Reaction to fire tests - Furnishing and construction products

Proposed reaction to fire tests 

• M classification of rigid materials, (NF P 92-501, 504, 505 and 507)
• M  classification for flexible materials, (NF P 92-503, 504, 505 and 507

The M classification allows the reaction to fire of the product to be assessed by quantifying its capacity to sustain a fire. This classification is established following a standardised test during which the product is exposed to a source of heat, using a device called an epiradiator. The test measures flammability, flame height and ignition time.

Euroclass classification tests

• Euroclass classification at SBI, (EN 13823)
• Euroclass classification of floor coverings, (EN 9239-1)

The "Euroclass" classification is a reaction classification system common to all countries of the European Union. It distinguishes between seven classes, separating floor coverings (which are considered different) and other materials. The Euroclasses tests are more comprehensive than the M classification because they take into account the smoke generated as well as any sprayed droplets. In order to obtain the CE marking to place their products on the European market, manufacturers must therefore have their performance evaluated according to this Euroclass system.

AM 18 tests

• Loss of mass on upholstered seats (NF D 60-013) 

The loss of mass test is used to evaluate the reaction to fire of upholstered seats installed in rows and/or fixed to the floor. This test makes it possible to determine the non propagation of a fire between the seats but also to define a quantity of mass not to be exceeded for an upholstered seat.

Other reaction to fire tests

• Non-combustibility performance (EN 1182)
• Ignitability (EN 11925)
• Determination of Higher Calorific Value (ISO 1716)

Resources available

In response to client demand, we are able to deploy the following equipment:

Applicable regulations

The proposed set of tests are capable of satisfying a wide array of standards, including:

• NF EN 13501
• NF P 92-507, NF P 92-501, NF P 92-503, NF P 92-504, NF P 92-505,
• NF EN ISO 1716,
• NF EN ISO 1182,
• NF EN ISO 9239-1,
• NF EN 13823,
• NF EN ISO 11925-2,
• NF ISO 21367,
• NF D 60-013
• Order issued on September 10th 1970, Protocol adopted to apply the order issued on September 10th 1970, Technical Instruction IT 249 - Section 5.3, in accordance with the order issued on May 24th 2010.
• Order of 21 November 2002 on the reaction to fire of construction and fitting-out products
• Order of 6 March 2006 approving various provisions supplementing and amending the safety regulations against the risks of fire and panic in establishments open to the public

Products involved

• Construction products and building materials (insulation, wood panels, ITE, windows, doors, PVC piping, etc.)
• Furnishing products and products used for decorative purposes (wallpaper, chairs, tables, carpets, fabrics (curtains, sheers, wall hangings, etc.), stretch ceilings (PVC film stretched across the ceiling) or suspended ceilings (office tiles), etc.)
• Facade systems
• Seating in rows and/or fixed to the floor

Additional services

• Technical assistance to evaluate the fire performance of your products toImprove the quality of your products
  • Prepare you for future technical challenges
  • Validate your specifications for your purchases
  • Understand the behaviour of materials
• Product certification :
  • CE marking
  • NF marks

Why choose LNE

• Recognized expert in the field of fire and in the qualification of construction and fitting-out products
• Notified body n°0071 for affixing the CE mark in accordance with European regulation n° 305/2011 on construction products
• Laboratory approved as a testing laboratory for the fire behaviour of materials by the decree of 05/02/1959 modified by the decree of 21/11/2002 relating to the reaction to fire of construction and fitting-out products
• Mandated by Afnor within the framework of the NF mark to deliver the marks...