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Fire: EN 13501 –
the European Standard
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The European Standards

The harmonized European Fire Standards are a set of test standards The Declaration of Performance (DoP) and the “KIT” CE label are the
that have been accepted by all countries within the European two main documents that will normally be required by local authority
Economic Community. This allows manufacturers to produce or import officers to show that the intended ceiling system will meet the
products that have been tested to a common standard without the specified performance level. The use of components other than those
need to test in each member state. Testing to these standards is now supplied by OWA will prevent the issuing of a KIT label.
accepted in all EEC countries.

Compliance with the European Standards and regulations is mandatory.

All certified European test laboratories (“Notified Bodies”) who are

listed with EOTA (European Organisation for Technical Approval) may
perform these tests and issue the corresponding test reports

(ITT – Initial Type Testing). In addition there may be national test or

building regulation requirements that may need to be observed.

Reaction to fire
If a fire is able to find sufficient flammable materials it will quickly spread The additional designations are:
through an area. It is therefore crucial to use materials of
limited combustibility on key surfaces within a room, such as ceilings Smoke | s1, s2, s3
and walls. The use of such materials can dramatically reduce the s1 = little or no smoke generation
speed flames spread through an area as well as minimise their s2 = medium smoke generation
contribution to the fire. s3 = heavy smoke generation

The European Standard EN 13501-1: Reaction to fire provides a Burning droplets | d0, d1, d2
number of performance criteria to measure the fire characteristics of d0 = no droplets within 600 seconds
building products. These cover spread of flame and contribution to fire d1 = droplet form within 600 seconds but do not burn for more than
as well the generation of smoke and the production of burning droplets. 10 seconds
The table below provides an overview of the available classifications. d2 = not as d0 or d1

Additional requirements European class

Country Test standard Classification
No smoke No burning droplets according to
falling/dripping EN 13501-1 EC member states EN 13501-1 A2-s1,d0 | B-s1,d0
Switzerland Fire safety regulations BSV 2105 RF1 = non-flammable
3 3 A1
USA ASTM E 84 a / ASTM E 1264 Class I / class A
3 3 A2-s1,d0
3 3 B-s1,d0 | C-s1,d0
3 A2-s2,d0 | A2-s3,d0
B, C-s2,d0 | B, C-s3,d0
3 A2-s1,d1 | A2-s1,d2
B, C-s1,d1 | B, C-s1,d2
A2-s3,d2 | B-s3,d2
3 3 D-s1,d0
3 D-s2,d0 |D-s3,d0
E | E-d2 | F
3 D-s1,d2 | D-s2,d2 | D-s3,d2

Resistance to fire
Resistance to fire Resistance to fire Structural elements based on EN 13501-2 encompass the whole
class EN 13501-2 duration in minutes
structural element and not just the suspended ceiling. This may consist
REI 30 ≥ 30 of the roof and the suspended ceiling or the structural floor and
REI 60 ≥ 60 suspended ceiling. The entire element should resist the impact of fire
REI 90 ≥ 90 on its structural ability for as long as possible. The length of time this
REI 120 ≥ 120 can be maintained is the fire resistance duration and will classify it in
REI 180 ≥ 180 one of the classes shown.
For European categorisation, a reaction to fire classification is always given separately.
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Test criteria
During the fire resistance test the laboratory will look out for adverse The example below (fig 2) shows a timber floor construction with the
reaction as well as reporting on the following key criteria. OWA ceiling below
Timber beams
R. The structural element should not collapse or deflect beyond the Wooden floorboards
with tongue and groove
permitted levels when subjected to the applied load.

E. The integrity of the room must be maintained. No breakthrough of

flames is permitted. Suspended
ceiling

I. The temperature on the non-exposed side of the structural element

must not rise more than 140 °K above ambient as an average
measurement and no more than 180 °K at any one location. Fig. 2: timber floor

If one of the above criteria is exceeded the test is terminated and OWA have tested most standard floor and roof constructions with
the duration achieved prior to failure will dictate the appropriate fire OWAcoustic Ceilings to EN 13501-2 and have achieved up to REI 180
resistance classification. as shown in the following table.
Due to the diversity of the various structural elements currently Where an OWAcoustic ceiling is used to provide structural fire
available it is impossible to test each individually. We therefore resistance it is important that the ceiling is constructed in the same
endeavor to test the worst case scenario in each generic construction manner as that used in the test. Failure to use the same components
type. and layout may invalidate any certification and prevent us issuing a KIT
The following examples show constructions within a test furnace. declaration.

