This European Standard defines the rules for the design of gypsum blocks as specified in EN 12859,
assembled with adhesives as specified in EN 12860. Accessory products are also defined in this document. It
is applicable to non-loadbearing partition walls and internal insulation of walls in rooms of residential buildings,
offices, hospitals, schools etc. and to linings of posts, beams, ducts, shafts etc, that are suitable to receive
finishes such as paint and wallpaper without any prior traditional plastering, but having had normal preparation
prior to painting.
Certain components requiring special provisions are not covered by this standard and require special
consideration.
DIN EN 15318:2008 Referenced Document
EN 12859:2001 Gypsum Blocks - Definitions, Requirements and Test Methods Includes amendment A1:2004
EN 12860 Gypsum based adhesives for gypsum blocks - Definitions, requirements and test methods
EN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests
DIN EN 15318:2008 history
2008DIN EN 15318:2008 Design and application of gypsum blocks; English version of DIN EN 15318:2008-01