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BS EN 490:201 1 +A1 :201 7

BSI Standards Publication

Concrete roofing tiles and
fittings for roof covering
and wall cladding — Product
specifications


BS EN 490:201 1 +A1 :201 7

BRITISH STANDARD
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of
EN 490:201 1 +A1 :201 7. It supersedes BS EN 490:201 1 which is
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Committee B/542, Roofing and cladding products for discontinuous
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EUROPEAN STANDARD

EN 490:2011+A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

January 2017

ICS 91.100.30

Supersedes EN 490:2011

English Version

Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and
wall cladding - Product specifications
Tuiles et accessoires en béton pour couverture et
bardage - Spécifications des produits

Dach- und Formsteine aus Beton für Dächer und
Wandbekleidungen - Produktanforderungen

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 18 September 2011 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 10
November 2015.
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, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and United Kingdom.

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Contents
Page

European foreword ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
1

Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2

Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 4

3

Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 4

4

Symbols and abbreviations ......................................................................................................................... 5

5

Requirements ................................................................................................................................................... 6

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! Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP)" .............................. 10
Sampling .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

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Designation system ..................................................................................................................................... 13

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Marking and labelling................................................................................................................................. 14

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Documents ...................................................................................................................................................... 14

Annex A (informative) Surface characteristics................................................................................................ 15

Annex B (informative) Performance of assemblies of roofing tiles and fittings ................................. 16
Annex C (normative) Fasteners and fixings ...................................................................................................... 17
Annex D (normative) Sampling procedure ....................................................................................................... 18
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the
EU Construction Products Regulation ................................................................................................... 19
Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................................. 31

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European foreword
This document (EN 490:2011+A1:2017) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 128 “Roof
covering products for discontinuous laying and products for wall cladding”, the secretariat of which is
held by NBN.
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 July 2017, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by October 2018.
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.
This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 2015-11-10.
This document supersedes

! EN 490:2011" .

The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags

! ".

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.

! This amendment to Annex ZA of EN 490:2011 implements EU Regulation no. 305/2011."

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations 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, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements for concrete roofing tiles and fittings for pitched roof
coverings and wall cladding and lining.
Concrete roofing tiles and fittings may incorporate surface coatings and glued concrete components.
NOTE 1

Information on surface characteristics is given in Annex A.

NOTE 2

Information on the performance of roof and wall assemblies is given in Annex B.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 491:2011, Concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and wall cladding — Test methods
ENV 1187, Test methods for external fire exposure to roofs

Reaction to fire tests for building products — Conditioning procedures and general rules for
selection of substrates

EN 13238,

EN 13823, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Building products excluding floorings exposed to
the thermal attack by a single burning item

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

EN 13501-1,

EN 13501-5, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 5: Classification
using data from external fire exposure to roof tests

Reaction to fire tests for products — Determination of the gross heat of combustion (calorific

value) (ISO 1 716:2010)

EN ISO 1716,

3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1
aggregate

concrete component consisting of uncrushed and/or crushed natural and/or artificial mineral
substances with particle sizes and shapes suitable for the production of concrete

3.2
additive

finely divided material that may be added to concrete in order to improve certain properties or to
achieve special properties

3.3
pigment

additive intended to add colour to the concrete

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3.4
admixture

material which is added in small quantities relative to the mass of the cement before or during mixing
or during an additional mixing operation, causing required modifications to the properties

3.5
cement

hydraulic binder, i.e. finely ground inorganic material, which, when mixed with water, forms a paste
which sets by means of hydration reactions and processes and which, after hardening, retains its
strength and stability

3.6
fitting

component, of concrete, that is complementary to the tiles and has a special function
NOTE

Fittings may contain inserts of other materials.

