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. […]
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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 […]
Why do you need to know the meaning of Euroclasses?
A few years ago, I had an experience in which, due to the lack of knowledge of the meaning of reaction to fire classifications, a […]
Will a BL product also be B?
In this post I will explain to you through a real case if a product with an Euroclass X of linear pipe thermal insulation will […]
Roofs exposed to the external fire (IV)
Introduction In this fourth and last post of the thematic series on roofs exposed to the external fire, I will explain you the fourth test […]
Roofs exposed to the external fire (III)
Introduction In this third post of the thematic series on roofs exposed to an external fire, I am going to explain you the third method […]
A2 Euroclass vs B Euroclass. Which requires less flame spread?
In the post that I present to you today, I am going to tell you a situation that happened to me during a course that […]