Concerning these two standards, the European Euroclasses standards concern building materials and floor coverings for the whole of the European community, but the French standards, namely the “M” classification, remain valid for landscaping and decoration materials. There is an indicative correlation table that can only be read from left to right.<\/p>\n\n
The Euroclass classification<\/strong> is a European evaluation system for construction products and materials. There are several categories in reaction<\/strong> and resistance<\/strong> to fire.<\/p>\n\n In reaction to fire<\/strong>, there are 3 main categories:<\/p>\n\n The French M classification (for Materials) remains a system in force for decorative materials and products.<\/p>\n\n Protecflam Industries<\/strong> provides you with solutions to meet these regulations:<\/p>\n\n In supply of fire retardant products<\/strong> (direct manufacturer),<\/p>\n\n Other materials (decorations and temporary protections)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Comments:<\/strong> Furnishing materials not covered by the DPC. These materials include: decoration, furniture, curtains and curtains, paint. They retain the old French “M” classification (reference to the standards of the NF p 92 500 series).<\/p>\n\n Comments:<\/strong> Classes A1 and A2, A2, A1fl and A2fls1 are assigned to very low-combustible products and correspond to the French class M0; in no case<\/strong> is there any equivalence between the Euroclass and M fire classifications<\/strong>, but only the degrees of own performance are classified in a hierarchical manner. They then give fire performance indicators without a comparative scale with each other.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n Classes B to E, and Bfl to Dfl apply to combustible products formerly M1 to M4;<\/p>\n\n The Euroclasses provide for additional classifications:<\/p>\n\n Acronyms used<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
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Summarised table of Euroclasses<\/h2>\n\n
Testing<\/strong><\/td> According to NF series P 92 500<\/strong><\/td> Requirements<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Rigid or rendered rigid materials with a thickness of less than 5 mm<\/td> Reaction to Fire Test M Rating: Flexible materials with a thickness of less than 5 mm<\/td> Reaction to Fire Test M Rating: Flexible materials (Flame spread measurement)<\/td> Reaction to Fire Test M Rating: Hot melt materials (drop test)<\/td> Reaction to Fire Test M0-M1-M2-M3-M4<\/td><\/tr> Floor coverings Radiant panel test<\/td> Reaction to Fire Test M Rating: Construction products other than floor coverings<\/h2>\n\n
Testing<\/strong><\/td> Classes according to NF en 13 501-1<\/strong><\/td> Requirements<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Non-combustibility (NF EN ISO 1182) A1<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> Non-combustible<\/td><\/tr> Non-combustibility (NF EN ISO 1182) A2<\/td> S1 d0 M0<\/td><\/tr> SBI (NF EN 13823) B<\/td> S1 M1<\/td><\/tr> SBI (NF EN 13823) C<\/td> S1 M2<\/td><\/tr> SBI (NF EN 13823) D<\/td> S1 d0 M3M4 – non-dripping <\/td><\/tr> SBI (NF EN 13823) E<\/td> –<\/td> d1<\/td> M4<\/td><\/tr> SBI (NF EN 13823) E<\/td> –<\/td> D2<\/td> No ranking<\/td><\/tr> SBI (NF EN 13823) F<\/td> –<\/td> –<\/td> No ranking<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n \n
Flooring<\/h2>\n\n
Testing<\/strong><\/td> Classified according to NF EN 13 501-1<\/strong><\/td> Requirements<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Non-combustibility (NF EN ISO 1182) A1fl<\/td> <\/td> Non-combustible<\/td><\/tr> Non-combustibility (NF EN ISO 1182) A2fl S1 M0 SBI (NF EN 13823) Bfl<\/td> S1 M3<\/td><\/tr> SBI (NF EN 13823) Cfl<\/td> S1 M3<\/td><\/tr> SBI (NF EN 13823) DFL<\/td> S1 M4<\/td><\/tr> Small flame (NF EN 11925-2)<\/td> Efl<\/td> <\/td> …<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n ISO:<\/strong> International Organization for Standardization OJEC:<\/strong> Official Journal of the European Communities