2000/367/EC: Commission Decision of 3 May 2000 implementing Council Directive 89/106/EEC as regards the classification of the resistance to fire performance of construction products, construction works and parts thereof (notified under document number C(2000) 1001) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2000-05-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: building materials, classification, fire protection, product safety, technical specification

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COMMISSION

COMMISSION DECISION

of 3 May 2000

implementing Council Directive 89/106/EEC as regards the classification of the resistance to fire
performance of construction products, construction works and parts thereof

(notified under document number C(2000) 1001)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2000/367/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws,
regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products (1), as
amended by Directive 93/68/EEC (2), and in particular Articles 3, 6 and 20 thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Article 3(2) and (3) of Directive 89/106/EEC state that, in order to take account of different levels of
protection for the construction works that may prevail at national, regional or local levels, each
essential requirement may give rise to the establishment of classes of the interpretative documents.
Those documents have been published as the Communication of the Commission with regard to the
interpretative documents of Council Directive 89/106/EEC (3).

Paragraph 4.2.1 of interpretative document No 2 justifies the need for different levels of the essential
requirement ‘Safety in case of fire’ as a function of the type, use and location of the construction
work,

its layout and the availability of the emergency facilities.

Paragraph 2.2 of interpretative document No 2 lists a number of interrelated measures for the
satisfaction of the essential requirement ‘Safety in case of fire’ that together contribute to define the
fire safety strategy that can be developed in different ways in Member States.

Paragraph 4.3.1.3 of interpretative document No 2 identifies one of these measures prevailing in
Member States that relates to the resistance to fire performance of construction products and/or
parts of construction works.

To enable the resistance to fire performance of construction products and construction works or
parts thereof to be evaluated, the harmonised solution consists in a system of classes that is included
in interpretative document No 2.

(1) OJ L 40, 11.2.1989, p. 12.
(2) OJ L 220, 30.8.1993, p. 1.
(3) OJ C 62, 28.2.1994, p. 1.

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(6)

(7)

(8)

This system of classes has been adapted to technical progress in a mandate from the Commission to
the European standardisation bodies, CEN and Cenelec.

Article 6(3) of Directive 89/106/EEC states that the Member States may determine the performance
levels to be observed in their territory only within the classifications adopted at Community level and
only subject to the use of all or some classes or one class.

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing
Committee on Construction,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The classification system adopted at Community level for the resistance to fire performance of construction
products, construction works and parts thereof shall be as set out in the Annex.

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Article 2

Done at Brussels, 3 May 2000.

For the Commission

Erkki LIIKANEN

Member of the Commission

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ANNEX

DEFINITIONS, TESTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

The relevant definitions, tests and performance criteria are fully described in, or referenced from, the European standards
referred to in this Annex.

SYMBOLS

R

E

I

W

M

C

S

Load-bearing capacity

Integrity

Insulation

Radiation

Mechanical action

Self-closing

Smoke leakage

P or PH

Continuity of power and/or signal supply

Soot fire resistance

Fire protection ability

G

K

Notes

1. The following classifications are expressed in minutes unless otherwise specified.

2. The European standards EN 13501-2, EN 13501-3 (classification) and EN 1992-1.2, EN 1993-1.2, EN 1994-1.2, EN
1995-1.2, EN 1996-1.2, EN 1999-1.2 (Eurocodes) referred to in this Decision shall be subject to the same safeguard
procedures as described in Article 5(1) of Directive 89/106/EEC.

1. Load-bearing elements without a fire separating function

CLASSIFICATIONS

Applies to

Standard(s)

Classification:

R

Notes

walls, floors, roofs, beams, columns, balconies, stairs, walkways

EN 13501-2; EN 1365-1,2,3,4,5,6; EN 1992-1.2; EN 1993-1.2; EN 1994-1.2;
EN 1995-1.2; EN 1996-1.2; EN 1999-1.2

15

20

30

45

60

90

120

180

240

360

—

2. Load-bearing elements with a fire-separating function

Applies to

Standard(s)

Classification:

RE

REI

REI-M

REW

Notes

Walls

EN 13501-2; EN 1365-1; EN 1992-1.2; EN 1993-1.2; EN 1994-1.2; EN 1995-1.2;
EN 1996-1.2; EN 1999-1.2

20

20

20

30

30

30

30

45

60

60

60

60

90

90

90

90

120

180

240

120

180

240

120

180

240

120

180

240

15

—

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Applies to

Standard(s)

Classification:

RE

REI

Notes

floors and roofs

EN 13501-2; EN 1365-2; EN 1992-1.2; EN 1993-1.2; EN 1994-1.2; EN 1995-1.2;
EN 1999-1.2

20

20

30

30

60

60

90

90

45

120

180

240

120

180

240

15

—

3. Products and systems for protecting load-bearing elements or parts of the works

Applies to

Standard(s)

ceilings with no independent fire resistance

EN 13501-2; EN 13381-1

Classification: expressed in the same terms as for the load-bearing element being protected

Notes

Applies to

Standard(s)

If also fulfilling the requirements with regard to the ‘semi-natural’ fire, the symbol
‘sn’

is added to the classification.

fire protective coatings, claddings and screens

EN 13501-2; EN 13381-2 to 7

Classification: expressed in the same terms as for the load-bearing element being protected

Notes

—

4. Non-loadbearing elements or parts of works and products therefor

Applies to

Standard(s)

Classification:

E

EI

EI-M

EW

Notes

Applies to

Standard(s)

Classification:

EI

Notes

partitions (including those incorporating uninsulated portions)

EN 13501-2; EN 1364-1; EN 1992-1.2; EN 1993-1.2; EN 1994-1.2; EN 1995-1.2;
EN 1996-1.2; EN 1999-1.2

20

20

20

30

30

30

30

45

60

60

60

60

90

90

90

90

120

120

180

240

120

120

15

—

ceilings with independent fire resistance

EN 13501-2; EN 1364-2

15

30

45

60

90

120

180

240

The classification is completed by ‘(a → b)’,
‘(b → a)’, or ‘(a (cid:1) b)’ to indicate
whether the element has been tested and fulfils the requirements from above or
below only or both.

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Applies to

Standard(s)

Classification:

E

EI

EW

Notes

Applies to

Standard(s)

Classification:

R

RE

REI

Notes

Applies to

Standard(s)

Classification:

E

EI

Notes

Applies to

Standard(s)

Classification:

E

EI

EW

Notes

facades (curtain walls) and external walls (including glazed elements)

EN 13501-2; EN 1364-3,4,5,6; EN 1992-1.2; EN 1993-1.2; EN 1994-1.2; EN
1995-1.2; EN 1996-1.2; EN 1999-1.2

15

15

30

30

30

20

90

90

120

120

60

60

60

The classification is completed by ‘(i → o)’,
to indicate
whether the element has been tested and fulfils the requirements from the inside
or outside only or both.
Where required, mechanical stability means that there are no falling parts liable to
cause personal

injury during the time for the E or EI classification.

‘(o → i)’, or ‘(i (cid:1) o)’

raised floors

EN 13501-2; EN 1366-6

15

30

30

30

The classification is completed by the addition of the suffix ‘f’ to indicate full fire
resistance or ‘r’ to indicate exposure to the reduced constant temperature exposure
only.

penetration seals and linear gap seals

EN 13501-2; EN 1366-3,4

30

30

45

45

60

60

90

90

20

120

180

240

120

180

240

15

15

—

fire doors and shutters (including those that incorporate glazing and hardware)
and their closing devices

EN 13501-2; EN 1634-1

15

15

20

20

20

30

30

30

45

45

60

60

60

90

90

120

180

240

120

180

240

The I classification is completed by the addition of the suffix ‘1’ or ‘2’ to indicate
which definition of insulation is used. The addition of the symbol ‘C’ indicates that
the product also satisfies the ‘self-closing’ criterion (pass/fail test) (1).

