ETAG No 018 - · PDF fileETAG No 018 Edition November 2004 GUIDELINE FOR EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL OF FIRE PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS Part 1 : G E N E R A L EOTA, European Organisation

ETAG No 018

Edition November 2004

GUIDELINE FOR EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVALOF

FIRE PROTECTIVE PRODUCTS

Part 1 : G E N E R A L

EOTA,

European Organisation for Technical ApprovalsEuropäische Organisation für Technische ZulassungenOrganisation Européenne pour l’Agrément Technique

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TABLE OF CONTENTSPART ONE: GENERAL

Foreword Background ................................................................................................................... 5

Reference documents........................................................................................... ........ 5Updating conditions ....................................................................................................... 5

*Section one:

INTRODUCTION1. Preliminaries1.1 LEGAL BASIS................................................................................................................ 61.2 STATUS OF ETAGs...................................................................................................... 62. Scope2.1 SCOPE .......................................................................................................................... 72.2 USE CATEGORIES, PRODUCT FAMILIES, KITS AND SYSTEMS............................. 72.2.1 Use categories related to climatic conditions ................................................................ 72.2.2 Use categories related to the element(s) intended to be protected............................... 82.3 ASSUMPTIONS ........................................................................................................... 83. Terminology 3.1 COMMON TERMINOLOGY AND ABBREVIATIONS ................................................... 9 3.2 TERMINOLOGY AND ABBREVIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS ETAG.......................... 9

*Section two:

GUIDANCE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OFTHE FITNESS FOR USE

General notes(a) Application of the ETAG in the approval procedure ...................................................... 10(b) General lay out of section .............................................................................................. 10(c) Levels or classes related to the Essential Requirements and to the product

performance............................................................... ................................................... 10(d) Working life (durability) and serviceability ..................................................................... 10(e) Fitness for the intended use .......................................................................................... 114. Requirements for Works, and their relationship to the products

characteristics4.0 GENERAL...................................................................................................................... 124.1 MECHANICAL RESISTANCE AND STABILITY ........................................................... 144.2 SAFETY IN CASE OF FIRE .......................................................................................... 144.2.1 Reaction to fire .............................................................................................................. 144.2.2 Resistance to fire........................................................................................................... 144.3 HYGIENE, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT .................................................................. 144.3.1 Air and / or water permeability ....................................................................................... 144.3.2 Release of dangerous substances ................................................................................ 154.4 SAFETY IN USE............................................................................................................ 154.4.1 Mechanical resistance and stability .............................................................................. 154.4.2 Resistance to impact / movement ................................................................................. 154.4.3 Adhesion........................................................................................................................ 154.5 PROTECTION AGAINST NOISE.................................................................................. 154.5.1 Airborne sound insulation .............................................................................................. 154.5.2 Sound absorption........................................................................................................... 164.5.3 Impact sound insulation ................................................................................................ 164.6 ENERGY ECONOMY AND HEAT RETENTION........................................................... 164.6.1 Thermal insulation ......................................................................................................... 164.6.2 Water vapour permeability............................................................................................. 164.7 ASPECTS OF DURABILITY, SERVICEABILITY AND IDENTIFICATION .................... 164.7.1 Durability and serviceability ........................................................................................... 164.7.2 Identification................................................................................................................... 16

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5. Methods of verification5.0 GENERAL...................................................................................................................... 175.1 MECHANICAL RESISTANCE AND STABILITY ........................................................... 185.2 SAFETY IN CASE OF FIRE .......................................................................................... 185.2.1 Reaction to fire .............................................................................................................. 185.2.2 Resistance to fire........................................................................................................... 185.3 HYGIENE, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT .................................................................. 185.3.1 Air and water permeability ............................................................................................. 185.3.1.1 Air permeability .............................................................................................................. 185.3.1.2 Water permeability......................................................................................................... 185.3.2 Release of dangerous substances ................................................................................ 195.3.2.1 Presence of dangerous substances .............................................................................. 195.3.2.2 Compliance with the applicable regulations................................................................... 195.3.2.3 Application of the precautionary principle ...................................................................... 195.4 SAFETY IN USE............................................................................................................ 195.4.1 Mechanical resistance and stability .............................................................................. 195.4.2 Resistance to impact / movement ................................................................................. 195.4.3 Adhesion........................................................................................................................ 195.5 PROTECTION AGAINST NOISE.................................................................................. 195.5.1 Airborne sound insulation .............................................................................................. 195.5.2 Sound absorption........................................................................................................... 195.5.3 Impact sound insulation ................................................................................................ 195.6 ENERGY ECONOMY AND HEAT RETENTION........................................................... 205.6.1 Thermal insulation ......................................................................................................... 205.6.2 Water vapour permeability............................................................................................. 205.7 ASPECTS OF DURABILITY AND SERVICEABILITY.................................................. 205.7.1 Durability and serviceability ........................................................................................... 205.7.2 Identification................................................................................................................... 206. Assessing and judging the fitness of products for an intended

use6.0 GENERAL...................................................................................................................... 216.1 MECHANICAL RESISTANCE AND STABILITY ........................................................... 236.2 SAFETY IN CASE OF FIRE .......................................................................................... 236.2.1 Reaction to fire .............................................................................................................. 236.2.2 Resistance to fire........................................................................................................... 236.3 HYGIENE, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT .................................................................. 236.3.1 Air and water permeability ............................................................................................. 236.3.2 Release of dangerous substances ................................................................................ 236.4 SAFETY IN USE............................................................................................................ 236.4.1 Mechanical resistance and stability .............................................................................. 236.4.2 Impact resistance .......................................................................................................... 236.4.3 Adhesion........................................................................................................................ 236.5 PROTECTION AGAINST NOISE.................................................................................. 236.5.1 Airborne sound insulation .............................................................................................. 236.5.2 Sound absorption........................................................................................................... 246.5.3 Impact sound insulation ................................................................................................ 246.6 ENERGY ECONOMY AND HEAT RETENTION........................................................... 246.6.1 Thermal insulation ......................................................................................................... 246.6.2 Water vapour permeability............................................................................................. 246.7 ASPECTS OF DURABILITY, SERVICEABILITY AND IDENTIFICATION .................... 246.7.1 Durability and serviceability ........................................................................................... 246.7.2 Identification .................................................................................................................. 247. Assumptions and recommendations under which the fitness for

use is assessed7.0 GENERAL...................................................................................................................... 257.1 DESIGN OF WORKS .................................................................................................... 257.2 PACKAGING, TRANSPORT AND STORAGE.............................................................. 257.3 EXECUTION OF THE WORKS .................................................................................... 257.4 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ..................................................................................... 257.5 AUXILIARY COMPONENTS ......................................................................................... 25

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*Section three:

ATTESTATION OF CONFORMITY (AC)

8. Evaluation of conformity8.1 EC DECISION ............................................................................................................... 268.1.1 For fire compartmentation and/or fire protection of fire performance............................ 268.1.2 Uses subject to reaction fire regulations........................................................................ 268.1.3 Clarification of the AoC systems.................................................................................... 278.2 RESPONSIBILITIES...................................................................................................... 288.2.1 Tasks for the manufacturer ........................................................................................... 288.2.1.1 Factory production control (all systems of A/C)............................................................. 288.2.1.1.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 288.2.1.1.2 Personnel and equipment .............................................................................................. 288.2.1.1.3 Traceability of processes ............................................................................................... 288.2.1.1.4 Non-conforming products............................................................................................... 288.2.1.1.5 Materials/components in products/kits .......................................................................... 288.2.1.1.6 Control of monitoring and measuring devices................................................................ 288.2.1.2 Testing of samples taken at the factory – Prescribed test plan (A/C system 1) ............ 288.2.1.3 Declaration of conformity (A/C systems 1, 3 and 4) ...................................................... 298.2.2 Tasks of the manufacturer or the approved body.......................................................... 298.2.2.1 Initial type- testing (A/C system 1, 3 and 4) ................................................................... 298.2.3 Tasks for the approved body......................................................................................... 29 8.2.3.1 Assessment of the factory production control – initial inspection only or initial

inspection and continuous surveillance ......................................................................... 298.2.3.2 Certification of conformity.............................................................................................. 298.2.4 Components in kits ........................................................................................................ 298.3 DOCUMENTATION....................................................................................................... 308.4 CE MARKING AND INFORMATION............................................................................. 318.4.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 318.4.2 Example......................................................................................................................... 32

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ETA CONTENT9. The ETA content9.1 THE ETA CONTENT..................................................................................................... 339.1.1 Model ETA..................................................................................................................... 339.1.2 Checklist for the issuing body........................................................................................ 339.1.2.1 Scope............................................................................................................................. 339.1.2.2 Working life.................................................................................................................... 339.1.2.3 Identification of materials............................................................................................... 33 9.1.2.4 Performance.................................................................................................................. 34 9.1.2.5 Drawings........................................................................................................................ 349.1.2.6 Installation...................................................................................................................... 349.1.2.7 Maintenance and repair ................................................................................................. 349.2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION....................................................................................... 349.2.0 General .......................................................................................................................... 349.2.1 Additional information with respect to the use of EUROCODES................................... 349.2.1.1 Horizontal membrane (from ENV 13381-1)................................................................... 349.2.1.2 Vertical membrane (from ENV 13381-2) ....................................................................... 349.2.1.3 Protection of concrete structures (from ENV 13381-3) ................................................. 359.2.1.4 Protection of steel structures (from ENV 13381-4)........................................................ 359.2.1.5 Protection of composite slabs with profiled steel sheets (from ENV 13381-5).............. 359.2.1.6 Protection of composite steel columns filled with concrete (from ENV 13381-6).......... 359.2.1.7 Protection of timber structures (from ENV 13381-7) ..................................................... 36

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ANNEXES TO THE ETAGANNEX A ...................................................................................................................................... 37ANNEX B ...................................................................................................................................... 41

FOLLOWING PARTSCONCERNING DIFFERENT PRODUCT FAMILIES

AND USE CATEGORIES

Part 2 : Reactive Coatings for Fire protection of Steel elements

Part 3 : Renderings and Rendering kits intended for Fire Resisting Applications

Part 4 : Fire Protective Board, Slab and mat products and Kits

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FOREWORDBackground of the ETAG

This Guideline has been drawn up by the EOTA Working Group 11.01/04 Fire Protective Products.

The WG consisted of members from nine EU-countries (Austria, Finland, Sweden, France, Germany(Convenor), Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom) and three European industrialorganisations (CEPMC (Council of European Producers of Materials for Construction), EAPFP(European Association for Passive Fire Protection), and EURIMA (European Insulation ManufacturersAssociation)).

The Guideline sets out the performance requirements, the verification methods used to examine thevarious aspects of performance, the assessment criteria used to judge the performance for theintended use and the presumed conditions for the design and execution of the Fire ProtectiveProducts in the works. Since the Fire Protective Products are based on different materials, whichnecessitate additional specific verification and/or assessment, the Fire Protective Products are dividedinto 3 families of products and kits, dealt with in sub-parts.

This ETA Guideline Part 1: General shall be used in conjunction with one of the sub-parts for a familyof products.

The general assessment approach of the Guideline is based on relevant existing knowledge andtesting experience.

Reference documents

Reference documents are referred to within the body of the ETAG and are subject to the specificconditions mentioned therein.The list of reference documents (mentioning the year of issue) for this ETAG is given in ANNEX B.When additional parts for this ETAG are written afterwards, they may comprise modifications to the listof reference documents applicable to that part.

Updating conditions

The edition of a reference document given in this list is that which has been adopted by EOTA for itsspecific use.When a new edition becomes available, this supersedes the edition mentioned in the list only whenEOTA has verified or re-established (possibly with appropriate links) its compatibility with theGuideline.

EOTA Technical Reports go into detail in some aspects and as such are not part of the ETAG butexpress the common understanding of existing knowledge and experience of the EOTA-bodies at thatmoment. When knowledge and experience is developing, especially through approval work, thesereports can be amended and supplemented.

EOTA Comprehension Documents permanently take on board all useful information on the generalunderstanding of this ETAG as developed when delivering ETA's in consensus by the EOTAmembers. Readers and users of this ETAG are advised to check the current status of thesedocuments with an EOTA member.

EOTA may need to make alterations/corrections to the ETAG during its life. These changes will beincorporated into the official version on the EOTA web-site www.eota.be and the actions cataloguedand dated in the associated Progress File.

Readers and users of this ETAG are advised to check the current status of the content of thisdocument with that on the EOTA web-site. The front cover will indicate if and when amendment hastaken place.

www.eota.be

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Section one :INTRODUCTION

............................................................................................................................1. PRELIMINARIES

1.1 LEGAL BASISCommon clause (variable)

This ETAG has been established in compliance with the provisions of the Council Directive89/106/EEC (CPD) and has been established taking into account the following steps:

the final mandate issued by the EC: 1998-09-11

- the final mandate issued by the EFTA: 1998-09-11

- adoption of the Guideline by the Executive Commission of EOTA 2004-02-27

- opinion of the Standing Committee for Construction 2004-04-02

- endorsement by the EC 2004-09-21

This document is published by the Member States in their official language or languagesaccording to art. 11.3 of the CPD.

No existing ETAG is superseded.

1.2 STATUS OF ETAGs

(a.) An ETA is one of the two types of technical specifications in the sense of the EECConstruction Products Directive (89/106/EEC). This means that Member States shall presumethat the approved products are fit for their intended use, i.e. they enable works in which they areemployed to satisfy the Essential Requirements during an economically reasonable Working life,provided that:

- the works are properly designed and built;

- the conformity of the products with the ETA has been properly attested.

(b.) This ETAG is a basis for ETAs, i.e. a basis for technical assessment of the fitness for use of aproduct for an intended use. An ETAG itself is not a technical specification in the sense of theCPD.

This ETAG expresses the common understanding of the approval bodies, acting together withinEOTA, as to the provisions of the Construction Products Directive 89/106/EEC and of theInterpretative Documents, in relation to the products and uses concerned, and is written withinthe framework of a mandate given by the Commission and the EFTA Secretariat, afterconsulting the Standing Committee for Construction.

(c.) When accepted by the European Commission after consultation with the Standing Committeeon Construction this ETAG is binding for the issuing of ETAs for the products for the definedintended uses.

The application and satisfaction of the provisions of an ETAG (examinations, tests andevaluation methods) leads to an ETA and a presumption of fitness of a product for the defineduse only through an evaluation and approval process and decision, followed by thecorresponding attestation of conformity. This distinguishes an ETAG from a harmonisedEuropean standard which is the direct basis for attestation of conformity.

Where appropriate, products which are outside of the precise scope of this ETAG may beconsidered through the approval procedure without guidelines according to art. 9.2 of the CPD.

The requirements in this ETAG are set out in terms of objectives and of relevant actions to betaken into account. It specifies values and characteristics, the conformity with which gives thepresumption that the requirements set out are satisfied, wherever the state of art permits andafter having been confirmed as appropriate for the particular product by the ETA.

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2. SCOPE

2.1 SCOPEThis ETA Guideline deals with Fire Protective Products.

These products are intended to improve fire performance or to provide fire protection andinclude intumescent or non-intumescent coatings, sprayed or otherwise applied (e.g. paints,coatings) and other products (passive and reactive), often in the form of a kit, made for thesame purpose.

This ETA Guideline does not cover the use of Fire Protective Products in construction workswhere special extreme fire scenario apply (e.g. traffic tunnels, nuclear plants etc.).

Products used for the protection of services are included.

The ETAG does not cover:

− Cables with applied fire protective coatings

− Products (e.g. impregnations) that improve fire reaction behaviour of otherconstruction products (Flame Retardant Products).

This ETA Guideline is divided into the following sub-parts:

Part 1: General

Part 2: Reactive Coatings

Part 3: Renderings and kits based on Renderings intended to fire resistingapplications

Part 4: Fire Protective Board, Slab and Mat Products and Kits

2.2 USE CATEGORIES, PRODUCT FAMILIES, KITS AND SYSTEMS

2.2.1 Use categories related to climatic conditions The wide variation in European climatic conditions and in the user stresses imposed onstructures depending upon the type of structure and use intensity will make it necessary torestrict the use of fire protective products to defined situations allowing them to achieve thepredicted Working life.

In general fire protective products will be influenced with regard to their working lives anddurability by different degradation factors which shall be taken into account within the scope ofspecial requirements for the Fire Protective Products, if relevant – see the relevant sub-parts ofthis ETA Guideline:

- temperature

- freeze/thaw

- humidity (water vapour)

- liquid water

- rain

- UV exposure

- pollution (e.g. for industrial regions: high SO2, H2S, NOx; for coastal regions: highchloride levels)

- biological attack.

These possible degradation factors that affect the true Working life and/or durability of FireProtective Products shall be defined by use categories given in the EOTA GUIDANCEDOCUMENT 003 – "Assessment of working life of products".

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In general the following use categories are defined for the Fire Protective Products whereby –for the outdoor use - the climatic sub-divisions of Europe - given in the EOTA GUIDANCEDOCUMENT 003 - shall be used to provide a basis for assessment.

OUTDOOR USE− EXPOSED TO RAIN AND UV− NOT EXPOSED TO RAIN AND UV

INDOOR USE

It depends on the different products (described in the relevant sub-parts of this ETA Guideline)whether further sub-divisions - as referred to in the EOTA GUIDANCE DOCUMENT 003 - of theinternal and external use categories are necessary or not. The subparts will deal with detailedmethods of durability assessment.

Whether the Fire protective product is assessed for indoor and/or outdoor use or for more thanone of the use categories depends on the applicant.

