SIST EN 13238:2010
(Main)Reaction to fire tests for building products - Conditioning procedures and general rules for selection of substrates
Reaction to fire tests for building products - Conditioning procedures and general rules for selection of substrates
This European Standard describes the conditioning procedures for test specimens which will be tested according to the European standards for reaction to fire.
The rules for the selection of substrates for construction products when carrying out reaction to fire tests are also detailed in this European Standard.
This European Standard does not contain requirements for
- the pre-drying of test specimens for the non-combustibility test according EN ISO 1182;
- methods of cleaning (e.g. washing) and other methods for the assessment of durability aspects, which are dealt with in the relevant product standards.
Prüfungen zum Brandverhalten von Bauprodukten - Konditionierungsverfahren und allgemeine Regeln für die Auswahl von Trägerplatten
Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt die Verfahren zur Konditionierung von Probekörpern, die nach Europäischen Normen für das Brandverhalten geprüft werden.
Die Regeln für die Auswahl von Trägerplatten für Bauprodukte zur Durchführung von Prüfungen zum Brandverhalten werden ebenfalls in dieser Europäischen Norm behandelt.
Diese Europäische Norm enthält keine Anforderungen an
- die Vortrocknung von Probekörpern für die Nichtbrennbarkeitsprüfung nach EN ISO 1182 sowie an;
- die Reinigungsverfahren (z. B. Waschen) und weitere Verfahren zur Beurteilung der Dauerhaftigkeit, da diese in den jeweiligen Produktnormen behandelt werden.
Essais de réaction au feu des produits de construction - Mode opératoire du conditionnement et règles générales de sélection des substrats
La présente norme européenne spécifie pour les essais de réaction au feu les modes opératoires de conditionnement des éprouvettes de produits de construction, ainsi que les règles de sélection des substrats pour le revêtement de sol et les produits de surface des murs/plafonds.
La présente norme européenne ne traite pas des modes opératoires de pré-séchage de l'EN ISO 1182, ni les modes opératoires de lavage et de nettoyage par rapport à la durabilité, lesquels sont abordés dans les normes produits.
Preskusi odziva gradbenih proizvodov na ogenj - Postopki kondicioniranja in splošna pravila za izbiro podlag
Ta evropski standard opisuje postopke kondicioniranja za preskusne primerke, ki bodo preskušeni v skladu z evropskimi standardi za odziv na ogenj. Pravila za izbor substratov za gradbene proizvode, ko se izvajajo preskusi odzivnosti na ogenj, so prav tako podrobno opisana v tem evropskem standardu. Ta evropski standard ne vsebuje zahtev za – predsušenje preskusnih primerkov za preskus negorljivosti v skladu z EN ISO 1182; - metode za čiščenje (npr. pranje) in druge metode za ocenjevanje vidikov vzdržljivosti, ki so obravnavani v ustreznih proizvodnih standardih.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 08-Apr-2010
- Technical Committee
- POZ - Požarna varnost
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 10-Mar-2010
- Due Date
- 15-May-2010
- Completion Date
- 09-Apr-2010
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
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- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2010
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- 04-Feb-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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- 28-Jan-2026
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Overview
SIST EN 13238:2010, issued by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST), specifies the standardized conditioning procedures and rules for the selection of substrates when performing reaction to fire tests for building products. This European Standard provides essential guidance to ensure test consistency and comparability across various construction materials and products tested for fire safety, supporting regulatory compliance and harmonization across Europe.
Crucially, the standard defines how specimens should be prepared and conditioned prior to fire testing and offers general rules for substrate selection based on the intended end use scenario of the building product. While it sets detailed conditioning and substrate selection methods, it does not address pre-drying for non-combustibility testing, cleaning, or durability assessments, which are covered by other relevant standards.
Key Topics
Conditioning Procedures:
- Specifies controlled temperature and humidity settings for test specimen conditioning.
- Outlines conditioning durations, either until constant mass is achieved or for a fixed period, based on the type and composition of the construction product.
- Provides specific handling for hygroscopic materials and products with special treatments.
Substrate Selection Rules:
- Establishes standard substrates that represent a majority of end use conditions.
- Differentiates requirements between floorings and other construction products.
- Specifies matching the density and class of the test substrate to end-use materials for accurate test representation.
Representation of End Use Conditions:
- Mandates that the method of attachment (e.g., adhesives, mounting) in test samples mirrors actual application in construction.
- Calls for inclusion of relevant structural layers (such as air gaps or insulation) present in the final installation.
Scope and Limitations:
- Applies directly to laboratories and organizations conducting reaction to fire tests according to European regulatory frameworks.
- Excludes non-combustibility pre-drying and cleaning/durability assessment procedures.
Applications
Implementing SIST EN 13238:2010 is essential for:
- Manufacturers: Ensuring their building products are tested in accordance with recognized European fire safety standards, which supports CE marking and market access within the EU.
- Testing Laboratories: Obtaining reliable, repeatable, and comparable results across a wide range of construction products, enabling accurate fire classification.
- Regulators and Specifiers: Assessing compliance with fire reaction requirements for building products as part of national and European fire safety regulations.
- Designers and Engineers: Selecting materials with verified fire performance ratings for use in construction projects, supporting safer building design.
Commonly tested products include floorings, wall and ceiling finishes, insulation boards, and coated or laminated surfaces. The standard supports relevant fire test methods by creating a uniform approach to specimen preparation, critical for reliable fire safety evaluation in the built environment.
Related Standards
- EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Classification using data from reaction to fire tests.
- EN ISO 9239-1: Reaction to fire tests for floorings - Burning behaviour under a radiant heat source.
