EN 13238:2010
(Main)Reaction to fire tests for building products - Conditioning procedures and general rules for selection of substrates
Reaction to fire tests for building products - Conditioning procedures and general rules for selection of substrates
This European Standard describes the conditioning procedures for test specimens which will be tested according to the European standards for reaction to fire.
The rules for the selection of substrates for construction products when carrying out reaction to fire tests are also detailed in this European Standard.
This European Standard does not contain requirements for
- the pre-drying of test specimens for the non-combustibility test according EN ISO 1182;
- methods of cleaning (e.g. washing) and other methods for the assessment of durability aspects, which are dealt with in the relevant product standards.
Prüfungen zum Brandverhalten von Bauprodukten - Konditionierungsverfahren und allgemeine Regeln für die Auswahl von Trägerplatten
Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt die Verfahren zur Konditionierung von Probekörpern, die nach Europäischen Normen für das Brandverhalten geprüft werden.
Die Regeln für die Auswahl von Trägerplatten für Bauprodukte zur Durchführung von Prüfungen zum Brandverhalten werden ebenfalls in dieser Europäischen Norm behandelt.
Diese Europäische Norm enthält keine Anforderungen an
- die Vortrocknung von Probekörpern für die Nichtbrennbarkeitsprüfung nach EN ISO 1182 sowie an;
- die Reinigungsverfahren (z. B. Waschen) und weitere Verfahren zur Beurteilung der Dauerhaftigkeit, da diese in den jeweiligen Produktnormen behandelt werden.
Essais de réaction au feu des produits de construction - Modes opératoires de conditionnement et règles générales de sélection des substrats
La présente norme européenne spécifie pour les essais de réaction au feu les modes opératoires de conditionnement des éprouvettes de produits de construction, ainsi que les règles de sélection des substrats pour le revêtement de sol et les produits de surface des murs/plafonds.
La présente norme européenne ne traite pas des modes opératoires de pré-séchage de l'EN ISO 1182, ni les modes opératoires de lavage et de nettoyage par rapport à la durabilité, lesquels sont abordés dans les normes produits.
Preskusi odziva gradbenih proizvodov na ogenj - Postopki kondicioniranja in splošna pravila za izbiro podlag
Ta evropski standard opisuje postopke kondicioniranja za preskusne primerke, ki bodo preskušeni v skladu z evropskimi standardi za odziv na ogenj. Pravila za izbor substratov za gradbene proizvode, ko se izvajajo preskusi odzivnosti na ogenj, so prav tako podrobno opisana v tem evropskem standardu. Ta evropski standard ne vsebuje zahtev za – predsušenje preskusnih primerkov za preskus negorljivosti v skladu z EN ISO 1182; - metode za čiščenje (npr. pranje) in druge metode za ocenjevanje vidikov vzdržljivosti, ki so obravnavani v ustreznih proizvodnih standardih.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 09-Feb-2010
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Aug-2010
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 127 - Fire safety in buildings
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 127/WG 4 - Reaction to fire
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 10-Feb-2010
- Due Date
- 02-Feb-2010
- Completion Date
- 10-Feb-2010
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 26-Apr-2017
Overview
EN 13238:2010 provides the European rules for conditioning test specimens and selecting substrates when performing reaction-to-fire tests on building products. It is intended to be used together with the reaction-to-fire test standards (e.g. EN ISO 1182, EN ISO 1716, EN ISO 9239-1, EN ISO 11925-2, EN 13823, EN 14390). The standard focuses on practical, repeatable procedures that give representative, end-use relevant test results.
Key Topics
- Conditioning atmosphere: Test specimens shall be conditioned at (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 5) % relative humidity. Air must circulate around each specimen.
- Conditioning methods: Two routes are permitted:
- To constant mass: Minimum 48 h in the conditioning environment; constant mass is achieved when two successive weighings 24 h apart differ by no more than 0.1% of specimen mass or 0.1 g (whichever is greater).
- Fixed period conditioning: Specified minimum periods depending on product type:
- 8 weeks: fire-retardant treated wood and fire-retardant wood-based products; cement-based products.
- 4 weeks: non-fire-retardant wood and wood-based products, calcium silicate, gypsum and gypsum-based products, and other hygroscopic materials.
- 2 weeks: all other products.
- Pre-test requirements and exceptions: The standard does not cover pre-drying for EN ISO 1182 (non-combustibility) or durability cleaning/washing methods - those are dealt with in product-specific standards.
- Definition precision: Terms such as material, product, substrate, standard substrate, test specimen and conditioning are defined to ensure consistency across test laboratories.
Applications
EN 13238 is applied by testing laboratories, manufacturers and regulatory bodies to:
- Ensure reproducible reaction-to-fire results by harmonising conditioning and substrate selection.
- Reduce the variety of substrate permutations by using standard substrates that represent common end-use conditions, avoiding unnecessary retesting.
- Guide preparation of specimens including method of attachment (adhesive, fixing) to reflect end-use practice and curing/drying times.
Practical notes from the standard include reproduction of air gaps up to 25 mm when relevant and the need to perform at least one indicative test per batch of substrates to confirm substrate performance.