3.6.1
coordinated fitting

fitting that is intended to align or interlock with the tiles with which it is to be laid (e.g. interlocking
verge tile, interlocking ventilation tile, tile-and-a-half, aligning valley tile, interlocking or aligning angle
tiles)

3.7

valley tile

fitting for use at a meeting of two roof pitches forming a re-entrant angle

3.8
interlocking tile

profiled or flat tile which has a side lock, with or without a head lock feature

3.9
non-interlocking tile

profiled or flat tile without interlocks

3.10
tile with a regular front edge

tile (interlocking or non-interlocking) which, by design, has a constant or regularly varying hanging
length across the width

3.11
tile with an irregular front edge

tile (interlocking or non-interlocking), which, by design, has an irregular varying hanging length across
the width

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3.12
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

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4 Symbols and abbreviations
For the purposes of this document, the following symbols and abbreviations apply.
l1

hanging length of a tile

l2 , l3

hanging edge length of a tile, as defined in EN 491:2011 , Clause 4

cw

cover width of one tile

cwc

cover width closed up value of 10 tiles

cwd

cover width drawn out value of 10 tiles

d

profile depth of a tile

Fmin

minimum transverse strength of all tiles

Fi

transverse strength of an individual tile

IL

interlocking

NL

non-interlocking

RF

regular front edge

IF

irregular front edge

/

not applicable or not declared characteristic for designation system

5 Requirements
5.1 Materials
The concrete used in the manufacture of tiles and fittings shall be formed by mixing cement, aggregate
and water and produced by the hardening of the cement paste (cement and water).
NOTE
In addition to the basic components, the concrete may also contain pigments, admixtures and/or
additives.

5.2 Dimensions
5.2.1 Hanging length and squareness
The tile hanging length shall be declared in the manufacturer’s technical specification. For tiles with a
regular front edge, the values of l1 shall be ± 4 mm of the manufacturer’s declared value when tested in
accordance with EN 491:2011, 5.2.
The squareness for tiles with nominally constant hanging length, when tested in accordance with
EN 491:2011, 5.2.2.1, shall be calculated as the difference between values l2 and l3 and shall be not
greater than 4 mm.
This sub-clause does not apply for tiles that are designed, for example for aesthetic reasons, with an
irregular front edge.

5.2.2 Cover width
5.2.2.1 General
The tile cover width cw shall be declared in the manufacturer’s technical specification.

NOTE

The cover width shunts may also be declared in the manufacturer’s technical specification.

This sub-clause does not apply for tiles that are designed, for example for aesthetic reasons, with a
randomly varying cover width.

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5.2.2.2 Interlocking tiles
When tiles with cover width shunts declared by the manufacturer are tested in accordance with
EN 491:2011, 5.3.3.1, the cover width shall conform to the following:
— cwd/10 ≥ cw + declared “plus cover width shunt”;
— cwc/ 10 ≤ cw - declared “minus cover width shunt”.
When tiles without cover width shunts, and tiles with cover width shunt but not declared by the
manufacturer, are tested in accordance with EN 491:2011, 5.3.3.1, the mean cover width shall be ± 5
mm of the manufacturer’s declared cover width.

5.2.2.3 Non-interlocking tiles
When non-interlocking tiles are tested in accordance with EN 491:2011, 5.3.3.2, the mean cover width
shall be ± 3 mm of the manufacturer’s declared value.

5.2.3 Flatness
When tiles are tested in accordance with EN 491:2011, 5.4, the gap between any designed contact point
and the flat surface shall not exceed 3 mm or cw/100 mm to the nearest millimetre, whichever is the

greater.
This sub-clause does not apply where the manufacturer declares that:
— tiles are designed to have less than four contact points to a flat surface, and/or
— tiles are designed to be irregular in flatness.

5.2.4 Fittings
The manufacturer shall identify and declare the dimensions and tolerances and method of
measurement of the fitting relevant to its use. Where relevant, the tile element of a coordinated fitting
shall conform to 5.2.1, 5.2.2 and 5.2.3.

5.3 Mass
The mass of tiles and fittings shall be declared in the manufacturer’s technical specification.
When tiles are tested in accordance with EN 491:2011, 5.5, the mean mass shall be:
a)

manufacturer’s declared mass ± 0,2 kg for tiles with a declared mass not greater than 2 kg;

b)

manufacturer’s declared mass ± 10 % for tiles with a declared mass greater than 2 kg.

