HVAC Specification Detail Guide: A Guide To Specifying ROCKWOOL Insulations For HVAC Applications

HVAC Specification
Detail Guide
A guide to specifying ROCKWOOL insulations
for HVAC applications
1. General
■ Insulation materials should have a Euroclass of either A1,
A2, or B, should have a FIGRA RCT of less than 1.0, and
should not have a potential to flashover. The Lambda value
of the Insulation must also be quoted, both manufactured
and aged value.
■ Insulation materials shall have a Global Warming Potential

(GWP) of zero and an Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) of
zero.
■ F
or all mineral wool insulation products, test evidence
must be available showing that the fibres from which the
products are made are not classified as a possible human
carcinogen, as detailed by European Directive 97/69/EC
and the Approved Supply List of CHIP98.
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2. Specialist thermal insulation sub-contractor
Include for all thermal insulation to be carried out by an approved Specialist Thermal Insulation Contractor selected
from the list of preferred Specialist Contractors scheduled elsewhere in this specification. Specialist Thermal Sub-
Contractor shall be a member of the :-
Thermal Insulation Contractors Association

TICA House
Allington Way
Yarm Road Business Park
Darlington
Co. Durham
DL1 4QB
Tel: 01325 466704

Fax: 01325 487691
3. Scope
This specification covers the thermal insulation of pipes, ductwork and equipment generally in the temperature range of
0°C to 250°C. The specification is for guidance purposes only and should be read in conjunction with recommendations
given in BS 5970 and BS 5422.
The following British Standards are applicable to this thermal insulating specification:
■ BS5422:2009 Method for specifying thermal insulating materials for pipes, tanks, vessels, ductwork and equipment
operating within the temperature range -40°C to +700°C.
■ BS 5970:2001 Code of practice for thermal insulation of pipework and equipment (in the temperature range –100ºC
to +870ºC).
■ BS 3533:1981 Glossary of thermal insulation terms.
■ BS EN 14303:2009 Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations. Factory made
mineral wool products (MW).
■ BS 874:1986 Methods for determining thermal insulating properties with definitions of thermal insulating terms.
■ BS 2972:1989 Methods of test for inorganic thermal insulating materials.
■ BS 476 - Part 4:1970 Fire tests on building materials and structures. Non-combustibility test for materials.
■ BS 476 - Part 6:1989 Fire tests on building materials and structures. Method of test for fire propagation of products.
■ BS 476 - Part 4:1970 Fire tests on building materials
■ BS 476 - Part 4:1970 Fire tests on building materials and structures. Method of test to determine the classification of
the surface spread of flame of products.
■ BS 1710 ‘Specification for identification of pipelines and services’.
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4. Internal services - concealed from view (false ceilings/voids/chases)
4.1 Heating/HWS
Pipes to be insulated with ...... *mm thick ROCKWOOL RockLap H&V Pipe Sections, having a nominal density not less
than 120 kg/m3 , with a factory applied facing which is a laminate of close mesh reinforcement between two layers of
foil including integral lap for fixing. The whole to comply with BS5422:2009 and BS 5970 water vapour permeance
and Building Regulations Class 0 definition. Fixing to be in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, by peeling
protective tape from self-adhesive lap and pressing lap smoothly over joint. Where adjacent Sections abut, approved 75
mm wide aluminium tape to be used to maintain integrity of the vapour barrier.
*insert required thickness
4.2 Chilled Water/CWS
Insulation as 4.1. Attention to be paid to maintaining integrity of the vapour barrier. At termination points, insulation
edges to be over-taped and returned to the piping surface. Where the insulation abuts pipe supports, the insulation is
to be taped to all supports.
4.3 Ducting Insulation
To be insulated with ROCKWOOL Ductwrap/Ductslab, nominal density 45 kg/m3, having a factory applied reinforced
aluminium foil facing. Joints to be securely taped with 75 mm minimum wide soft aluminium self adhesive tape. The
insulation on the underside of the ducting to be additionally secured by suitable insulation hangers @ 300 mm centres.
The whole to be further supported by means of:-
■ 19 - 22 swg x 50 mm mesh galvanised wire netting. Where a vapour barrier is required, care to be taken when
applying wire mesh support to avoid damaging the aluminium foil.
or
■ Aluminium Bands, circumferential at nominal

300 mm centres. Bands located over the outer surface typically 50 mm from the circumferential joint of the
ROCKWOOL Ductwrap and Ductslab. Do not over tighten the aluminium bands, as this will locally reduce the
thickness of the insulation and reduce the thermal efficiency. N.B. Additional measures may be necessary to prevent
sagging.
or
■ Subject to the client’s approval, alternative fixings can be used in place, or alongside the above.
For below ambient operating temperatures a vapour barrier is required, provision should be made, at exposed edges,
to carry the aluminium foil to the duct surface.
Where support pins/hangers puncture the foil, they should be sealed using aluminium foil tape to maintain the vapour
barrier.
Ductslab of the same density and facing as Ductwrap can be used where aesthetic or mechanical requirements prevail.
For high velocity ductwork, insulation to be ROCKWOOL Lamella Mats.
4.4 Valve and Flange Insulation
All valves and flanges on heating, HWS, CWS and chilled water pipework to be insulated with oversize ROCKWOOL
RockLap H & V Pipe Sections. Finish and thickness to be as adjacent pipework services.
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5. Internal services – exposed to view
5.1 Heating/HWS
Generally as 4.1. Should the exposed pipework be liable to mechanical damage, i.e. sited at low level, the insulation to
be protected with 22 gauge stucco embossed aluminium cladding secured with pop rivets. Aluminium securing bands
may be omitted under cladding.
As specification 4.2. Where the insulation is protected with sheeting, care should be taken to ensure that the vapour
barrier is not punctured by the rivets. Aluminium banding and seals may be used as an alternative to pop rivets.
As specification 4.3. Where aluminium cladding is used at low level, wire netting reinforcement to be omitted.
As specification 4.4. Where insulation is finished with aluminium cladding, valve and flange boxes to be protected with
purpose made aluminium covers.
6. Plant rooms/boiler houses/calorifier chambers
6.1 Heating/HWS
To be insulated as specification 4.1, finished and protected with 22 gauge stucco embossed aluminium sheeting,
secured by means of pop rivets at 225 mm centres.
To be insulated as specification 4.2, finished and protected with 22 gauge stucco embossed aluminium sheeting
secured by means of aluminium banding and seals at 450 mm centres. Alternatively, if pop rivets are used, care should
be taken to avoid puncturing the vapour barrier.
To be insulated with ROCKWOOL semi-rigid slabs, nominal density 45 kg/m3 , finished and protected with 22 gauge
stucco embossed aluminium cladding secured with pop rivets at 225 mm centres. For high velocity and circular
ductwork, insulation to be ROCKWOOL Lamella Mats.
To be insulated with purpose made removable 22 gauge stucco embossed aluminium boxes, lined with ROCKWOOL
ProRox WM960.
6.5 Heat Exchangers and HWS Calorifiers
To be insulated with ROCKWOOL Lamella Mat finished and protected with 22 gauge stucco embossed aluminium
cladding secured with pop rivets at 225 mm centres. Domed tops of calorifiers to be finished in segments. Manway
chests, flanges and covers of heat exchangers to be enclosed in removable stucco embossed aluminium covers lined
with ROCKWOOL ProRox WM960.
6.6 Boiler Flues
Boiler flues and chimneys to be insulated as described in BS 5970 with a minimum of 50 mm thick ROCKWOOL ProRox
WM960, finished generally as in Specification 6.1.
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7. External services
7.1 Heating/HWS
Generally as specification 4.1. Please select the finish from the list of alternatives below.