2.2.2 Use category related to the element(s) intended to be protectedFire Protective Products have been divided into product families related to the element they areintended to protect1:

- Type 1: Fire Protective Products as a horizontal membrane protection

- Type 2: Fire Protective Products as a vertical membrane protection

- Type 3: Fire Protective Products to protect load-bearing concrete elements

- Type 4: Fire Protective Products to protect load-bearing steel elements

- Type 5: Fire Protective Products to protect load-bearing flat concrete profiled sheetcomposite elements

- Type 6: Fire Protective Products to protect load-bearing concrete filled hollow steelcolumns

- Type 7: Fire Protective Products to protect load-bearing timber elements

- Type 8: Fire Protective Products that contribute to the fire resistance of fire separatingassemblies with no load bearing requirements

- Type 9: Fire Protective Products that contribute to the fire resistance of technical servicesassemblies in buildings

- Type 10: Further intended uses, related to fire compartmentation or protection of fireperformance, not covered by types 1 to 9

2.3 ASSUMPTIONSThe state of the Art does not enable the development, within a reasonable time, of full anddetailed verification methods and corresponding technical criteria/guidance for acceptance forsome particular aspects or products. This ETAG contains assumptions taking account of thestate of art and makes provisions for appropriate, additional case by case approaches whenexamining ETA-applications, within the general framework of the ETAG and under the CPDconsensus procedure between EOTA members.

The guidance remains valid for other cases which do not deviate significantly. The generalapproach of the ETAG remains valid but the provisions then need to be used case by case in anappropriate way. This use of the ETAG is the responsibility of the ETA-body which receives thespecial application, and subject to consensus within EOTA. Experience in this respect iscollected, after endorsement in EOTA-TB, in the ETAG-Format-Comprehension document.

Components in KITSWith an interchange of a component of a Fire Protective Product, it shall be ensured that thenew component does not have a negative influence on the performance level and/or theWorking life of that product.

1 This list could be enlarged if there is the necessity to introduce other kinds of intended uses in future

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3. TERMINOLOGY

3.1 COMMON TERMINOLOGY AND ABBREVIATIONSSee annex A

3.2 TERMINOLOGY AND ABBREVIATIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS ETAG

Reactive coating systemA fire protective system normally comprises the primer for the corrosionprotection or as bonding agent, the reactive component and the finish coat.The reactive component of these fire protective systems can be aninsulation-forming (intumescent) material, an ablative material, or acombination of these products. These reactive materials are placed in oneor in several layers.

Rendering (spray applied fire resistant coating)A spray-applied material for fire protection of structural steelwork, concreteor timber with the major proportion consisting of either:

(i) a gypsum or cement binder mixed with one or more aggregates and/orfibres. The composition is mixed with water to produce a slurry andsprayed wet.

or

(ii) mineral fibre mixed with a binder and/or aggregates. The composition issprayed dry and mixed with water at the nozzle.

When dry, these products will provide fire resistance to building elementsconsisting of structural steelwork, concrete or timber as demonstrated bytesting to the relevant CEN standards.

Boards/ Panels Rigid product of rectangular shape and cross section in which thethickness is uniform and substantially smaller than the other dimensions.

Slab Semi-rigid product of rectangular shape and cross section, in which thethickness is uniform and substantially smaller than the other dimensions.The definition of Fire Protective Boards/Panels and Slabs includes small,square or rectangular products, often referred to, in English, as ‘tiles’. Anumber of such products would normally be attached to a surface edge toedge, in order to provide fire protection.

Mat Flexible fibrous (insulation) product supplied rolled or flat, which may befaced.

Fire protective boards/panels, mats and slabsThese products consisting essentially of mineral fibres, vermiculite, calciumsilicate, cement or gypsum or other suitable materials, intended to be usedin constructions for fire compartmentation and/or for protection of fireperformance.

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Section two :GUIDANCE FOR THE ASSESSMENT

OF THE FITNESS FOR USE............................................................................................................................

GENERAL NOTES

(a) Application of the ETAG in the approval procedureThis ETAG provides guidance on the assessment of a family of products or kits and theirintended uses. It is the manufacturer or producer who defines the product for which he isseeking ETA and how it is to be used in the works, and consequently the scale of theassessment.

It is therefore possible that for some products, which are fairly conventional, only some ofthe tests and corresponding criteria are sufficient to establish fitness for use. In othercases, e. g. special or innovative products or materials, or where there is a range of uses,the whole package of tests and assessment may be applicable.

(b) General lay out of this sectionThe assessment of the fitness of products with regard to their fitness for intended use inconstruction works is a process with three main steps:

- Chapter 4: clarifies the specific requirements for the works relevant to the productsand uses concerned, beginning with the Essential Requirements for works (CPD art.11.2) and then listing the corresponding relevant characteristics of products.

- Chapter 5: extends the list in chapter 4 into more precise definitions and the methodsavailable to verify product characteristics and to indicate how the requirements andthe relevant product characteristics are described. This is done by test procedures,methods of calculation and of proof, etc. (selection of the appropriate methods)

- Chapter 6: provides guidance on the assessing and judging methods to confirmfitness for the intended use of the products.

- Chapter 7: assumptions and recommendations are only relevant as far as theyconcern the basis upon which the assessment of the product is made concerning theirfitness for the intended use.

(c) Levels or classes related to the essential requirements and to the productperformance (see ID2 clause 1.2 and EC Guidance Paper E)According to the CPD "Classes" this ETAG refers only to mandatory levels or classes laiddown, in the EC-mandate.

This ETAG indicates however the compulsory way of expressing relevant performancecharacteristics for the product. If, for some uses at least one Member state has noregulations, a manufacturer always has the right to opt out of one or more of them, in whichcase the ETA will state "no performance determined" against that aspect, except for thoseproperties for which, when no determination has been made, the product doesn't anylonger fall under the scope of the ETAG; such cases shall be indicated in the ETAG.

(d) Working life (durability) and serviceabilityThe provisions, test and assessment methods in this Guideline or referred to, have beenwritten, based upon the assumed intended working life of the product for the intended useof 10 up to 25 years provided that the product is subject to appropriate use andmaintenance cfr. Ch. 7.4. Further information is provided in the sub-parts of this ETAGuideline.

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These provisions are based upon the current state of art and the available knowledge andexperience.

An "assumed intended working life" means that it is expected that, when an assessmentfollowing the ETAG-provisions is made, and when this working life has elapsed, the realworking life may be, in normal use conditions, considerably longer without majordegradation affecting the essential requirements.

The indications given as to the working life of a product cannot be interpreted as aguarantee given by the producer or the approval body. They should only be regarded as ameans for the specifiers to choose the appropriate criteria for products in relation to theexpected, economically reasonable working life of the works (based upon ID. par. 5.2.2).

(e) Fitness for the intended useAccording to the CPD it has to be understood that within the terms of this ETAG, productsshall "have such characteristics that the works in which they are to be incorporated,assembled, applied or installed, can, if properly designed and built, satisfy the EssentialRequirements" (CPD, art. 2.1).

Hence, the products must be suitable for construction works which, (as a whole and in theirseparate parts) are fit for their intended use, account being taken of economy, and in thisconnection satisfy the following Essential Requirements. Such requirements must, subjectto normal maintenance, be satisfied for an economically reasonable working life. Therequirements generally concern actions which are foreseeable. "(CPD Annex I, preamble).

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4. REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKS, AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THEPRODUCTS CHARACTERISTICS

4.0 GENERALThis chapter sets out the aspects of performance to be examined in order to satisfy the relevantEssential Requirements, by:

- expressing in more detail, within the scope of the ETAG, the relevant EssentialRequirements of the CPD in the Interpretative Documents and in the mandate), for works orparts of the works, taking into account the actions to be considered, as well as the expecteddurability and serviceability of the works.

- applying them to the scope of the ETAG (Fire Protective Products and where appropriatetheir constituents, components and intended uses), and providing a list of relevant FireProtective Products characteristics and other applicable properties.

When a product characteristic or other applicable property is specific to one of the EssentialRequirements, it is dealt with in the appropriate place. If, however, the characteristic or propertyis relevant to more than one Essential Requirement, it is addressed under the most importantone with cross reference to the other(s). This is especially important where a manufacturerclaims "No performance determined" for a characteristic or property under one EssentialRequirement and it is critical for the assessing and judging under another EssentialRequirement. Similarly, characteristics or properties which have a bearing on durabilityassessments may be dealt with under ER 1 to ER 6, with reference under 4.7. Where there is acharacteristic which only relates to durability, this is dealt with in 4.7

This chapter also takes into account further requirements, if any (e.g. resulting from other ECDirectives) and identifies aspects of serviceability including specifying characteristics needed toidentify the products. (cfr ETA-format par. II.2).

