The Australian Wool Testing Authority Ltd (AWTA Product Testing) conducted fire testing on a product submitted by That Metal Company, located at Unit 7, 13 Lyell Street, Mittagong, NSW 2575. The testing was carried out in accordance with AS/NZS 3837-1998, which measures heat and smoke release rates using an oxygen consumption calorimeter. Additionally, the assessment aligns with AS 5637.1-2015, ensuring the material meets the requirements for a National Construction Code (NCC) Group Number classification under Clause 9(n).
The tested product, referred to as the “300 Series” Aluminium Panel, consisted of aluminium panel samples with an approximate nominal mass per unit area of 3.5 kg/m² and a nominal thickness of 0.5 mm. Based on the results, the product achieved an NCC Group Number Classification of 1, indicating excellent fire performance. The average specific extinction area was measured at 9.3 m²/kg.
This report, identified under test number 21-002946, was issued on 30/06/2021 and printed on 15/07/2021.