Bs 5422 Guide
Bs 5422 Guide
Bs 5422 Guide
BS 5422:2023
Thermal insulation of pipework, ductwork and equipment
Building Regulations
BS 5422 is referenced in and can be used to comply
with the following guidance:
■ England: Approved Document L
■ Wales: Approved Document L
■ Scotland: Technical Handbook Section 6, Building
Introduction
Services Guide
■ Northern Ireland: Technical Booklet F
■ Ireland: Technical Guidance Document L
Thermal bridges
The correct detailing of thermal bridges is paramount to achieving the
full benefits of insulated building services. “To limit heat transfer
Historically, wooden block inserts were used at pipe support locations. through supports,
However, since wood is not an insulating material, this runs contrary to load‑bearing insulating
guidance provided in BS 5422:2023. material should be used
To satisfy BS 5422, ROCKWOOL recommends specifying RockLap H&V on the pipe or vessel
Pipe Supports. Manufactured from high density non-combustible stone between the support
wool, Pipe Supports combine high compressive strength with CE-marked and the surface to be
thermal performance, minimising heat losses while offering long-term insulated.”
stable performance.
BS 5422:2023, 5.3.3, Note 2
Service temperature
guidance
product conforms with its intended application.
ROCKWOOL products for building services are rated for use with service
There are several key factors which specifiers and temperatures ranging from 0 to 250°C.
designers should consider when choosing insulation
Insulation products suitable for service temperatures greater than 250°C
for building services and HVAC systems. are available from ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation, a ROCKWOOL
Group company. For more information please contact RTI via
rti.rockwool.com/contact.
Fire performance
Compartmentation
HVAC systems and building services typically span the length and breadth of a building, running through compartment
walls and floors. In addition, many commercial properties opt to leave pipework and ductwork exposed as a design It must be ensured that the fire resistance of compartment walls and
feature. floors is not compromised when penetrated by building services and Insulation systems
HVAC systems.
on pipework or
With the above in mind, specifiers should be cognisant of how material choice can impact the potential for fire spread,
as well as the fire load within a building. Insulation systems on pipework or ductwork traversing a fire‑resisting ductwork traversing a
division shall maintain the level of fire resistance of the wall, floor or fire‑resisting division
cavity barrier through which they pass. shall maintain the level
Reaction to fire
ROCKWOOL offers a comprehensive range of passive fire protection of fire resistance of
The way in which a material behaves under thermal attack is of crucial importance, especially during the early stages of products, tested to maintain the fire rating where services pass through the wall, floor or cavity
a fire. The reaction to fire of insulation products is classified through BS EN 13501-1, which considers results from the both walls and floors. For more information, please visit barrier through which
following tests: rockwool.com/uk/firestopping.
they pass.
■ Ignitability
BS 5422:2023
■ Rate of flame spread across the surface
Acoustic performance
■ Amount of heat released during combustion
While outside the scope of BS 5422, specifiers should be aware that
■ Rate and level of smoke release insulation material choice can impact the level of noise and vibration
■ Character changes, such as release of flaming droplets arising from building services and HVAC systems.
1
Total of ‘Overcome by gas or smoke’ and
‘Burns and overcome by gas or smoke’, Fire
Results are assessed and products assigned a rating from A1 (best) to F (worst). ROCKWOOL stone wool is acoustically absorbent, which helps to Statistics Table 0504.
reduce noise and dampen vibration.
With the exception of A1, ratings are appended with ‘s’ and ‘d’ to respectively indicate emitted levels of smoke and
flaming droplets.
Euroclass Combustibility
A1
Non-combustible ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation
A2-s1, d0
B is non-comustible, meaning it does
C not burn, does not contribute to fire
D Combustible growth and presents no smoke hazard.
E
F
ROCKWOOL insulation products for building services and HVAC systems are non-combustible, and as such will not fuel
or spread a fire.