- EN 13823: Reaction to fire tests - Building products exposed to a single burning item.
- EN ISO 11925-2: Ignitability of building products subjected to direct flame impingement.
- EN ISO 1182: Non-combustibility test (not covered for pre-drying in this standard).
- ISO 554: Standard atmospheres for conditioning and/or testing specifications.
SIST EN 13238:2010 forms an important foundation for achieving consistent, harmonized fire reaction testing, supporting safer and more regulated construction practices across Europe. For anyone involved in fire safety testing of building products, this standard ensures best practices in specimen preparation and substrate selection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 13238:2010 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Reaction to fire tests for building products - Conditioning procedures and general rules for selection of substrates". This standard covers: This European Standard describes the conditioning procedures for test specimens which will be tested according to the European standards for reaction to fire. The rules for the selection of substrates for construction products when carrying out reaction to fire tests are also detailed in this European Standard. This European Standard does not contain requirements for - the pre-drying of test specimens for the non-combustibility test according EN ISO 1182; - methods of cleaning (e.g. washing) and other methods for the assessment of durability aspects, which are dealt with in the relevant product standards.
This European Standard describes the conditioning procedures for test specimens which will be tested according to the European standards for reaction to fire. The rules for the selection of substrates for construction products when carrying out reaction to fire tests are also detailed in this European Standard. This European Standard does not contain requirements for - the pre-drying of test specimens for the non-combustibility test according EN ISO 1182; - methods of cleaning (e.g. washing) and other methods for the assessment of durability aspects, which are dealt with in the relevant product standards.
SIST EN 13238:2010 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.50 - Fire-resistance of building materials and elements. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 13238:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 13238:2002, SIST EN ISO 11925-2:2026, SIST EN ISO 11925-2:2020, SIST EN 14390:2007, SIST EN 13501-1:2019, SIST EN 13823:2020+A1:2022, SIST EN ISO 9239-1:2025, SIST EN 14306:2016, SIST EN 1057:1998, SIST EN 636:2013+A1:2015, SIST EN ISO 13943:2002, SIST EN ISO 1182:2020, SIST EN ISO 1716:2018, SIST EN 520:2005+A1:2009, SIST-TS CEN/TS 45545-2:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 13238:2010 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/117. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Preskusi odziva gradbenih proizvodov na ogenj - Postopki kondicioniranja in splošna pravila za izbiro podlagPrüfungen zum Brandverhalten von Bauprodukten - Konditionierungsverfahren und allgemeine Regeln für die Auswahl von TrägerplattenEssais de réaction au feu des produits de construction - Mode opératoire du conditionnement et règles générales de sélection des substratsReaction to fire tests for building products - Conditioning procedures and general rules for selection of substrates13.220.50Požarna odpornost gradbenih materialov in elementovFire-resistance of building materials and elementsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13238:2010SIST EN 13238:2010en,de01-junij-2010SIST EN 13238:2010SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 13238
February 2010 ICS 13.220.50 Supersedes EN 13238:2001English Version
Reaction to fire tests for building products - Conditioning procedures and general rules for selection of substrates
Essais de réaction au feu des produits de construction - Modes opératoires de conditionnement et règles générales de sélection des substrats
Prüfungen zum Brandverhalten von Bauprodukten - Konditionierungsverfahren und allgemeine Regeln für die Auswahl von Trägerplatten This European Standard was approved by CEN on 18 December 2009.
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The Construction Products Directive requires products to be tested in their end use condition which, for the purpose of substrates, could lead to an economically unrealistic large variety of tests to be carried out. This large spectrum has been reduced to a practical number of standard substrates that enables the majority of end use conditions to be represented. Rules for the selection of such substrates are given in this European Standard.
This European Standard is intended for use in conjunction with European Standards covering the reaction to fire test methods for the relevant construction products. SIST EN 13238:2010
1 Scope
This European Standard describes the conditioning procedures for test specimens which will be tested according to the European standards for reaction to fire. The rules for the selection of substrates for construction products when carrying out reaction to fire tests are also detailed in this European Standard.
This European Standard does not contain requirements for the pre-drying of test specimens for the non-combustibility test according EN ISO 1182; methods of cleaning (e.g. washing) and other methods for the assessment of durability aspects, which are dealt with in the relevant product standards. 2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 312, Particleboards
Specifications EN 520, Gypsum plasterboards — Definitions, requirements and test methods EN 636, Plywood
Specifications EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements
Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests EN 13823, Reaction to fire tests for building products
Building products excluding floorings exposed to the thermal attack by a single burning item EN 14306, Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations
Factory made calcium silicate (CS) products
Specification EN 14390, Fire test
Large-scale room reference test for surface products EN ISO 1182, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Non-combustibility test (ISO 1182:2002) EN ISO 1716, Reaction to fire tests for building products
Determination of the heat of combustion (ISO 1716:2002) EN ISO 9239-1, Reaction to fire tests for floorings — Part 1: Determination of the burning behaviour using a radiant heat source (ISO 9239-1:2002) EN ISO 11925-2, Reaction to fire tests
Ignitability of building products subjected to direct impingement of flame – Part 2: Single-flame source test (ISO 11925-2:2002) EN ISO 13943:2000, Fire safety — Vocabulary (ISO 13943:2000) ISO 390, Products in fibre-reinforced cement — Sampling and inspection ISO 1887, Textile glass — Determination of combustible-matter content
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 13943:2000 and the following apply. 3.1 material
single basic substance or uniformly dispersed mixture of substances, e.g. metal, stone, timber, concrete, mineral wool with uniformly dispersed binder or polymers 3.2 product mat
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