5.4 Fixing holes (where provided)
Fixing holes, where provided, shall be arranged so that an intended connection between the tiles and/or
fittings and the batten can be achieved.
NOTE
Information on fasteners and fixings is given in Annex C. Details of the size and position of the fixing
holes may be given in the manufacturer’s technical and/or commercial literature.

5.5 Mechanical resistance (transverse strength)
When tiles are tested in accordance with EN 491:2011, 5.6:

a)

value of Fmin shall be not less than the appropriate value given in Table 1, or

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b)

number of individual tiles with transverse strength values (Fi) less than the appropriate value in
Table 1, shall be not more than the appropriate acceptance value in 7.3.

Tiles tested prior to 28 days after manufacture shall be deemed to conform if they reach at least 80 % of
the values specified in Table 1 and the manufacturer can demonstrate statistically that the values given
in Table 1 are achieved at 28 days.
Fittings shall conform to 5.2.4 and 5.7.2 (and 5.7.3 in the case of valley tiles).

Table 1 — Minimum transverse strength Fmin of tiles
Non-interlocking
tiles

Interlocking tiles

Property

Profiled

Profile depth

d > 20mm

Flat

20 mm ≥ d ≥ 5 mm

d < 5mm

cw (mm)

≥ 300

≤ 200

≥ 300

≤ 200

≥ 300

≤ 200

Fmin (N)

2 000

1 400

1 400

1 000

1 200

800

550

The profile depth (d) shall be declared by the manufacturer and, if d < 20 mm, shall be measured in
accordance with EN 491:2011, 5.6.4.1.
For interlocking tiles between 200 mm and 300 mm cover width, the minimum transverse strength
shall be determined by linear interpolation between the values given in Table 1.

5.6 Water impermeability
When tested in accordance with EN 491:2011, 5.7 the underside of the tiles and/or valley tiles may
show drops of water but no drops shall fall before the completion of the test (20 h).
Fittings, other than valley tiles, are not required to be tested for water impermeability, provided they
conform to 5.2.4 and 5.7.2.

5.7 Durability (freeze-thaw resistance)
5.7.1 Tiles
When tested in accordance with EN 491:2011, 5.8, the tiles shall conform to the requirements for
impermeability (see 5.6) and transverse strength (see 5.5).

5.7.2 Fittings
Fittings, other than valley tiles, when tested in accordance with EN 491:2011, 5.8, shall not be broken,
separated into parts or cracked.

5.7.3 Valley tiles
When tested in accordance with EN 491:2011, 5.8, valley tiles shall conform to the requirements for
impermeability (see 5.6).

5.8 Nib support
Tiles with nib(s) shall be tested in accordance with EN 491:2011, 5.9. The tile nib(s) shall support the
tile in the test position so that the tile does not fall.

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5.9 Fire performance
5.9.1 External fire performance
5.9.1.1 Requirements
Where subject to regulatory requirements, the external fire performance of the products shall be
declared according to the provisions of 5.9.1.2.

5.9.1.2 Test and assessment methods
5.9.1.2.1 Products satisfying the requirements for external fire performance, without the need
for testing
Tiles and fittings covered by this European Standard meet the requirements for external fire
performance without the need for testing, provided that they satisfy the definitions given in
Commission Decision 2000/553/EC [1] , i.e. that:
— they satisfy the provisions of Commission Decision 96/603/EC [2] , and
— any external coating shall be inorganic or have a gross calorific potential (PCS) ≤ 4,0 MJ/m 2 or a
mass ≤ 200 g/m 2 .

For this purpose the calorific value or mass of the organic coating shall be measured over the exposed
area only.
NOTE
Member States may have national ‘deemed to satisfy’ lists, which include more products than those
given in Decision 2000/553/EC.

5.9.1.2.2 Other products
Products not meeting the provisions of 5.9.1.2.1 shall be tested and classified in accordance with
EN 13501-5 using the classification(s) relevant for the country of destination of the products. The
products to be tested shall be installed, in addition to the general provisions given in ENV 1187, in a
manner representative of their intended use.

