SIST EN 13501-2:2023/kFprA1:2026
(Amendment)Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 2: Classification using data from fire resistance and/or smoke control tests, excluding ventilation services
General Information
- Abstract
This document specifies the procedure for classification of construction products and building elements using data from fire resistance and/or smoke leakage/control tests and/or mechanical tests which are within the direct field of application of the relevant test method. Classification on the basis of extended application of test results is also included in the scope of this document.
This document deals with:
a) loadbearing elements without a fire separating function:
- walls;
- floors;
- roofs;
- beams;
- columns;
- balconies;
- walkways;
- stairs.
b) loadbearing elements with a fire separating function, with or without glazing, services and fixtures:
- walls;
- floors;
- roofs;
- raised floors.
c) products and systems for protecting elements or parts of the works:
- ceilings with no independent fire resistance;
- fire protective coatings, claddings and screens;
d) non-loadbearing elements or parts of works, with or without glazing, services and fixtures:
- partitions;
- facades (curtain walls) and external walls;
- ceilings with independent fire resistance;
- raised floors;
- fire resisting doorsets, shutter assemblies and openable windows and their closing devices;
- smoke control doorsets and shutter assemblies and their closing devices;
- conveyor systems and their closures;
- penetration seals;
- linear joint seals;
- combined penetration seals;
- service ducts and shafts;
- air transfer grilles.
- chimneys.
e) wall and ceiling coverings with fire protection ability.
f) lift landing doors which are tested according to EN 81-58 are excluded from this document. Lift landing doors which are tested in accordance with EN 1634-1 are classified in accordance with 7.5.5.
Relevant test methods which have been prepared for these construction products are listed in Clauses 2 and 7.
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 30-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- POZ - Požarna varnost
- Current Stage
- 5020 - Formal vote (FV) (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 04-Sep-2026
- Due Date
- 23-Oct-2026
- Completion Date
- 07-Sep-2026
Overview
SIST EN 13501-2:2023/kFprA1:2026 establishes a unified framework for fire classification of construction products and building elements using data derived from fire resistance and/or smoke control tests. Excluding ventilation services, this European standard provides guidance on the classification procedures for a broad spectrum of structural and non-structural building elements. The document ensures consistent classification across Europe, directly supporting regulatory compliance and fire safety in construction.
This standard applies to:
- Loadbearing and non-loadbearing building elements
- Fire protective systems and covering materials
- Smoke control and fire-resistant doorsets, shutters, and openings
- Ceilings, partitions, facades, and other integral parts of construction
Key Topics
Central topics in SIST EN 13501-2:2023/kFprA1:2026 include:
- Fire Resistance Classification: Standardized procedures for evaluating construction products based on fire resistance and mechanical testing data.
- Smoke Control Assessment: Methods and performance criteria for classifying building elements' ability to resist or control smoke passage.
- Loadbearing & Non-loadbearing Elements: Guidelines for fire classification of structural (walls, floors, columns) and non-structural (partitions, ceilings, facades) elements.
- Extended Application (EXAP): Provisions for extending test results to variations of tested products or systems, supporting streamlined product approvals.
- Test Procedures & Reporting: References to relevant EN test methods (e.g., EN 1634-1, EN 1634-3) and clear requirements for documenting and reporting classification data.
Applications
SIST EN 13501-2:2023/kFprA1:2026 is essential for manufacturers, designers, and authorities in:
- Product Certification & Compliance: Enables manufacturers of construction products-such as walls, floors, doorsets, partitions, and fire protection systems-to obtain standardized fire and smoke classification, supporting CE marking and market access across Europe.
- Building Design & Specification: Assists architects and engineers in selecting products and assemblies that comply with fire protection and smoke control requirements under national building regulations.
- Fire Safety Engineering: Supports fire engineers in risk assessment and performance-based design by providing robust classification data for building components.
- Regulatory Oversight: Guides authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and notified bodies in market surveillance and verification of fire safety compliance.
Typical classified elements under this standard:
- Loadbearing walls, floors, roofs, beams, and columns with or without fire-separating functions
- Non-loadbearing partitions, facades, ceilings, and raised floors
- Fire and smoke resisting doorsets, shutters, and openable windows
- Penetration and joint seals, service ducts, and air transfer grilles
- Fire protective coatings, claddings, and wall/ceiling coverings with fire resistance
Related Standards
To ensure comprehensive fire safety and conformity, consider the following related standards:
- EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests
- EN 1634-1: Fire resistance tests for door and shutter assemblies
- EN 1634-3: Smoke control test procedures for doorsets and shutters
- EN 15269 series: Extended application of test results for fire resistance and smoke control
- EN 17020 series: Durability and extended application of self-closing devices
- EN 16034: Performance characteristics for fire-resisting and/or smoke control doors, windows, and openable elements
Practical Value
SIST EN 13501-2:2023/kFprA1:2026 enables:
- Consistent fire and smoke classification across the construction industry
- Streamlined product testing and certification
- Enhanced building safety for occupants
- Simplified regulatory approval processes
- Greater market access for compliant construction products within the EU
Keywords: fire classification, construction products, building elements, fire resistance, smoke control, European standard, CE marking, fire protection, compliance, extended application, test procedures.
