ANNEX

DEFINITIONS, TESTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
The relevant definitions, tests and performance criteria are fully described in, or referenced from, the European standards referred to in this Annex.

SYMBOLS
R | Load-bearing capacity
E | Integrity
I | Insulation
W | Radiation
M | Mechanical action
C | Self-closing
S | Smoke leakage
P or PH | Continuity of power and/or signal supply
G | Soot fire resistance
K | Fire protection ability
D | Stability duration under constant temperature
DH | Stability duration under the standard time-temperature curve
F | Functionality of powered smoke and heat ventilators
B | Functionality of natural smoke and heat ventilators

Notes
1.
The following classifications are expressed in minutes unless otherwise specified.
2.
The European standards EN 13501-2, EN 13501-3, EN 13501-4 (classification) and EN 1992-1.2, EN 1993-1.2, EN 1994-1.2, EN 1995-1.2, EN 1996-1.2, EN 1999-1.2 (Eurocodes) referred to in this Decision shall be subject to the same safeguard procedures as described in Article 5(1) of Directive 89/106/EEC.

CLASSIFICATIONS
1.

Load-bearing elements without a fire separating function
Applies to | walls, floors, roofs, beams, columns, balconies, stairs, walkways
Standard(s) | EN 13501-2; EN 1365-1,2,3,4,5,6; EN 1992-1.2; EN 1993-1.2; EN 1994-1.2; EN 1995-1.2; EN 1996-1.2; EN 1999-1.2
Classification:
R | 15 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 | 360
Notes | —
2.

Load-bearing elements with a fire-separating function
Applies to | Walls
Standard(s) | EN 13501-2; EN 1365-1; EN 1992-1.2; EN 1993-1.2; EN 1994-1.2; EN 1995-1.2; EN 1996-1.2; EN 1999-1.2
Classification:
RE | | 20 | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 | 360
REI | 15 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 | 360
REI-M | | | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 | 360
REW | | 20 | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 | 360
Notes | —
Applies to | floors and roofs
Standard(s) | EN 13501-2; EN 1365-2; EN 1992-1.2; EN 1993-1.2; EN 1994-1.2; EN 1995-1.2; EN 1999-1.2
Classification:
R | | | 30 | | | | | | |
RE | | 20 | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 | 360
REI | 15 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 | 360
Notes | —
3.

Products and systems for protecting load-bearing elements or parts of the works
Applies to | ceilings with no independent fire resistance
Standard(s) | EN 13501-2; prEN 13381-1
Classification: expressed in the same terms as the load-bearing element being protected
Notes | If also fulfilling the requirement with regard to the ‘ semi-natural ’ fire, the symbol ‘ sn ’ is added to the classification.
Applies to | fire protective coatings, boards, renderings, claddings and screens
Standard(s) | EN 13501-2; prEN 13381-2 to 8
Classification: expressed in the same terms as the load-bearing element being protected
Notes | —
4.