5.9.2 Reaction to fire performance
5.9.2.1 Requirements
This characteristic shall be declared when subject to regulatory requirements, and may be declared
when not subject to such regulatory requirements. The reaction of products to fire shall be determined
and declared according to the provisions of 5.9.2.2.
This characteristic does not apply to glued tiles or fittings. For such products, no indication needs to be
given related to their reaction to fire performance, nor does Class F need to be given.

5.9.2.2 Testing and assessment methods
5.9.2.2.1 Products satisfying the requirements for the fire reaction Class A1, without the need for
testing
Tiles and fittings are classified Class A1 of the characteristic reaction to fire, in accordance with the
provisions of Commission Decision 96/603/EC [2] , as amended, without the need for testing, provided
that:
— they contain ≤ 1,0 % by weight or volume (whichever is the lower) of homogeneously distributed
organic material (other than glue);

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— any coating system (i.e. organic layer and cement slurry layer, if relevant), which contains ≤ 1,0 %
by weight or volume (whichever is the lower) of homogeneously distributed organic material, is
itself Class A1.

5.9.2.2.2 Other products
Products not meeting the requirements of 5.9.2.2.1 shall be tested and classified in accordance with
EN 13501-1 as follows:
— for a coating system with a gross calorific potential (PCS) ≤ 2,0 MJ/kg, when te sted according to
EN ISO 1716, the product may be classified A1;
— for a coating system with a PCS ≤ 2,0 MJ/m², the product may be classified A1 provided that the
coating system, when tested according to EN 13823, meets the requirements for this given in
EN 13501-1;
— for a coating system with a PCS > 2,0 MJ/kg and ≤ 4,0 MJ/m 2 , when tested according to EN
ISO 1716, the complete coating system shall be tested according to EN 13823, and mounted on
either the calcium silicate or fibre cement substrates given in EN 13238. If the coating system meets
the requirements of Class A2, the product shall also be classified Class A2 with appropriate smoke
and droplets sub-classification;
— for any coating system other than those stated above, the coating shall be tested for the
requirements of classes lower than A2 and the product shall be given the same class as the coating
system;
— as an alternative to the above requirements, the coated product itself shall be tested and the
classification requirements of EN 13501-1 shall apply. For tests to EN 13823, the product shall be
mounted and fixed in a manner which is representative of its intended application (i.e. mounted on
timber battens with no underlying insulation or organic material) in accordance with EN 491.

The requirements above relate to uncoated tiles or fittings which are Class A1. Where the uncoated tiles
or fittings contain > 1,0 % by weight or volume (whichever is the lower) of homogeneously distributed
organic material and are not Class A1, coated products shall be classified in accordance with EN 135011.
Results obtained for a coating system including an organic layer, apply to any other coating systems
containing the same composition as the system tested (e.g. the same generic type of polymeric binding)
but having less organic material and, therefore, a PCS which is less than that tested.
The classification obtained from tests of any tile profile or design also applies to tiles of the same body
material and the same composition of organic coating, for:
— any other tile design (i.e. any other tile profile and single lap or double lap tiles), and fittings;
— tiles with a different surface texture (i.e. smooth, patterned or granulated);
— tiles laid with headlap greater than that tested;
— tiles laid in straight or broken bond
— tiles laid with or without mechanical fixings;
— tiles laid on other timber or metal battens, with or without counterbattens;
— tiles used for pitched roofs, wall cladding or wall lining; laid with any or no thermal insulation.

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5.10 Release of dangerous substances
For products used within the European Economic Area, see Annex ZA, Note to ZA.1.

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! Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) "

6.1 General

! "
— ! determination of the product type by" initial type testing (ITT), and

The compliance of a concrete roofing tile or fitting with the requirements of this European Standard
and with the performances declared by the manufacturer in the declaration of performance
(DoP)
shall be demonstrated by:
— factory production control (FPC).
For the purpose of testing, tiles and/or fittings may be grouped into families when it is considered that a
given characteristic or characteristics is/are common to all tiles and/or fittings within a family.

6.2 Type testing
Initial type testing shall be performed to demonstrate conformity to this European Standard. All
characteristics given in Table 2 shall, where relevant, be subject to initial type testing.
Tests previously performed to demonstrate conformity to the provisions of this European Standard
(same product, same characteristic(s), same sampling regime, same system of attestation of conformity)
may be taken into account.