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- Effective Date
- 27-Dec-2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 13501-2:2023/kFprA1:2026 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 2: Classification using data from fire resistance and/or smoke control tests, excluding ventilation services". This standard covers: This document specifies the procedure for classification of construction products and building elements using data from fire resistance and/or smoke leakage/control tests and/or mechanical tests which are within the direct field of application of the relevant test method. Classification on the basis of extended application of test results is also included in the scope of this document. This document deals with: a) loadbearing elements without a fire separating function: - walls; - floors; - roofs; - beams; - columns; - balconies; - walkways; - stairs. b) loadbearing elements with a fire separating function, with or without glazing, services and fixtures: - walls; - floors; - roofs; - raised floors. c) products and systems for protecting elements or parts of the works: - ceilings with no independent fire resistance; - fire protective coatings, claddings and screens; d) non-loadbearing elements or parts of works, with or without glazing, services and fixtures: - partitions; - facades (curtain walls) and external walls; - ceilings with independent fire resistance; - raised floors; - fire resisting doorsets, shutter assemblies and openable windows and their closing devices; - smoke control doorsets and shutter assemblies and their closing devices; - conveyor systems and their closures; - penetration seals; - linear joint seals; - combined penetration seals; - service ducts and shafts; - air transfer grilles. - chimneys. e) wall and ceiling coverings with fire protection ability. f) lift landing doors which are tested according to EN 81-58 are excluded from this document. Lift landing doors which are tested in accordance with EN 1634-1 are classified in accordance with 7.5.5. Relevant test methods which have been prepared for these construction products are listed in Clauses 2 and 7.
This document specifies the procedure for classification of construction products and building elements using data from fire resistance and/or smoke leakage/control tests and/or mechanical tests which are within the direct field of application of the relevant test method. Classification on the basis of extended application of test results is also included in the scope of this document. This document deals with: a) loadbearing elements without a fire separating function: - walls; - floors; - roofs; - beams; - columns; - balconies; - walkways; - stairs. b) loadbearing elements with a fire separating function, with or without glazing, services and fixtures: - walls; - floors; - roofs; - raised floors. c) products and systems for protecting elements or parts of the works: - ceilings with no independent fire resistance; - fire protective coatings, claddings and screens; d) non-loadbearing elements or parts of works, with or without glazing, services and fixtures: - partitions; - facades (curtain walls) and external walls; - ceilings with independent fire resistance; - raised floors; - fire resisting doorsets, shutter assemblies and openable windows and their closing devices; - smoke control doorsets and shutter assemblies and their closing devices; - conveyor systems and their closures; - penetration seals; - linear joint seals; - combined penetration seals; - service ducts and shafts; - air transfer grilles. - chimneys. e) wall and ceiling coverings with fire protection ability. f) lift landing doors which are tested according to EN 81-58 are excluded from this document. Lift landing doors which are tested in accordance with EN 1634-1 are classified in accordance with 7.5.5. Relevant test methods which have been prepared for these construction products are listed in Clauses 2 and 7.
SIST EN 13501-2:2023/kFprA1:2026 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 13501-2:2023/kFprA1:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 13501-2:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 13501-2:2023/kFprA1:2026 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011; 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)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 13501-2:2023/oprA1:2026
01-januar-2026
Požarna klasifikacija gradbenih proizvodov in elementov stavb - 2. del:
Klasifikacija na podlagi podatkov iz preskusov požarne odpornosti in/ali
dimotesnosti, izvzete so prezračevalne naprave - Dopolnilo A1
Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 2: Classification
using data from fire resistance and/or smoke control tests, excluding ventilation services
Klassifizierung von Bauprodukten und Bauteilen zu ihrem Brandverhalten - Teil 2:
Klassifizierung mit den Ergebnissen aus den Feuerwiderstandsprüfungen und/oder
Rauchschutzprüfungen, mit Ausnahme von Lüftungsanlagen
Classement au feu des produits et éléments de construction - Partie 2 : Classement à
partir des données d’essais de résistance au feu et/ou de contrôle des fumées à
l’exclusion des produits utilisés dans les systèmes de ventilation
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13501-2:2023/prA1
ICS:
13.220.50 Požarna odpornost Fire-resistance of building
gradbenih materialov in materials and elements
elementov
SIST EN 13501-2:2023/oprA1:2026 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
SIST EN 13501-2:2023/oprA1:2026
SIST EN 13501-2:2023/oprA1:2026
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 13501-2:2023
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
November 2025
ICS
English Version
Fire classification of construction products and building
elements - Part 2: Classification using data from fire
resistance and/or smoke control tests, excluding
