CEN/TC 127/WG 7 - Classification

This document specifies the procedure for classification of construction products and building elements using data from fire resistance and/or smoke leakage/control tests and/or mechanical tests which are within the direct field of application of the relevant test method. Classification on the basis of extended application of test results is also included in the scope of this document.
This document deals with:
a)   loadbearing elements without a fire separating function:
-   walls;
-   floors;
-   roofs;
-   beams;
-   columns;
-   balconies;
-   walkways;
-   stairs.
b)   loadbearing elements with a fire separating function, with or without glazing, services and fixtures:
-   walls;
-   floors;
-   roofs;
-   raised floors.
c)   products and systems for protecting elements or parts of the works:
-   ceilings with no independent fire resistance;
-   fire protective coatings, claddings and screens;
d)   non-loadbearing elements or parts of works, with or without glazing, services and fixtures:
-   partitions;
-   facades (curtain walls) and external walls;
-   ceilings with independent fire resistance;
-   raised floors;
-   fire resisting doorsets, shutter assemblies and openable windows and their closing devices;
-   smoke control doorsets and shutter assemblies and their closing devices;
-   conveyor systems and their closures;
-   penetration seals;
-   linear joint seals;
-   combined penetration seals;
-   service ducts and shafts;
-   air transfer grilles.
-   chimneys.
e)   wall and ceiling coverings with fire protection ability.
f)   lift landing doors which are tested according to EN 81-58 are excluded from this document. Lift landing doors which are tested in accordance with EN 1634-1 are classified in accordance with 7.5.5.
Relevant test methods which have been prepared for these construction products are listed in Clauses 2 and 7.

This document gives the procedures for preparing standards and reports following the extended application (EXAP) process using the results of reaction to fire tests, fire resistance tests (including other performance characteristics e.g. smoke leakage/control and/or durability of self-closing), and external fire exposure to roof tests undertaken for fire classification of products and product families in accordance with the various parts of EN 13501. EXAP rules limit the number of tests required by implementing methods to determine the fire classification of a range of products (e.g. range of product, larger dimensions etc.) and EXAP rules form a standardized technical agreement on the parameter changes.
The fundamental concept of EXAP is the development of safe methods that provide extensions to the scope of the tested product while maintaining the required classification for the product. Test reports constitute the basis of an EXAP report.
This document makes reference to ‘extended application standards’ throughout; wherever this term is used it refers to either a standard prepared by CEN/TC 127 ‘Fire safety in buildings’ or the relevant product standard which includes information on extended application.
The European system currently permits extended application rules to be included in technical specifications. CEN Technical Committees and EOTA Working groups producing these rules are asked to seek the guidance of CEN/TC 127 to ensure that their rules comply with standards prepared by CEN/TC 127. In cases where extended application rules in harmonized EN product standards and ETAs do not comply with standards prepared by CEN/TC 127 the CEN BT are informed.
This document does not cover the incorporation of the product into the construction works that is justified by national rules.
Expert judgements (i.e. an opinion that is not considered/covered by an EXAP standard and only based on the experience of one individual) do not form part of this process.

This document provides the reaction to fire classification procedure for electric cables.
NOTE   For the purpose of this document, the term "electric cables" covers all power, control and communication cables, including optical fibre cables.

This document provides the reaction to fire classification procedure for all construction products, including products incorporated within building elements with the exception of power, control and communication cables which are covered by EN 13501-6.
Products are considered in relation to their end use application.
This document applies to three categories, which are treated separately in this document:
-   construction products, excluding floorings and linear pipe thermal insulation products;
-   floorings;
-   linear pipe thermal insulation products.
NOTE   For CE marking of construction products under the Construction Product Regulation ((EC) 305/2011) the NPD option can be used when no reaction of fire performance is to be declared.

This European Standard specifies the procedure for classification of components of smoke control systems, using data from fire resistance tests which are within the field of application of the relevant test methods. Classification on the basis of extended application of test results is also included in the scope of this European Standard.
Products covered by this European Standard are:
-   smoke control ducts;
-   smoke control dampers;
-   smoke barriers;
-   powered smoke and heat exhaust ventilators (fans), including connectors;
-   natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators.
Relevant documents which include the relevant test methods which have been prepared for these products are listed in Clause 2.