The relevant Essential Requirements, the relevant paragraphs of the corresponding IDs and therelated requirements to product performance are indicated in the following table 4.1:

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Table 4.1 Relationship between ID paragraph for the works, ID paragraph for product performanceand ETAG paragraph on product performance

ER Corresponding IDparagraph for works

Corresponding IDparagraph for productperformance

Productcharacteristics fromthe Mandate

ETAG paragraph onproduct performance

1 Not relevant to these products

2 4.2.2 Load bearingcapacity of theconstruction

4.2.3 Limitation ofgeneration andspread of fire andsmoke withinconstruction works

4.3.1.1 Products subject toreaction to firerequirements

4.3.1.3 Products subject toresistance to firerequirements

Reaction to fire

Resistance to fire

4.2.1 Reaction to fire

4.2.2 Resistance to fire

3 3.3.1.1 Air quality 3.3.1.1.3.2 a) Building materials

3.3.1.1.3.2 d) Construction products (category B): Barriers and sealants

Air and/or waterpermeability

Release of dangeroussubstances

4.3.1 Air and/or waterpermeability

4.3.2 Release ofdangeroussubstances

4 3.3.2.2 Performance ofthe works

3.3.2.3 Essentialcharacteristics ofproducts

Mechanical resistance andstability.

Products without astructural intended use

Mechanical resistanceand stability

Resistance toimpact/movement

Adhesion

4.4.1 Mechanicalresistance andstability

4.4.2 Resistance toimpact/ movement

4.4.3 Adhesion

5 4.2 Provisionsconcerning worksor parts of them

4.3.2.1 Acoustic propertiesof building products

Acoustic properties 4.5.1 Airborne soundinsulation

4.5.2 Sound absorption

4.5.3 Impact soundinsulation

6 4.2 Provisionsconcerning worksor parts of them

4.3 Provisionsconcerning products

4.3.2.2 Fabric components

Thermal properties 4.6.1 Thermal insulation

4.6.2 Water vapourpermeability

Aspects ofdurability,service-ability,identifica-tion

4.7.1 Durability andServiceability

4.7.2 Identification

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4.1 MECHANICAL RESISTANCE AND STABILITYThis Essential Requirement is not relevant to Fire Protective Products.

4.2 SAFETY IN THE CASE OF FIRE

The Essential Requirement laid down in the Council Directive 89/106/EEC is as follows:

The construction works must be designed and built in such a way that in the event of anoutbreak of fire:- the load bearing capacity of the construction can be assumed for a specific period of time- the generation and spread of fire and smoke within the works are limited- the spread of fire to neighbouring construction works is limited- occupants can leave the works or be rescued by other means- the safety of rescue teams is taken into consideration

The following aspects of performance are relevant to this Essential Requirement for FireProtective Products:

4.2.1 Reaction to fireThe reaction to fire performance of the Fire Protective Product and/or components of a kit asappropriate shall be in accordance with laws, regulations and administrative provisions,applicable to the Fire Protective Products and/or component of the kit as appropriate in itsintended end use application. This performance shall be expressed in the form of aclassification specified in accordance with the relevant EC decision and the appropriate CENclassification standards.

4.2.2 Resistance to fireThe resistance to fire performance of the element of which the Fire Protective Product may formpart shall be in accordance with laws, regulations and administrative provisions applicable to itsintended end use application. This performance shall be expressed in the form of aclassification specified in accordance with the relevant EC decision and the appropriate CENclassification standards.

4.3 HYGIENE, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT The Essential Requirement laid down in the Council Directive 89/106/EEC is as follows:

The construction work must be designed and built in such a way that it will not be a threat to thehygiene or health of the occupants or neighbours, in particular as a result of any of the following:

– the giving-off of toxic gas

– the presence of dangerous particles or gases in the air

– the emission of dangerous radiation

– pollution or poisoning of the water or soil

– faulty elimination of waste water, smoke, solid or liquid wastes

– the presence of damp in parts of the works or on surfaces within the works.


4.3.1 Air and / or water permeabilityIf relevant, the design of the Fire Protective Product shall be in accordance with laws,regulations and administrative provisions, where the product is incorporated in the works.

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4.3.2 Release of dangerous substancesThe Fire Protective Product must be such that, when installed according to the appropriateprovisions of the Member States, it allows for the satisfaction of the ER3 of the CPD asexpressed by the national provisions of the Member States and in particular does not causeharmful emission of toxic gases, dangerous particles or radiation to the indoor environment norcontamination of the outdoor environment (air, soil or water).

4.4 SAFETY IN USE The Essential Requirement laid down in the COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 89/106/EEC is as follows:

The construction work must be designed and built in such a way that it does not presentunacceptable risks of accidents in service or in operation such as slipping, falling, collision,burns, electrocution, injury from explosion.

The characteristics of the Fire Protective Product affecting the level of risk include:

Geometry

Existence of sharp or cutting edges

Nature of surfaces / Surface texture


4.4.1 Mechanical resistance and stability The Fire Protective Product shall have sufficient mechanical resistance to sustain static and/ordynamic loads that can be expected under normal conditions of handling, during installation andits end use conditions (incl. maintenance, if relevant), these loads can be self weight,dimensional variations due to changes in temperatures or humidity conditions or variationsthereof, wind and snow loads, etc., but also loads exercised on the product through a supportingor retaining system.

4.4.2 Resistance to impact / movement The Fire Protective Product in its end use condition shall have sufficient mechanical resistanceand stability to withstand accidentally large static or dynamic loads, from the action of persons orobjects, without full or partial collapse causing dangerous (sharp or cutting) fragments, givingrisk of falling through, particularly at a change of level, or endangering the safety of otherpeople.

4.4.3 Adhesion For Fire Protective Products adhered to the substrate, movements which are to be expectedunder normal use shall not lead to loss of adhesion in the system. Adhered Fire ProtectiveProducts shall withstand movements due to temperature and stress variations. For structuraljoints special precautions should be taken (see also Chapter 7).

Regardless of any performance requirements under ER4, the intended use of Fire ProtectiveProducts requires that their resistance to adhesion shall be examined in relation to theircontinuing performance under ER2.

4.5 PROTECTION AGAINST NOISE The Essential Requirement laid down in the Council Directive 89/106/EEC is as follows:

The construction works must be designed and built in such a way that noise perceived by theoccupants or people nearby is kept down to a level that will not threaten their health and willallow them to sleep, rest and work in satisfactory conditions.

4.5.1 Airborne sound insulationTransmission of airborne sound across Fire Protective Products in their end use condition shallbe reduced in accordance with laws, regulations and administrative provisions, applicable for thelocation where the product is incorporated in the works.

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4.5.2 Sound absorptionSound absorption by Fire Protective Products in their end use condition shall be in accordancewith laws, regulations and administrative provisions, applicable for the location where theproduct is incorporated in the works.

4.5.3 Impact sound insulationImpact sound insulation by Fire Protective Products in their end use condition shall be inaccordance with laws, regulations and administrative provisions, applicable for the locationwhere the product is incorporated in the works.

4.6 ENERGY ECONOMY AND HEAT RETENTION The Essential Requirement laid down in the Council Directive 89/106/EEC is as follows:

The construction works and its heating, cooling and ventilation installations must be designedand built in such a way that the amount of energy required in use shall be low, having regard tothe climatic conditions of the location and of the occupants.


4.6.1 Thermal insulationThe thermal transmittance / resistance of the Fire Protective Product shall be used to establishthat it is in accordance with laws, regulations and administrative provisions, applicable for thelocation where the product is incorporated in the works.

If there is any discontinuity in the assembled system, e.g. a supporting frame or a fixing system,then the effect of thermal bridging shall be considered.

4.6.2 Water vapour permeabilityThe Fire Protective Product shall be designed, constructed and installed in such a way thatmoisture transfer does not cause excessive water vapour condensation within the works or onits internal surfaces (this aspect is also relevant for ER3)

4.7 ASPECTS OF DURABILITY, SERVICEABILITY AND IDENTIFICATION

4.7.1 Durability and serviceabilityDurability of the Fire Protective Product needs to be assessed. These requirements are relatedto the Essential Requirements considered in the following paragraphs, but not to one require-ment in particular. Consequently, failure to meet these requirements means that one or more ofthe Essential Requirements may no longer be met.

Serviceability requirements relate to those properties, which are not covered by anyperformance characteristics under ER2 to ER 6, but which Fire Protective Products should haveso that they are suited for the intended use of the products.

4.7.2 IdentificationAll constituents of the Fire Protective Product and/or components of the kit shall be fully identi-fied. Where possible, reference shall be made to harmonised European standards or EuropeanTechnical Specifications. If harmonised European Technical Specifications are not available,they shall be clearly defined by reference to physical and/or chemical characteristics.

Detailed information is specified in the relevant sub-parts of this ETA Guideline.

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5. METHODS OF VERIFICATION

5.0 GENERALThis chapter refers to the verification methods used to determine the various aspects of per-formance of the products in relation to the requirements for the works (calculations, tests, engi-neering knowledge, site experience, etc.) as set out in chapter 4.

If relevant, the test procedures in general follow the relevant EN standards for tests on compo-nents and materials. If EN standards are not available, special test procedures are described inthe sub-parts of this ETA Guideline.

