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    Fire Performance Euroclass Equivalence in UK

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    This document discusses the harmonisation and equivalence of reaction-to-fire performance classifications across several European countries. It provides a table that shows how classifications from standards in the UK, Germany, France, Sweden, Italy, and the Netherlands correspond to the Euroclass system from EN 13501-1. While the national classifications do not automatically equate with each other due to different test methodologies, the table provides guidance on expected equivalence between some classification levels in different countries.

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    This document discusses the harmonisation and equivalence of reaction-to-fire performance classifications across several European countries. It provides a table that shows how classifications from standards in the UK, Germany, France, Sweden, Italy, and the Netherlands correspond to the Euroclass system from EN 13501-1. While the national classifications do not automatically equate with each other due to different test methodologies, the table provides guidance on expected equivalence between some classification levels in different countries.

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    This document discusses the harmonisation and equivalence of reaction-to-fire performance classifications across several European countries. It provides a table that shows how classifications from standards in the UK, Germany, France, Sweden, Italy, and the Netherlands correspond to the Euroclass system from EN 13501-1. While the national classifications do not automatically equate with each other due to different test methodologies, the table provides guidance on expected equivalence between some classification levels in different countries.

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    Harmonisation and equivalence of reaction- to-fire performance in Europe

    Table 1 Equivalence in reaction-to-fire performance classification in Europe 3

    Euroclass UK Germany France Sweden Italy Netherlands


    (England and Wales)
    In accordance with In accordance with In accordance with In accordnace with In accordance with
    In accordance with EN In accordnace with
    Approved Document B of Bauregellisten, 26th Arrete du 21 Novembre Regelssamling for byggande, Decreto del Ministero
    13501-1 + A1: 2009 dell’interno 15 Marzo 2005 Bouwbesluit, 2012
    the Building Regulations March 2012 2002 BBR: 2012 and EN 13501-1

    A1
    A1 Non-combustible A1 Non-combustible (Non-combustible prior to 1st Jan Class 0 Non-combustible
    2012)

    A2
    Material of limited
    A2 A2 M0 or M1 (Material of limited combustibility Class 1 or Class 2
    combustibility
    prior to 1st Jan 2012)

    B
    4
    B Class 0 B1 M1 (Class 1 surface lining prior to 1st Class 1 or Class 2 Class 1 or Class 2
    Jan 2012)

    C
    5
    C Class 1 B1 M2 (Class 2 surface lining prior to 1st Class 2 or Class 3 Class 3
    Jan 2012)

    D
    D Class 3 B2 M3 (Class 1 surface lining prior to 1st Class 3 Class 4
    Jan 2012)

    E B2 M4 E

    F B3 F

    3 It is important to note that the national classifications for reaction-to-fire do not automatically equate with European reaction-to-fire classifications or with each other. This is because

    the methodologies and measurements used in the national tests differ from those employed in the tests associated with harmonised European tests. Products cannot assume a
    European class for reaction-to-fire performance unless they have been tested using a European testing standard.

    4Class 0 products are: a) Composed throughout of materials of limited combustibility or b) Products with Class 1 performance for surface spread of flame when tested in accordance
    with BS 476-7 which, when tested in accordance with BS 476-6, also have a fire propagation index (I) of not more than 12 and a sub-index (i1) of not more than 6

    5 Class 1 or Class 3 is achieved when a material or product meets specific criteria for lateral spread of flame in accordance with BS 476-7.

    © Clear Construction 2

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