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^a For homogeneous products and substantial components of non-homogeneous products.

^b For any external non-substantial component of non-homogeneous products.

^c For any internal non-substantial component of non-homogeneous products.

^d For the product as a whole.

^e Test duration = 30 min.

’ Critical flux is defined as the radiant flux at which the flame extinguishes or the radiant flux after a test period of

30 min, whichever is the lower (i.e. the flux corresponding with the furthest extent of spread of flame).

⁹ s1 = Smoke < 750 % minutes;

s2 = not s1.

^b Under conditions of surface flame attack and, if appropriate to the end use application of the product, edge flame attack.

Table 3 — Classes of reaction to fire performance for linear pipe thermal insulation products

^a For homogeneous products and substantial components of non-homogeneous products.

^b For any external non-substantial component of non-homogeneous products.

^c For any internal non-substantial component of non-homogeneous products.

^a For the product as a whole.

^e s1 = SMOGRA < 105 m²/s² and TSP_№Os < 250 m²;s2 = SMOGRA < 580 m²/s² and TSPeoos < 1 600 m²;

s3 = not s1 ors2

' dO = No flaming droplets/ particles in EN 13823 within 600 s;

d1 = No flaming droplets/ particles persisting longer than 10 s in EN 13823 within 600 s;

d2 = not dO ord1.

Ignition of the paper in EN ISO 11925-2 results in a d2 classification.

⁹ Pass = no ignition of the paper (no classification);

Fail = ignition of the paper (d2 classification).

^h Under conditions of surface flame attack and, if appropriate to the end-use application of the product, edge flame attack.Annex A
(informative)

Background information for the application of the Commission
Decision of 8 February 2000 implementing Council Directive
89/106/EEC as regards the classification of the reaction to fire
performance of construction products

A.1 General

This annex provides background information concerning the reaction to fire classification of a product that, in its end-use application, can contribute to the generation and spread of fire and smoke within the room of origin or in a given area.

It explains the basis of the classification given in tables of the Commission Decision 2000/147/EC and therefore uses terms of that document and gives explanations consistent with that document.

A.2 Assumptions

A.2.1 For all construction products, the consideration is of a fire, initiated in a room, which can grow and eventually reach flashover. This scenario includes three fire situations corresponding to three stages in the development of a fire.

1. The first stage includes initiation of the fire by ignition of a product, with a small flame, on a limited area of a product.

2. The second stage addresses fire growth eventually reaching flashover. It is simulated by a single burning item in a corner of the room, creating a heat flux on adjacent surfaces. For floorings, fire is seen to grow in the room of origin, creating a heat flux on the floorings in an adjacent room or corridor, through a door opening.

3. In the post-flashover phase all combustible products contribute to the fire load.

A.2.2 The validation of the classification of products in terms of their contribution to fire growth and post flashover fires is based on a large scale scenario. It is assumed that this classification is representative of other scenarios.

A similar simplifying assumption is made to apply the same classification to different orientations and geometries and to product types other than room surface products.

Products are considered in relation to their end use application. If the classification based on one of the test methods and criteria listed in Tables 1, 2 and 3 is not appropriate, one or more reference scenarios can be called upon. Such scenarios can be described in a future European Standard or Commission Decision.

A.2.3 Different classes address exposure of the product at different stages of the fire development in the reference scenarios. Figure A.1 demonstrates the relationship between the classes and the ISO 9705:1993 test used as a reference scenario for the definition of class limits.

A.2.4 There is no unequivocal relationship between different behavioural characteristics, or between similar characteristics under different fire exposures valid for all products. Different classes address to a certain extent different exposures and different behavioural characteristics. Nevertheless, a higher classification should represent at least the same performance in each relevant characteristic, but should also represent a better performance, if all behavioural aspects relevant for the given class are considered.

A.2.5 The assumption is that products classified as A1 make no contribution to fire growth or to the fully developed fire.

A product classified as A1 is assumed to present no smoke hazard.

A.2.6 A principle generally accepted is that tests carried out in more severe conditions are accepted as valid for all less severe ones. In some cases, a typical end use can cover a more severe end use. For example, EN 13823 and EN ISO 11925-2, carried out in vertical orientation, are used for all other orientations, or tests on a product facing an open space are used for the same product exposed within vertical and horizontal voids.