ventilation services
Classement au feu des produits et éléments de Klassifizierung von Bauprodukten und Bauteilen zu
construction - Partie 2 : Classement à partir des ihrem Brandverhalten - Teil 2: Klassifizierung mit den
données d'essais de résistance au feu et/ou de contrôle Ergebnissen aus den Feuerwiderstandsprüfungen
des fumées à l'exclusion des produits utilisés dans les und/oder Rauchschutzprüfungen, mit Ausnahme von
systèmes de ventilation Lüftungsanlagen
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 127.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 13501-2:2023. If this draft becomes an
amendment, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for
inclusion of this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
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SIST EN 13501-2:2023/oprA1:2026
EN 13501-2:2023/prA1:2025 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to “Introduction” . 4
2 Modification to Clause 2, "Normative References" . 4
3 Modification to Clause 4, "Fire Scenarios" . 4
4 Modification to Clause 5, "Resistance to fire performance characteristics" . 4
5 Modification to Clause 6, "Classification of characteristics related to fire resistance
performance”. 5
6 Modification to Clause 7, "Classification procedure for fire resistance” . 5
7 Modification to Clause A.1, “A.1 General” . 8
8 Modification to Clause A.2, “A.2 Content and Format”. 8
9 Modification to Table B.2, “Table B.2 – Example of tabulated data”. 9
SIST EN 13501-2:2023/oprA1:2026
EN 13501-2:2023/prA1:2025 (E)
European foreword
This document (EN 13501-2:2023/prA1:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 127
“Fire safety in buildings”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
SIST EN 13501-2:2023/oprA1:2026
EN 13501-2:2023/prA1:2025 (E)
1 Modification to “Introduction”
Replace
“CEN, CENELEC and EOTA committees preparing technical specifications which contain performance
requirements against fire resistance tests are expected to refer to the fire resistance classification given
in this document and not refer directly to any specific fire test method.”
with
“Commission delegated regulation (EU) 2024/1681 of 6 March 2024 specifies performance and classes
regarding fire resistance. These classes are identified by designation letters, each of which refers to an
important characteristic of fire resistance behaviour.”
2 Modification to Clause 2, "Normative References"
Replace
“EN 12604, Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates — Mechanical aspects — Requirements and
test methods”
with
“EN 12605: 2000, Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates —Mechanical aspects — Test
methods”
3 Modification to Clause 4, "Fire Scenarios"
Replace the word “doors” with “doorsets” throughout Clause 4.
In clause 4.6 bullet point 1 replace “leakage” with “air flow”.
In clause 4.6 bullet point 2 replace “leakage” with “air flow”.
At end of section 4.6 add the following note:
“NOTE Instead of air flow rate, the term leakage rate was used to describe the evaluation of ambient and medium
temperature for smoke control doorsets in former versions of this document.”
4 Modification to Clause 5, "Resistance to fire performance characteristics"
In clause 5.1, at end of second sentence, add “/control” after “smoke leakage”.
In clause 5.2.2.1 in second sentence of first paragraph replace “may” with “can”
In clause 5.2.3.3 replace the word “doorsests” with “doorsets”.
In clause 5.2.4 in the last sentence replace “thermal insulation” with “radiation”
In clause 5.2.7, after the first sentence, delete all text and replace with the following:
“S is the classification related to the air flow rate at ambient temperature and in the case the doorset
a3
was tested with the bottom gap taped over.
S is the classification related to the air flow rate at ambient temperature and in the case the doorset was
a4
tested without the bottom gap taped over.
S is the classification for the air flow rate at both ambient temperature and at 200°C.
S is the classification for the air flow rate at both ambient temperature and at 200°C and may be used
200L
for large industrial doorsets only. Large industrial doorsets have an overall door leaf area of more than
9m .
SIST EN 13501-2:2023/oprA1:2026
EN 13501-2:2023/prA1:2025 (E)
NOTE 1 The classification S is defined in previous versions of this document.
a
NOTE 2 The classification S is defined in previous versions of this document.”
m
5 Modification to Clause 6, "Classification of characteristics related to fire
resistance performance”
In clause 6.6.2 replace the text for S definition with the following:
“for elements with particular limitations on smoke leakage/control;
For fire resistant elements the S shall be added to the fire resistance classification (e.g. EI 60-
S ). Where no fire resistance classification is relevant, the element shall simply be classified S
as defined in this document for the particular product and classification;”
6 Modification to Clause 7, "Classification procedure for fire resistance”
In clause 7.1.1 a) “load level (see 3.26)” is to be a separate bullet point
In clause 7.1.1 c) replace the word “doorsests” with “doorsets”.
In clause 7.1.1 d) add “/control” after “smoke leakage” and “/air flow” after “limiting leakage” and before
“rate”.
In clause 7.2.2.3 replace the word “both” with “one”.
In section 7.3.2.4 move “With external fire exposure, the classification shall be given as REI 30-ef, or
REI 60-ef (o→i).” to the end of the paragraph above.
nd
In table 4 in clause 7.3.4.4 delete the 10-minute classification column (2 column) for both RE and REI.
In clause 7.5.2.1 delete “EN 15254-6 and”.
In clause 7.5.2.2 delete “and EN 15254- 6” and insert “EN 15254-3” between “EN 15254-2” and “EN 15254-
4”, and insert “and” between “EN 15254-4” and “EN 15254
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