A non-combustible, high-density pipe support Designed for use on rectangular or square external
solution designed to support HVAC pipework and ductwork, ROCKWOOL DuoDuct is suitable for
minimise thermal bridging without compromising on insulating cold air, hot air and dual-purpose duct
combustibility. RockLap H&V Pipe Supports are CE- systems – withstanding service temperatures of up to
marked, meeting EU health, safety and environmental 230°C.
guidelines. Fully tested for their compressive strength,
RockLap H&V Pipe Supports are suitable for a wide Benefits
range of sizes including pipes in excess of 205mm
diameter. ■ Rated Euroclass A1 non-combustible
■ High density CE-marked pipe support product ■ Easy to cut and install
Ductwork
Control condensation:
Table 12 16
Control heat gain:
Table 13 Warm air ducts 16
Table 14 Chilled or dual-purpose ducts 16
Outside diameter of RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm) Outside diameter of RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm)
pipe on which insulation pipe on which insulation
thickness has been based thickness has been based
(mm) t = 10°C t = 5°C t = 0°C (mm) t = 10°C t = 5°C t = 0°C
≤17.2 20 20 20 ≤17.2 20 25 30
≤21.3 20 20 20 ≤21.3 20 25 30
≤26.9 20 20 20 ≤26.9 20 30 35
≤33.7 20 20 20 ≤33.7 20 30 35
≤42.4 20 20 20 ≤42.4 20 30 40
≤48.3 20 20 20 ≤48.3 25 35 40
≤60.3 20 20 20 ≤60.3 25 35 50
≤76.1 25 25 25 ≤76.1 25 40 50
≤88.9 25 25 25 ≤88.9 30 40 50
≤101.6 25 25 25 ≤101.6 30 40 50
≤114.3 25 25 25 ≤114.3 30 50 60
≤139.7 25 25 25 ≤139.7 35 50 60
≤168.3 25 25 25 ≤168.3 35 50 60
≤219.1 25 25 25 ≤219.1 35 50 70
≤244.5 25 25 25 ≤244.5 40 60 70
≤273.0 25 25 25 ≤273.0 40 60 70
≤323.8 25 25 25 ≤323.8 40 60 70
≤355.6 30 30 30 ≤355.6 40 60 80
≤406.4 30 30 30 ≤406.4 50 60 80
≤457.0 40 40 40 ≤457.0 50 60 80
≤508.0 40 40 40 ≤508.0 50 70 80
≤559.0 40 40 40 ≤559.0 50 70 80
≤610.0 40 40 40 ≤610.0 50 - -
Outside diameter of RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm) Outside diameter of RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm)
pipe on which insulation pipe on which insulation
thickness has been based Cooled water ≥10°C Chilled water ≥5°C to <10°C Chilled water 0°C to < 5°C thickness has been based Cooled water ≥10°C Chilled water ≥5°C to <10°C Chilled water 0°C to < 5°C
(mm) t = 10°C t = 5°C t = 0°C (mm) t = 10°C t = 5°C t = 0°C
≤17.2 20 20 25 ≤17.2 20 25 30
≤21.3 20 20 25 ≤21.3 20 25 30
≤26.9 20 20 25 ≤26.9 25 30 30
≤33.7 20 25 30 ≤33.7 25 30 35
≤42.4 20 25 30 ≤42.4 25 30 35
≤48.3 20 25 30 ≤48.3 25 30 35
≤60.3 20 25 30 ≤60.3 25 35 40
≤76.1 20 30 40 ≤76.1 30 35 50
≤88.9 20 30 40 ≤88.9 30 35 50
≤114.3 25 30 40 ≤114.3 30 35 50
≤139.7 25 30 40 ≤139.7 30 40 50
≤168.3 25 30 40 ≤168.3 30 40 50
≤219.1 25 30 40 ≤219.1 30 40 50
≤273.0 25 30 40 ≤273.0 30 40 50
≥273.0 25 30 40 ≥273.0 30 40 50
Minimum air
temperature
Minimum thickness (mm) with ROCK-EQ
Specify the right insulation for your
inside duct (°C) DuctSlab DuctWrap
0 90 (50+40) 50 40 90 (50+40) 50 40
Table 13:
Indicative thickness of insulation for ductwork carrying warm air to control heat loss.
DuctSlab DuctWrap
Minimum thickness (mm) Saving specifiers’ time, ROCK-EQ has standard The tool shows the energy savings that can be
pipe sizes, equipment materials and common made by insulating equipment and features an
DuctSlab DuctWrap claddings already built-in, or specific data can be estimate for installation works.
inputted for non-standard options.