A.3 Reference fire situations

A.3.1 Reference fire situations for construction products, linear pipe thermal insulation products but except floorings

a) Small fire attack on a limited area

Exposure: small flame without imposed radiation

Geometry: - vertical specimen

- surface and edge attack

Fire situation: initial flame attack

Performance aspects to be considered: - extent of burning and damage as a function of time

- flaming droplets/particles

b) Single burning item in a room

Exposure: single burning item

Geometry: - corner

- corner attack

Fire situation: pre-flashover

Performance aspects to be considered: - flame spread

• heat and smoke release

• flaming droplets / particles

c) Fully developed fire in a room

Exposure: post-flashover fire

Geometry: any

Fire situation: any including post-flashover

Performance aspects to be considered: - heat and smoke release

- flame spread

A.3.2 Reference fire situations for floorings

1. Small fire attack on a limited area

Exposure: small flame without imposed radiation

Geometry: - vertical specimen

- surface attack

Fire situation: initial flame attack

Performance aspects to be considered: - extent of burning and damage as a function of time

2. Fully developed fire in an adjacent room

Exposure: radiation on a limited area

Geometry: horizontal specimen

Fire situation: fully developed fire in an adjacent room

Performance aspects to be considered: - critical heat flux (= extent of spread of flame)

- smoke production

NOTE Floorings are not evaluated in respect of their contribution to the fire growth in the room of origin.

3. Fully developed fire in a room

Exposure: post-flash-over fire

Geometry: any

Fire situation: any including post-flash-over

Performance aspects to be considered: - heat and smoke release

- fire spread

A.4 Relationship between classes and reference fire situations

A.4.1 General

This relationship is specified as follows, and shown in the Figure A.1.

A.4.2 For all construction products excluding floorings

Additional classifications for smoke production

Additional classifications for flaming droplets/particles

A.4.3 For floorings

Additional classifications for smoke production:

НЙ? (kV>

Key

1 flashover

В class B/A2

C no flashover for 100 kW but flashover

D flashover after more than 2 min for 100 kW ignition source

E flashover before 2 min for 100 kW ignition source

T Time

NOTE HRR from the specimen excludes the burner.

Figure A.1 — Relationship between classes as defined in Table 1, and ISO 9705:1993 test
results

Key

1 this area has no significance, as by definition F/GRA₀,2mj FIGRA_04MJ 2 special procedure for class A1

Figure A.2 — Informative illustration of the relationship between FIGRA_Q2Mj and FIGRA_oamjand
the classesAnnex В
(normative)

Reaction to fire classification report

The following shows the layout and the format of the classification report:

1 Introduction

This classification report defines the classification assigned to product name (as described by the sponsor) in accordance with the procedures given in EN 13501-1:2007

Logo of body issuing classification report

(Text/information to be provided by the author of the classification report (Notified Body*) is indicated in italic text)

CLASSIFICATION OF REACTION TO FIRE

IN ACCORDANCE WITH EN 13501-1:2007

Sponsor: name and address of sponsor

Prepared by: name & address of Notified* Body issuing classification report

n

Notified Body No:

Product name:

umber of Notified Body which prepared classification*

as described by the sponsor

Classification report No.: number of classification report

Issue number: issue number

Date of issue: date of issue

This classification report consists of five pages and may only be used or reproduced in its entirety.

* To be used for CE marking only

2. Details of classified product

   1. General

The product, product name (as described by the sponsor), is defined as a type of product (according to relevant European Technical Specification*).

* To be used for CE marking

The product, product name (as described by the sponsor), is described below or is described in the E> deleted text reports provided in support of classification listed in 3.1.

Product description:

Insert product description here.

(Use tabulated data templates wherever possible)

2. ED Reports and results in support of this classification

   1. ED Reports @3

Enter details of reports here as applicable

3.2 E) Results

2. Classification and field of application

   1. Reference of classification

This classification has been carried out in accordance with EN 13501-1:2007.

The product, product name (as described by the sponsor), in relation to its reaction to fire behaviour is classified:

A1 to F, A1_n to F_fl or A1_lto F_L (as applicable)

The additional classification in relation to smoke production is:

s1, s2, s3 (as applicable)

The additional classification in relation to flaming droplets / particles is:

dO, d1, d2 (as applicable)

The format of the reaction to fire classification for construction products excluding floorings and linear pipe thermal insulation products is: