This European Standard specifies a method for determining the fire resistance of door and shutter assemblies and openable windows designed for installation within openings incorporated in vertical separating elements, such as:a)hinged and pivoted doors;b)horizontally sliding and vertically sliding doors including articulated sliding doors and sectional doors;c)folding doors, sliding folding doors /shutters;d)tilting doors;e)rolling shutter doors;f)openable windows;g)operable fabric curtains.This European Standard is used in conjunction with EN 1363 1.The testing of fire dampers is covered by EN 1366 2.The testing of closures for conveyor systems is covered by EN 1366 7.By prior agreement with the test sponsor, additional information may be gained for individual elements of building hardware in order to fulfil the performance criteria identified in EN 1634 2. Based on the observations recorded during the test, the results may be presented in a separate report which should be in accordance with the requirements of EN 1634 2.