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Press Room: BBA Accreditation for Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant

BBA Accreditation for Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant

Delta Membranes is delighted to announce Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant, Type C (basement/below ground waterproofing membrane) has been awarded BBA accreditation.

MS-500

Certification includes:

  • Factors relating to compliance with Building Regulations where applicable
  • Factors relating to additional non-regulatory information where applicable
  • Independently verified technical specifications
  • Assessment criteria and technical investigations
  • Design considerations
  • Installation guidance
  • Regular surveillance of production
  • Formal three-yearly review

The Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant is the only Fire Retardant, Type C Membrane with BBA accreditation available in the UK market, and the only Type C waterproofing membrane with a B-S2, d0 Euroclass fire rating (EN 13501-1:2018).

Delta Membrane Systems Limited is driven by quality, exceptional customer service and technical expertise. Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant’s BBA accreditation further builds on Delta’s already impressive portfolio of BBA accredited structural waterproofing products.

With a technical integrity founded on an independent approach the British Board of Agrément (BBA), is an industry recognised certification body for construction products. With a 50-year legacy of expertise and independently-lead research, auditing, inspection, testing, and certification, offer the construction industry confidence in products new to the UK market.

For Delta MS 500 Fire Retardant membrane to have BBA accreditation, its associated products Delta Ultra Fix (fixing plug) and Delta Fire Retardant Fleece Tape have also been extensively tested to ensure the complete waterproofing system is durable and fully compliant.

Cavity Drain Membranes (Type C Systems) are a maintainable waterproofing solution in below ground applications, suitable for new-build, refurbishment and retrofit projects.

British Standard 8102:2022 (BS 8102:2022, ‘Protection of below ground structures against water ingress. Code of practice’ defines ‘Type C’ waterproofing as “drained protection,” where the structure itself provides primary resistance against water penetration and incorporates a drained cavity system within the basement structure.

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Delta Membranes
Web: www.deltamembranes.com
Tel: 01992 523 523

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