NS EN 13501-2 : 2007 + A1 2009

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Fire scenarios
  4.1 General
  4.2 The standard temperature/time curve (post
       flash-over fire)
  4.3 The slow heating curve (smouldering fire)
  4.4 The 'semi-natural' fire
  4.5 The external fire exposure curve
  4.6 Constant temperature attack
5 Resistance to fire performance characteristics
  5.1 General
  5.2 Performance characteristics
       5.2.1 R - Loadbearing capacity
       5.2.2 E - Integrity
       5.2.3 I - Insulation
       5.2.4 W - Radiation
       5.2.5 M - Mechanical action
       5.2.6 C - Self-closing
       5.2.7 S - Smoke leakage
       5.2.8 G - 'Soot fire' resistance
       5.2.9 K - Fire protection ability
6 Declaration of fire resistance performance
  6.1 Classification periods
  6.2 Designatory letters
  6.3 Declaration of performance
  6.4 Combinations of classification
  6.5 Particular classification
       6.5.1 Fire doors and shutter
       6.5.2 Closures for conveyor systems
  6.6 Additional performance parameters
       6.6.1 Optional performance parameters
       6.6.2 Expansion of performance parameters
       6.6.3 Particular performance parameters
  6.7 Presentation of classification
  6.8 Declaration of fire resistance classes in
       product specifications
7 Classification procedure for fire resistance
  7.1 General
       7.1.1 Procedure
       7.1.2 General rules for deducing the number of
              standard temperature/time fire resistance
              tests
  7.2 Classification of loadbearing elements without
       a fire separating function
       7.2.1 General
       7.2.2 Classification of loadbearing walls without
              separating function
       7.2.3 Classification of loadbearing floors and
              roofs without fire separating function
       7.2.4 Classification of beam
       7.2.5 Classification of columns
       7.2.6 Classification of balconies, walkways and
              stairs
  7.3 Classification of loadbearing elements with fire
       separating function
       7.3.1 General
       7.3.2 Classification of loadbearing walls with
              fire separating function
       7.3.3 Classification of loadbearing floors and
              roofs with fire separating function
       7.3.4 Classification of raised floors
  7.4 Products and systems for protecting elements or
       parts of works
       7.4.1 General
       7.4.2 Tests to be carried out
       7.4.3 Test methods
       7.4.4 Performance criteria
       7.4.5 Classes
       7.4.6 Classification of protected structural
              members
  7.5 Classification of non-loadbearing elements
       7.5.1 General
       7.5.2 Partitions
       7.5.3 Classification of facades (curtain walls)
              and external walls (including glazed
              elements)
       7.5.4 Classification of ceiling membranes with
              independent fire resistance
       7.5.5 Classification of fire doors and shutters
              including their closing devices
       7.5.6 Classification of smoke control doors
       7.5.7 Classification of closure and conveyor
              system assemblies
       7.5.8 Classification of penetration seals
       7.5.9 Classification of linear joint seals
       7.5.10 Classification of service ducts and shafts
       7.5.11 Classification of chimneys
  7.6 Classification of wall and ceiling coverings for
       fire protection ability
       7.6.1 General
       7.6.2 Test method
       7.6.3 Tests to be carried out
       7.6.4 Performance criteria for fire protection
              ability
       7.6.5 Classes
Annex A (normative) Classification report
  A.1 General
  A.2 Content and format
Annex B (informative) Presentation of characterization
        data and their field of application for products
        and systems for protecting elements or parts of
        work
  B.1 General
  B.2 Characterisation data for protective vertical
       membranes
  B.3 Characterisation data for applied protection to
       concrete members
  B.4 Characterisation data for applied protection to
       steelwork
  B.5 Characterisation data for applied protection to
       concrete/profiled sheet steel composite members
  B.6 Characterisation data for applied protection to
       concrete filled hollow steel columns
  B.7 Characterisation data for applied protection to
       timber members
Bibliography

Describes the procedure for classification of construction products and building elements using data from fire resistance and smoke leakage tests which are within the direct field of application of the relevant test method.