Table 5.1 Relationship between ETAG paragraph on product performance, product characteristicsand ETAG paragraph on verification method

ER ETAG paragraph onproduct performance Product characteristics

ETAGparagraph on verificationmethod

1 Not relevant to these Products

2 4.2.1 Reaction to fire


Reaction to fire

Resistance to fire



3 4.3.1 Air and/or waterpermeability

4.3.2 Release of dangeroussubstances

Air and/or waterpermeability

Release of dangerous sub-stances

5.3.1 Air and/or waterpermeability

5.3.2 Release of dangeroussubstances

4 4.4.1 Mechanical resistanceand stability

4.4.2 Resistance to impact/movement

Mechanical resistance andstability (e.g. of fixings)

Resistance to impact /movement

Adhesion

5.4.1 Mechanical resistanceand stability

5.4.2 Resistance to im-pact/movement

5.4.3 Adhesion

54.5.1 Airborne sound insulation


4.5.3 Impact sound insulation

Acoustic properties 5.5.1 Airborne Sound insulation


5.5.3 Impact sound insulation

6 4.6.1 Thermal insulation

4.6.2 Water vapour permeability

Thermal properties 5.6.1 Thermal insulation

5.6.2 Water vapour perme-ability

Aspects ofdurability,servicea-bility andidentificati-on

5.7.1 Durability andServiceability

5.7.2 Identification

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5.1 MECHANICAL RESISTANCE AND STABILITYThis essential requirement is not relevant to these products

5.2 SAFETY IN CASE OF FIRE


Option 1: The Fire Protective Product and/or individual kit components, as appropriate shallbe tested, using the test method(s) relevant for the corresponding reaction to fire class, inorder to be classified according to EN 13501-1.

Mounting and fixing provisions that are considered to be appropriate for the testing of the fireprotective product and that are representative of the fire protective product’s intended end useapplication are specified in the sub -parts of this ETA Guideline, where relevant.

Option 2: The Fire Protective Product and/or individual kit components, as appropriate, isconsidered to satisfy the requirements for performance class A1 of the characteristics reactionto fire, in accordance with the provisions of EC decision 96/603/EC (as amended) without theneed for testing on the basis of its listing in that Decision.

If relevant, further information is given in sub-parts of this ETA Guideline.

5.2.2 Resistance to fireThe assembled system incorporating the Fire Protective Product shall be tested, using thetest method relevant for the corresponding fire resistance class, in order to be classifiedaccording to the appropriate Part of EN 13501. 2

Detailed information is given in the relevant sub-parts of this ETA Guideline.

5.3 HYGIENE, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

5.3.1 Air and water permeabilityFor some Fire Protective Products it will be relevant to determine air and water permeability.

5.3.1.1 Air permeabilityAir permeability of the Fire Protective Product shall be assessed by comparing the ETA-applicant`s design solutions with standard construction details and available technicalexperience.If the air permeability cannot be assessed by the use of existing knowledge, e.g. because ofunfamiliar solutions for the relevant construction details, the approval body shall carry outtests.

5.3.1.2 Water permeabilityWater permeability (liquid water penetration) for Fire Protective Products intended to be usedexternally or internally, shall be assessed by comparing the ETA- applicant`s design solutionswith standard construction details and available technical experience. If the water permeabilitycannot be assessed by the use of existing knowledge, e.g. because of unfamiliar solutions forthe relevant construction details, the approval body shall carry out tests.

Detailed test methods, if appropriate, are given in the relevant sub-parts of this ETA Guideline.

2 Presently EN 13501-3 and –4 are draft standards. They can only be used in accordance with the relevant EC

Decisions, once the standards have been published.

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5.3.2 Release of dangerous substances

5.3.2.1 Presence of dangerous substancesThe applicant shall submit a written declaration stating whether or not the product/kit containsdangerous substances according to European and national regulations, when and where rele-vant in the Member States of destination, and shall list these substances.

5.3.2.2 Compliance with the applicable regulationsIf the product/kit contains dangerous substances as declared above, the ETA will provide themethod(s) which has been used for demonstrating compliance with the applicable regulationsin the Member States of destination, according to the dated EU data-base (method(s) of con-tent or release, as appropriate).

5.3.2.3 Application of the precautionary principle An EOTA member has the possibility to provide to the other members, through the SecretaryGeneral, warning about substances which, according to health authorities of its country, areconsidered to be dangerous under sound scientific evidence, but are not yet regulated. Com-plete references about this evidence will be provided.

This information once agreed upon, will be kept in an EOTA data base, and will be transferredto the Commission Services.

The information contained in this EOTA data base will also be communicated to any ETA ap-plicant.

On the basis of this information, a protocol of assessment of the product, regarding this sub-stance, could be established on request of a manufacturer with the participation of the ap-proval body that raised the issue.

5.4 SAFETY IN USE

5.4.1 Mechanical resistance and stabilityFor specific Fire Protective Products, mechanical resistance and stability shall be verified inaccordance with the test methods as specified in the relevant sub-parts of this ETA Guideline.

5.4.2 Resistance to impact / movementFor specific Fire Protective Products, impact resistance shall be verified in accordance with thetest methods as specified in the relevant sub-parts of this ETA Guideline.

5.4.3 AdhesionFor specific Fire Protective Products, adhesion shall be verified in accordance with the testmethods as specified in the relevant sub-parts of this ETA Guideline.

5.5 PROTECTION AGAINST NOISEWhere a manufacturer claims acoustic performance the approval body shall determine therequired verification method although this may need to be adapted to the particularities of theproduct under consideration. The following standards are relevant:

5.5.1 Airborne sound insulationAirborne sound insulation shall be verified in accordance with EN ISO 140-3 or EN 20140-10.

5.5.2 Sound absorptionThe sound absorption coefficient of the product shall be verified in accordance withEN ISO 354.

5.5.3 Impact sound insulationImpact sound insulation shall be verified in accordance with EN ISO 140-6.

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5.6 ENERGY ECONOMY AND HEAT RETENTION

5.6.1 Thermal insulationThe thermal conductivity shall be determined based on tabulated values as declared in either:

- European harmonised product standards or European technical approvals;or

- tabulated values in conformity with EN 12524

Where the applicant claims specific thermal conductivity values, these should be tested in ac-cordance with either EN 12664, EN 12667 or EN 12939.

Alternatively, the thermal resistance and global thermal transmittance (U-value) may be veri-fied by testing according to EN ISO 8990.

If necessary, the thermal resistance shall be calculated on the basis of EN ISO 6946.

In principle, thermal bridges should be prevented. However, if such bridges do occur, their ef-fect on the overall thermal performance shall be incorporated in the above mentioned thermalresistance calculations, taking into account results of thermal bridges calculation methods asdescribed in prEN ISO 14683, EN ISO 10211-1and EN ISO 10211-2.Note: EN 12524 can be used, as far as applicable for the product concerned.

5.6.2 Water vapour permeabilityWhere relevant, water vapour transmission coefficient shall be determined on the basis oftabulated values as declared in either:

European harmonised product standards or European technical approvals;

or

Tabulated values in conformity with EN 12524.

Where the applicant claims specific water vapour transmission coefficient values, these shallbe tested in accordance with EN ISO 12572 or EN 12086 or similar European standards whichare based on the same principle.

Note: EN 12524 can be used, as far as applicable for the product concerned.

5.7 ASPECTS OF DURABILITY AND SERVICEABILITY

5.7.1 Durability and serviceabilityFire Protective Products shall be assessed, taking into account the following agents:

- physical agents

- chemical agents

- biological agents

The possible influence of elevated temperatures should be part of the assessment.

The test methods - if relevant with respect to the use categories, described in chapter 2.2 - aredescribed in the relevant sub-parts of this ETA Guideline.

5.7.2 IdentificationDepending upon the nature and type of the Fire Protective Product the different identificationtechniques and procedures have to be considered (either individually or in combination).

Whichever methods are used it is necessary to recognise practical tolerances in relation to re-sults/data collected. Detailed information about the test methods relevant for identification ofthe Fire Protective Product is given in the relevant sub-parts of this ETA Guideline.

Example techniques and procedures to be considered either individually or in combination (notexhaustive):

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− Fingerprinting (e.g. infrared, gas chromatography, )− Formulation (e.g. chemical constitution, recipes, composition of raw materials, amounts,

components specified by characteristics, compliance with other specifications eg. ENs or byweight, volume, percentage)

− Manufacturing process parameters (e.g. temperature, pressure, time; product/productioncodes)

− Testing of physical characteristics - data (e.g. geometry, density, mechanical strength)− Calculations, detailing, drawings

6. ASSESSING AND JUDGING THE FITNESS OF PRODUCTS FOR AN INTENDED USE

6.0 GENERALThis chapter details the performance requirements to be met by Fire Protective Products(chapter 4) in precise and measurable (as far as possible and proportional to the importance ofthe risk) or qualitative terms, related to the product and its intended use, using the outcome ofthe verification methods (chapter 5).

In general, the ETA shall either indicate the result of these assessments or state "No per-formance determined". This statement does not mean that the products perform badly butmerely that this specific performance property has not been tested and assessed.

Chapter 9.2 gives additional information about the use of ENV 13381-… with respect to the useof EUROCODES. It is up to the manufacturer whether this information is included in the ETA.

