Fire classification of construction products and building elements. Classification using data from fire resistance tests, excluding ventilation services (Withdrawn)

BS EN 13501-2:2016

British Standards Institution
Fire classification of construction products and building elements. Classification using data from fire resistance tests, excluding ventilation services (Withdrawn) Download document

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Withdrawn

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS EN

Abstract

Details are given for procedures to classify construction products and building elements with data resulting from fire resistance and smoke leakage tests. Specifically deals with loadbearing elements without a fire separating function; loadbearing elements with a fire separating function, with or without glazing, services and fixtures; products and systems for protecting elements or parts of the works; non-loadbearing elements or parts of works, with or without glazing, services and fixtures; wall and ceiling coverings with fire protection ability; and lift landing doors.

History

Superseded by BS EN 13501-2:2023. Supersedes BS EN 13501-2:2007 (+A1:2009).

ISBN

9780580868627

Subjects

  • Special subject areas
  • Fire
  • Fire retardant treatment

Publisher History

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