonized standard under Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011, the
manufacturers and Member States are obliged by this regulation to use this Annex.)

ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics

This European Standard has been prepared under standardization request M 116 'Masonry and related
products' (as amended) given to CEN and CENELEC by the European Commission (EC) and the
European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
When this European Standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), under
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011, it shall be possible to use it as a basis for the establishment of the
Declaration of Performance (DoP) and the CE marking from the date of the beginning of the co-
existence period as specified in the OJEU.
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011, as amended, contains provisions for the DoP and the CE marking.

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Table ZA.1.1 — Relevant clauses for rendering mortars for external use
Product: Factory-made rendering mortars, comprising the following types
• General purpose mortar (GP);
• Lightweight mortar (LW);
• Coloured rendering mortar (CR);
• One-coat rendering mortar (OC);
• Renovation mortar (R);
• Thermal insulating mortar (T).
Intended use: On external walls, ceilings and columns
Clauses of this
Classes
European
Essential and/or
Standard related Notes
characteristics threshold
to essential
levels
characteristics
Reaction to fire Declared Euroclass
(for rendering mortars intended to be used 5.3.3 Euroclasses
in elements subject to fire requirements) A1 to F

Water absorption Categories (Wc 0 to Wc

(for rendering mortars intended to be used 2) except R for which
in external elements) declared values of
Table 2, L5 Classes
water absorption
(≥ 0,3 kg/m2 after
24 h) are required
Water permeability after weathering Water permeability
cycles Threshold (≤ 1 ml/cm2
(OC rendering mortar only) Table 2, L7
level after 48 h)

Water vapour permeability Threshold Declared coefficient μ

(for rendering mortars intended to be used Table 2, L8 (≤ 15 for R and T)
in external elements) level

Adhesion Declared value

(all rendering mortars except OC Table 2, L3 None (N/mm²) and fracture
rendering mortar) pattern (FP)
Adhesion after weathering cycles Declared value
(OC rendering mortar only) Table 2, L4 None (N/mm²) and fracture
pattern (FP)
Thermal conductivity/Density Declared tabulated or
(for rendering mortars intended to be used measured mean value
Table 2, L9 None
in elements subject to thermal P = 50 %)
requirements except T mortar)
Thermal conductivity Categories (T1 to T2)
Table 2, L10 Classes
(for T mortar only)
Durability of OC mortar 5.3.2.1 Declaration as
(against freeze/thaw) and Table 2, L4 None per 5.3.2.1
and L7
Durability of all mortars except OC 5.3.2.2 Declaration as
(against freeze/thaw) and Table 2, L3 None per 5.3.2.2
and L5
Dangerous substances 5.3.4 None Declaration as per 5.3.4

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Table ZA.1.2 — Relevant clauses for plastering mortars for internal use
Product: Factory-made plastering mortars, comprising the following types
• General purpose mortar (GP);
• Lightweight mortar (LW);
• Renovation mortar (R);
• Thermal insulating mortar (T).
Intended use: On walls, ceilings, columns and partitions
Clauses of this
Classes
European
Essential and/or
Standard related Notes
characteristics threshold
to essential
levels
characteristics
Reaction to fire Declared Euroclass
(for plastering mortars intended to be Euroclasses
5.3.3
used in elements subject to fire A1 to F
requirements)
Water absorption Categories (Wc 0 to Wc
(for plastering mortars intended to be 2) except R for which
used in external elements) declared values of
Table 2, L5 Classes
water absorption
(≥ 0,3 kg/m2 after
24 h) are required
Water vapour permeability Threshold Declared coefficient μ
(for plastering mortars intended to be Table 2, L8 (≤ 15 for R and T)
used in external elements) level

Adhesion Declared value

Table 2, L3 None (N/mm²) and fracture
pattern (FP)
Thermal conductivity/Density Declared tabulated or
(for plastering mortars intended to be measured mean value
Table 2, L9 None
used in elements subject to thermal P = 50 %)
requirements except T mortar)
Thermal conductivity Categories (T1 to T2)
Table 2, L10 Classes
(for T mortar only)
Dangerous substances 5.3.4 None Declaration as per 5.3.4

ZA.2 System of Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP)

The AVCP system of rendering and plastering mortars indicated in Tables ZA.1.1 to ZA.1.2 can be found
in the EC legal acts adopted by the EC: Commission Decision 97/740/EC of 14.10.1997 (OJEU L299 of
4.11.1997, p. 42) as amended by the Commission Decision 2001/596/EC of 8 January 2001 (OJEU L209
of 2.8.2001, p. 33).

ZA.3 Assignment of AVCP tasks

The AVCP of rendering and plastering mortars as provided in Tables ZA.1.1 to ZA.1.2 is defined in
Table ZA.3 resulting from application of the clauses of this or other European Standard indicated
therein. The content of the tasks assigned to the notified body shall be limited to those essential

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characteristics, if any, as provided for in Annex III of the relevant standardization request and to those
that the manufacturer intends to declare.
Taking into account the AVCP systems defined for the products and the intended uses the following
tasks are to be undertaken by the manufacturer for the assessment and verification of the constancy of
performance of the product.
Table ZA.3 — Assignment of AVCP tasks for factory-made rendering and plastering mortars
under system 4
Tasks Content of the task AVCP clauses to apply
An assessment of the
performance of the
construction product on Essential characteristics of
the basis of testing, Tables ZA.1.1 to ZA.1.2 relevant
8.2
calculation, tabulated for the intended use(s) which
values or descriptive are declared
Tasks for the documentation of that
manufacturer product

Parameters related to essential

characteristics of Tables ZA.1.1
Factory production control
to ZA.1.2 relevant for the 8.3
(FPC)
intended use(s) which are
declared

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