Non-loadbearing elements or parts of works and products therefor
For cavity barriers this standard is complemented by EOTA TR 031.
Applies to | partitions (including partitions incorporating uninsulated portions, and cavity barriers)
Standard(s) | EN13501-2; EN 1364-1 ; EN 1992-1-2; EN 1993-1-2; EN 1994-1-2; EN 1995-1-2; EN 1996-1-2; EN 1999-1-2
Classification: - |
E | | 20 | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | | |
EI | 15 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
EI-M | | | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
EW | | 20 | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | | |
Notes | —
Applies to | ceilings with independent fire resistance
Standard(s) | EN 13501-2; EN 1364-2
Classification:
EI | 15 | | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
Notes | The classification is completed by ‘(a → b)’, ‘(b → a)’, or ‘(a ↔ b)’ to indicate whether the element has been tested and fulfils the requirements from above or below only or both.
Applies to | facades (curtain walls) and external walls (including glazed elements)
Standard(s) | EN 13501-2; EN 1364-3,4,5,6; EN 1992-1.2; EN 1993-1.2; EN 1994-1.2; EN 1995-1.2; EN 1996-1.2; EN 1999-1.2
Classification:
E | 15 | | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | | |
EI | 15 | | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | | |
EW | | 20 | 30 | | 60 | | | | |
Notes | The classification is completed by ‘(i → o)’, ‘(o → i)’, or ‘(i ↔ o)’ to indicate whether the element has been tested and fulfils the requirements from the inside or outside only or both. Where required, mechanical stability means that there are no falling parts liable to cause personal injury during the time for the E or EI classification.
Applies to | raised floors
Standard(s) | EN 13501-2; EN 1366-6
Classification:
R | 15 | | 30 | | | | | | |
RE | | | 30 | | | | | | |
REI | | | 30 | | | | | | |
Notes | The classification is completed by the addition of the suffix ‘f’ to indicate full fire resistance or ‘r’ to indicate exposure to the reduced constant temperature exposure only.
Applies to | penetration seals and linear gap seals
Standard(s) | EN 13501-2; EN 1366-3,4
Classification:
E | 15 | | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
EI | 15 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
Notes | —
The ‘C’ classification may be complemented by the digits 0 to 5 according to the use category. Details shall be included in the relevant product technical specification.
Applies to | fire doors and shutters (including those that incorporate glazing and hardware) and their closing devices
Standard(s) | EN 13501-2; EN 1634-1
Classification:
E | 15 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
EI | 15 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
EW | | 20 | 30 | | 60 | | | | |
Notes | The I classification is completed by the addition of the suffix ‘1’ or ‘2’ to indicate which definition of insulation is used. The addition of the symbol ‘C’ indicates that the product also satisfies the ‘self-closing’ criterion (pass/fail test) .
The ‘C’ classification may be complemented by the digits 0 to 5 according to the use category. Details shall be included in the relevant product technical specification.
Applies to | smoke control doors
Standard(s) | EN 13501-2; EN 1634-3
Classification: S 200 or Sa depending upon the test conditions fulfilled
Notes | The addition of the symbol ‘C’ indicates that the product also satisfies the ‘self-closing’ criterion (pass/fail test) .
The ‘C’ classification may be complemented by the digits 0 to 5 according to the use category. Details shall be included in the relevant product technical specification.
Applies to | closures for conveyers and trackbound transportation systems
Standard(s) | EN 13501-2; EN 1366-7
Classification:
E | 15 | | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
EI | 15 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
EW | | 20 | 30 | | 60 | | | | |
Notes | The I classification is completed by the addition of the suffix ‘ 1 ’ or ‘ 2 ’ to indicate which definition of insulation is used. An I classification shall be generated for those cases where the test specimen is a pipe or duct configuration with no assessment of the closure for the conveyor system. The addition of the symbol ‘ C ’ indicates that the product also satisfies the ‘ self-closing ’ criterion (pass/fail test) .
Applies to | service ducts and shafts
Standard(s) | EN 13501-2; EN 1366-5
Classification:
E | 15 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
EI | 15 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
Notes | The classification is completed by ‘(i → o)’, ‘(o → i)’, or ‘(i ↔ o)’ to indicate whether the element has been tested and fulfils the requirements from the inside or outside only or both. In addition, the symbols ‘ve’ and/or ‘ho’ indicate the suitability for vertical and/or horizontal use.
Applies to | chimneys
Standard(s) | EN 13501-2; EN 13216
Classification: G + distance in mm (e.g. G 50)
Notes | Distance not required for built-in products.
Notes
The suffixes ‘ 1 ’ and ‘ 2 ’ indicate which substrates, fire behaviour criteria and extension rules are used in this classification.
Applies to | Wall and ceiling coverings
Standard(s) | EN 13501-2; EN 14135
Classification:
K 1 | 10 | | | | | | | |
K 2 | 10 | | 30 | | 60 | | | |
5.

Products for use in ventilation systems (excluding smoke and heat exhaust ventilation)
Applies to | ventilation ducts
Standard(s) | EN 13501-3; EN 1366-1
Classification:
EI | 15 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
E | | | 30 | | 60 | | | | |
Notes | The classification is completed by ‘(i → o)’, ‘(o → i)’, or ‘(i ↔ o)’ to indicate whether the element has been tested and fulfils the requirements from the inside or outside only or both. In addition, the symbols ‘ve’ and/or ‘ho’ indicate the suitability for vertical and/or horizontal use. The addition of the symbol ‘S’ indicates the satisfaction of an extra restriction on leakage.
Applies to | fire dampers
Standard(s) | EN 13501-3; EN 1366-2
Classification:
EI | 15 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
E | | | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | | |
Notes | The classification is completed by ‘(i → o)’, ‘(o → i)’, or ‘(i ↔ o)’ to indicate whether the element has been tested and fulfils the requirements from the inside or outside only or both. In addition, the symbolts ‘ve’ and/or ‘ho’ indicate the suitability for vertical and/or horizontal use. The addition of the symbol ‘S’ indicates the satisfaction of an extra restriction on leakage.
6.

Products to be used within services
Applies to | electrical and fibre-optic cables and accessories; conduits and fire protective systems for cables
Standard(s) | EN 13501-3
Classification:
P | 15 | | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | | |
Notes | —
Applies to | small diameter power or signal cables or systems (<20 mm diameter and with conductor sizes ≤2.5 mm2)
Standard(s) | EN 13501-3; EN 50200
Classification:
PH | 15 | | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | | |
Notes | —
7.

