SIST EN 2:1995/A1:2005

Overview

EN 2:1992/A1:2004 is a CEN amendment to the European standard EN 2:1992 that defines the classification of fires. Approved in August 2004 and adopted by CEN national members, this amendment formally adds a new fire class to the EN 2 system: Class F - fires involving cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats) in cooking appliances. The document was prepared by CEN/TC 070 “Manual means of fire fighting equipment” and is part of the protection-against-fire (ICS 13.220.01) family of standards.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and designation of classes of fires: EN 2:1992/A1:2004 updates the established EN 2 classification framework by introducing a clear definition for Class F fires (cooking oil and fat fires in cooking appliances).
• Amendment status and implementation: CEN members are required to adopt the amendment into their national standards (publication or endorsement) and withdraw conflicting national standards by the specified deadline (April 2005).
• Standardization governance: The amendment follows CEN/CENELEC internal regulations and is available in English, French and German; translations by national bodies are permitted and hold equivalent status when notified to the CEN secretariat.
• Scope note: The document’s procedural scope reflects its conversion from a revision to an amendment (reference NT/030327), indicating a targeted change to the existing classification rather than a full revision.

Applications

EN 2:1992/A1:2004 has practical value across multiple fire-safety and compliance activities:

• Fire extinguisher selection and labeling - manufacturers and suppliers use fire class definitions to specify which extinguishers and suppression agents are suitable for particular fire risks, including frying and deep-fat cooking appliances.
• Kitchen and catering safety - catering businesses, commercial kitchens and equipment designers rely on the Class F designation to assess hazards and implement appropriate suppression and training.
• Risk assessment and emergency planning - fire safety professionals and consultants use the standardized classes to classify fire hazards consistently in audits and procedures.
• Regulatory compliance and procurement - authorities and buyers reference the EN 2 classification when setting requirements for firefighting equipment and building safety measures across EU member states.

Related standards

• EN 2:1992 (original) - the base classification standard to which A1 is an amendment.
• For implementation details, consult national standards bodies or the CEN Central Secretariat for up-to-date bibliographic references and national transpositions.

Keywords: EN 2:1992/A1:2004, classification of fires, Class F, cooking oil fires, CEN standard, fire safety standards, manual firefighting equipment, fire extinguisher selection.