Alternative Finishes
a) Flat Aluminium-Zinc Coated Steel Protection:

Mild steel sheet continuously hot dipped with 185g/m2 aluminium-zinc coating to BS EN 10326 and BS EN 10327,
applied directly to insulating material.
0.4 mm thick flat sheet
Fixed and installed in accordance with BS5790.
b) Ribbed Aluminium-Zinc Coated Steel Protection:

Mild steel sheet continuously hot dipped with 185g/m2 aluminium-zinc coating to BS EN 10326 and BS EN 10327,
applied directly to insulating material.
0.4 mm thick ribbed sheet
c) Aluminium Sheeting Protection:

Apply flat (embossed) or profiled aluminium cladding directly to insulating material.
0.56 mm thick on pipework
0.71 mm thick on ductwork
d) Mild Steel Sheet

Mild steel sheet continuously hot dipped with aluminium-zinc coating to BS EN 10326 and BS EN 10327, applied
directly to insulating material.
e) S
elf Adhesive Weather Resistant Zero Perm Multi-Layer Laminate:
Apply multi-layer laminate directly over ducts and pipework, ensuring 75 mm overlap for a complete vapour barrier.
f) Polyisobutylene:
Polyisobutylene, minimum thickness 0.8 mm.
g) Roofing Felt Protection:

Secure in position with galvanized wire netting, of 1 mm x 25 mm mesh. Finish with two coats of black bituminous paint.
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8. Insulation thickness tables
BS5422:2009
Method for specifying thermal insulating materials

for pipes, tanks, vessels, ductwork and equipment
operating within the temperature range -40°C to
+700°C.
BS 5422 is arguably the most important industry-

wide standard for determining and specifying the
requirements for thermal insulation used on pipe-work
and equipment.
Importantly, the appropriate insulation thicknesses taken

from BS 5422 and used on pipe-work will be eligible for
enhanced capital allowances (ECAs).
In January 2009, BS 5422:2001 was superseded by BS

5422:2009. The new version of this standard is relevant
to H&V and process work undertaken on sites across the
UK, although additional factors may apply to building
works undertaken in accordance with the Building
(Scotland) Regulations, which still refer to BS5422:2001
as outlined below.
One of the most significant changes to BS 5422 is that

the thicknesses of insulation shown for pipe-work, ducts,
plant and equipment are based on ‘practical limits’ for
all applications. For H&V applications, BS 5422 has
adopted the thicknesses of insulation published by
TIMSA (Thermal Insulation Manufacturers and Suppliers
Association) as part of its ‘guidance for achieving
compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations -
Domestic and Non-Domestic Heating, Cooling And
Ventilation Guide’ (relevant to England, Wales and
Northern Ireland).
Scotland
It should be noted that the Scottish Building Standards

Authority (SBSA) Editions of the Technical Handbooks
(Domestic & Non–Domestic) to the Building Standards
(Scotland) Regulations 2013, Sections 6, Energy, still
refer directly to BS 5422:2009.
ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation does not thermally

age and therefore the thicknesses shown can be relied
upon to provide the required insulation performance for
the lifetime of the host structure.
BS 5422 is not a prescriptive document and recognises

that there are many reasons why the insulation of
pipes, tanks, vessels, ductwork and equipment may
be required. It is therefore important that specifiers
state the criteria or specific clause or reference in this
standard in any specification.
Insulation thicknesses are given for a range of thermal

conductivities appropriate to the usual materials used
for the application; thicknesses for intermediate thermal
conductivities and pipe sizes may be deduced by
calculation or interpolation.
For guidance in selecting appropriate types of insulation

and suitable methods of application, reference should
be made to BS 5970.
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Table 6 (BS5422:2009)
Minimum insulation thickness for chilled and cold water steel pipes to control condensation on a high emissivity outer surface (0.9) with an ambient
temperature of +25°C and a relative humidity of 80%
Temperature of contents (ºC)

Outside diameter Thickness of ROCKWOOL Rocklap H&V Pipe Section (mm)
of steel pipe on
which insulation +10 +5 0
has been based Calculated Advised Calculated Advised Calculated Advised
(mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm)
17 8 20 12 20 14 20
21 9 20 12 20 14 20
27 9 20 12 20 15 20
33 9 20 13 20 16 20
42 10 20 14 20 17 20
48 10 20 14 20 18 20
60 11 20 15 20 18 20
76 11 20 15 20 19 20
89 11 20 16 20 20 20
102 12 25 16 25 20 25
114 12 25 16 25 21 25
140 12 25 17 25 21 25
169 12 25 17 25 22 25
219 13 25 18 25 23 25
245 13 25 18 25 23 25
273 13 25 18 25 24 25
324 13 25 19 25 24 25
356 13 30 19 30 24 30
406 14 30 19 30 25 30
456 14 40 20 40 25 40
508 14 40 20 40 25 40
558 14 40 20 40 26 40
610 14 40 20 40 26 40
NOTE 1 - Thicknesses given are calculated specifically against the criteria noted in the table.
These thicknesses may not satisfy other design requirements. In situations where the ambient air temperature is greater
than 25ºC and/or the relative humidity exceeds 80%, these thicknesses will not be sufficient to control condensation.
NOTE 2 - These thicknesses only apply where the vapour barrier has a dark, matt finish.
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Table 7 (BS5422:2009)
Minimum insulation thickness for chilled and cold water steel pipes to control condensation on a high emissivity outer surface (0.9) with an ambient

of copper pipe on
10 7 20 10 20 12 20
12 7 20 10 20 13 20
15 8 20 11 20 13 20
22 9 20 12 20 15 20
28 9 20 12 20 15 20
35 10 20 13 20 16 20
42 10 20 14 20 17 20
54 10 20 14 20 18 20
76 11 20 15 20 19 20
108 12 25 16 25 21 25
NOTE 2 - These thicknesses only apply where the vapour barrier has a dark, matt finish.
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Table 8 (BS5422:2009)
Minimum insulation thickness for chilled and cold water steel pipes to control condensation on a low emissivity outer surface (0.05) with an ambient

of steel pipe on
17 16 20 22 25 28 30
21 17 20 24 25 30 35
27 19 20 26 30 33 35
33 20 25 27 30 35 35
42 21 25 30 30 37 40
48 22 25 31 35 39 40
60 24 25 33 35 42 45
76 26 30 36 40 44 45
89 27 30 37 40 47 50
102 28 30 39 40 49 50
114 29 30 40 40 51 55
140 31 35 42 45 53 55
169 32 35 45 45 57 60
219 34 35 48 50 61 65
245 36 40 50 50 63 65
273 37 40 51 55 65 65
324 38 40 53 55 68 70
356 39 40 54 55 70 70
406 40 45 56 60 72 75
456 41 45 58 60 75 75
508 42 45 60 60 77 80
558 44 45 61 65 78 80
610 45 45 63 70 80 90
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Table 9 (BS5422:2009)
Minimum insulation thickness for chilled and cold water steel pipes to control condensation on a low emissivity outer surface (0.05) with an ambient

of copper pipe on
10 14 20 19 20 24 25
12 14 20 20 25 25 30
15 16 20 21 25 27 30
22 18 20 24 25 31 35
28 19 20 26 30 33 35
35 20 25 28 30 35 40
42 21 25 30 30 37 40
54 23 25 32 35 40 45
76 26 30 36 40 44 45
108 28 30 39 40 50 50
Table 10 (BS5422:2009)
Indicative thickness of insulation for cooled and chilled water systems to control heat gain – low emissivity outer surfaces (ε = 0.05)

of steel pipe on +10 +5 0
which insulation
Calculated Advised Heat Calculated Advised Heat Calculated Advised Heat
has been based thickness thickness gain thickness thickness gain thickness thickness gain
(mm) (mm) (mm) (W/m) (mm) (mm) (W/m) (mm) (mm) (W/m)
17.2 13 20 2.48 18 20 2.97 21 25 3.47

