Commission Decision

of 3 May 2000

implementing Council Directive 89/106/EEC as regards the classification of the resistance to fire performance of construction products, construction works and parts thereof

(notified under document number C(2000) 1001)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/367/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products(1), as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC(2), and in particular Articles 3, 6 and 20 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Article 3(2) and (3) of Directive 89/106/EEC state that, in order to take account of different levels of protection for the construction works that may prevail at national, regional or local levels, each essential requirement may give rise to the establishment of classes of the interpretative documents. Those documents have been published as the Communication of the Commission with regard to the interpretative documents of Council Directive 89/106/EEC(3).

(2) Paragraph 4.2.1 of interpretative document No 2 justifies the need for different levels of the essential requirement ‘Safety in case of fire’ as a function of the type, use and location of the construction work, its layout and the availability of the emergency facilities.

(3) Paragraph 2.2 of interpretative document No 2 lists a number of interrelated measures for the satisfaction of the essential requirement ‘Safety in case of fire’ that together contribute to define the fire safety strategy that can be developed in different ways in Member States.

(4) Paragraph 4.3.1.3 of interpretative document No 2 identifies one of these measures prevailing in Member States that relates to the resistance to fire performance of construction products and/or parts of construction works.

(5) To enable the resistance to fire performance of construction products and construction works or parts thereof to be evaluated, the harmonised solution consists in a system of classes that is included in interpretative document No 2.

(6) This system of classes has been adapted to technical progress in a mandate from the Commission to the European standardisation bodies, CEN and Cenelec.

(7) Article 6(3) of Directive 89/106/EEC states that the Member States may determine the performance levels to be observed in their territory only within the classifications adopted at Community level and only subject to the use of all or some classes or one class.

(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Construction,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 U.K.

The classification system adopted at Community level for the resistance to fire performance of construction products, construction works and parts thereof shall be as set out in the Annex.

Article 2 U.K.

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

ANNEX U.K. 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 U.K.

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
[F1 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 U.K.

1. The following classifications are expressed in minutes unless otherwise specified. U.K.

2. The European standards EN 13501-2, EN 13501-3[F1 , 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. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F1 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).

CLASSIFICATIONS U.K.

1. Load-bearing elements without a fire separating function U.K.

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 U.K.

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	[F1 360]
REI	15	20	30	45	60	90	120	180	240	[F1 360]
REI-M			30		60	90	120	180	240	[F1 360]
REW		20	30		60	90	120	180	240	[F1 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:
[F1 R			30							]
RE		20	30		60	90	120	180	240	[F1 360]
REI	15	20	30	45	60	90	120	180	240	[F1 360]
Notes	—

3. Products and systems for protecting load-bearing elements or parts of the works U.K.

[F2 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.]

Textual Amendments

F2 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).

[F2 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 U.K.

a For cavity barriers this standard is complemented by EOTA TR 031.]
[F2 Applies to	partitions (including partitions incorporating uninsulated portions, and cavity barriers)
Standard(s)	EN13501-2; EN 1364-1 a ; 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	—

a 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) a.

a 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: S200 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) a.

a 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	[F3 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)] a.

Textual Amendments

F3 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).

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.]
[F3 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) U.K.

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 U.K.

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	—

[F1 7. Products to be used in smoke and heat control systems U.K.

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

(1)

OJ L 40, 11.2.1989, p. 12.

(2)

OJ L 220, 30.8.1993, p. 1.

(3)

OJ C 62, 28.2.1994, p. 1.