This European Standard provides the fire performance classification procedures for roofs/roof coverings exposed to external fire based on the four test methods given in CEN/TS 1187:2012 and the relevant extended application rules.
For the classification of a roof/roof covering, only those test methods and those application rules need to be applied for which the corresponding classification is envisaged.
Products are considered in relation to their end use application.
NOTE   The distinction between roofs with a steep slope and facades, in terms of the test and classification standard to be applied, may be subject to national regulations.
General information on the four test methods in CEN/TS 1187 is given in Annex A.

This European Standard specifies the procedure for classification of the resistance to fire performance of construction products and building elements used as components of building service installations, using data from fire resistance tests which are within the direct field of application of the relevant test method. Classification on the basis of extended application of test results is also included in the scope of this European Standard.
Products/elements for use in ventilation systems include (excluding smoke and heat exhaust ventilation):
-   fire resisting ducts;
-   fire dampers.
Relevant test methods which have been prepared for these products/elements are listed in Clause 2.

This document specifies the procedure for classification of the resistance to fire performance of construction products and building elements used as components of building service installations, using data from fire resistance tests which are within the direct field of application of the relevant test method. Classification on the basis of extended application of test results is also included in the scope of this document.
Construction products or building elements for use in ventilation systems include (excluding smoke control system):
-   fire resisting ventilation ducts;
-   fire dampers.
Construction products or building elements for use in or as cables systems:
-   unprotected electric cables with intrinsic fire resistance;
-   Fire protective systems for cable systems and associated components.
Relevant test methods which have been prepared for these construction products/building elements are listed in Clause 2.
NOTE   Cables associated with fire dampers are not generally covered by this document unless there is a local regulation that requires it.

This document specifies the procedure for classification of the resistance to fire performance of construction products and building elements used as components of building service installations, using data from fire resistance tests which are within the direct field of application of the relevant test method. Classification on the basis of extended application of test results is also included in the scope of this document.
Products/elements for use in ventilation systems include (excluding smoke and heat exhaust ventilation):
-   fire resisting ducts;
-   fire dampers.
Products /elements for use in/as cables systems:
-   intrinsic fire resistant cables/unprotected cables;
-   fire protective systems for cable systems;
-   supporting /suspension devices;
-   associated components (connectors, glands, junctions, etc.)
Relevant test methods which have been prepared for these products/elements are listed in Clause 2.

This European Standard provides the reaction to fire classification procedure for electric cables.
NOTE   For the purpose of this European Standard the term "electric cables" covers all power, control and communication cables, including optical fibre cables.

This document specifies the procedure for classification of the resistance to fire performance of construction products and building elements used as components of building service installations, using data from fire resistance tests which are within the direct field of application of the relevant test method. Classification on the basis of extended application of test results is also included in the scope of this document.
Products/elements for use in ventilation systems include (excluding smoke and heat exhaust ventilation):
-   fire resisting ducts;
-   fire dampers.
Products /elements for use in/as cables systems:
-   Intrinsic fire resistant cables/unprotected cables;
-   Fire protective systems for cable systems;
-   Supporting /suspension devices;
-   Associated components (connectors, glands, junctions, etc.)
Relevant test methods which have been prepared for these products/elements are listed in Clause 2.

This European Standard specifies the procedure for classification of construction products and building elements using data from fire resistance and smoke leakage tests which are within the direct field of application of the relevant test method. Classification on the basis of extended application of test results is also included in the scope of this European Standard."
This European Standard deals with:
a)   loadbearing elements without a fire separating function:
walls;
floors;
roofs;
beams;
columns;
balconies;
walkways;
stairs.
b)   loadbearing elements with a fire separating function, with or without glazing, services and fixtures:
walls;
floors;
roofs;
raised floors.
c)   products and systems for protecting elements or parts of the works:
ceilings with no independent fire resistance;
fire protective coatings, claddings and screens;
d)   non-loadbearing elements or parts of works, with or without glazing, services and fixtures:
partitions;
facades (curtain walls) and external walls;
ceilings with independent fire resistance;
raised floors
fire doors and shutters and their closing devices;
smoke control doors;
conveyor systems and their closures;
penetration seals;
linear gap seals;
service ducts and shafts;
chimneys.
e)   wall and ceiling coverings with fire protection ability.
f)   lift landing doors which are tested according to EN 81-58 are excluded from this European Standard. Lift landing doors which are tested in accordance with EN 1634-1, are classified in accordance with 7.5.5.
Relevant test methods which have been prepared for these elements are listed in Clauses 2 and 7.