21.3 15 20 2.72 19 20 3.27 22 25 3.81
26.9 15 20 3.05 21 25 3.58 24 25 4.18
33.7 17 20 3.41 22 25 4.01 26 30 4.6
42.4 18 20 3.86 23 25 4.53 28 30 5.11
48.3 18 20 4.11 24 25 4.82 29 30 5.45
60.3 19 20 4.78 25 30 5.48 30 35 6.17
76.1 20 20 5.51 26 30 6.3 35 35 6.7
88.9 20 20 6.17 27 30 6.9 33 35 7.77
114.3 21 25 7.28 27 30 8.31 34 35 9.15
139.7 21 25 8.52 28 30 9.49 35 35 10.45
168.3 21 25 9.89 28 30 10.97 36 40 11.86
219.1 21 25 12.27 29 30 13.57 36 40 14.61
273 21 25 14.74 29 30 16.28 36 40 17.48
NOTE 1 - Insulation thicknesses in this table have been calculated according to BS EN ISO 12241:2008 using
standardised assumptions: horizontal pipe in still air at 25ºC, emissivity of outer surface of insulated system as specified.
NOTE 2 - Thicknesses derived solely against the criteria noted in this table may not necessarily satisfy other design
requirements such as control of condensation.
NOTE 3 - Heat gain relates to the specified thickness and temperature.
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Table 11 (BS5422:2009)
Indicative thickness of insulation for cooled and chilled water systems to control heat gain – high emissivity outer surfaces (ε = 0.9)

of steel pipe on +10 +5 0
which insulation
Calculated Advised Heat Calculated Advised Heat Calculated Advised Heat
has been based thickness thickness gain thickness thickness gain thickness thickness gain
17.2 19 20 2.48 24 25 2.97 27 30 3.47
21.3 20 25 2.72 25 25 3.27 28 30 3.81
26.9 21 25 3.05 27 30 3.58 30 35 4.18
33.7 23 25 3.41 28 30 4.01 33 35 4.6
42.4 24 25 3.86 29 30 4.53 35 35 5.11
48.3 25 25 4.11 30 35 4.82 36 40 5.45
60.3 25 25 4.78 32 35 5.48 37 40 6.17
76.1 26 30 5.51 33 35 6.3 42 45 6.7
88.9 26 30 6.17 34 35 6.9 39 40 7.77
114.3 28 30 7.28 34 35 8.31 41 45 9.15
139.7 28 30 8.52 36 40 9.49 42 45 10.45
168.3 28 30 9.89 36 40 10.97 43 45 11.86
219.1 29 30 12.27 36 40 13.57 44 45 14.61
273 29 30 14.74 37 40 16.28 44 45 17.48
standardised assumptions: horizontal pipe in still air at 25ºC, emissivity of outer surface of insulated system as specified.
NOTE 2 - Thicknesses derived solely against the criteria noted in this table may not necessarily satisfy other design
requirements such as control of condensation.
NOTE 3 - Heat gain relates to the specified thickness and temperature.
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Table 12 (BS5422:2009)
Minimum insulation thickness for condensation control on ductwork carrying chilled air in ambient conditions: indoor still air temperature +25°C, relative
humidity 80%, dewpoint temperature 21.3°C
Ductwrap
External surface emissivity

Minimum thickness of ROCKWOOL Ductwrap (mm)
0.05 (eg bright aluminium foil) 0.44 (eg dusty galvanised steel) 0.90 (eg black paint)
Minimum
temperature inside Calculated Advised Calculated Advised Calculated Advised
duct (ºC) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm)
15 25 25 13 25 8 25
10 44 50 22 25 14 25
5 63 70 32 40 21 25
0 82 90 42 50 26 30
Ductslab

Minimum thickness of ROCKWOOL Ductslab (mm)
Minimum
temperature inside Calculated Advised Calculated Advised Calculated Advised
duct (ºC) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm)
15 26 30 13 25 8 25
10 46 50 23 25 15 25
5 66 70 34 40 21 25
0 85 90 43 50 28 30
NOTE 1 - Thicknesses given are calculated in accordance with BS EN ISO 12241:2008 based on 0.6m vertical flat
surface of rectangular duct but are also adequate for horizontal surfaces.
NOTE 2 - Thicknesses given are calculated specifically against the criteria noted in the table These thicknesses may not
satisfy other design requirements.
NOTE 3 - Refer to Annex B, Table B. 1 for surface emissivities of common finishing materials. In situations where the
ambient air temperature is greater than 25ºC and/or the relative humidity exceeds 80%, these thicknesses will not be
sufficient to control condensation.
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Table 13 (BS5422:2009)
Indicative thickness of insulation for ductwork carrying warm air to control heat loss.
Ductwrap

Max Heat Loss Calculated Advised Calculated Advised Calculated Advised
(W/m²) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm)
16.34 31 40 36 40 39 40
Ductwrap

16.34 32 40 37 40 40 50
NOTE 1 - Heat loss relates to the specified thickness and temperature.

standardised assumptions: horizontal duct at 35°C, with 600 mm vertical sidewall in still air at 15°C, emissivity of outer
surface of insulated system as specified.
Table 14 (BS5422:2009)
Indicative thickness of insulation for chilled and dual-purpose ducting to control heat transfer.
Ductwrap

6.45 50 50 57 60 60 65
Ductwrap

6.45 51 60 59 60 62 70

standardised assumptions: horizontal duct at 13ºC, with 600 mm vertical sidewall in still air at 25ºC, emissivity of outer
surface of insulated system as specified.
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Table 15 (BS5422:2009)
Indicative thickness of insulation for non-domestic heating services to control heat loss – low emissivity outer surfaces (ε =0.05)
Hot face temperature (ºC)

Thickness of ROCKWOOL Rocklap H&V Pipe Section (mm)
Outside diameter
of steel pipe on 75 100 125
which insulation Calculated Advised Heat Calculated Advised Heat Calculated Advised Heat
has been based thickness thickness loss thickness thickness loss thickness thickness loss
17.2 28 30 8.9 28 30 13.34 29 30 17.92
21.3 32 35 9.28 34 35 13.56 35 35 18.32
26.9 35 35 10.06 43 45 13.83 43 45 18.7
33.7 37 40 11.07 50 50 14.39 54 55 19.02
42.4 39 40 12.3 54 55 15.66 67 70 19.25
48.3 41 45 12.94 55 55 16.67 70 70 20.17
60.3 43 45 14.45 59 60 18.25 75 75 21.96
76.1 45 45 16.35 62 65 20.42 80 80 24.21
88.9 46 50 17.91 64 65 22.09 83 85 25.99
114.3 48 50 20.77 68 70 25.31 89 90 29.32
139.7 49 50 23.71 70 75 28.23 93 95 32.47
168.3 50 50 26.89 73 75 31.61 96 100 36.04
219.1 51 55 32.54 75 75 37.66 100 100 42.16
273 51 55 38.83 77 80 43.72 103 105 48.48
standardised assumptions: horizontal pipe in still air at 15°C, emissivity of outer surface of insulated system as specified.
NOTE 3 - The thicknesses in this table are applicable to pipes serving commercial solar hot water panels.
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Table 16 (BS5422:2009)
Indicative thickness of insulation for non-domestic heating services to control heat loss – high emissivity outer surfaces (ε =0.9)

