General outline of the certification process:

 

 

1. Scope of the service

 

The service includes, in particular:

• analysis of the provided reaction to fire test reports,

• verification of the consistency of test results with EN 13501-1,

• confirmation of the reaction to fire classification of the product,

• issuance of a reaction to fire classification certificate.

 

The certificate may cover product families, dimensional variants, and product sets, 

provided that identical material properties and structural characteristics are maintained.

 

2. Basis for issuing the certificate

 

The certificate is issued based on test reports prepared in accordance with, among others:

• EN 13823 (SBI),

• EN ISO 11925-2,and subsequently classified in accordance with EN 13501-1.

 

3. Nature of the certificate

 

The certificate is issued within the framework of voluntary certification and has an informative and technical 

character.

The document does not constitute a certificate of conformity required by law and does not replace 

conformity assessment carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 (CPR).

 

4. Application of the certificate

 

The reaction to fire classification certificate may be used, among others:

• in technical documentation of construction products,

• in commercial offers and tender documentation,

• in communication with designers, investors, and contractors,

• as a clear confirmation of the reaction to fire class based on test results.

 

5. Why it is worth choosing this service

 

• one clear and concise document instead of multiple test reports,

• clear information on the reaction to fire class,

• consistency with current European standards,

• support in organizing technical product documentation.

 

Questions and Answers

 

What is a reaction to fire classification certificate?

 

A reaction to fire classification certificate is a document confirming the assignment of a construction product to a specific reaction to fire class in accordance with EN 13501-1.The classification is based on reaction to fire test results and allows for a clear presentation of the fire performance of the product in technical documentation.

 

On what basis is the certificate issued?

The EN 13501-1 reaction to fire classification certificate is issued based on test reports prepared in accordance with relevant testing standards, in particular EN 13823 (SBI) and EN ISO 11925-2.

The document summarizes the test results in one clear and consistent certificate.

 

Is the EN 13501-1 certificate mandatory?

No. The reaction to fire classification certificate is voluntary and does not constitute a certificate of conformity required by law.It does not replace CE marking or conformity assessment in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 (CPR), but is often used as a clear confirmation of the reaction to fire class of a product.

 

Where can the reaction to fire classification certificate be used?

• technical documentation of construction products,

• commercial offers and tenders,

• communication with designers and investors,

• presentation of the reaction to fire class of a product.

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Does the EN 13501-1 certificate replace CE marking?

No. The reaction to fire classification certificate does not replace CE marking or mandatory conformity assessment under the CPR.

 

What products can receive a reaction to fire classification certificate?

The certificate may be issued for construction products that have valid reaction to fire test reports, including product families and dimensional variants.