Originator: TC
Place - 5.2.2, 5.3.3, Annex B
Business Domain: Fire-resistance of building materials and elements

This European Standard gives the procedures for preparing reports on the extended application process using the results of reaction to fire tests, fire resistance tests and external fire exposure to roof tests undertaken for fire classification of products and product families in accordance with the various parts of EN 13501.
This standard makes reference to ‘extended application standards’ throughout; wherever this term is used it refers to either a standard prepared by CEN/TC 127 ‘Fire safety in buildings’ or the relevant product standard which includes information on extended application. In some cases, where a standard is not yet published, relevant bodies may issue recommendations for use by Notified Bodies in attestation procedures for CE marking under the Construction Products Directive (CPD), http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newapproach/nando/.
The European system currently permits extended application rules to be included in technical specifications. CEN Technical Committees and EOTA Working groups producing these rules are asked to seek the guidance of CEN/TC 127 to ensure that their rules comply with standards prepared by CEN/TC 127. In cases where extended application rules in harmonised EN product standards and ETAs do not comply with standards prepared by CEN/TC 127 the CEN BT shall be informed.

This European Standard provides the reaction to fire classification procedure for electric cables.
NOTE   For the purpose of this European Standard the term "electric cables" covers all power, control and communication cables, including optical fibre cables.

This European Standard provides the reaction to fire classification procedure for electric cables.
NOTE   For the purpose of this European Standard the term "electric cables" covers all power, control and communication cables, including optical fibre cables.

This European Standard provides the reaction to fire classification procedure for all construction products, including products incorporated within building elements.
Products are considered in relation to their end use application.
This document applies to three categories, which are treated separately in this European Standard:
-   construction products, excluding floorings and linear pipe thermal insulation products;
-   floorings;
-   linear pipe thermal insulation products.
NOTE   The treatment of some families of products is still under review and can necessitate amendments to this European Standard (see European Commission Decision 2000/147/EC).

This European Standard provides the fire performance classification procedures for roofs/roof coverings exposed to external fire based on the four test methods given in ENV 1187:2002 and the relevant extended application rules.
For the classification of a roof/roof covering, only those test methods and those application rules need to be applied for which the corresponding classification is envisaged.
Products are considered in relation to their end use application.
NOTE   The distinction between roofs with a steep slope and facades, in terms of the test and classification standard to be applied, may be subject to national regulations.
General information on the four test methods in ENV 1187:2002 is given in Annex A.

This European Standard specifies the procedure for classification of components of smoke control systems, using data from fire resistance tests which are within the field of application of the relevant test methods. Classification on the basis of extended application of test results is also included in the scope of this European Standard.
Products covered by this European Standard are:
-   smoke control ducts;
-   smoke control dampers;
-   smoke barriers;
-   powered smoke and heat exhaust ventilators (fans), including connectors;
-   natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators.
Relevant documents which include the relevant test methods which have been prepared for these products are listed in Clause 2.

This European Standard specifies the procedure for classification of construction products and building elements using data from fire resistance and smoke leakage tests which are within the direct field of application of the relevant test method. Classification on the basis of extended application of test results is also included in the scope of this European Standard.
This European Standard deals with:
a)   loadbearing elements without a fire separating function:
walls;
floors;
roofs;
beams;
columns;
balconies;
walkways;
stairs.
b)   loadbearing elements with a fire separating function, with or without glazing, services and fixtures:
walls;
floors;
roofs;
raised floors.
c)   products and systems for protecting elements or parts of the works
ceilings with no independent fire resistance;
fire protective coatings, claddings and screens;
d)   non-loadbearing elements or parts of works, with or without glazing, services and fixtures:
partitions;
facades (curtain walls) and external walls;
ceilings with independent fire resistance;
fire doors and shutters and their closing devices;
smoke control doors;
conveyor systems and their closures;
penetration seals;
linear joint seals;
service ducts and shafts;
chimneys.
e)   wall and ceiling coverings with fire protection ability.
f)   lift landing doors which are tested according to EN 81-58 are excluded from this European Standard. Lift landing doors which are tested according to EN 1634-1 are classified in accordance with 7.5.5.
Relevant test methods which have been prepared for these elements are listed in Clauses 2 and 7.

This European Standard provides the reaction to fire classification procedure for all construction products, including products incorporated within building elements.
Products are considered in relation to their end use application.
This document applies to three categories, which are treated separately in this European Standard:
   construction products, excluding floorings and linear pipe thermal insulation products;
   floorings;
   linear pipe thermal insulation products.
NOTE   The treatment of some families of products is still under review and can necessitate amendments to this European Standard (see European Commission Decision 2000/147/EC).