Is alucobond plus compliant?

[14] An example of this in relation to Aluminium Composite Panels would be Alucobond Plus (which is compliant with the Building Code of Australia) and Alucobond PE (which is not compliant for high rise buildings).

Is flammable cladding banned in Australia?

Victoria’s Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, announced that flammable aluminium composite panels and rendered expanded polystyrene would be banned for use as external wall cladding for all multi-storey developments into the future. “These products are a high risk when used inappropriately or installed incorrectly.

Is alucobond plus ACM?

Aluminium composite material (ACM) panels are a lightweight metal cladding ideal for external facades and rainscreen cladding amongst other applications. Alucobond® façades are a composite panel consisting of two aluminium cover sheets and a mineral-filled polymer core.

When was combustible cladding banned?

21st December 2018
The “Combustible Cladding Ban” is the Amendment to the Building Regulations that came into force on 21st December 2018. Banning the use of combustible materials in external walls of high rise buildings above 18m.

Is composite cladding safe?

EnviroBuild’s Sentinel composite cladding is less combustible and flammable than uPVC cladding because it carries a lower Euroclass fire rating of B versus C/D, making it the safer choice.

How do you know if a building has flammable cladding?

Your Builder They should have an itemized list of the materials used in the construction of your home and should be able to tell you if the cladding is a fire hazard.

What is aldalucobond® plus?

ALUCOBOND® PLUS is the world’s most recognised aluminium composite panel. Offering excellent fire protection properties and long-term durability, it’s the ideal lightweight and weather-resistant solution for exterior facades.

Which certifications have been withdrawn for aluminium composite cladding systems?

CertMark International has withdrawn nine certificates for cladding systems, including aluminium composite panels (ACP) and expanded polystyrene (EPS).

Which certifications have been withdrawn from the codemark scheme?

The VBA has been informed that CertMark International ( CMI ), a product certification body under the CodeMark Scheme, has withdrawn nine certificates for cladding systems, including aluminium composite panels ( ACP) and expanded polystyrene ( EPS ). The nine withdrawn certificates are:

What is ACP cladding and is it safe?

Essentially, ACP cladding is a sandwich of two thin aluminium sheets with a binding core made up of polyethylene and/or a mineral combination. ACP cladding is popular because it is lightweight, comes in a variety of colours, and appears to be aesthetically desirable. However, polyethylene is a petroleum product and is, therefore, combustible.