Outside diameter
of steel pipe on 75 100 125
which insulation Calculated Advised Heat Calculated Advised Heat Calculated Advised Heat
has been based thickness thickness loss thickness thickness loss thickness thickness loss
17.2 32.0 35 8.9 32.0 35 13.34 32.0 35 17.92
21.3 37.0 40 9.28 39.0 40 13.56 39.0 40 18.32
26.9 40.0 40 10.06 47.0 50 13.83 48.0 50 18.7
33.7 42.0 45 11.07 55.0 55 14.39 59.0 60 19.02
42.4 44.0 45 12.3 60.0 60 15.66 73.0 75 19.25
48.3 47.0 50 12.94 61.0 65 16.67 76.0 80 20.17
60.3 49.0 50 14.45 65.0 65 18.25 81.0 85 21.96
76.1 51.0 55 16.35 68.0 70 20.42 86.0 90 24.21
88.9 52.0 55 17.91 70.0 70 22.09 90.0 90 25.99
114.3 54.0 55 20.77 74.0 75 25.31 95.0 95 29.32
139.7 55.0 55 23.71 77.0 80 28.23 99.0 100 32.47
168.3 57.0 60 26.89 79.0 80 31.61 102.0 105 36.04
219.1 58.0 60 32.54 81.0 85 37.66 107.0 110 42.16
273 58.0 60 38.83 84.0 90 43.72 110.0 110 48.48
standardised assumptions: horizontal pipe in still air at 15°C, emissivity of outer surface of insulated system as specified.
NOTE 3 - The thicknesses in this table are applicable to pipes serving commercial solar hot water panels.
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Table 17 (BS5422:2009)
Indicative thickness of insulation for non-domestic hot water service areas to control heat loss – low emissivity outer surfaces
Outside diameter of steel pipe Thickness of ROCKWOOL Rocklap H&V Pipe Section (mm)
on which insulation thickness
has been based (mm) Calculated thickness (mm) Advised thickness (mm) Heat loss (W/m)
17.2 26 30 6.6
21.3 28 30 7.13
26.9 30 30 7.83
33.7 32 35 8.62
42.4 33 35 9.72
48.3 34 35 10.21
60.3 36 40 11.57
76.1 38 40 13.09
88.9 38 40 14.58
114.3 39 40 17.2
139.7 40 40 19.65
168.3 41 45 22.31
219.1 41 45 27.52
273 42 45 32.4
standardised assumptions: horizontal pipe at 60°C in still air at 15°C, emissivity of outer surface of insulated system as
specified.
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Table 18 (BS5422:2009)
Indicative thickness of insulation for non-domestic hot water service areas to control heat loss – high emissivity outer surfaces
Outside diameter of steel pipe Thickness of ROCKWOOL Rocklap H&V Pipe Section (mm)
on which insulation thickness
has been based (mm) Calculated thickness (mm) Advised thickness (mm) Heat loss (W/m)
17.2 31 35 6.6
21.3 33 35 7.13
26.9 35 35 7.83
33.7 37 40 8.62
42.4 38 40 9.72
48.3 40 40 10.21
60.3 42 45 11.57
76.1 44 45 13.09
88.9 44 45 14.58
114.3 45 45 17.2
139.7 46 50 19.65
168.3 47 50 22.31
219.1 48 50 27.52
273 49 50 32.4
standardised assumptions: horizontal pipe at 60°C in still air at 15°C, emissivity of outer surface of insulated system as
specified.
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Table 19 (BS5422:2009)
Indicative thickness of insulation for domestic heating and hot water systems having low emissivity outer surfaces
Outside diameter of copper Thickness of ROCKWOOL Rocklap H&V Pipe Section (mm)
pipe on which insulation
thickness has been based (mm) Calculated thickness (mm) Advised thickness (mm) Heat loss (W/m)
8 8 20 7.06
10 10 20 7.23
12 13 20 7.35
15 14 20 7.89
22 17 20 9.12
28 19 20 10.07
35 20 20 11.08
42 21 25 12.19
54 22 25 14.12
NOTE 1 - Insulation thicknesses in this table have been calculated according to BS EN ISO 12241:2008 using standardised
assumptions: horizontal pipe at 60°C in still air at 15°C, emissivity of outer surface of insulated system as specified.
NOTE 3 - This table is applicable to pipes serving solar hot water panels.
Table 20 (BS5422:2009)
Indicative thickness of insulation for domestic heating and hot water systems having high emissivity outer surfaces
Outside diameter of copper Thickness of ROCKWOOL Rocklap H&V Pipe Section (mm)
pipe on which insulation
thickness has been based (mm) Calculated thickness (mm) Advised thickness (mm) Heat loss (W/m)
8 11 20 7.06
10 13 20 7.23
12 16 20 7.35
15 18 20 7.89
22 21 25 9.12
28 23 25 10.07
35 24 25 11.08
42 25 25 12.19
54 27 30 14.12
assumptions: horizontal pipe at 60°C in still air at 15°C, emissivity of outer surface of insulated system as specified.
NOTE 3 - This table is applicable to pipes serving solar hot water panels.
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Table 22 (BS5422:2009)
Minimum insulation thickness to control the surface temperature of a non-metallic surface with a surface emissivity of 0.90 and design cold face
temperature of 59°C

Outside diameter
of steel pipe on 100 150 200 250
which insulation Calculated Advised Calculated Advised Calculated Advised Calculated Advised
has been based thickness thickness thickness thickness thickness thickness thickness thickness
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
17 3 20 7 20 10 20 14 20
21 3 20 7 20 11 20 15 20
27 4 20 7 20 12 20 16 20
33 4 20 8 20 12 20 17 20
42 4 20 8 20 13 20 18 20
48 4 20 8 20 13 20 18 20
60 4 20 9 20 14 20 19 20
76 4 20 9 20 14 20 20 20
89 4 20 9 20 15 20 21 25
102 4 25 9 25 15 25 21 25
114 4 25 10 25 15 25 22 25
140 4 25 10 25 16 25 23 25
169 5 25 10 25 16 25 23 25
219 5 25 11 25 17 25 24 25
245 5 25 11 25 17 25 25 25
273 5 25 11 25 18 25 25 25
324 5 25 11 25 18 25 26 30
356 5 30 11 30 18 30 26 30
406 5 30 11 30 19 30 27 30
456 5 40 11 40 19 40 27 40
508 5 40 12 40 19 40 27 40
558 5 40 12 40 19 40 28 40
610 5 40 12 40 18 40 26 40
flat 5 40 12 40 18 40 26 40
assumptions: horizontal pipe in still air at 20°C. Surface emissivity corresponding to outer surface specified.
NOTE 2 - Maximum heat loss values for intermediate operating temperatures may be deduced by interpolation.
NOTE 3 - Heat loss measured in Watts per metre (W/m) relates to the specified thickness and temperature.
NOTE 4 - The thermal conductivity of insulation materials increases with mean temperature and for any given material. The use of a
different thermal conductivity can be required for each operating temperature.
NOTE 5 - These thicknesses may not satisfy other design requirements, in particular those for control of surface temperature (see Table
22, Table 23 and Table 24).
NOTE 6 - To simplify the use of this table the values shaded have been adjusted to avoid the specification of apparently anomalous
results given by the calculation method in BS EN ISO 12241, due to the transition from turbulent to laminar flow.
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Table 23 (BS5422:2009)
Minimum insulation thickness to control the surface temperature of a metallic surface with a surface emissivity of 0.05 and design cold face temperature of 50°C

Outside diameter
17 8 20 15 20 24 25 33 35
21 8 20 17 20 25 25 35 35
27 9 20 18 20 28 30 38 40
33 10 20 19 20 29 30 41 45
42 10 20 20 20 31 35 44 45
48 11 20 21 25 33 35 46 50
60 11 20 23 25 35 35 49 50
76 12 20 24 25 38 40 52 55
89 12 20 25 25 40 40 55 55
102 13 25 26 30 41 45 57 60
114 13 25 27 30 43 45 59 60
140 14 25 29 30 45 45 63 65
169 15 25 30 30 48 50 67 70
219 16 25 33 35 51 55 72 75
245 16 25 34 35 53 55 75 75
273 17 25 35 35 55 55 77 80
324 17 25 36 40 57 60 81 90
356 18 30 37 40 59 60 83 90
406 18 30 38 40 61 65 86 90
456 19 40 40 40 63 65 89 90
508 19 40 41 45 65 65 91 100
558 20 40 42 45 66 70 81 90
610 20 40 42 45 58 60 82 90
flat 20 40 42 45 58 60 82 90
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Table 24 (BS5422:2009)
Minimum insulation thickness to control the surface temperature of a non-metallic surface with a surface emissivity of 0.90 and design cold face
temperature of 50°C