!

"

In respect of reaction to fire performance, if the raw materials for coating systems are supplied with a
declaration of their PCS values
demonstrating their compliance , no testing for PCS is required to
demonstrate compliance with the limits given in 5.9.2.2.2.
Whenever a change occurs in the product design or raw material, or the production process, which
would change significantly one or more of the stated characteristics, the type test shall be repeated for

the appropriate characteristic(s).

!

A manufacturer may use the results of the product type determination obtained by someone else
(e.g. by another manufacturer, as a common service to manufacturers, or by a product developer), to
justify his own declaration of performance regarding a product that is manufactured according to the
same design (e.g. dimensions) and with raw materials, constituents and manufacturing methods of the
same kind.

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6.3 Factory production control (FPC)
The manufacturer shall establish, document and maintain an FPC system to ensure that the products
placed on the market conform to the requirements of this European Standard. The FPC system shall
consist of procedures, regular inspections and tests and/or assessments, to control raw or other
materials or components, equipment, the production process and the product. The FPC system shall be
sufficiently detailed to ensure that the conformity of the product is apparent.

"

The FPC system shall include the tests identified in the relevant column in Table 2
the product .

! , if they apply to

The results of inspections, tests, or assessment requiring action and any action taken, shall be recorded.
The action to be taken when control values or criteria are not met shall be recorded.
An FPC system conforming to the requirements of EN ISO 9001, and made specific to the requirements
of this European Standard, is considered to satisfy the requirements for FPC.

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7 Sampling
7.1 Sampling for type tests
Tiles and fittings for type tests shall be sampled in accordance with the sampling plan given in Table 2
and the sampling procedure given in Annex D.
A "day of production" is defined as any period within one 24 h day (or period) of production of roofing
tiles or fittings.

7.2 Sampling for FPC
Tiles and fittings for FPC shall either be sampled in accordance with the sampling plan given in Table 2
or sample sizes and frequencies shall be determined by the use of statistical process control methods
and/or acceptance sampling such that not less than 95 % of products satisfy the requirements of each
production control test.

7.3 Compliance
When evaluating products in accordance with this European Standard each test shall be considered
separately.
If one tile or fitting does not meet the requirements then a second sample of 10 tiles or fittings (11 tiles
for cover width) shall be taken. All of the tiles and or fittings in the second sample shall meet the
requirements. If more than one tile or fitting in the first sample fails or if one tile or fitting in the second
sample fails then the products being evaluated shall be deemed not to satisfy the requirements of this
European Standard.

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Table 2 — Sampling plans
Factory Production Control
tests

Clause
reference

Test method
(EN 491:2011, Clause
reference)

Type test
Sample
size

Sample
size

Minimum
frequency

5.2.1

5.2

3

3

1 per 7 days of
production

Dimensions of fittings

5.2.4

Coordinated fittings
only

3

3

1 per 7 days of
production

Cover width

5.2.2

5.3

11

11

1 per 7 days of
production

Flatness

5.2.3

5.4

3

3

1 per 7 days of
production

Mass

5.3

5.5

3

3

1 per 7 days of

production

Transverse strength

5.5

5.6

3

3

1 per day of
production

Impermeability

5.6

5.7

3

1

1 per 7 days of
production

Freeze/thaw

5.7

5.8

3

Not to be
tested

-

Nib support

5.8

5.9

3

Not to be
tested

-

Fire tests

5.9

EN 13501-1 and/or
EN 13501-5 (where

required)

See the
relevant
test method

Not to be
tested

a

Test

Hanging length
squareness

a

and

For coated products, the manufacturer shall control the composition and rate of application of the coating system.

8 Designation system
8.1 Tiles
Where a designation system is used for tiles, the designation shall consist of the following sequence of
individual codes separated by a hyphen (-).

