When there is a fire, is it met the goal of the CTE DB SI (National building code) ?
On August 29th 2020, we saw how a high-rise residential building in Madrid with the firsts lights of the sunrise was engulfed by the flames […]
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Is it possible to know the euroclass of reaction to fire of a product without testing it?
In order to know the euroclase of reaction to fire of a product or system, the procedure shown in the classification standard must be followed. […]
Factors that affect to the fire spread
When a fire occurs, there are a number of conditions that can affect the spread and therefore we must know them. The heat generated in […]
The importance of testing in end use application
Introduction From the point of view of reaction to fire, the construction products must be tested according to the classification standard EN 13501-1 (Euroclasses). This […]
How is the reaction to fire on ships evaluated?
The most common when it talks about reaction to fire is that it refers in most cases to constructive applications in buildings and industrial environments. […]
How is an ETICS tested in reaction to fire?
In this post I am going to explain you the basic aspects about the reaction to fire tests on the external thermal insulation composite systems, […]
Do all euroclasses provide you information on smoke?
I often listen that «some Euroclasses do not have class for the smoke because it is not necessary as consequence it is known that either […]
If there is a fire, does the legislation always fail?
When the news informs us about the event of a fire, we tend to think that the legislation is not adequate because there is a […]
Basic aspects about the fire load
Use of the fire load Nowadays, the fire load is one of the factors that are taken into account when it assessed the risk of […]
A1 and A2 Euroclass. Which are the differences?
As you already know, the classifications A1 and A2 of the European classification system of reaction to fire are the highest and therefore, it is […]