Outside diameter
17 5 20 9 20 14 20 19 20
21 5 20 10 20 15 20 20 20
27 5 20 10 20 16 20 21 25
33 6 20 11 20 16 20 22 25
42 6 20 11 20 17 20 24 25
48 6 20 12 20 18 20 24 25
60 6 20 12 20 19 20 26 30
76 6 20 13 20 20 20 27 30
89 7 20 13 20 20 20 28 30
102 7 25 14 25 21 25 29 30
114 7 25 14 25 21 25 30 30
140 7 25 14 25 22 25 31 35
169 7 25 15 25 23 25 32 35
219 7 25 15 25 24 25 33 35
245 7 25 15 25 24 25 34 35
273 8 25 16 25 25 25 35 35
324 8 25 16 25 25 25 36 40
356 8 30 16 30 26 30 36 40
406 8 30 16 30 26 30 37 40
456 8 40 17 40 26 40 37 40
508 8 40 17 40 27 40 38 40
558 8 40 17 40 27 40 38 40
610 8 40 17 40 27 40 39 40
flat 8 40 17 40 27 40 39 40
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Table 24 (BS5422:2009)
Minimum insulation thickness to control the surface temperature of a metallic surface with a surface emissivity of 0.05 and design cold face temperature of 55ºC

Outside diameter
17 6 20 13 20 20 20 27 30
21 7 20 14 20 21 25 29 30
27 7 20 15 20 23 25 32 35
33 7 20 15 20 24 25 34 35
42 8 20 17 20 26 30 36 40
48 8 20 17 20 27 30 38 40
60 9 20 18 20 29 30 41 45
76 9 20 20 20 31 35 44 45
89 10 20 21 25 33 35 46 50
102 10 25 21 25 34 35 48 50
114 10 25 22 25 35 35 49 50
140 11 25 23 25 37 40 52 55
169 11 25 24 25 39 40 55 55
219 12 25 26 30 42 45 60 60
245 12 25 27 30 43 45 62 65
273 13 25 28 30 45 45 63 65
324 13 25 29 30 47 50 67 70
356 13 30 29 30 48 50 68 70
406 14 30 31 35 50 50 71 75
456 14 40 32 40 51 55 73 75
508 15 40 33 40 53 55 75 75
558 15 40 33 40 54 55 67 70
610 15 40 29 40 47 50 67 70
flat 15 40 29 40 47 50 67 70
NOTE 1 - Thicknesses given are calculated specifically against the criteria noted in the table, Adopting these thicknesses may not
necessarily satisfy other design requirements.
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Table 24 (BS5422:2009)

Outside diameter
17 6 20 11 20 18 20 24 25
21 6 20 12 20 19 20 26 30
27 6 20 13 20 20 20 28 30
33 7 20 14 20 21 25 30 30
42 7 20 15 20 23 25 32 35
48 7 20 15 20 24 25 33 35
60 8 20 16 20 25 25 35 35
76 8 20 17 20 27 30 38 40
89 8 20 18 20 28 30 40 40
102 9 25 19 25 29 30 41 45
114 9 25 19 25 30 30 42 45
140 9 25 20 25 32 35 45 45
169 10 25 21 25 33 35 47 50
219 10 25 22 25 36 40 50 50
245 10 25 23 25 37 40 52 55
273 11 25 23 25 38 40 53 55
324 11 25 24 25 39 40 55 55
356 11 30 25 30 40 40 57 60
406 12 30 25 30 41 45 59 60
456 12 40 26 40 42 45 60 60
508 12 40 27 40 43 45 62 65
558 12 40 27 40 44 45 56 60
610 12 40 25 40 40 40 56 60
flat 12 40 25 40 40 40 56 60
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Table 24 (BS5422:2009)

Outside diameter
17 5 20 11 20 17 20 23 25
21 6 20 11 20 18 20 24 25
27 6 20 12 20 19 20 26 30
33 6 20 13 20 20 20 28 30
42 7 20 14 20 21 25 30 30
48 7 20 14 20 22 25 31 35
60 7 20 15 20 24 25 33 35
76 8 20 16 20 25 25 35 35
89 8 20 17 20 26 30 37 40
102 8 25 17 25 27 30 38 40
114 8 25 18 25 28 30 39 40
140 9 25 18 25 29 30 41 45
169 9 25 19 25 31 35 43 45
219 9 25 20 25 33 35 46 50
245 10 25 21 25 33 35 47 50
273 10 25 21 25 34 35 48 50
324 10 25 22 25 35 35 50 50
356 10 30 22 30 36 40 51 55
406 10 30 23 30 37 40 53 55
456 11 40 24 40 38 40 54 55
508 11 40 24 40 39 40 56 60
558 11 40 24 40 40 40 51 55
610 11 40 25 40 36 40 51 55
flat 11 40 25 40 36 40 51 55
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Table 25 (BS5422:2009)
Heat loss from bare surfaces calculated in accordance with BS EN ISO 12241:2008 (black steel pipes)
Operating temperature (ºC)

50 100 150 200 250
Outside diameter Heat loss (W/m Heat loss (W/m Heat loss (W/m Heat loss (W/m Heat loss (W/m
of steel pipe (mm) pipes, W/m² flat) pipes, W/m² flat) pipes, W/m² flat) pipes, W/m² flat) pipes, W/m² flat)
12.0 17 57 110 176 257
15.0 20 69 133 214 313
17.2 23 78 150 241 353
21.3 27 93 180 290 427
22.0 28 96 186 299 439
26.9 33 114 221 356 525
28.0 35 118 229 369 544
33.7 41 139 269 435 641
42.0 49 168 326 528 781
42.4 50 169 329 532 788
48.3 56 190 369 598 885
54.0 61 209 407 660 979
60.3 68 230 448 728 1081
67.0 74 253 492 800 1188
76.1 83 283 551 896 1333
80.0 87 295 576 938 1395
88.9 95 324 632 1031 1535
101.6 107 365 712 1162 1733
108.0 113 385 752 1228 1832
114.3 119 405 791 1292 1929
139.7 142 484 947 1549 2316
168.3 167 571 1119 1833 2746
219.1 212 722 1419 2330 3498
273.0 258 880 1731 2848 4283
323.9 301 1027 2021 3331 5016
Operating conditions:
Ambient still air: 20ºC
Surface emissivity: 0.07
Height of flat surfaces: 0.6m
Surface orientation: horizontal
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Table 26 (BS5422:2009)
Heat loss from bare surfaces calculated in accordance with BS EN ISO 12241:2008 (copper pipes – commercial grade, scoured to a shine)

50 100 150 200
Outside diameter of Heat loss Heat loss Heat loss Heat loss
copper pipe (mm) (W/m pipes, W/m² flat) (W/m pipes, W/m² flat) (W/m pipes, W/m² flat) (W/m pipes, W/m² flat)
12.0 11 36 66 100
15.0 12 43 79 119
17.2 14 47 87 132
21.3 16 56 103 156
22.0 17 57 105 160
26.9 19 66 123 186
28.0 20 69 127 192
33.7 23 79 146 222
42.0 27 93 173 263
42.4 28 94 174 265
48.3 31 104 192 292
54.0 33 113 210 319
60.3 36 123 228 347
67.0 39 134 248 377
76.1 43 148 273 416
80.0 45 153 284 432
88.9 49 166 308 469
101.6 54 184 341 520
108.0 57 193 358 545
114.3 59 202 374 570
139.7 69 236 437 666
168.3 80 272 505 770
219.1 98 334 619 946
273.0 116 396 735 1123
323.9 133 452 840 1284
flat 119 647 1244 1938
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Table 27 (BS5422:2009)
Heat loss from bare surfaces calculated in accordance with BS EN ISO 12241:2008 (copper pipes – oxidised)