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Table 6.1: Relationship between product performance to be assessed and expressions of classifica-tion, categorisation and declaration

The following table gives information about the relationship between product performanceto be assessed and expressions of classification, categorisation and declaration.

For the various Fire Protective Products see the relevant sub-parts of the ETA Guideline.

ER ETAG paragraph on product per-formance to be assessed

ClassUse categoryNumeric value

1 This Essential Requirement is not relevant to these products

6.2.1 Reaction to fire Euroclass A1-F2

6.2.2 Resistance to fire Classification according to EC Decision2000/367/EC, as amended

(NPD option not allowed)

6.3.1 Air and water permeability Declared values, levels, etc. as appropriate

(NPD option allowed)3

6.3.2 Release of dangerous sub-stances

Indication of harmful materials “No harmfulmaterials”

(NPD option allowed)

6.4.1 Mechanical resistance andstability

declared values, levels, etc. as appropriate


6.4.2 Resistance to impact/movement declared values, levels, etc. as appropriate


4

6.4.3 Adhesion declared values, levels, etc. as appropriate


6.5.1 Airborne sound insulation Single number rating


6.5.2 Sound absorption Single number rating


5

6.5.3 Impact sound insulation Single number rating


6.6.1 Thermal properties declared values, levels, etc. as appropriate

(NPD option allowed)6

6.6.2 Water vapour permeability declared values, levels, etc. as appropriate


6.7.1 Durability andserviceability

Specific requirements and assessmentsare described in the sub-parts of thisETA Guideline

Aspects ofdurability,serviceability andidentification 6.7.2 Identification

Specific requirements and assessmentsare described in the sub-parts of thisETA Guideline

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6.1 MECHANICAL RESISTANCE AND STABILITYNo requirements/Not relevant

6.2 SAFETY IN CASE OF FIRE

6.2.1 Reaction to fireThe Fire Protective Product/kit and/or components shall be classified according to EN 13501 –1.

6.2.2 Resistance to fireThe assembled system incorporating the Fire Protective Product shall be classified according tothe appropriate part of EN 13501.3

6.3 HYGIENE, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

6.3.1 Air and water permeabilityThe air and water permeability of the Fire Protective Product shall be given in qualitative orquantitative terms depending on the type of assessment.For some Fire Protective Products the value will be valid for the assembled system, subjected totesting, and this information will be provided in the ETA.

6.3.2 Release of dangerous substancesThe Fire Protective Product shall comply with all relevant European and national provisions ap-plicable for the uses for which it is brought to the market.

The attention of the applicant should be drawn to the fact that for other uses or other MemberStates of destination there may be other requirements which would have to be respected. Fordangerous substances contained in the product but not covered by the ETA, the NPD option (noperformance determined) is applicable.

6.4 SAFETY IN USE

6.4.1 Mechanical resistance and stabilityThe criteria and the way of expressing the results of the verification methods as included inchapter 5, will be specified in the relevant sub-parts of this ETA Guideline.

6.4.2 Impact resistance

The criteria and the way of expressing the results of the verification methods as included inchapter 5, will be specified in the relevant sub-parts of this ETA Guideline and shall be declaredbe –if possible- in accordance with existing standards or other published specifications.

6.4.3 Adhesion

The criteria and the way of expressing the results of the verification methods as included inchapter 5, will be specified in the relevant sub-parts of this ETA Guideline.

6.5 PROTECTION AGAINST NOISEThe following standards for acoustic properties are used to determine single number ratings,dependent on the test standard employed (see clause 5.5)

6.5.1 Airborne sound insulationThe measured airborne sound insulation is expressed as a single number rating, Rw, in accor-dance with:

EN ISO 717-1.

3 Presently EN 13501-3 and –4 are draft standards. They can only be used in accordance with the relevant EC

Decisions, once the standards have been published.

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The measured sound absorption is expressed as a single number rating, αw in accordance with:

EN ISO 11 654.

6.5.3 Impact sound insulationThe measured impact sound insulation is expressed as a single number rating, ln, w ,inaccordance with:

EN ISO 717-2.

6.6 ENERGY ECONOMY AND HEAT RETENTION

6.6.1 Thermal insulation

On the basis of the verification method used, the corresponding tabulated or measured λ-value(in W/mK), the thermal resistance value, R (in m² K/W), or the thermal transmittancecoefficient, U (in W/m²K), calculated in accordance with EN ISO 6946, shall be declared.

6.6.2 Water vapour permeability

The tabulated or measured values of the water vapour transmission coefficient (µ-value) shallbe declared.

6.7 ASPECTS OF DURABILITY, SERVICEABILITY AND IDENTIFICATION

6.7.1 Durability and ServiceabilityThe Approval Body shall assess the possible effects (for example):

- physical

- chemical

- biological

on the performance of the assembled system due to the declared limits.

The ETA shall contain the results, expressed in quantitative or qualitative terms, of the verifica-tion methods used to verify the durability and serviceability aspects of the Fire ProtectiveProduct, related to one or more essential requirements.

6.7.2 IdentificationThe Fire Protective Product shall be clearly identified. Where possible, reference to Europeanstandards shall be made.

All components shall be specified either by weight or volume percentage, with appropriatetolerances and trade names of raw materials as far as they represent their chemical and physi-cal properties.

The ETA is issued for the Fire Protective Product/kit on the basis of agreed data/information,deposited with the Approval Body which issued the ETA, which identifies the product/kit that hasbeen assessed and judged. Changes to the Fire Protective Product/kit production process,which could result in this deposited data/information being incorrect, should be notified to theApproval Body which issued the ETA before the changes are introduced. The Approval Bodywhich issued the ETA will decide whether or not such changes affect the ETA and consequentlythe validity of the CE marking on the basis of the ETA and if so whether furtherassessment/alterations to the ETA, shall be necessary.

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7. ASSUMPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS UNDER WHICH THE FITNESS FOR USE OFTHE PRODUCTS IS ASSESSED

7.0 GENERALThis chapter sets out the assumptions and recommendations for design, installation and exe-cution, packaging, transport and storage, use, maintenance and repair under which the as-sessment of the fitness for use, according to the ETAG, can be made (only when necessary andin so far as they have a bearing on the assessment or on the products).

7.1 DESIGN OF WORKSThe Fire Protective Product shall be assessed on the assumption that the element to which it isattached or the assembly into which it is inserted in the works allows for correct fixing and doesnot apply excessive stress, in a manner for which the product was not designed. Such stresscould arise, for example, due to thermal movement or structural settlement. The sub-parts ofthis ETAG will give guidance where possible but, ultimately, it is for the user to ensure that theproduct characteristics set out in the ETA can be realised in particular installations.

7.2 PACKAGING, TRANSPORT AND STORAGEThe approval body shall check that the manufacturer takes suitable precautions to limit the riskof damage or deterioration during transport and storage.

Specific requirements are given in the relevant sub-parts of this ETA Guideline.

7.3 EXECUTION OF THE WORKSInstallation of the Fire Protective Product shall be practicable under normal site conditions and isassumed to be performed by adequately trained installers.The manufacturer shall provide an installation guide for his product. Attention shall be drawn, inthe ETA, to any particular precautions necessary when installing the product, taking account ofthe degree of training of installers.

Specific aspects for various products are given in the relevant sub-parts of this ETA Guideline.

7.4 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRThe assessment of the fitness for use is based on the assumption that minor damage, forexample that caused by impact, is repaired. It is further assumed that replacement ofcomponents in Fire Protective Products/kits during maintenance will be undertaken usingmaterials covered by the ETA.

Specific requirements are given in the relevant sub-parts of this ETA Guideline.

7.5 AUXILIARY COMPONENTS In many cases it is necessary to include auxiliary components, such as fixings, adhesives etc inan assembled system, for the purpose of testing a particular manufacturer’s Fire ProtectiveProduct. This is particularly relevant in tests to determine resistance to fire, where mostproducts cannot be tested in isolation.

The results of such tests will only be valid for the product in service, if it is used with auxiliarycomponents having the same performance characteristics. It is therefore crucial that theauxiliary components are clearly specified as such in the ETA.

This can be achieved in two ways; by a specific or generic reference.

A ‘specific’ reference means a reference to a particular manufacturer’s product by name, typenumber etc, while a ‘generic’ reference means a reference to a standard or other specificationthat completely defines that product. It is for the approval body to determine which procedure isto be used in order to ensure that correct auxiliary components can be fully described. It is thenthe responsibility of the user/installer to ensure that the correct auxiliary components are ob-tained and used in the Works.

The inclusion, in an ETA, of a reference to auxiliary components, is not to be taken as anyguarantee or assurance of the components durability or ongoing consistency of production.

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Section three :ATTESTATION OF CONFORMITY (AC)

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8. EVALUATION OF CONFORMITY

8.1 EC DECISION

8.1.1 For fire compartmentation and/or fire protection of fire performanceThe system of attestation of conformity specified by the European Commission in mandateConstruct 98/311, Annex 3 is system 1 described in Council Directive (89/106/EEC) Annex III.

