Fire Performance and Compliance Statement

Our Approach to Fire Compliance in the UK

At Sculptform, we specialise in providing custom-made decorative solutions tailored to the specific needs of each project. Due to the bespoke nature of most of our systems, particularly our Click-on Battens and Screens, they do not fit neatly within any harmonised standard and therefore do not require UKCA marking.

System Testing

For system testing, an independent research and testing body identified the worst case Sculptform product combination and tested the full assembly to the ISO 9705 room burn standard. The testing indicates that timber with acoustic backing performs as Euroclass D, while aluminium battens with acoustic backing perform as Euroclass B (See Fig 1). These results provide guidance for system level fire performance when considering similar configurations. Download our reports below.

Fig 1: EN 13501-1 Annex A Figure A1 shows the relationship between the fire classifications and the ISO 9705 test.

Timber Report

Aluminium Report

Timber Projects

All Sculptform untreated solid timber panel product (Interior Lining Boards and Tongue & Groove Cladding) achieves Euroclass D.

Where a Euroclass B requirement applies, Sculptform facilitates an outsourced manufacturer to treat the timber—upgrading it from Class D to Class B—under the manufacturer’s certification umbrella.

We are in the process of obtaining representative system Euroclass Classification fire tests for our timber batten assemblies. These results will be available for reference as guidance only and are intended to demonstrate representative overall assembly performance. In addition, certificates of conformance will be issued directly by the outsourced timber fire treatment company for each project.

By the end of 2026, we aim to develop declarable Euroclass, EN 13501-1 classifications for a specific selection of product families, in collaboration with fire treatment partners.

Aluminium Projects

Sculptform’s aluminium systems demonstrate the following fire performance levels by finish type:

Wood finished aluminium – Performs as Euroclass B.
Anodised battens, screens, and cladding – Achieve Euroclass A1.
Powder coated battens, screens, and cladding (Interpon 1000 and 2000) – Perform as Euroclass A2 s1, d0.

For batten assemblies incorporating acoustic backing, no formal Euroclass classification has been finalised; however, the ISO 9705 test report indicates that the configuration performs equivalently to Euroclass B and may be used as guidance in appropriate applications.

For aluminium based systems, we are currently preparing worst case assembly fire classification reports to provide consistent and reliable guidance for these applications.

Do Sculptform systems require UKCA marking?

No. Sculptform systems are custom made to each project and do not fall within a harmonised standard, so UKCA marking is not required. Fire performance is addressed through component and system test data.

What Euroclass ratings do Sculptform’s typical aluminium finishes achieve?

Wood Finish Aluminium: performs as Euroclass B-s1,d0. Anodised battens, screens, and cladding: achieve Euroclass A1. Powder coated (Interpon 1000 and 2000) battens, screens, and cladding: perform as Euroclass A2 s1, d0.

What Euroclass does timber achieve with acoustic backing?

System level ISO 9705 testing indicates that timber with acoustic backing performs as Euroclass D, while aluminium battens with acoustic backing perform as Euroclass B. These can be referenced as guidance for similar configurations.

Is there a Euroclass for batten assemblies with acoustic backing?

For batten assemblies including acoustic backing, no formal Euroclass classification has yet been finalised. However, the ISO 9705 room burn report suggests that the worst performing aluminum batten configuration performs equivalently to Euroclass B and for Timber, Euroclass D, which can be used as technical guidance in suitable applications.

Why aren’t all custom assemblies individually classified?

Given the infinite range of customisable options, it is not feasible to test every possible configuration. Instead, Sculptform adopts a risk based, “worst case” testing strategy and relies on component data and representative system tests to support specification decisions.

How will Sculptform support projects that need a declared Euroclass classification?

For timber based product families, Sculptform will develop declarable Euroclass classifications over the next 6–12 months (in collaboration with fire treatment partners). Aluminium systems without acoustic backing are compliant, and worst case assembly fire classification reports are being prepared to ensure consistent, reliable guidance for clients and specifiers.

Does Sculptform provide compliance documentation for timber fire treatment performance?

Yes. For fire treated timber, certificates of conformance are issued by the relevant fire treatment company. These documents support the specified fire performance and can be referenced within the project’s fire safety case.

Are test reports available for clients and specifiers to review?

Yes. Relevant fire test reports for components and representative assemblies are available to clients, architects, and specifiers upon request, to inform fire safety analysis and project specific assessments.