50 100 150 200
Outside diameter of Heat loss Heat loss Heat loss Heat loss
copper pipe (mm) (W/m pipes, W/m² flat) (W/m pipes, W/m² flat) (W/m pipes, W/m² flat) (W/m pipes, W/m² flat)
12.0 15 52 99 158
15.0 18 63 120 191
17.2 21 70 135 215
21.3 25 84 162 258
22.0 25 87 166 265
26.9 30 103 197 315
28.0 31 106 204 326
33.7 36 124 239 383
42.0 44 150 289 464
42.4 44 151 292 468
48.3 50 169 326 524
54.0 55 186 359 578
60.3 60 205 395 636
67.0 66 224 433 698
76.1 73 250 484 781
80.0 77 261 505 816
88.9 84 286 554 895
101.6 94 321 623 1007
108.0 99 339 657 1063
114.3 104 356 691 1118
139.7 124 424 824 1336
168.3 146 499 971 1577
219.1 184 629 1226 1997
273.0 224 763 1491 2432
323.9 261 888 1737 2837
flat 245 1076 2125 3464
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Table 28 (BS5422:2009)
Minimum insulation thickness to protect steel pipes against freezing under selected industrial process conditions
Thickness of ROCKWOOL RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm)
Initial temperature: +5ºC Minimum Initial temperature: +5ºC Minimum

ambient air temperature: -10ºC ambient air temperature: -10ºC
Evaluation period: 12 hours Evaluation period: 12 hours
Permitted ice formation nil Permitted ice formation 10%
Outside diameter Inside diameter of Calculated Advised Calculated Advised
of steel pipe (mm) pipe (bore) (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm)
21.3 16 - - - -
26.9 21.6 - - - -
33.7 27.2 - - 346 -
42.4 35.9 - - 92 95
48.3 41.8 943 - 54 55
60.3 53 254 - 28 30
76.1 68.8 97 100 15 20
88.9 80.8 63 65 10 20
114.3 105.3 34 35 5 25
168.3 158.6 15 25 0 25
219.1 207.9 8 25 0 25
NOTE 2 - Some of the insulation thicknesses given are too large to be applied in practice but a selection is included
to highlight the difficulty in protecting small diameter pipes against freezing. To provide the appropriate degree of
frost protection to certain sizes of pipes, it may be necessary to provide additional heat to the system, for example by
circulating the water or heat tracing.
NOTE 3 - Assumed densities (ƿ) and heat capacities (cp) are as follows:
• ƿ water = 1,000 kg/m³, cp water = 4,200 J/kg.K;
• ƿ steel = 7,840 kg/m³, cp steel = 455 J/kg.K
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Table 29 (BS5422:2009)
Minimum insulation thickness required to give protection against freezing under specified commercial and institutional conditions
Initial temperature: +2ºC Minimum Initial temperature: +2ºC Minimum

ambient air temperature: -6ºC (indoor ambient air temperature: -10ºC
Outside diameter Inside diameter of unheated) Evaluation period: 12 (outdoor) Evaluation period: 12
of pipe (mm) pipe (bore) (mm) hours Permitted ice formation 50% hours Permitted ice formation 50%
Calculated Advised Calculated Advised
Copper pipes thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm)
15 13.6 48 50 269
22 20.2 10 20 36 40
28 26.2 4 20 15 20
35 32.6 1 20 8 20
42 39.6 0 20 4 20
54 51.6 0 20 1 20
76.1 73.1 0 25 0 25
108 105 0 25 0 25
Steel pipes thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm) thickness (mm)
21.3 16 30 30 124 125

26.9 21.6 10 20 34 35
33.7 27.2 4 20 16 20
42.4 35.9 1 20 7 20
48.3 41.8 0 20 4 20
60.3 53 0 20 1 20
76.1 68.8 0 25 0 25
88.9 80 0 25 0 25
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Table 30 (BS5422:2009)
Minimum insulation thickness to protect against freezing for domestic cold water systems [12 h]
Normal installation inside the building Extreme installation - inside the

inside the envelope of the insulation building but outside the envelope of
Initial temperature +7ºC Minimum the insulation Initial temperature +2ºC
ambient air temperature -6ºC Minimum ambient air temperature
Outside diameter Inside diameter of Evaluation period 12 hours Permitted -6ºC Evaluation period 12 hours
of pipe (mm) pipe (bore) (mm) ice formation 50% Permitted ice formation 50%
15 13.6 41 45 48 50
22 20.2 9 20 10 20
28 26.2 4 20 4 20
35 32.6 1 20 1 20
42 39.6 0 20 0 20
54 51.6 0 20 0 20
76.1 73.1 0 25 0 25
108 105 0 25 0 25
21.3 16 27 30 30 30
26.9 21.6 9 20 10 20
33.7 27.2 4 20 4 20
42.4 35.9 1 20 1 20
48.3 41.8 0 20 0 20
60.3 53 0 20 0 20
76.1 68.8 0 25 0 25
88.9 80 0 25 0 25
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Table 31 (BS5422:2009)
Minimum insulation thickness to protect against freezing for domestic cold water systems [8 h]
Normal installation inside the building Extreme installation - inside the

inside the envelope of the insulation building but outside the envelope
Initial temperature +7ºC Minimum of the insulation Initial temperature
ambient air temperature -6ºC +2ºC Minimum ambient air
Outside diameter Inside diameter of Evaluation period 8 hours Permitted temperature -6ºC Evaluation period
of steel pipe (mm) pipe (bore) (mm) ice formation 50% 8 hours Permitted ice formation 50%
15 13.6 14 20 15 20
22 20.2 3 20 3 20
28 26.2 0 20 0 20
35 32.6 0 20 0 20
42 39.6 0 20 0 20
54 51.6 0 20 0 20
76.1 73.1 0 25 0 25
108 105 0 25 0 25
21.3 16 10 20 11 20
26.9 21.6 3 20 3 20
33.7 27.2 1 20 1 20
42.4 35.9 0 20 0 20
48.3 41.8 0 20 0 20
60.3 53 0 20 0 20
76.1 68.8 0 25 0 25
88.9 80 0 25 0 25
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Ductwork
9. Braithwaite tank insulation – within buildings
Insulated with an initial layer of 40 mm thick ROCKWOOL HVAC/RWA45 Slabs secured by manufacturer approved
adhesive and insulation hangers, followed by a further layer of 40 mm thick ROCKWOOL Ductslab secured to the
first layer by adhesive and previously applied insulation hangers. Finish to insulation to be factory applied reinforced
aluminium foil, joints in surface covering to be secured with 75 mm wide aluminium foil self adhesive tape, to maintain a
vapour barrier. Particular attention to be given to the vapour barrier where the self adhesive insulation hangers protrude
through the mineral wool insulation and its factory applied finish (second layer). Further finish should be according to
location i.e. external as specification 7.2; plant rooms as specification 6.2.
10. Tank insulation

Cold water tanks, including feed and vent tanks to be insulated with ROCKWOOL Ductslab 50 mm thick. Insulation to
be secured by manufacturer approved adhesive and further supported by means of 50 mm, 19-22 swg galvanised wire
mesh netting. Care to be taken when applying the wire netting to avoid damage to the foil facing.
11. Fire protection to ductwork

Fire Duct Systems (previously Conlit® Ductwork System) materials can be used to provide ½, 1, 1½ and 2 hour fire
protection to rectangular and circular ventilation and smoke extract steel ductwork.
The fire protection provided is in accordance with

