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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Scope: 钢结构防火涂料 (Fireproof coatings for steel structures) — product standard vs test method. GB 14907-2018 is a TIER 1 mandatory product standard; BS 476-20 is a TIER 2 test method — not directly comparable. The correct international counterpart is EN 13381-4/-8 (test method for protected steel members). Thickness is not fixed by GB 14907 — it is derived from the fire-resistance rating via the coating's tested 等效热阻/厚度曲线.
APPLICABLE CHINESE STANDARDS
| Standard No. | Title (Chinese) | Scope | Mandatory/Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB 14907-2018 | 钢结构防火涂料 (Fireproof coatings for steel structures) | Product requirements, classification, thickness/performance | Mandatory (强制性) | Current; GB 14907-2026 pending (effective 2027-09-01) |
| GB/T 9978.1-2008 | 建筑构件耐火试验方法 第1部分:通用要求 (Fire-resistance tests — Part 1: General) | Fire test method for elements | Recommended | Current |
| GB 50205-2020 | 钢结构工程施工质量验收标准 (Steel structure construction quality acceptance) | Installation/acceptance | Mandatory | Current |
| GB 50016-2014(2018版) | 建筑设计防火规范 (Fire code for building design) | Required fire ratings | Mandatory | Current |
STANDARD TIER CLASSIFICATION
| Standard | Tier | Description |
|---|---|---|
| GB 14907-2018 | TIER 1 — Product Standard | Coating types, bond strength, fire performance |
| GB/T 9978.1-2008 | TIER 2 — Test Method | How to run fire-resistance tests |
| BS 476-20:1987 | TIER 2 — Test Method | General principles for element fire testing |
| EN 13381-4:2013 / -8:2013 | TIER 2 — Test Method | Contribution of protection to steel members |
| GB 50205-2020 | TIER 3 — Installation/Acceptance | On-site verification |
⚠️ FLAG: BS 476-20 is a TIER 2 method for elements, not a coating product standard. Comparing it to GB 14907-2018 is a tier misapplication; use EN 13381-4/-8 for coating-system equivalence.
SCOPE BREAKDOWN
膨胀型钢结构防火涂料 (Intumescent fireproof coating)
Chinese standard: GB 14907-2018: 钢结构防火涂料
International equivalent: EN 13381-8:2013 — Applied reactive protection to steel members — ⚠️ BS 476-20 is NOT the product counterpart
Equivalence: NEQ (different tier and method)
Standard tier match: ⚠️ Tier mismatch: CN TIER 1, BS 476-20 TIER 2
| Parameter | Chinese Standard Value (Clause) | International Value (Clause) | Deviation | Mutual Recognition | Procurement Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 粘结强度 (Bond strength) | ≥0.20 MPa [Verify: GB 14907-2018 §5] | Not specified (EN 13381-8 tests system) | N/A (only CN requires) | 不可互认 (Not mutually recognised) | MEDIUM |
| 耐火性能 (Fire resistance) | Rating via GB/T 9978.1 [Verify: GB 14907-2018 §5] | BS 476-20/21 or EN 13381-8 | different test method (no direct comparison) | 附加测试后互认 (Mutual recognition after additional testing) | HIGH |
| 厚度 (Thickness) | Not fixed — derived from tested 厚度-耐火极限 curve [Verify: GB 14907-2018 §5] | Not specified by BS 476-20 | N/A | 不可互认 (Not mutually recognised) | HIGH |
非膨胀型钢结构防火涂料 (Non-intumescent fireproof coating)
Chinese standard: GB 14907-2018
International equivalent: EN 13381-4:2013 — Passive protection applied to steel members
Equivalence: NEQ
Standard tier match: ⚠️ Tier mismatch: CN TIER 1, BS 476-20 TIER 2
| Parameter | Chinese Standard Value (Clause) | International Value (Clause) | Deviation | Mutual Recognition | Procurement Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 粘结强度 (Bond strength) | ≥0.04 MPa [Verify: GB 14907-2018 §5] | Not specified | N/A (only CN requires) | 不可互认 (Not mutually recognised) | MEDIUM |
| 耐火性能 (Fire resistance) | Rating via GB/T 9978.1 [Verify: GB 14907-2018 §5] | EN 13381-4 | different test method | 附加测试后互认 (Mutual recognition after additional testing) | HIGH |
| 厚度 (Thickness) | Derived from tested curve [Verify: GB 14907-2018 §5] | Not specified by BS 476-20 | N/A | 不可互认 (Not mutually recognised) | HIGH |
KEY DIFFERENCES SUMMARY
- Tier mismatch — GB 14907-2018 (product) vs BS 476-20 (test method). No direct comparison. → 不可互认 (Not mutually recognised). HIGH
- Thickness — GB 14907 sets no fixed thickness; it is read from the coating's tested 厚度-耐火极限 curve. BS 476-20 specifies none. → 不可互认 (Not mutually recognised). HIGH
- Bond strength — CN requires ≥0.20 MPa (intumescent) / ≥0.04 MPa (non-intumescent) [Verify §5]; not in BS 476-20. → 不可互认 (Not mutually recognised). MEDIUM
- Fire test route — CN uses GB/T 9978.1; UK uses BS 476-20/21 or EN 13381-4/-8. → 附加测试后互认 (Mutual recognition after additional testing). HIGH
REGULATORY LINKAGE TABLE (法规联动)
| Compliance Scenario | Chinese Regulatory Basis | International Regulatory Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory product certification | CCCF / 消防产品认证 (Fire product certification) | CE/UKCA via EN 13381-4/-8; UL Listing |
| Engineering acceptance inspection | GB 50205-2020 | NFPA 80 / local building regs |
| Import/export compliance | CCIB commodity inspection | Destination customs standard |
| Designer/engineer obligation | GB 50210-2018 (建筑装饰装修工程质量验收标准) | Eurocode / local building regulation |
AUDIT FLAG RESOLUTION
- ✅ RESOLVED: GB 14907-2018 is CURRENT — no supersession note. GB 14907-2026 pending (effective 2027-09-01).
- ✅ FALSE POSITIVE (domain flag): BS 476-20 — flagged as misapplication; usage valid only as TIER 2 element test method, not a coating product standard.
- ⚠️ UNRESOLVED: Bond strength values (≥0.20 / ≥0.04 MPa) — verify GB 14907-2018 §5.
- 🔴 CRITICAL CORRECTION: Never write "GB/T 14907" — it is GB 14907 (mandatory).
PROCUREMENT VERDICT
- Do not treat BS 476-20 as the coating product counterpart — require EN 13381-4/-8 evidence.
- Obtain the coating's tested 厚度-耐火极限 curve for the required rating.
- Confirm bond strength per GB 14907-2018 §5.
- Verify CCCF certification for the specific coating.
- Confirm GB 50205-2020 acceptance on-site.
- Note GB 14907-2026 transition (2027-09-01).
REFERENCE DOCUMENT CHECKLIST (配套调阅清单)
- GB 14907-2018 §5 — bond strength, thickness-performance curve
- GB/T 9978.1-2008 — fire test method
- EN 13381-4:2013 / -8:2013 — coating-system test method
- GB 50205-2020 — acceptance criteria
FIELD INSPECTION CHECKLIST
- Verify coating type (膨胀型/非膨胀型) matches spec.
- Measure applied thickness vs tested curve.
- Check bond strength test report.
- Confirm CCCF mark and batch traceability.
- Verify substrate preparation per GB 50205-2020.
CONFIDENCE RATING
🟡 MEDIUM — core tier/scope verified; bond-strength and thickness-curve values flagged for official text confirmation.
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