• External fire rated walls — timber or steel frame
• Internal fire rated walls — timber frame
• Floor/ceiling systems
• Floating floor/ceiling systems — full intertenancy

• Must be designed and installed in accordance with the EPB Plasterboard Technical Manual(s)
• EPB Plasterboard is intended for normal conditions of dry internal use
• EPB Plasterboard must not be exposed to liquid water or be installed in situations where extended exposures to humidity above 90% Relative Humidity are to be expected. Bathrooms, kitchens and laundries should have adequate ventilation or heating to avoid condensation build-up
• A suitable surface finish (e.g. vinyl wallpaper, gloss or semi-gloss alkyd paints) must be applied to EPB Plasterboard in all areas where liquid water or high humidity can be expected
• EPB Plasterboard must not be installed over a vapour barrier
• EPB Plasterboard must not be applied directly to masonry, concrete or solid plaster, unless timber strapping or steel furring channels are used
• EPB Plasterboard must not be exposed to temperatures of 52°C or greater for prolonged periods
• EPB Plasterboard may not be used as an external lining

EPB Plasterboard is manufactured to AS/NZS 2588 and has been specifically formulated to meet New Zealand Building Code requirements:

• NZBC Clause B1 Structure: Framing material specifications used with EPB Plasterboard Systems must be in accordance with the performance requirements of NZBC Clause B1. Timber framed walls and floors must be installed and meet the requirements of NZS 3604
• NZBC Clause B2 Durability: EPB Plasterboard Fire, Noise Control, and Bracing Systems have a serviceable life of not less than 50 years and so is in accordance to NZBC B2.3.1
• NZBC Clause C1-C6 Protection from Fire: EPB Plasterboard Fire, and Noise Control Systems can meet the requirements of providing passive fire protection as per NZBC Clause C1-C6
• NZBC Clause E3 Internal Moisture: EPB Plasterboard Wet Area Systems can meet the requirements of NZBC Acceptable Solution E3/AS1
• NZBC Clause F2 Hazardous Building Materials: EPB Plasterboard Systems meet this requirement of NZBC Clause F2 and will not present a health hazard to people
• NZBC Clause G6 Airborne & Impact Sound: EPB Plasterboard Noise Control Systems entitled 'Full Intertenancy' (STC 55 or greater) systems meet the requirements of NZBC Clause G6

EPB plasterboard has been sold throughout New Zealand for over 30 years, and has been installed in thousands of residential and commercial buildings across the country.

• EPB Plasterboard has been tested at BRANZ in accordance with ISO 5660 Reaction to fire tests (Heat release, smoke production and mass loss rate) Part 1: Heat release rate (cone calorimeter method); and ISO 5660 Reaction to fire tests (Heat release, smoke production and mass loss rate) Part 2: Smoke production rate (dynamic measurement)
• A Group Number Classification of 1-S was achieved in Fire test FH 5695-TT for all EPB Plasterboard paper faced sheet linings. This classification only applies to EPB Plasterboard paper faced sheet linings without paint or wallpaper finish. Contact the surface finish suppliers for group number information for their products
• Group Number 1-S is the highest performance expectation under 'Part 4. Control of Internal Fire and Smoke Spread' clause C/AS2 to C/AS7 of the NZBC. It means an EPB Plasterboard paper faced sheet lining can be specified for use in any risk group application

EPB Plasterboard Product & System Warranty

EPB Plasterboard wall and ceiling linings are supported by EPB Plasterboard's Quality Guarantee. This Warranty covers EPB Plasterboard products and/or systems for a minimum of 10 years from the date of the purchase.

Elephant Plasterboard supplies products which are warranted to be free from defects. Any products found to be defective before or after installation will be replaced and/or repaired, provided installation has been in accordance with Elephant Plasterboard's technical literature.