BS 476 - 24: 1987, duct types A & B. The Fire Duct system protects horizontal and vertical ductwork against both fire
‘break out’ and fire ‘break in’.
Kitchen extract ducts, which are subject to separate

BS 476 - 24 requirements, are additionally covered for ½ and 1 hour protection periods.
Full guidance relating to ductwork fire requirements and the Fire Duct System are available from the ROCKWOOL
Technical Department. The ROCKWOOL publication ‘Fire Duct System’ is available on request.
Typical specification
Ductwork shall be in accordance with B&ES Specification DW/144. Ducts to be fire protected with the correct
thickness of high density single layer ROCKWOOL fire rated ductwork system. Insulation system shall be
independently tested and carry current valid certification to provide fire protection fully in accordance with
the requirements of duct ‘Type A’ and duct ‘Type B’ of BS476: 24. (The fire resistance of test specimens shall
be the duration, in minutes, of heating in accordance with 5.1.1 until failure occurs according to one or more
of the performance criteria, i.e. stability, insulation, integrity, or until the test is terminated, whichever is the
shortest time). And in accordance with BS9999 (The fire resistance of ductwork, when tested from either side,
should be not less than the fire resistance required for the elements of construction in the area through which it
passes. The supporting hangers should be capable of supporting the ductwork for not less than the period of
fire resistance of the ductwork).
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Welded pin fixing method 1
1. All ductwork to be insulated with …..*mm ROCKWOOL Fire Duct slab, having a factory applied reinforced
aluminium foil to one face and complying with Building Regulations Class “0” requirements.
2. The Fire Duct Slab to be affixed to the duct using 2.5 mm diameter welded steel pins and 38 mm spring steel
washers in accordance with ROCKWOOL manual “Fire Duct System”.
3. The foil facing is to be removed from any surface to which FIREPRO® glue is to be applied.
4. All corner joints are to be fixed with pigtail screws at 250 mm maximum centres. Screw length is to be 2 x slab
thickness.
5. All cross joints are to be filled with FIREPRO® Glue and held tightly closed.
6. For duct sizes up to 1500 x 1500 mm, drop rods and bearers are to be at 1500 mm maximum centres and to be
M10 steel rod and 30 x 30 x 3 mm steel angle respectively. Ductwork is to be in accordance with B&ES Specification
DW144.
7. Drop rods and exposed bearers are to be insulated with ……mm Fire Duct Slab or Fire Duct Hanger Strip, as
appropriate. Rebates or cover pieces are to be used at duct flange and bearer locations according to site conditions
and subject to ROCKWOOL approval.
8. Where a vapour barrier is required, all exposed Fire Duct edges and penetrations through the foil should be sealed
using soft self-adhesive aluminium foil tape.

thickness.
4. A
ll joints are to be filled with FIREPRO® Glue and held tightly closed. Nails to be used at corner joints for this
purpose.
5. For duct sizes up to 1500 x 1500 mm, drop rods and bearers are to be at 1500 mm maximum centres and to be
DW144.
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thickness.
4. A
ll cross joints are to be covered with centrally positioned 100 mm wide strips of Fire Duct Slab of the same
thickness as the insulation. The cover strips are to be fixed along both edges using pigtail screws, as described
above.
5. F
or duct sizes up to 1500 x 1500 mm, drop rods and bearers are to be at 1500 mm maximum centres and to be
DW144.
Alternatively the ROCKWOOL Fire Duct system can be fixed using the mitre-joint fixing method-please see
ROCKWOOL Fire Duct System brochure for further information.
Fire resistance - Performance summary – Fire Duct Slab, Section and PSM
Hanger Max. duct size

Required Fire Hanger
Fire resistance Joint options protection for mitre-joint,
Duct type Duct thickness protection Fire
(hours) (see below) Hanger Section glued system
(mm) Duct Slab (mm)
(mm) (mm)
½ HVAC & smoke extract 40 BC 40 17 x 30 1500 x 1500
½ Kitchen extract 40 BC 40 17 x 30 1500 x 1500
1 HVAC & smoke extract 40 BC 40 17 x 40 1000 x 1000
1 Kitchen extract 90 ABC 40 17 x 40 1500 x 1500
1½ HVAC & smoke extract 70 ABC 50 17 x 50 1200 x 1200
2 HVAC & smoke extract 90 ABC 60 17 x 70 1000 x 1000
Joint Option A - Rebated protection Joint Option B - Protection using ‘T’ section Joint Option C - Protection using block cover strip
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12. Acoustic treatment of ducts and pipes
Techwrap2
General - 25 mm ROCKWOOL Techwrap2 to be applied to ducts. The polymeric mass layer should be positioned
outermost from the sound source and overlapped at all joints. Techwrap2 should be cut 25 mm oversize and a 25 mm
strip of ROCKWOOL stone wool removed to create an overlap. All cutting operations can be completed using a sharp
knife. 75 mm wide plain aluminium foil self-adhesive tape should be used to seal the joints.
Fixings - Welded steel pins should be used to fix Techwrap2 to the duct. However, subject to the manufacturer’s
approval, adhesive applied insulation hangers may be used in place of welded pins. Particular attention should be paid
to support of the Techwrap2 at joint locations and where sagging may occur, eg in ‘soffit’ areas. The number of pins
required will depend upon size and orientation of the duct. However, where pins are employed at Techwrap2 edges,
4 number are recommended at 1000 mm edges and 7 number at 2000 mm edges. Additional ‘lines’ of pins should be
at nominal 300 mm spacings. Where a vapour barrier is required, support pins and hangers, which penetrate the foil,
should be sealed using aluminium tape.
For soil-vent and rainwater pipes, ductwork etc. where they pass within a building and a high level of acoustic insulation
is required use ROCKWOOL Techtube.
13. Construction type pipework and trunking penetrations - insulated fire sleeves
ROCKWOOL Insulated Fire Sleeves supplied 300 mm

long and cut to the desired length. The sleeve must
fully cover the part of the pipe that is located within the
depth of the compartment wall or floor. The sleeve may
be flush fitting or may protrude from the wall/floor by
25mm (typ.) to facilitate sealing of the outer foil facing
onto adjacent insulation.
All joints to be taped with self-adhesive foil tape,

including the joints where the insulated fire sleeve
butts to existing insulation. To maintain the fire rating
stated above, the minimum allowable length of sleeve
is 50 mm. Insulated Fire Sleeves can accommodate
irregularities in the division opening and the pipe
O.D.up to 15 mm. Multiple pipe penetrations can be
accommodated in conjunction with intumescent
coated batts.
On metal pipes pipe insulation can be used to meet the

insulation requirement for fire protection.
Installation to be fully in accordance with manufacturer’s

instructions.
14. Firestop solution for large voids in walls and floors - ROCKWOOL Ablative Coated Batt
FIREPRO® Ablative Coated Batts are manufactured by spraying specially produced, high density ROCKWOOL insulation
with an additional fire protection ablative coating.
This is a fully automated process to ensure an even coating thickness.
ROCKWOOL Ablative Coated Batts are available in either 50mm or 60mm thicknesses.
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Installation
FIREPRO® Ablative Coated Batts are manufactured by spraying specially produced, high density ROCKWOOL insulation
with an additional fire protection ablative coating.
This is a fully automated process to ensure an even thickness of coating.
To install, the Batts are simply cut and a bead of Acoustic Intumescent Sealant applied around the external edges.
They are then friction fitted between the services and the wall or floor edges to completely seal the void. Where butt
joints are required between cut sections of adjacent batts, Acoustic Intumescent Sealant and/or FIREPRO® Glue is
applied to both mating edges in order to form a fire tight bond between individual pieces of insulation. Contact the
Technical Solutions team on 01656 862621 for specific details on blank seals and dampers.
All joints, including those around the perimeter of the Batt, are then pointed with FIREPRO® Acoustic Intumescent
Sealant to complete the seal.
Plastic pipes (PVC, ABS and HDPE etc) must be sleeved with FIREPRO® Insulated Fire Sleeves at the point at which
they pass through the Ablative Coated Batt. Similarly, to achieve fire resistance insulation (I) with metal pipes such as
steel or copper, the pipes must be lagged with a 1m length of ROCKWOOL Fire Tube or Pipe Section (minimum 40mm
wall thickness) protruding equal distances from both faces of the Ablative Coated Batt. The joint between the Ablative
Coated Batt and the pipe insulation must be pointed with the FIREPRO® Sealant. Where the pipe has been thermally
lagged with a combustible insulation, this must be cut away and replaced with the ROCKWOOL insulation, as above.
Ensure the integrity of any vapour control layer is re-instated as necessary. The joint between the Batt and Fire Sleeve or
Fire Tube must be pointed with the FIREPRO® Sealant.
Load Bearing Seals