Related Standards
EN 13238 is intended to be used in conjunction with the following reaction-to-fire and related standards (non-exhaustive):
- EN ISO 1182, EN ISO 1716, EN ISO 9239-1, EN ISO 11925-2
- EN 13823, EN 14390
- Product standards referenced for substrate specifications: EN 312 (particleboard), EN 520 (gypsum plasterboard), EN 636 (plywood), ISO 390 (fibre cement)
By following EN 13238:2010, stakeholders achieve consistent conditioning and substrate selection, improving the reliability and comparability of reaction-to-fire test outcomes for building products.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13238:2010 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Reaction to fire tests for building products - Conditioning procedures and general rules for selection of substrates". This standard covers: This European Standard describes the conditioning procedures for test specimens which will be tested according to the European standards for reaction to fire. The rules for the selection of substrates for construction products when carrying out reaction to fire tests are also detailed in this European Standard. This European Standard does not contain requirements for - the pre-drying of test specimens for the non-combustibility test according EN ISO 1182; - methods of cleaning (e.g. washing) and other methods for the assessment of durability aspects, which are dealt with in the relevant product standards.
This European Standard describes the conditioning procedures for test specimens which will be tested according to the European standards for reaction to fire. The rules for the selection of substrates for construction products when carrying out reaction to fire tests are also detailed in this European Standard. This European Standard does not contain requirements for - the pre-drying of test specimens for the non-combustibility test according EN ISO 1182; - methods of cleaning (e.g. washing) and other methods for the assessment of durability aspects, which are dealt with in the relevant product standards.
EN 13238:2010 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.50 - Fire-resistance of building materials and elements. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13238:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13238:2001, prEN 13238, prEN 13238. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13238:2010 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/117. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Preskusi odziva gradbenih proizvodov na ogenj - Postopki kondicioniranja in splošna pravila za izbiro podlagPrüfungen zum Brandverhalten von Bauprodukten - Konditionierungsverfahren und allgemeine Regeln für die Auswahl von TrägerplattenEssais de réaction au feu des produits de construction - Mode opératoire du conditionnement et règles générales de sélection des substratsReaction to fire tests for building products - Conditioning procedures and general rules for selection of substrates13.220.50Požarna odpornost gradbenih materialov in elementovFire-resistance of building materials and elementsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13238:2010SIST EN 13238:2010en,de01-junij-2010SIST EN 13238:2010SLOVENSKI
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EN 13238
February 2010 ICS 13.220.50 Supersedes EN 13238:2001English Version
Reaction to fire tests for building products - Conditioning procedures and general rules for selection of substrates
Essais de réaction au feu des produits de construction - Modes opératoires de conditionnement et règles générales de sélection des substrats
Prüfungen zum Brandverhalten von Bauprodukten - Konditionierungsverfahren und allgemeine Regeln für die Auswahl von Trägerplatten This European Standard was approved by CEN on 18 December 2009.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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The Construction Products Directive requires products to be tested in their end use condition which, for the purpose of substrates, could lead to an economically unrealistic large variety of tests to be carried out. This large spectrum has been reduced to a practical number of standard substrates that enables the majority of end use conditions to be represented. Rules for the selection of such substrates are given in this European Standard.
This European Standard is intended for use in conjunction with European Standards covering the reaction to fire test methods for the relevant construction products. SIST EN 13238:2010
1 Scope
This European Standard describes the conditioning procedures for test specimens which will be tested according to the European standards for reaction to fire. The rules for the selection of substrates for construction products when carrying out reaction to fire tests are also detailed in this European Standard.
This European Standard does not contain requirements for the pre-drying of test specimens for the non-combustibility test according EN ISO 1182; methods of cleaning (e.g. washing) and other methods for the assessment of durability aspects, which are dealt with in the relevant product standards. 2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 312, Particleboards
Specifications EN 520, Gypsum plasterboards — Definitions, requirements and test methods EN 636, Plywood
Specifications EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements
Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests EN 13823, Reaction to fire tests for building products
Building products excluding floorings exposed to the thermal attack by a single burning item EN 14306, Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations
Factory made calcium silicate (CS) products
Specification EN 14390, Fire test
Large-scale room reference test for surface products EN ISO 1182, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Non-combustibility test (ISO 1182:2002) EN ISO 1716, Reaction to fire tests for building products
Determination of the heat of combustion (ISO 1716:2002) EN ISO 9239-1, Reaction to fire tests for floorings — Part 1: Determination of the burning behaviour using a radiant heat source (ISO 9239-1:2002) EN ISO 11925-2, Reaction to fire tests
Ignitability of building products subjected to direct impingement of flame – Part 2: Single-flame source test (ISO 11925-2:2002) EN ISO 13943:2000, Fire safety — Vocabulary (ISO 13943:2000) ISO 390, Products in fibre-reinforced cement — Sampling and inspection ISO 1887, Textile glass — Determination of combustible-matter content
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 13943:2000 and the following apply. 3.1 material
single basic substance or uniformly dispersed mixture of substances, e.g. metal, stone, timber, concrete, mineral wool with uniformly dispersed binder or polymers 3.2 product mat
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