(1) The ‘C’ classification may be complemented by the digits 0 to 5 according to the use category. Details shall be included in the relevant

product technical specification.

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Applies to

Standard(s)

smoke control doors

EN 13501-2; EN 1634-3

Classification: S

200

or S

a

depending upon the test conditions fulfilled

Notes

The addition of the symbol ‘C’ indicates that the product also satisfies the ‘self-
closing’ criterion (pass/fail test) (1).

(1) The ‘C’ classification may be complemented by the digits 0 to 5 according to the use category. Details shall be included in the relevant

product technical specification.

Applies to

Standard(s)

Classification:

E

EI

EW

Notes

closures for conveyers and trackbound transportation systems

EN 13501-2; EN 1366-7

15

15

30

30

30

45

45

60

60

60

20

20

90

90

120

180

240

120

180

240

The I classification is completed by the addition of the suffix ‘1’ or ‘2’ to indicate
which definition of insulation is used. The addition of the symbol ‘C’ indicates that
the product also satisfies the ‘self-closing’ criterion (pass/fail test) (1).

(1) The ‘C’ classification may be complemented by the digits 0 to 5 according to the use category. Details shall be included in the relevant

product technical specification.

Applies to

Standard(s)

Classification:

E

EI

Notes

service ducts and shafts

EN 13501-2; EN 1366-5

15

15

20

20

30

30

45

45

60

60

90

90

120

180

240

120

180

240

The classification is completed by ‘(i → o)’,
to indicate
whether the element has been tested and fulfils the requirements from the inside
or outside only or both. In addition, the symbols ‘v
indicate the
e
suitability for vertical and/or horizontal use.

‘(o → i)’, or ‘(i (cid:1) o)’

’
’ and/or ‘h
o

Applies to

Standard(s)

chimneys

EN 13501-2; EN 13216

Classification: G + distance in mm (e.g. G 50)

Notes

Distance not required for built-in products.

Applies to

Standard(s)

Classification: K

wall and ceiling coverings

EN 13501-2; EN 13381-8

Notes

Pass/fail test.

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5. Products for use in ventilation systems (excluding smoke and heat exhaust ventilation)

Applies to

Standard(s)

Classification:

EI

E

Notes

Applies to

Standard(s)

Classification:

EI

E

Notes

ventilation ducts

EN 13501-3; EN 1366-1

15

20

30

30

45

60

60

90

120

180

240

to indicate
The classification is completed by ‘(i → o)’,
whether the element has been tested and fulfils the requirements from the inside
or outside only or both. In addition, the symbols ‘v
indicate the
e
suitability for vertical and/or horizontal use. The addition of the symbol
‘S’
indicates the satisfaction of an extra restriction on leakage.

‘(o → i)’, or ‘(i (cid:1) o)’

’
’ and/or ‘h
o

fire dampers

EN 13501-3; EN 1366-2

15

20

30

30

45

60

60

90

90

120

120

180

240

to indicate
The classification is completed by ‘(i → o)’,
whether the element has been tested and fulfils the requirements from the inside
or outside only or both. In addition, the symbolts ‘v
e’ and/or ‘ho’ indicate the
suitability for vertical and/or horizontal use. The addition of the symbol
‘S’
indicates the satisfaction of an extra restriction on leakage.

‘(o → i)’, or ‘(i (cid:1) o)’

6. Products to be used within services

Applies to

Standard(s)

Classification:

P

Notes

Applies to

Standard(s)

Classification:

PH

Notes

electrical and fibre-optic cables and accessories;
conduits and fire protective systems for cables

EN 13501-3

15

—

30

60

90

120

small diameter power or signal cables or systems (<20 mm diameter and with
conductor sizes ≤2.5 mm2)

EN 13501-3; EN 50200

15

—

30

60

90

120