Description

Code

Type of product: tile

T

Document

EN 490

Interlocking or non-interlocking tile

IL or NL

Depth d

In millimetres

Regular or irregular front edge

RF or IF

Cover width cw

In millimetres

cwd cover width drawn out value

In millimetres, or / if not declared

cwc cover width closed up value

In millimetres, or / if not declared

Hanging length l1

in millimetres

Mass

in kg

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Example of designation for an interlocking tile with regular front edge, cover width not declared: TEN 490-IL-30-RF-300-/-/-330-4,5

8.2 Fittings
Where a designation system is used for fittings, the designation shall consist of the following sequence
of individual codes separated by a hyphen (-).

Description

Code

Type of product: fitting

F

Document

EN 490

Type of fitting:

Ridge

R

Valley

VA

Hip

H

Verge tile

VT

Other types

In words

a

Coordinated or non-coordinated

CO or NC

Relevant dimensions

millimetres × millimetres

Mass

kg

In the language or languages acceptable to the country where the fitting is to
be supplied.

a

Example of designation for a non-coordinated ridge fitting: F-EN 490-R-NC-300×200-5,0

9 Marking and labelling
Concrete roofing tiles and fittings conforming to this European Standard shall be marked with the name
of the manufacturer or a trademark or other equivalent means of identification.

10 Documents
The following particulars shall be indicated clearly on the delivery note or invoice or supplier’s
certificate, supplied with the consignment of concrete tiles and/or fittings:
— name or trademark or other means of identification of the manufacturer;
— country of origin and (optionally) the works;
— number of this European Standard, i.e. EN 490;
— name and colour of product.

NOTE
See also CE marking requirements in ZA.3. Where ZA.3 covers the same information as this clause, the
requirements of this clause are met.

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Annex A

(informative)

Surface characteristics
The exposed surface of the tiles and fittings should have a structure that gives a harmonious
appearance to the finished roof or wall. However, slight colour variations may occur as a consequence
of the production process.
The following surface characteristics are permissible:
— superficial, non-continuous cracks on the unexposed surfaces of the tile or fitting which are the
result of the method of production;
— scratches and abrasions caused by packing, loading and transport; providing they do not prejudice
the other quality requirements.
Under the influence of natural weathering, changes in colour and appearance may occur.
The tiles and fittings may show slight efflorescence; it does not change the other quality requirements.

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Annex B

(informative)

Performance of assemblies of roofing tiles and fittings
The performance of a roof or external or internal wall cladding, covered with roofing tiles and fittings,
depends not only on the properties of the products as required by this European Standard but also on
the design and construction of the roof or wall as a whole in relation to the environment and conditions
of use.

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Annex C

(normative)

Fasteners and fixings
Tiles and fittings, which meet the requirements of this European Standard, shall be capable of being
fixed to the roof or wall structure, or another component, by mechanical fasteners and fixings.
Typically these mechanical fasteners and fixings may be, e.g. nails, screws, hooks, clips, wires.
These mechanical fasteners and fixings shall not adversely affect the function or the performance of the

concrete roofing tiles or fittings in use.
NOTE
Test methods for the evaluation of the strength of fasteners and fixings are given in EN 14437 [3] and
CEN/TS 15087 [4] .

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Annex D
(normative)
Sampling procedure

D.1 General
Sampling shall be conducted in accordance with either: D.2, D.3 or D.4. The sampling procedure shall be
such that every tile or fitting has an equal chance of being selected for the sample.

D.2 Sampling from the roof or wall or unpacked consignment
Select the appropriate number of tiles or fittings (see Table 2) at random from positions throughout the
roof or wall or unpacked consignment without any consideration being given to the condition or quality
of the selected tiles or fittings.

D.3 Sampling from stacks or packs
D.3.1 General
When sampling in accordance with D.2 is impractical or not convenient, e.g. when the tiles or fittings
come from a large stack or a stack with ready access to only a limited number, one of the procedures
described in D.3.2 or D.3.3, as appropriate, shall be used.

D.3.2 Sampling from a stack
Divide the stack of tiles or fittings into sections of similar size. Select an equal number from different
parts of each section in order to give the required number of samples without any consideration being
given to the condition or quality of the selected product.
NOTE
It may be necessary to remove some sections of the stack in order to gain access to the products within
the body of the stack, but movement of products should be kept to a minimum.

