BSi PAS
MOBBTA Tehnical update -June 2022
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PAS 670:2021 PUBLISHED
Further to recent announcements on the progress of the new PAS standard being developed over the past year with BSi , Mobbta are very pleased to announce that the review process has now been completed and the new Magnesium Oxide board PAS670:2021 has now been completed and published, and is available for sale on the BSI Shop
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BSi PAS 670 - Update 18 June ‘21
As many of you are aware MOBBTA has been working towards the development of a national standard for the performance specification of MgO-based building boards.
MOBBTA have been working with insurers, warranty providers, third-party verifiers, manufacturers, contractors, research labs and academic institutions, towards this goal. We are pleased to announce that, in association with the British Standards Institution (BSI), a new product assurance PAS (Publicly Available Specification) is now being developed for the purpose.
MOBBTA are now very happy to announce that the round of public consultation stage has now finished and BSI aim to publish the finished standard in the next 8-10 weeks.
Once again MOBBTA have been highly enthused by the response of key customers and stakeholders many of whom have expressed the need for good quality MgO boards in order to meet with the demands of modern methods of construction. It has become clear to MOBBTA that the multi-faceted benefits of good quality MgO boards are almost impossible to find in other cement based panel types.
BSi PAS 670 - Update 26 March ‘21
The PAS Steering Group has now signed off the Draft Standard, to move on the next stage which is public consultation.
You are recommended to read the Draft PAS and follow the guidance as to how you would make your comments to BSi.
BSi PAS 670 - Update 11th Feb ‘21
Following the latest steering group meeting (3rd February 2021) for PAS 670, we are now at Stage 3 of the process (see Previous Mobbta News Items) and it is anticipated that the upcoming Steering Group Review meeting will sign-off the Draft Standard for the Public Consultation and Review Panel stage of the process.
It is considered that the Steering Group, with wide academic and technical experience in the field, has been rigorous in performing its duties and it is expected that the Public Consultation and Review Panel will be carried out with equal diligence.
Mobbta will post on this website where interested parties may lodge their own comments as soon as the draft Standard has been opened for consultation and feedback.
The overall programme timetable is currently being updated however it is intended that the final PAS will come into effect during Summer 2021.
BSI PAS 670 - Update Nov ’20
The ongoing PAS process for Magnesium Oxide building board standards has continued to move forward.
It has been given the reference number PAS 670 by British Standards Institute.
The sponsors are pleased to report that the 5-stage process has now reached the Steering Group stage, and the initiative remains on programme. Final publication anticipated Summer 2021.
1) Base Document Draft
2) Base Document BSI-TA Review
3) Steering Group Review
4) Public Consultation & Review Panel
5) Publication
The Steering Group comprises Academics, Insurers, Verifiers and UKAS-approved Inspection bodies, with particular expertise in MgO and other building boards.
The Review Panel includes local authorities, system-builders, users, MMC experts, other Trade Associations and specialist consultants who have relevant experience in both relevant BS EN ISO standards, or the boards in use.
BSI (British Standards Institution)
BSI is the UK’s National Standards Body, incorporated by Royal Charter and responsible for preparing British Standards and related publications and for coordinating the input of UK experts to European and international standards committees. BSI has a public function in support of the UK economy. We bring together stakeholders (including Government, industry and consumers) and facilitate the development of “what good looks like”. As the UK’s National Standards Body, BSI operates in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding with the UK Government. Our robust standards development process requires open and full consultation with stakeholders to build consensus-based outcomes. This gives standards the legitimacy and degree of market acceptance to be used for public policy purposes.
Development of Standards
As the National Standards body for the UK, BSI provides an independent standards facilitation body to develop standards based on the consensus of government, industry and consumers. To develop every PAS standardisation document to the same quality and maintain the credibility and independence, BSI has “PAS 0” a publicly available standard it rigidly adheres to. BSI publish over 2,700 standards annually, underpinned by a collaborative approach, engaging with industry experts, government bodies, trade associations, businesses of all sizes and consumers to develop standards that reflect good business practice.
Mobbta PAS
Mobbta are sponsoring the creation of a PAS for the use of MgO-based building boards in UK construction. The creation of this PAS involves industry Over the coming months we will upload more information, however in the first instance (August 2020), BSI have agreed the release of the attached document/s which explains the process and the parties involved in the oversight, drafting,review and approval of the Standard.