scope:

This document specifies characteristics for thermoplastics rigid protective wallcovering panels whose purposes are decorative and protective, but non-structural.

The thermoplastics rigid protective wallcovering panels are intended to be used as finishes for hanging onto internal walls and wall partitions by means of adhesive. Their surface may be with or without embossing.

It also specifies the procedures for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) of the thermoplastics rigid protective wallcovering panels.

This document does not cover thermoplastics rigid protective wallcovering panels:

- fixed onto internal walls and wall partitions by other means than by adhesives, as well as the adhesives and ancillary products themselves,

- intended to be used on ceilings.