D.3.3 Sampling from a consignment formed of banded or wrapped packs
Select packs of tiles or fittings from different parts of the consignment, and select an equal number from
different parts of each of the packs in order to give the required number of samples (see Table 2),
without any consideration being given to the condition or quality of the selected product.

D.4 Sampling for FPC
Sampling for FPC shall be representative of the tiles and/or fittings produced.
Dividing the sample: When the sample is to provide tiles or fittings for more than one test, the total
number shall be collected together and then divided by taking products from different parts of the total
sample.

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Annex ZA

(informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU
Construction Products Regulation

ZA.1 Scope and relevant clauses
This European Standard has been prepared under the following mandates given to CEN by the
European Commission and the European Free Trade Association:
— M/121, ‘Internal and external wall and ceiling finishes’, and
— M/122, ‘Roof coverings, roof lights, roof windows and ancillary products’.
If this European standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), the clauses of
this standard, shown in this annex, are considered to meet the provisions of the relevant mandate,
under the Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011.
This annex deals with the CE marking of the concrete roofing tiles and fittings for roof covering and wall
cladding intended for the uses indicated in Table ZA.1.1 to Table ZA.1.2 and shows the relevant clauses
applicable.
NOTE 1
In addition to any specific Clauses relating to dangerous substances contained in this European
Standard, there may be other requirements applicable to the products falling within its scope (e.g. transposed
European legislation and national laws, regulations and administrative provisions). In order to meet the
provisions of the EU Construction Products Regulation, these requirements also need to be complied with, when
and where they apply.
NOTE 2
National regulations on dangerous substances may require verification and declaration on release, and
sometimes content, when construction products covered by this European 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. An informative database of European and national
provisions on dangerous substances is available at the Construction web site on EUROPA (accessed through
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Table ZA.1.1 — Relevant clauses for roof coverings
Product:

Concrete roofing tiles and fittings

Intended use: for pitched roof coverings
Essential Characteristics

Clauses in this and other
European Standard(s)
related to essential
characteristics

Regulatory
classes

Mechanical resistance

5.5

-

Declared
compliance

External fire resistance

5.9.1

-

Declared class

Reaction to fire

5.9.2

Classes A1 to F

Notes

Declared class

Water impermeability

5.6

-

Declared
compliance

Dimensional variation

5.2

-

Declared
compliance

Durability

5.7

-

Declared
compliance

Release of dangerous substances

5.10

-

-

Table ZA.1.2 — Relevant clauses for external wall cladding and internal wall lining
Product:

Concrete roofing tiles and fittings

Intended use: for external wall cladding and internal wall lining
Essential Characteristics

Clauses in this and other
European Standard(s)
related to essential
characteristics
Mechanical resistance
Reaction to fire

5.5
5.9.2

Regulatory
classes

Notes

-

Declared
compliance
Declared class

Classes A1 to F

Water impermeability

5.6

-

Declared

compliance

Dimensional variation

5.2

-

Declared
compliance

Durability

5.7

-

Declared
compliance

Release of dangerous substances

5.10

-

-

The declaration of the product performance related to certain essential characteristics is not required in
those Member States (MS) where there are no regulatory requirements on these essential

characteristics for the intended use of the product.
In this case, manufacturers placing their products on the market of these MS are not obliged to
determine nor declare the performance of their products with regard to these essential characteristics
and the option “No performance determined” (NPD) in the information accompanying the CE marking
and in the declaration of performance (see ZA.3) may be used for those essential characteristics.

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ZA.2 Procedure for AVCP
ZA.2.1 System(s) of AVCP
The AVCP system(s) of concrete roofing tiles and fittings indicated in:
— Table ZA.1.1 in accordance with the Decision of the Commission 98/436/EC of 1998-06-22 (see
OJEU L1 94 of 1 998-07-1 0), as corrected (see OJEU L278 of 1 998-1 0-1 5) and amended by
2001/596/EC of 2001-01-08 (see OJEU L209 of 2001 -08-02 ), and
— Table ZA.1.2, in accordance with the Decision of the Commission 98/437/EC of 1998-06-30 (see
OJEU L1 94 of 1 998-07-1 0), as corrected (see OJEU L278 of 1 998-1 0-1 5) and amended by
2001/596/EC of 2001-01-08 (see OJEU L209 of 2001 -08-02 ),
are shown in Table ZA.2 for the indicated intended uses and relevant levels or classes.