The illustration below (fig. 1) shows an example of a typical Escape and rescue routes often have services containing combustible
steel beam construction with the OWA ceiling below. materials installed below the structural slabs. For this reason we
recommend the use of OWAcoustic self contained fire resistant ceilings
(see table on page 6 and 7). With this type of ceiling it is possible to
Steel beam span ≥ 4000 mm
Covering
provide fire resistance of EI 30 to the services in the void as well as to
the area below. The use of this system can help provide protected
escape routes both from fire and smoke.

Suspended
ceilings

Fig. 1: steel beam floor

OWA Suspended ceilings can also be used to provide fire resistance to

timber constructions.

On the 1st of July 2013 the new European Construction Products The harmonised European Standard EN13964 (Suspended Ceilings
Regulation (CPR) No. 305/2011 came into force and replaced the Requirements and test Methods), covers a number of essential
existing Construction Products Directive (CPD) 89/106/EU. requirements including:

Part of the new regulation is the use of CE labelling for construction – reaction to fire – resistance to fire
products that are regulated by a harmonised European Standard – mechanical safety – hygiene, health and environmental
(hEN) or a European Assessment Document (EAD, formerly known – acoustics – corrosion
as “ETAG”). – others

In addition a “Declaration of Performance” (DoP) will be issued for all Important: in case of resistance to fire a CE label and DoP
CE labelled construction products. This declaration will show a for the whole kit (ceiling tiles + subconstruction) is
number of key performance criteria as well as a unique identification mandatory according to EN 13964 ZA 1.1
code of the product type. This replaces the existing document known
as a European Declaration of Conformity
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Loadbearing structure Type of suspended ceiling

Types of structure and Min. thickness Min. cavity OWAconstruct premium

KIT reference number of slab (d) height (a) systems

Steel beam floor

d KIT-16-01/2012 - S 3
KIT-16-01/2012 - S 3a ≥ 120 mm ≥ 200 mm
a

d Steel beam floor ≥ 250 mm S3

KIT-11-01/2008 - S 3
a KIT-11-01/2008 - S 3a ≥ 90 mm ≥ 150 mm

≥ 120 mm S 3a
d
Steel beam floor
a
KIT-27-01/2011 - S 3
KIT-27-01/2011 - S 3a

≥ 100 mm ≥ 200 mm

S3

Steel beam floor

KIT-28-01/2015 - S 3
≥ 90 mm ≥ 250 mm S3
Important note:

The KITs listed in the following

Steel beam floor
tables cannot be combined KIT-29-01/2018 - S 3 ≥ 90 mm ≥ 250 mm
with all OWAcoustic panel S3
designs.
Steel beam floor
Tables 1 and 2 on pages 12 KIT-24-01/2014 - S 3 S 3 with
and 13 must be observed in ≥ 90 mm ≥ 250 mm
mineral wool
connection with load-bearing
structures and fire resistance
durations (REI 30-REI 180). Steel beam floor
KIT-17-01/2013 - S 15 cliq ≥ 90 mm ≥ 230 mm S 15 cliq
Load-bearing structures such
as:
Steel beam floor
– steel beam floors with
KIT-18-01/2011 - S 15a cliq
reinforced concrete slabs ≥ 100 mm ≥ 200 mm
S 15a cliq
are also valid for steel
and prestressed concrete
constructions Steel beam floor
– timber constructions KIT-19-01/2011 - S 18p /S 6a
S 18p
– light roof constructions ≥ 100 mm ≥ 200 mm

Please note that only the = binder

latest test certificates can be
found in the following tables. Steel beam floor
Expired proofs of usability and KIT-20-01/2013 - S 1
systems, which are no longer ≥ 90 mm ≥ 185 mm
S1
listed here due to technical
reasons, are not available
anymore. Steel beam floor
KIT-30-01/2016 - S 7
≥ 90 mm ≥ 250 mm
S7

Steel beam floor

KIT-25-01/2014 - S 15 b
≥ 90 mm ≥ 250 mm S 15 b
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Applicability of the tile designs depends on table 1 (page 12) and table 2 (page 13)

OWAcoustic tiles * Resistance to fire Tested hanger (max. distance)

Module Thickness Product Classification Test report no. Centre of Centre of Hanger Special
surfaces min. main tee hangers OWA-no. characteristics

No. 297270/7130/CPD
1250 mm 1250 mm
REI 120 … and further
1200 mm 1200 mm
reports
625 x 625 mm 14 mm nom. Product surfaces in
600 x 600 mm 15 mm table 1 (page 12) REI 90
1250 mm 1250 mm
REI 60 PB III/08-191-1Ä
1200 mm 1200 mm
REI 30 See
page 11

Product surfaces in
15 mm
table 1 (page 12)
Nr. 282291/6095/CPD
625 mm 1250 mm
1250 x 625 mm REI 60 … and further
reports
Product surfaces in
14 mm nom.
table 1 (page 12)

Product surfaces in
PB 3.2/14-338-1,
table 1 and 2
625 x 625 mm 15 mm PB 3.2/15-411-1 1250 mm 1250 mm See
(pages 12/13) REI 60
600 x 600 mm 20 mm … and further 1200 mm 1200 mm page 11
excepting Sinfonia
reports
Silencia

Product surfaces in PB 3.2/17-345-1

625 x 625 mm 1250 mm 1250 mm See
20 mm table 1 and 2 REI 45 … and further
600 x 600 mm 1200 mm 1200 mm page 11
(pages 12/13) reports

PB 3.2/13-320-1
625 x 625 mm Product surfaces in 625 mm 750 mm See
15 mm REI 120 … and further
600 x 600 mm table 1 (page 12) page 11
reports

PB 3.2/13-169-1
625 x 625 mm Product surfaces in 625 mm 1250 mm See
15 mm REI 90 … and further
600 x 600 mm table 1 (page 12) 600 mm 1200 mm page 11
reports

No. 285878/6379/CPD
625 x 625 mm 14 mm nom. Product surfaces in 625 mm 1250 mm See
REI 90 … and further
600 x 600 mm 15 mm table 1 (page 12) 600 mm 1200 mm page 11
reports

- C profile no. 36/70

≤ 2050 No. 285879/6380/CPD
Product surfaces in See - only in combination
(tile length) x 15 mm REI 90 … and further ≤ 2130 mm 750 mm
table 1 (page 12) page 11 with surface-
312.5 mm reports
mounted luminaires

PB 3.2/13-018-1
625 x 625 mm Product surfaces in 1250 mm 1250 mm See
15 mm REI 90 … and further
600 x 600 mm table 1 (page 12) 1200 mm 1200 mm page 11
reports

PB 3.2/15-411-2
Product surfaces in See
2400 x 1200 mm 20 mm REI 60 … and further 1000 mm 1000 mm
table 2 (page 13) page 11
reports

PB 3.2/13-322-1
625 x 625 mm Product surfaces in 1250 mm 1250 mm See
15 mm REI 30 … and further
600 x 600 mm table 1 (page 12) 1200 mm 1200 mm page 11
reports

* Please also see the corresponding data sheets

6 European resistance to fire test

Loadbearing structure Type of suspended ceiling

Types of structure and Min. thickness Min. cavity OWAconstruct premium

KIT reference number of slab (d) height (a) systems

d Reinforced block floor

KIT-21-01/2013 - S 3
a KIT-21-01/2013 - S 3a
S3

≥ 200 mm ≥ 250 mm

S 3a

d Reinforced concrete
hollow slab
a KIT-10-01/2007 - S 3
KIT-10-01/2007 - S 3a S3

≥ 250 mm ≥ 250 mm

S 3a

Composite floor
d KIT-22-01/2009 - S 3
KIT-22-01/2009 - S 3a
S3
a
≥ 70 mm ≥ 200 mm

S 3a

Steel roof construction with

corrugated steel sheets
insulation
a + mineral wool
KIT-23-01/2014 - S 3
- ≥ 600 mm S3

Timber roof construction

KIT-01-01/2005 - S 3
KIT-01-01/2005 - S 3a
S3
a - ≥ 250 mm

S 3a

Timber floor timber beam

d KIT-07-01/2008 - S 3
wooden
a
particle board
18 mm
+ ≥ 245 mm S3
gypsum fireboard
12.5 mm
alternative screed
structure
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Applicability of the tile designs depends on table 1 (page 12) and table 2 (page 13)

OWAcoustic tiles * Resistance to fire Tested hanger (max. distance)

Module Thickness Product Classification Test report no. Centre of Centre of Hanger Special
surfaces min. main tee hangers OWA-no. characteristics

No. 311867/8160/CPR
625 x 625 mm 14 mm nom. Product surfaces in See
REI 120 … and further 1200 mm 900 mm
600 x 600 mm 15 mm table 1 (page 12) page 11
reports

No. 234562/2488/CPD
625 x 625 mm Product surfaces in 1250 mm 1250 mm See
15 mm REI 180 … and further
600 x 600 mm table 1 (page 12) 1200 mm 1200 mm page 11
reports

No. 281196/6048/CPD
625 x 625 mm 14 mm nom. Product surfaces in 1250 mm 1250 mm See
REI 120 … and further
600 x 600 mm 15 mm table 1 (page 12) 1200 mm 1200 mm page 11
reports

625 x 625 mm Product surfaces in 625 mm 1250 mm See 97/30

15 mm REI 30 PB 3.2/14-140-1
600 x 600 mm table 1 (page 12) 600 mm 1200 mm page 11 97/32

PB 3222/3473-CR
… and further
625 x 625 mm 14 mm nom. Product surfaces in 1250 mm 1250 mm See
REI 30 reports
600 x 600 mm 15 mm table 1 (page 12) 1200 mm 1200 mm page 11
PZ_3918_0633_CR
PZ_3478_731_07

2007 - Efectis
625 x 625 mm Product surfaces in RO 574 (E) 1250 mm 1250 mm See
15 mm REI 30
600 x 600 mm table 1 (page 12) … and further 1200 mm 1200 mm page 11
reports

* Please also see the corresponding data sheets

8 Suspended ceiling | EI 30 self-contained fire protection units to EN 13501-2

Ceilings with independent fire resistance Type of suspended ceiling

EI 30 (a ↔ b) Types of structure and OWAconstruct premium

[a = above, b = below] KIT reference number systems

OWAcoustic ceiling Barriere

fire resistance from above and below
Barriere A
tiles demountable clear span, concealed grid, demountable
element length ≤ 1500 mm

Barriere B
clear span, concealed grid, demountable
element length ≤ 2250 mm

Barriere C
clear span, concealed grid, demountable
element length ≤ 1250 mm
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Applicability of the tile designs depends on table 1 (page 12) and table 2 (page 13)

OWAcoustic tiles/ Resistance to fire Tested hanger (max. distance)

elements

Module Thickness Product Classifi- Test report no. Centre of Hanger

surfaces cation hangers OWA-no.
min.

Type A
PB 3.2/19-100-1 Type A
width: 300 mm, 312,5 mm 40 mm
PB 3.2/19-100-2 ≤ 800 mm
length: ≤ 1500 mm

Type B Sternbild
EI 30 PB 3.2/18-300-4 Type B Nonius hanger no.
width: 300 mm, 312,5 mm 44 mm Cosmos/N
a↔b PB 3.2/18-300-5 ≤ 625 mm 79/...
length: 1800 mm, 2000 mm, 2250 mm Cosmos/O

Type C
PB 3.2/18-262-1 Type C
width: 625 mm 40 mm
PB 3.2/18-262-3 ≤ 625 mm
length: 1250 mm
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Light fittings
When installing recessed luminaires in an OWAcoustic fire When using 40 mm thick OWAcoustic premium tiles, 40 mm thick
resistant ceiling an OWAcoustic fire box should be installed to MINOWA® tiles should be used and for 20 mm thick OWAcoustic
ensure continuity of fire resistance. It is important to ensure that premium tiles, 21mm thick MINOWA® tiles should be used.
the performance of the fire box matches that of the installed
OWAcoustic ceiling. Also see information sheet on fire protection enclosure no. 9905 e.

Recessed light fittings

Thickness OWAcoustic tiles Thickness firebox
14 mm, 15 mm 15 mm
20 mm 21 mm
≥ 40 mm 40 mm

OWAcoustic standard ceilings

(steelbeam floor, timber roof construction, steel roof construction,
timber floor)

OWAcoustic ceilings with recessed light fittings offer the same fire
resistance as closed OWAcoustic ceilings, if the recessed light fittings
are encased in a 15 mm thick MINOWA® firebox.

For details, see OWA installation Guide no. 9801 e.

Perimeter trims
For fire resistant ceilings the perimeter trims should be installed in
accordance with corresponding test report. Only approved fire
resistant wall fixings should be used (ETA – European Technical
Approval). Fixing centre ≤ 250 mm.

Standard wall perimeter Wall perimeter

for all standard ceilings for Contura ceilings S 3a
≤ 5.0

Wall perimeter
with shadow gap
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Hangers and suspensions

No. 11 No. 12/.../...* Pre-stressed wire No. 17/45

Hangers for Double-adjustable hangers Ø ≥ 2.0 mm; fixing ends are Nonius hangers for
exposed systems exposed systems bound at least 3 times exposed systems

No. 90 No. 12/44* No. 2001 No. 79/... No. 09/10

Hanger clips, adjustable “Click”, adjustable hangers OWAplan Bandraster system Nonius hanger
for steal beams

* Adjustable hangers are not to be used with timber constructions REI 90.

Top fixings
Only approved fire resistant top fixings suitable for the substrate should be used (ETA – European Technical Approval).

Verification
For fire resistance requirements relating to OWAcoustic ceilings, it is recommended that you clarify the design for the relevant requirement prior
to ordering and installing the ceiling.

When placing an order, please request the documents from your dealer by providing a completed checklist (download right). This is required in
order to provide the correct documents (DoP, CE-KIT label).

OWA fire protection documents are only valid if OWAcoustic-tiles and original OWAconstruct system components (as tested) are used.
12 Fire resistance duration of individual OWAcoustic products

Table 1

Reinforced concrete/ Timber beam floor/gang-nail trusses/

steel beam floor: light roofs:
fire resistance classification fire resistance classification
Product surfaces REI in accordance with REI in accordance with
for all KITs EN 13501-2 up to * EN 13501-2

Bamboo 180 30

Constellation 180 30

Cosmos 180 30

Creaprint Constellation 180 30

Finetta 180 30

Harmony 180 30

Janus (Cosmos, Constellation) 180 30

NEW Sandila 180 30

Plain 180 30

Regular perforated, 20 mm 180 30

Sinfonia dB 180 30

Sinfonia Privacy 180 30

Sinfonia Reflecta 180 30

* Depending on system, tile dimensions and design

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Table 2

Reinforced concrete/ Timber beam floor/gang-nail trusses/

steel beam floor: light roofs:
Product surfaces fire resistance classification fire resistance classification
for KIT 28-01/2015 REI in accordance with REI in accordance with
only for steel beam or concrete floors EN 13501-2 up to * EN 13501-2

Bolero 60 –

Brillianto A 60 –

Creaprint Sinfonia 60 –

Multi Alpha 60 –

Ocean 60 –

OWAlux 60 –

OWAplan° 60 –

RAW° 60 –

Sinfonia 60 –

Sinfonia Balance 60 –

Sinfonia Humancare 60 –

Sinfonia Silencia°2 45 –

° Only applies to KIT-30-01/2016 * Depending on system, tile dimensions and design

°2 Only applies to KIT-29-01/2018
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Technical assistance
This brochure provides a very brief outline of European Standard
EN 13501 and how OWAcoustic ceilings can help meet your fire
resistance requirements.

If you require further information or assistance on any aspect of your

proposed ceiling installation please contact us or visit our website.

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in accordance with our recommendations. Failure to adhere to these conditions will result in the invalidation of any performance claims,
warranties or guarantees and rejection of any liability. OWA reserves the right to make any technical improvements to the products, systems
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