ε = 0.05 ε = 0.44 ε = 0.90 ε = 0.05 ε = 0.44 ε = 0.90
ROCK-EQ can be used to determine insulation Get started with ROCK-EQ at:
80 (40+40) 80 (40+40) 80 (40+40) 50 65 (40+25) 65 (40+25) thickness for requirements including:
• Condensation control
• Heat gain
• Heat loss
• Personnel protection
• Protection against freezing
rockwool.com/uk/rock-eq
Outside diameter of pipe on which insulation Low emissivity outer surface (ε = 0.05) Outside diameter of pipe on which insulation Low emissivity outer surface (ε = 0.05)
thickness has been based (mm) Low temperature heating services (≤ 95°C) thickness has been based (mm) Low temperature heating services (≤ 95°C)
t = 75°C t = 75°C
RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm) RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm)
≤17.2 25 ≤17.2 35
≤21.3 30 ≤21.3 35
≤26.9 35 ≤26.9 40
≤33.7 35 ≤33.7 50
≤42.4 35 ≤42.4 50
≤48.3 40 ≤48.3 50
≤60.3 40 ≤60.3 50
≤76.1 50 ≤76.1 60
≤88.9 50 ≤88.9 60
≤114.3 50 ≤114.3 70
≤139.7 50 ≤139.7 70
≤168.3 50 ≤168.3 70
≤219.1 50 ≤219.1 70
≤273.0 50 ≤273.0 70
≥273.0 50 ≥273.0 70
Outside diameter of pipe on which insulation High emissivity outer surface (ε = 0.90) Outside diameter of pipe on which insulation High emissivity outer surface (ε = 0.90)
thickness has been based (mm) Low temperature heating services (≤ 95°C) thickness has been based (mm) Low temperature heating services (≤ 95°C)
t = 75°C t = 75°C
RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm) RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm)
≤17.2 30 ≤17.2 40
≤21.3 35 ≤21.3 40
≤26.9 40 ≤26.9 50
≤33.7 40 ≤33.7 50
≤42.4 40 ≤42.4 50
≤48.3 50 ≤48.3 60
≤60.3 50 ≤60.3 60
≤76.1 50 ≤76.1 70
≤88.9 50 ≤88.9 70
≤114.3 60 ≤114.3 70
≤139.7 60 ≤139.7 70
≤168.3 60 ≤168.3 80
≤219.1 60 ≤219.1 80
≤273.0 60 ≤273.0 80
≥273.0 60 ≥273.0 80
Outside diameter of pipe on which insulation Low emissivity outer surface (ε = 0.05) Outside diameter of pipe on which insulation Low emissivity outer surface (ε = 0.05)
thickness has been based (mm) t = 60°C thickness has been based (mm) t = 60°C
RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm) RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm)
≤17.2 25 ≤17.2 30
≤21.3 25 ≤21.3 35
≤26.9 30 ≤26.9 35
≤33.7 30 ≤33.7 40
≤42.4 30 ≤42.4 40
≤48.3 35 ≤48.3 40
≤60.3 35 ≤60.3 50
≤76.1 40 ≤76.1 50
≤88.9 40 ≤88.9 50
≤114.3 40 ≤114.3 60
≤139.7 40 ≤139.7 60
≤168.3 40 ≤168.3 60
≤219.1 40 ≤219.1 60
≤273.0 50 ≤273.0 60
≥273.0 50 ≥273.0 60
Outside diameter of pipe on which insulation High emissivity outer surface (ε = 0.9) Outside diameter of pipe on which insulation High emissivity outer surface (ε = 0.9)
thickness has been based (mm) t = 60°C thickness has been based (mm) t = 60°C
RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm) RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm)
≤17.2 30 ≤17.2 35
≤21.3 30 ≤21.3 40
≤26.9 35 ≤26.9 40
≤33.7 35 ≤33.7 50
≤42.4 35 ≤42.4 50
≤48.3 40 ≤48.3 50
≤60.3 40 ≤60.3 50
≤76.1 50 ≤76.1 60
≤88.9 50 ≤88.9 60
≤114.3 50 ≤114.3 60
≤139.7 50 ≤139.7 60
≤168.3 50 ≤168.3 70
≤219.1 50 ≤219.1 70
≤273.0 50 ≤273.0 70
≥273.0 50 ≥273.0 70
Outside diameter of pipe on which insulation Low emissivity outer surface (ε = 0.05) Outside diameter of pipe on which Low emissivity outer surface (ε = 0.05)
thickness has been based (mm) t = 60°C insulation thickness has been based t = 55°C
(mm)
RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm) RockLap H&V Layers (Diameter x thickness)
Pipe Section (mm)
≤15 20 Inner Outer
≥88.9 110 - -
Enhanced level thickness of insulation for domestic heating and hot water systems
having low emissivity outer surfaces.
Table 20A:
Outside diameter of pipe on which insulation Low emissivity outer surface (ε = 0.05)
thickness has been based (mm) t = 60°C Base level thickness of insulation for domestic heating and hot water systems
RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm)
having high emissivity outer surfaces.
≤15 20
Outside diameter of pipe on which insulation High emissivity outer surface (ε = 0.9)
≤22 20 thickness has been based (mm) t = 60°C
≤35 25 ≤15 20
≤42 25 ≤22 20
≤54 30 ≤28 25
≥54 30 ≤35 25
≤42 25
≤54 25
≥54 25
≤28 30 20 50
≤35 30 25 50
≤42 30 32 50
≤54 35 40 50
≥54 35 50 60
65 60
Table 20C: 80 60
Indicative thickness of insulation for district heating systems having high emissivity
outer surfaces (secondary system).
≤21.3 50 21x50 -
≤26.9 60 27x60 -
≤33.7 80 34x80 -
≤42.4 80 42x80 -
≥88.9 120 - -
Outside diameter of pipe on which RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm) Outside diameter of pipe on which RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm)
insulation thickness has been based insulation thickness has been based
(mm) t = 100°C t = 200°C (mm) t = 100°C t = 200°C
≤17.2 20 20 ≤17.2 20 25
≤21.3 20 20 ≤21.3 20 25
≤26.9 20 20 ≤26.9 20 25
≤33.7 20 20 ≤33.7 20 30
≤42.4 20 20 ≤42.4 20 30
≤48.3 20 20 ≤48.3 20 35
≤60.3 20 20 ≤60.3 20 35
≤76.1 25 25 ≤76.1 25 40
≤88.9 25 25 ≤88.9 25 40
≤101.6 25 25 ≤101.6 25 40
≤114.3 25 25 ≤114.3 25 50
≤139.7 25 25 ≤139.7 25 50
≤168.3 25 25 ≤168.3 25 50
≤219.1 25 25 ≤219.1 25 60
≤244.5 25 25 ≤244.5 25 60
≤273.0 25 25 ≤273.0 25 60
≤323.8 25 25 ≤323.8 25 60
≤355.6 30 30 ≤355.6 30 60
≤406.4 30 30 ≤406.4 30 60
≤457.0 40 40 ≤457.0 40 70
≤508.0 40 40 ≤508.0 40 70
≤559.0 40 40 ≤559.0 40 70
≤610.0 40 40 ≤610.0 40 70
≤457.0 40 40
≤508.0 40 40
≤559.0 40 40
≤610.0 40 40
Flat surfaces 40 40
Outside diameter Inside diameter RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm) Outside diameter Inside diameter RockLap H&V Pipe Section (mm)
of pipe (mm) of pipe (bore) (mm) Inside Building of pipe (mm) of pipe (bore) (mm) Inside Building
Inside thermal envelope Inside thermal envelope Inside thermal envelope Inside thermal envelope
CPDs
www.rockwool.com/uk/cpd
Loss of heat from HVAC installations results in hermal performance, with lambda values as
• T
wasted energy, higher energy costs and increased low as 0.032 W/mK*, supports energy efficiency
carbon emissions. This can negatively impact and reduces heat gains and losses
building occupants, building owners and the
• A
ll while maintaining an Euroclass A1
surrounding environment. Minimising heat gains
(non-combustible) reaction-to-fire rating:
and losses in pipe systems increases efficiency so
heating and cooling processes are not overworked. Euroclass Combustibility
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