Table ZA.2 — Systems of AVCP
Product(s)

Intended use(s)

Roofing tiles, slates, stones For uses subject to reaction

and shingles
to fire regulations

Level(s) or class(es)
of performance

AVCP systems

A1*, A2*, B* and C*

1

A1**, A2**, B**, C**, D
and E

3

(A1 to E)***, F
For uses subject to external
fire performance
regulations
For uses subject to
regulations on dangerous
substances
For uses other than
specified above
Tiles, sidings, panels

As internal or external
finishes in wall or ceilings

subject to reaction to fire
regulations

See EN 13501-5
F ROOF

4
3
4

–

3

–

4

A1*, A2*, B* and C*

1

A1**, A2**, B**, C**, D
and E

3

(A1 to E)***, F

4

As internal or external
finishes in walls or ceilings,
as relevant, subject to
regulations on dangerous
substances

–

3

As internal or external
finishes in walls or ceilings
for other uses mentioned in
the mandate

–

4

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Product(s)
*

Intended use(s)

Level(s) or class(es)
of performance

AVCP systems

Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage in the production process results in an
improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of
organic material).

** Products/materials not covered by footnote (*).
*** Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. products/materials of Class A1
according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC).
System 1: See Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 (CPR) Annex V, 1.2
System 3: See Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 (CPR) Annex V, 1.4
System 4: See Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 (CPR) Annex V, 1.5
NOTE
The products which are listed in Table ZA.2 are cited as they are in the relevant Commission Decisions .
Concrete roofing tiles and fittings belong to those families of products – Most of the products are subject to a
reaction to fire class under system 3.

The AVCP of the concrete roofing tiles and fittings in Tables ZA.1.1 to ZA.1.2 shall be according to the
AVCP procedures indicated in Tables ZA.3.1 to ZA.3.3 resulting from application of the clauses of this or
other European Standard indicated therein. The content of tasks of the notified body shall be limited to
those essential characteristics as provided for, if any, in Annex III of the relevant mandate and to those
that the manufacturer intends to declare.

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Table ZA.3.1 — Assignment of AVCP tasks under system 1 (for reaction to fire classes A1*, A2*,
B* and C*), system 3 (for external fire performance) and system 4 (for other uses)
Tasks

Factory production control
(FPC)

Tasks for the
manufacturer

Content of the task
Parameters related to essential
characteristics of Table ZA.1.1
and/or Table ZA.1.2 relevant for the
intended use which are declared

Determination of the product- Essential characteristics of Table
type on the basis of
ZA.1.1 and/or Table ZA.1.2 relevant
for the intended use which are
type testing, type calculation,
declared, except reaction to fire,
tabulated values or
external fire performance and release
descriptive documentation of

of dangerous substances
the product
Further testing of samples
taken at factory according to
the prescribed test plan

Essential characteristics of Table
ZA.1.1 and/or Table ZA.1.2 relevant
for the intended use which are
declared

Determination of the producttype on the basis of type
testing (based on sampling
Tasks for a
carried out by the
Release of dangerous substance and
notified testing manufacturer), type
external fire performance
laboratory
calculation, tabulated values

AVCP clauses to
apply
6.3

6.2

6.3

6.2

or descriptive documentation
of the product
Determination of the product
type on the basis of type
testing (including sampling),
Reaction to fire
type calculation, tabulated
values or descriptive
documentation of the product

Tasks for the Initial inspection of
notified product manufacturing plant and of
certification body FPC

Continuous surveillance,
assessment and evaluation of
FPC

Parameters related to essential
characteristics of Table ZA.1.1
and/or Table ZA.1.2, relevant for the
intended use which are declared,
namely reaction to fire

6.2

6.3

Documentation of the FPC

Parameters related to essential
characteristics of Table ZA.1.1 and/or
Table ZA.1.2, relevant for the intended
use which are declared, namely
reaction to fire

6.3

Documentation of FPC

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