For the initial type testing of the product (see Annex III.1.a of the CPD) the tasks for theapproved body will be limited to the following characteristics, where relevant:

− Resistance to fire− Mechanical resistance and stability− Adhesion− Resistance to impact/movement− Release of dangerous substances

For the initial inspection of the factory and of the factory production control (see Annex III.1.f)of the CPD), and for the continuous surveillance, judgement and assessment of the factoryproduction control (see Annex III.1 g) of the CPD), parameters related to the followingcharacteristics shall be of interest to the approved body, where relevant:

− Resistance to fire− Mechanical resistance and stability− Adhesion− Resistance to impact/movement

8.1.2 Uses subject to reaction to fire regulationsThe systems of attestation of conformity specified by the European Commission in mandateConstruct 98/311, Annex 3 (taking into account decision 1999/454/EC of the Commission) issystem 1, 3 or 4 described in Council Directive (89/106/EEC) Annex III, depending on theclasses declared:

Product Intended use Level/s or class/es(reaction to fire)

Attestationof conformitysystem (s)

Fire Protective Products(including coatings)

For uses subject toreaction to fireregulations

A1*, A2*,B*,C*

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A1**, A2**, B** , C** , D , E

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(A1-E)***, F

1..................

3...................

4System 1: See CPD Annex III.2. (i), without audit-testing of samples

System 3: See CPD Annex III.2. (ii), second possibility

System 4: See CPD Annex III.2. (ii), third possibility

* Products/materials for which a clearly identifiable stage in the product process results in an improvement of the reaction to fire classification (e.g. in an addition of fire retardants or a limiting of organic material)** Products/materials not covered by footnote (*)*** Product/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. products/materials of class A1 according to the Commission Decision 96/603/EC, as amended)

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For Fire protective Products under systems 1 and 3, regarding the initial type testing of theproduct [see Annex III.1.a) of the CPD], the task for the approved laboratory will be limited tothe assessment of the Euroclass characteristics for reaction to fire, as indicated in theCommission Decision 94/611/EC.

For Fire Protective Products under system 1, for the initial inspection of the factory and of thefactory production control [see Annex III.1.f) of the CPD], and for the continuous surveillance,assessment and approval of the factory production control [see Annex III.1.g) of theConstruction Products Directive], parameters related to the Euroclass characteristics forreaction to fire, as indicated in the Commission Decision 94/611/EC shall be of the interest ofthe approved body.

8.1.3 Clarification of the AoC systems

For Fire Protective Products having more than one of the intended uses specified in theproduct families, the tasks for the approved body, derived from the relevant systems ofattestation of conformity, are cumulative.

The systems are described in Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC) Annex III, 2(i)without audit testing of samples, 2(ii) Second possibility and 2(ii) Third possibility, respectively,and are detailed as follows:

System 1:

(a) tasks for the manufacturer

− factory production control− further testing of samples taken at the factory by the manufacturer in accordance with a

prescribed test plan

(b) tasks for the approved body

− initial type- testing of the product− initial inspection of the factory and factory production control− continuous surveillance, assessment and approval of factory production control

System 3


– factory production control

(b) tasks for the approved body

– initial type- testing of the product

System 4


− initial type- testing of the product− factory production control

(b) tasks for the approved body-none-

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8.2 RESPONSIBILITIES

8.2.1 Tasks for the manufacturer

8.2.1.1 Factory production control (all systems of A/C)8.2.1.1.1 General

The manufacturer shall exercise permanent internal control of production. All the elements,requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer shall be documented in asystematic manner in the form of written policies and procedures, incl. records of results per-formed in accordance with the test plan. This production control system shall ensure that theproduct is in conformity with the European Technical Approval (ETA).Manufacturers having a quality management system which complies with EN ISO 9001 andwhich addresses the requirements of the ETA are recognised as satisfying the FPCrequirements of the Directive.

8.2.1.1.2 Personnel and equipment

The personnel involved in the production process shall be identified, sufficiently qualified andtrained to operate and maintain the production equipment. Machinery and equipment shall beregularly maintained and this shall be documented. All processes and procedures ofproduction shall be recorded at regular intervals.

8.2.1.1.3 Traceability of processes

The manufacturer shall maintain a traceable documentation of the production process frompurchasing or delivery of raw or basic raw materials up to the storage and delivery of finishedproducts.

8.2.1.1.4 Non-conforming products

Products that do not comply with requirements as specified in the ETA shall be separated fromthe conforming products and marked as such. The manufacturer shall register non-compliantproduction and action(-s) taken to prevent further non-conformities. External complaints shallalso be documented, as well as actions taken.

8.2.1.1.5 Materials/components in products/kits

The characteristics of materials/components in products/kits which comply with a harmonisedEuropean technical specification, having met the corresponding A/C-system shall beconsidered satisfactory and need, except in justified doubt, no further checking, if the A/Csystem is appropriate for the product`s use as a component of the kit.

If relevant the ETA may include additional characteristics as a part of the attestation ofconformity of the materials/components in products/kits provided that it is necessary toachieve fitness of the assembled system for the intended use.

For CE Marked products, the CE Certificate of conformity shall be verified at each delivery.Likewise, if relevant other conformity certificates are available, they shall be checked regularly.

8.2.1.1.6 Control of monitoring and measuring devices

Where necessary, measuring equipment shall be

- calibrated of verified at specific intervals, or prior to use, against measurement standardstraceable to international or national measurement standards; where no such standardsexists, the basis used for calibration shall be recorded;

- be adjusted or re-adjusted as necessary;

- be identified to enable calibration standard to be determined;

When the equipment is found not to conform to requirements the validity of previousmeasuring results shall be assessed and recorded. Appropriate action shall be taken on theequipment and any product affected.

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8.2.1.2 Testing of samples taken at the factory - Prescribed test plan (A/C System 1)The tests shall only be carried out on the final product or samples which are representative ofthe final product.

8.2.1.3 Declaration of conformity (A/C –systems 1,3, and 4)When all the criteria of the conformity attestation are satisfied the manufacturer shall make adeclaration of conformity.

8.2.2 Tasks for the manufacturer or the approved body

8.2.2.1 Initial type testing (A/C system 1,3 and 4)Approval tests will have been conducted by the approval body or under its responsibility (whichmay include a proportion conducted by an indicated laboratory or by the manufacturer,witnessed by the approval body) in accordance with section 5 of this ETAG, unless the ETA-holder has opted to make use of the possibility not to declare the product`s performance(NPD). The approval body will have assessed the results of these tests in accordance withsection 6 of this ETAG, as part of the ETA issuing procedure.

These tests should be used for the purposes of Initial Type- Testing.

System 1:This work should be validated by the approved body for certificate of conformity purposes.

System 3:This work should be validated by an approved laboratory for declaration of conformitypurposes by the manufacturer.

System 4:This work should be taken over by the manufacturer for declaration of conformity purposes.

8.2.3 Tasks for the approved body

8.2.3.1 Assessment of the factory production control system - initial inspection and continuoussurveillance.Assessment of the factory production control is the responsibility of the approved body.

An assessment must be carried out of each production unit to demonstrate that the factoryproduction control is in conformity with the ETA and any subsidiary information. Thisassessment shall be based on an initial inspection of the factory.

Subsequently continuous surveillance of factory production control is necessary to ensurecontinuing conformity with the ETA.

Special aspects for the surveillance inspections are given in the sub-parts of this ETAGuideline.

8.2.3.2 Certification of conformityThe approved body shall issue a certificate of conformity of the product (System 1).

8.2.4 Components in kitsFor Fire Protective Products supplied as kits, the ETA-holder has the following optionsregarding the specification of components and these options will have been taken into accountby the approval body issuing the ETA:

The incorporation of specific components; that is, components from a particular supplier thathave been accepted by the approval body on the basis of their performance in the application.

The incorporation of generic components; that is, components that have been accepted bythe Approval Body on the basis of conformity to a relevant standard that fully covers theproduct in the application.

A kit could include specific and/or generic types of specifications for components. Further-more, it is likely that during the lifetime of an ETA, the holder will wish to change the specifi-cations and/or supplier of some components.

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Interchanging of a component and/or supplier is to be reported, by the ETA-holder, to theapproval body issuing the ETA, and to the approved body responsible for attestation of con-formity. It is the responsibility of the approval body to ensure the adequacy of the componentsand reference to their specification is to be included in the ETA.

Where a component has been defined in terms of a specific manufacturer’s product or wherea generic specification does not fully cover the fitness of a component for use in a Fire Pro-tective Product, any change can only be approved by the approval body issuing the ETA, oncompletion of additional verification as is deemed necessary.

Generally, in such cases, issuing a modified ETA will be necessary, with the consequentamendment of the instructions to the approved body.

Where a component of a Fire Protective Product is specified generically, eg by reference to astandard, and the approval body has confirmed, in the ETA the full adequacy of that specifi-cation to prove the fitness for use of the component in the Fire Protective Product, then achange of supplier will be acceptable.

The approved body checks the documentation as deemed necessary by the approval body is-suing the ETA. In case of doubt reference shall be made to the approval body.

