Our Approvals & Accreditations
Fatra manufactures high quality products that have been independently tested by the leading authorities in the UK. Whether for life expectancy, environmental impact, fire resistance or quality management, in every case Fatra membranes have provided outstanding results.
The accreditations listed below provide reassurance that a Fatra roofing product will perform to the highest standards.
Certification
British Board of Agrément (BBA)
Agrément Certificate 02/3921 for FF810 Membranes
Agrément Certificate 04/4079 for FF807 Membranes
The BBA is an independent organisation, accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to perform testing and provide certification in accordance with ISO / IEC standards.
The certificates from the BBA bring together a number of tests including physical performance, weathertightness, durability and fire resistance to certify that the product is fit for purpose.
The BBA have designated Fatra membranes with a life expectancy in excess of 30 years and have confirmed the membranes are suitable for use as a waterproofing solution in a variety of roof build-ups for both flat and pitched roofs, including loose-laid, ballasted and sedum roof finishes.
International Standards Organisation (ISO)
ISO 9001 Quality Management
ISO 14001 Environmental Management
The ISO is the world’s most recognised quality management system standard. This certification represents assurance by an independent accredited body of conformity to specific requirements. It covers products and their components, services, people and systems.
The certification process typically includes on-site audits and standardised testing and inspections. Once a certificate has been delivered, it is maintained through regular audits. Fatra‘s ISO systems have been certified by Bureau Veritas, an international leader in certification of Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental management systems.
Fatra is committed to quality management and attained ISO 9001 Certification (Quality management) in 1994, not only for the design and manufacture of membranes but also for the design and manufacture of raw PVC products.
In 2000, Fatra added to this by attaining ISO 14001 Certification (Environmental management), again for the design and manufacture of both membranes and raw PVC.
Together, these approvals give the designer and client assurance that Fatra manufacture sustainable, reliable, quality products with minimal environmental impact.
Building Research Establishment (BRE)
Fire Testing
CEN/TS 1187:2012 & BS EN 13501-5:2016
BRE Global is a UKAS accredited testing laboratory which comprehensively tests, predicts and assesses the fire performance of products and materials to British, European, Marine and International fire-test standards.
They operate one of the largest fire research and testing laboratories in Europe with state-of-the-art facilities – Fatra membranes have been tested under CEN/TS 1187:2012 & BS EN 13501-5:2016, achieving a BROOF(t4) rating for a variety of build-ups, including:
- FF810 mechanically fixed membrane with 50mm, 200mm & 300mm PIR insulation
- FF810 mechanically fixed membrane with 60mm & 300mm mineral wool insulation
- FF807 adhered membrane with 50mm, 200mm & 300mm PIR insulation
- FF807 adhered membrane with 60mm & 340mm mineral wool insulation
BROOF(t4) is the highest classification for the external fire performance of a roofing system, indicating that a roof can resist fire penetration for at least 60 minutes and has limited flame spread. Using systems achieving BROOF(t4) means that there is no minimum distance required between adjacent buildings.
Environment
Fatra have Environmental Product Declarations (EPD’s) for FF810 and FF807 membranes. EPD’s are independently verified and registered documents that declare the environmental impact of products throughout their life cycle.
Recycling
Fatra membranes contain up to 16.5% internally recycled material, and if available at the time of production, the lower layers of FF810 and FF807 membranes contain 50% internally recycled material.
Internal Waste (Fatra a.s.)
The production process for Fatra membranes is essentially waste-free, as all internal technological waste (such as scraps and offcuts) is processed internally using crushing, separation, and regranulation technologies for re-use in new products.
Responsible Care
We follow the principles of the voluntary Responsible Care programme. Thanks to our long-term compliance with the criteria, we have been granted the prestigious ‘Sustainable Development Award’.
The Responsible Care program is a voluntary, internationally recognised scheme and has been developed as a chemical industry initiative focused on supporting sustainable development by means of increased safety both at facilities and during transportation of products.
FM Approvals
Approval Standard FM 4470
FM Approvals is an international leader in third-party testing and certification services. They test property loss prevention products and services (for use in commercial and industrial facilities) to verify they meet rigorous loss prevention standards of quality, technical integrity and performance.
The ‘FM APPROVED‘ mark is recognized and respected worldwide. Fatra FF810V mechanically fixed membrane has been tested to the following standards:
• Single-Ply, Polymer-Modified Bitumen Sheet, Built-Up Roof (BUR) and Liquid Applied Roof Assemblies for use in Class 1 and Non-combustible Roof Deck Construction.
• American National Standard for Evaluating the Simulated Wind Uplift Resistance of Roof Assemblies Using Static Positive and / or Negative Differential Pressures
An FM Approved roof signifies a fully tested roof assembly, not simply a collection of indipendent products and components that may or may not perform as expected.
FLL
Root resistance testing
Fatra membranes have successfully passed testing under the FLL standard ‘Determination of resistance to root damage to flexible sheets and coatings for roof planting‘, confirming that both FF810 and FF807 membranes are suitable for use in sedum and green roof build-ups.
Tested in Antarctica
Fatra waterproofing membranes have received ‘Tested in Antarctica’ certification after FF810 membrane was used on the roof of the Czech Science Station off the coast of James Ross Island, Antarctica. Testing of our membrane commenced in 2015 and a ten-year testing process monitored the resistance of Fatra membranes to adverse and extreme weather conditions. In the overall conclusion, the membrane did not show any significant changes in properties that would affect the waterproofing function of the membranes. In view of these excellent results, it was decided to take further samples after 20 years of exposure, i.e. in 2035.
Fatra membranes have also been successfully installed in the United Arab Emirates, utilising a modified adhesive to cope with the extreme heat. These installations provide reassurance that Fatra membranes will cope with any meteorological conditions found in the UK.
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