FIREPRO® Ablative Coated Batts are not intended for use as load-bearing seals. Where a load-bearing seal is required,
ROCKWOOL Firestop Compound should be considered.
Fire performance
ROCKWOOL Ablative Coated Batt has been tested to the dedicated fire resistance standard for penetration seals -
prEN 1366-3. The independently prepared assessment, detailing the full scope of fire performance, is available from the
ROCKWOOL Technical Solutions Team. Ablative Coated
Batt fire resistance tests were conducted using ROCKWOOL Acoustic Intumescent Sealant Sealant and/or ROCKWOOL
FIREPRO® Glue.
Independant tests have proved the capability of a single 50mm Batt to provide up to 2 hours fire resistance integrity,
insulation ratings are dependent upon the service penetration. Where 4 hour integrity and insulation are required we
recommend the use of our 60mm Coated Batt.
Independent tests have proved the capability of a single 60 mm Batt to provide up to 4 hours fire resistance integrity
and up to 2 hours insulation when used with all of the services listed in the Ablative Coated Batt Datasheets and also
as a blank seal. Even for extreme requirements, where 4 hours integrity and insulation are required to maintain the
performance of a masonry wall, a solution can also be accomplished with a double Batt solution.
Acoustic data
60mm batt: Tested for head of wall: 50mm batt: Tested for head of wall:
Rw = up to 52db (2 x Coated Batts) Rw = up to 48db (2 x Coated Batts)
Rw = up to 38db (1 x Coated Batts) Rw = up to 37db (1 x Coated Batts)
The correct use of Coated Batt within concealed The correct use of Coated Batt within concealed
cavities and voids will reduce the level of cavities and voids will reduce the level of
transmitted sound: transmitted sound:
Rw = up to 52 db (2 x Coated Batts) – Rw = up to 52 db (2 x Coated Batts) –
incorporating 48mm O/D PVC /15mm copper pipe incorporating
penetrations. 48mm O/D PVC /15mm copper pipe penetrations.
Rw = up to 34 db (1x Coated Batts) – incorporating Rw = up to 34 db (1x Coated Batts) – incorporating
48mm O/D PVC /15mm copper pipe penetrations. 48mm O/D PVC /15mm copper pipe penetrations.
Further acoustic test data is available for use in facefix applications.

Contact the ROCKWOOL Technical Solutions Team.
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Sustainability Fire resistance
When it comes to our approach to sustainability,
it is, simply put, a matter of living our purpose
to address the challenges of modern living in a Acoustic comfort
sustainable manner.
This means using natural materials to make

products that have a positive impact on society. Sustainable materials
Durability
Health and safety

The safety of ROCKWOOL stone wool is confirmed
by current UK and Republic of Ireland health & safety
regulations and EU directive 97/69/EC:ROCKWOOL
fibres are not classified as a possible human
carcinogen.
A Material Safety Data Sheet is available and can

be downloaded from www.rockwool.co.uk to assist
in the preparation of risk assessments, as required
by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Regulations (COSHH).
Environment
Made from a renewable and plentiful naturally occurring resource, ROCKWOOL
insulation saves fuel costs and energy in use and relies on trapped air for its
thermal properties.
ROCKWOOL insulation does not contain (and has never contained) gases that
have ozone depletion potential (ODP) or global warming potential (GWP).
ROCKWOOL is approximately 97% recyclable. For waste ROCKWOOL material

that may be generated during installation or at end of life, we are happy to discuss
the individual requirements of contractors and users considering returning these
materials to our factory for recycling.
Interested?
For further information, contact the Technical Solutions Team on 01656 868490
or email [email protected]
Visit www.rockwool.co.uk to view our complete range of products and services.
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as a logo mark back in 1936. In 1937, it was accompanied with a
word mark registration; a registration which is now extended to
more than 60 countries around the world.
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■ Insulation materials shall have a Global Warming Potential

Thermal Insulation Contractors Association

Tel: 01325 466704

■ BS 3533:1981 Glossary of thermal insulation terms.

■ BS 2972:1989 Methods of test for inorganic thermal insulating materials.

■ BS 476 - Part 4:1970 Fire tests on building materials

■ BS 1710 ‘Specification for identification of pipelines and services’.

4.2 Chilled Water/CWS

4.3 Ducting Insulation

The whole to be further supported by means of:-

■ Aluminium Bands, circumferential at nominal

For high velocity ductwork, insulation to be ROCKWOOL Lamella Mats.

4.4 Valve and Flange Insulation

5.2 Chilled Water/CWS

5.3 Ducting Insulation

5.4 Valve and Flange Insulation

6. Plant rooms/boiler houses/calorifier chambers

6.2 Chilled Water/CWS

6.3 Ducting Insulation

6.4 Valve and Flange Insulation

6.5 Heat Exchangers and HWS Calorifiers

6.6 Boiler Flues

7.2 Chilled Water/CWS

7.3 Ducting Insulation

7.4 Valve and Flange Insulation

a) Flat Aluminium-Zinc Coated Steel Protection:

b) Ribbed Aluminium-Zinc Coated Steel Protection:

c) Aluminium Sheeting Protection:

d) Mild Steel Sheet

g) Roofing Felt Protection:

Method for specifying thermal insulating materials

BS 5422 is arguably the most important industry-

Importantly, the appropriate insulation thicknesses taken

In January 2009, BS 5422:2001 was superseded by BS

One of the most significant changes to BS 5422 is that

It should be noted that the Scottish Building Standards

ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation does not thermally

BS 5422 is not a prescriptive document and recognises

Insulation thicknesses are given for a range of thermal

For guidance in selecting appropriate types of insulation

Temperature of contents (ºC)

Temperature of contents (ºC)

Temperature of contents (ºC)

Temperature of contents (ºC)

Temperature of contents (ºC)

17.2 13 20 2.48 18 20 2.97 21 25 3.47

Temperature of contents (ºC)

17.2 19 20 2.48 24 25 2.97 27 30 3.47

21.3 20 25 2.72 25 25 3.27 28 30 3.81

26.9 21 25 3.05 27 30 3.58 30 35 4.18

33.7 23 25 3.41 28 30 4.01 33 35 4.6

42.4 24 25 3.86 29 30 4.53 35 35 5.11

48.3 25 25 4.11 30 35 4.82 36 40 5.45

60.3 25 25 4.78 32 35 5.48 37 40 6.17

76.1 26 30 5.51 33 35 6.3 42 45 6.7

88.9 26 30 6.17 34 35 6.9 39 40 7.77

114.3 28 30 7.28 34 35 8.31 41 45 9.15

■ Insulation materials shall have a Global Warming Potential

■ BS 476 - Part 4:1970 Fire tests on building materials

■ Aluminium Bands, circumferential at nominal

a) Flat Aluminium-Zinc Coated Steel Protection:

b) Ribbed Aluminium-Zinc Coated Steel Protection:

c) Aluminium Sheeting Protection:

d) Mild Steel Sheet

g) Roofing Felt Protection: