EU fire classification
EU fire regulations will start to replace old national systems by the year 2001. This will affect all decision-makers in the industry and all building users.
From confusion
In the second half of the 20th century almost every country in Europe developed their own national system for fire testing and classification of building materials. More than 35 different national standards confused the consumers and the producers. Some standards were even conflicting as one material could be classified as hazardous in one country and safe in another country.
Towards harmonisation
The European Commission therefore decided ten years ago to harmonise the standards for testing and classification of all building products, intended for sale in the Union. Two sets of standards have now been drafted: One for Reaction to fire of materials and one for Fire Resistance of construction elements. |
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