Products to be used in smoke and heat control systems
The standards cited in this section are under preparation and may be due to revision or upgrade.
Notes
The classification is completed by the suffix ‘ single ’ to indicate suitability for single compartment use only. In addition, the symbols, ‘ v e ’ and/or ‘ h o ’ indicate the suitability for vertical and/or horizontal use. ‘ S ’ indicates a leakage rate of less than 5 m 3 /hr/m 2 (All ducts without an ‘ S ’ classification must have a leakage rate of less than 10 m 3 /hr/m 2 ) ‘ 500 ’ , ‘ 1 000 ’ , ‘ 1 500 ’ indicate the suitability for use up to these values of pressure, measured at ambient.
Applies to | Single compartment smoke control ducts
Standard(s) | EN 13501-4; EN 1363-1, 2, 3; EN 1366-9 EN 12101-7
Classification: —
E 300 | | | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | | |
E 600 | | | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | | |
Notes
The classification is completed by the suffix ‘ multi ’ to indicate suitability for multi-compartment use. In addition, the symbols ‘ v e ’ and/or ‘ h o ’ indicate the suitability for vertical and/or horizontal use. ‘ S ’ indicates a leakage rate of less than 5 m 3 /hr/m 2 (All ducts without an ‘ S ’ classification must have a leakage rate of less than 10 m 3 /hr/m 2 ) ‘ 500 ’ , ‘ 1 000 ’ , ‘ 1 500 ’ indicate the suitability for use up to these values of pressure, measured at ambient.
Applies to | Multi-compartment fire resistant smoke control ducts
Standard(s) | EN 13501-4; EN 1363-1, 2, 3; EN 1366-8; EN 12101-7
Classification: —
EI | | | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | | |
Notes
The classification is completed by the suffix ‘ single ’ to indicate suitability for single compartment use. ‘ HOT 400/30 ’ (high operational temperature) indicates that the damper has the ability to be opened or closed during a period of 30 minutes under temperature conditions below 400 °C (to be used only with E 600 classification). ‘ v ed ’, ‘ v ew ’‘ v edw ’ and/or ‘ h od ’, ‘ h ow ’‘ h odw ’ indicate the suitability for vertical and/or horizontal use, together with mounting in a duct or in a wall or both respectively. ‘ S ’ indicates a leakage rate of less than 200 m 3 /hr/m 2 . All dampers without an ‘ S ’ classification must have a leakage rate of less than 360 m 3 /hr/m 2 . All damper less than 200 m 3 /hr/m 2 take this value, all dampers between 200 m 3 /hr/m 2 and 360 m 3 /hr/m 2 take the 360 m 3 /hr/m 2 value. Leakage rates are both at ambient and elevated temperatures. ‘ 500 ’ , ‘ 1 000 ’ , ‘ 1 500 ’ indicates the suitability for use up to at these values of under pressure, measured at ambient. ‘ AA ’ or ‘ MA ’ indicates automatic activation or manual intervention ‘ i→o ’ , ‘ i ←o ’ , ‘ i ↔o ’ , indicates the performance criteria are satisfied from inside to outside, outside to inside or both respectively. ‘ C 300 ’, ‘ C 10000 ’, ‘ C mod ’ indicates the suitability of the damper for use in smoke control only systems combined smoke control and environmental systems, or modulating dampers used in combined smoke control and environmental systems respectively.
Applies to | Single compartment smoke control dampers
Standard(s) | EN 13501-4; EN 1363-1, 3; EN 1366- 9, 10; EN 12101-8
Classification: —
E 300 | | | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | | |
E 600 | | | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | | |
Notes
The classification is completed by the suffix ‘ multi ’ to indicate suitability for multi-compartment use. ‘ HOT 400/30 ’ (high operational temperature) indicates that the damper has the ability to be opened or closed during a period of 30 minutes under temperature conditions below 400 °C. ‘ v ed ’, ‘ v ew ’‘ v edw ’ and/or ‘ h od ’, ‘ h ow ’‘ h odw ’ indicate the suitability for vertical and/or horizontal use, together with mounting in a duct or in a wall or both respectively. ‘ S ’ indicates a leakage rate of less than 200 m 3 /hr/m 2 . All dampers without an ‘ S ’ classification must have a leakage rate of less than 360 m 3 /hr/m 2 . All damper less than 200 m 3 /hr/m 2 take this value, all dampers between 200 m 3 /hr/m 2 and 360 m 3 /hr/m 2 take the 360 m 3 /hr/m 2 value. Leakage rates are both at ambient and elevated temperatures. ‘ 500 ’ , ‘ 1 000 ’ , ‘ 1 500 ’ indicates the suitability for use up to these values of pressure, measured at ambient. ‘ AA ’ or ‘ MA ’ indicates automatic activation or manual intervention ‘ i→o ’ , ‘ i ←o ’ , ‘ i ↔o ’ , indicates that the performance criteria are satisfied from inside to outside, outside to inside or both, respectively. ‘ C 300 ’, ‘ C 10000 ’, ‘ C mod ’ indicates the suitability of the damper for use in smoke control only systems, combined smoke control and environmental systems, or modulating dampers used in combined smoke control and environmental systems, respectively.
Applies to | Multi-compartment fire resistant smoke control dampers
Standard(s) | EN 13501-4; EN 1363-1, 2, 3; EN 1366-2, 8, 10; EN 12101-8
Classification:
EI | | | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | | |
E | | | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | | |
Notes
‘A’ can be any time over 120 minutes.
Applies to | Smoke barriers
Standard(s) | EN 13501-4; EN 1363-1, 2; EN 12101-1
Classification: D
D 600 | | | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | | | A
DH | | | 30 | | 60 | 90 | 120 | | | A
Notes
Applies to | Powered smoke and heat exhaust ventilators (fans), connecting joints
Standard(s) | EN13501-4; EN 1363-1; EN 12101-3; ISO 834-1
Classification: F
F 200 | | | | | | | 120 | | |
F 300 | | | | | 60 | | | | |
F 400 | | | | | | 90 | 120 | | |
F 600 | | | | | 60 | | | | |
F 842 | | | 30 | | | | | | |
Notes
Where θ indicates the exposure condition (temperature).
Applies to | Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
Standard(s) | EN 13501-4; EN 1363-1; EN 12101-2
Classification: B
B 300 | | | 30 | | | | | | |
B 600 | | | 30 | | | | | | |
B θ | | | 30 | | | | | | |
Inserted by Commission Decision of 27 August 2003 amending Decision 2000/367/EC establishing a classification system for resistance-to-fire performance for construction products, as regards the inclusion of smoke and heat control products (notified under document number C(2003) 2851) (Text with EEA relevance) (2003/629/EC).
Substituted by Commission Decision of 11 April 2011 amending Decision 2000/367/EC establishing a classification system for resistance-to-fire performance for construction products, construction works and parts thereof (notified under document C(2011) 2417) (Text with EEA relevance) (2011/232/EU).
Substituted by Commission Decision of 27 August 2003 amending Decision 2000/367/EC establishing a classification system for resistance-to-fire performance for construction products, as regards the inclusion of smoke and heat control products (notified under document number C(2003) 2851) (Text with EEA relevance) (2003/629/EC).