With an interchange of a component of Fire Protective Product, it shall be ensured that thenew component does not have a negative influence on the performance level or the life of thatproduct.

8.3 DOCUMENTATIONThe approval body issuing the ETA shall supply the information detailed below. Theinformation given below together with the requirements given in EC Guidance Paper B will:

− generally form the basis on which the factory production control (FPC) and the product isassessed (System 1) or

− generally form the basis of factory production control (FPC) (System 3 and 4)This information shall initially be prepared or collected by the approval body and shall beagreed with the manufacturer. The following gives guidance on the type of informationrequired:

(1) The ETA

See section 9 of this Guideline.The nature of any additional (confidential) information shall be declared in the ETA.

(2) Basic manufacturing process

The basic manufacturing process shall be described in sufficient detail to support theproposed FPC methods.

(3) Product and materials specifications

These may include:

- detailed drawings (including manufacturing tolerances)- incoming (raw) materials specifications and declarations- references to European and/or international standards or appropriate specifications- manufacturers data sheets

Detailed information is given in the sub-parts of this ETA Guideline.

(4) FPC Test plan

The manufacturer and the approval body issuing the ETA shall agree a FPC test plan.

An agreed FPC test plan is necessary as current standards relating to quality managementsystems (Guidance Paper B, EN ISO 9001, etc), do not ensure that the product specificationremains unchanged and they cannot address the technical validity of the type or frequency ofchecks/tests.

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The validity of the type and frequency of checks/tests conducted during production and on thefinal product shall be considered. This will include the checks conducted during manufactureon properties that cannot be inspected at a later stage and checks on the final product.

The characteristics to be addressed as described in the mandate are resistance/reaction tofire. These will be controlled at least twice per year by analysis/measurements of the relevantcharacteristics of the Fire Protective Products from the following list:

- composition- dimensions- physical properties- mechanical properties- construction.

Where materials/components are not manufactured and tested by the supplier in accordancewith agreed methods, then where appropriate they must be subject to suitable checks/tests bythe manufacturer before acceptance.

Detailed information is given in the sub-parts of this ETA Guideline.

8.4 CE MARKING AND INFORMATION

8.4.1 GeneralThe ETA shall indicate the information to accompany the CE marking and the placement ofCE marking and the accompanying information (the kit/components itself/themselves, anattached label, the packaging, or the accompanying commercial documents).

According to the EC Guidance Paper D on CE marking, the required information toaccompany the letters “CE” is:

– identification number of the notified body (System 1)– name or identifying mark of the producer

– last two digits of the year in which the marking was affixed

– number of the EC certificate of conformity (System 1)– number of the ETA

– number of the ETAG used− Relevant performance characteristics*− Use category

*Notes:- If the ETA provides all the information regarding the performance characteristics, then

reference to the ETA is sufficient.- If the ETA covers more than one type of a Fire protective product, and the type designa-

tion provides all the information regarding the performance characteristics, then referenceto the ETA and the relevant type is sufficient.

- Only when the above two options do not provide all the necessary information regardingthe mandated performance characteristics (table 4.1), then additional information re-garding the performance characteristics needs to accompany the CE Marking.

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8.4.2 Example

"CE"-symbol

xxxx Number of notified body

Any CompanyRue du Producteur, 50

Country

Name and address of the manufacturer or hisrepresentative established in the EEA and of theplant where the product was manufactured

xx Two last digits of year of affixing CE markingxxxx-CPD-xxxx Number of EC certificate of conformity (where

relevant)

ETA N° XX/XXXX ETA numberETAG "Fire Protective

Products, Part 1:GeneralXXXXXX

Fire Protective Product

ETAG reference

Types 2, 3 and 4 ... Relevant performance characteristics and/ordesignation code

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Section four : ETA CONTENT

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9. THE ETA CONTENT

9.1 THE ETA CONTENT

9.1.1 Model ETAThe format of the ETA shall be based on the Commission Decision of 1997-07-22, EC OfficialJournal L236 of 1997-08-27.

In section II.2 “characteristics of products and methods of verification“ the ETA shall includethe following note: “In addition to the specific clauses relating to dangerous substances contained in this Euro-pean Technical Approval, there may be other requirements applicable to the products fallingwithin its scope (e.g. transposed European legislation and national laws, regulations and ad-ministrative provisions). In order to meet the provisions of the EU Construction Products Di-rective, these requirements need also to be complied with, when and where they apply.”

The ETA is issued for the Fire Protective Product/kit on the basis of agreed data/information,deposited with the Approval Body which issued the ETA, which identifies the product/kit thathas been assessed and judged. Changes to the Fire Protective Product/kit productionprocess, which could result in this deposited data/information being incorrect, should benotified to the Approval Body which issued the ETA before the changes are introduced. TheApproval Body which issued the ETA will decide whether or not such changes affect the ETAand consequently the validity of the CE marking on the basis of the ETA and if so whetherfurther assessment/alterations to the ETA, shall be necessary.

9.1.2 Checklist for the issuing bodyThe ETA Format states the content in general.

9.1.2.1 ScopeScope of the ETA, description of the Fire Protective Product, specification of components andthe intended use. Clear distinction shall be made between components that are covered by theETA and those that have not been assessed (e.g. identified as a part of a tested assemblyonly). It shall be stated in the ETA for which uses the kit has been assessed (see paragraph2.2.2 in this ETA Guideline).

The ETA shall include the following note:

"The user of the product must ensure, that the durability assessment that has been made, isrelevant to the local conditions of use."

9.1.2.2 Working lifeIndication of the assumed Working life

9.1.2.3 Identification of materialsThe ETA shall contain information and/or references allowing for, where there is a need eg.attestation of conformity [See Chapter 8 clause 8.2.3.2. certification, evaluation of conformitysystem 1] market surveillance, complaints or accidents, to determine that the products on themarket, or intended to be put on the market are in compliance with the approved product asdescribed in the ETA.

When such information/references are of a confidential nature it/they shall exist on the ETA filemanaged by the approval body and as necessary on the relevant file of any notified bodyinvolved.

This information/references shall also be of assistance in any renewal of the ETA.

The type, scale, range of information will be based on the identification clauses in chapter 5 ofthis ETAG.

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9.1.2.4 Performance The technical part of the ETA shall contain information on the items as specified in the rele-vant sub-parts of this ETA Guideline, in the order and with reference to the relevant EssentialRequirements.

For each of the listed items, the ETA shall either give the mentioned indication / classification /statement / description or state that the verification / assessment of this item has not beencarried out.

9.1.2.5 DrawingsThe ETA shall include section drawings of the Fire Protective Product, including all necessarydimensions and tolerances.

The purpose of the drawings is to illustrate the general build-up of the kit; i.e.

- general composition of the assembled product/kit- detailed drawings of the following details:- ...- ...

Material specifications may also be shown directly in these drawings of the kit.

If required by the manufacturer some design details may be kept confidential by using neutralparts in the drawings, provided that the approval body does not find this in contradiction tonecessary information related to the correct application of the kit and the evaluation of confor-mity performed by the approved body.

9.1.2.6 InstallationThe ETA shall also contain details of the installation which the approval body considers worthyto note, as described in chapter 7 of this Guideline, details of the maximum acceptable de-flection in the supporting structure and details of any particular risks identified during theassessment.

These may be requirements related to the substructure, mounting of the elements, joints onsite, including fixing to the substructure, anchoring, etc., see also clause 7.3. The latter couldinclude such aspects as the need to avoid contact with other materials.

9.1.2.7 Maintenance and repairBasic maintenance and repair of the product/kit which is necessary to obtain the minimumestimated working life and performance shall be specified, see also clause 7.4.

9.2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

9.2.0 GeneralIt shall be stated in the ETA whether or not any additional (possibly confidential) informationshall be supplied to the approved body for the evaluation of conformity purposes.

It is up to the manufacturer whether he will give this data within the ETA.

9.2.1 Additional information with respect to the use of EUROCODES

9.2.1.1 Horizontal membrane (from ENV 13381-1) The reference time-temperature relationship within the cavity between the horizontal mem-brane and the supporting floor, Type and thickness of the supporting floor, the graph of the mean of all four individual thermocouples located on the steel plates. or the graph of the mean of all four individual plate thermometers located adjacent to the steelplates.

9.2.1.2 Vertical membrane (from ENV 13381-2) The reference time-temperature relationship within the cavity between the vertical membraneand the external membrane,

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Type and thickness of external membrane,

the graph of the mean of all four individual thermocouples located on the steel plates

or

the graph of the mean of all four individual plate thermometers located adjacent to the steelplates.

9.2.1.3 Protection of concrete structures (from ENV 13381-3) For either or both concrete slab and concrete beam:

− the relationship between concrete temperature, time and thickness of fire protection. Fromthis information the depth dθ at which a series of limiting temperatures, θcrit, of 300, 350,400, 450, 500, 550, 600 and 650 °C is observed, shall be recorded at 30 min intervals.

− the equivalent thickness of concrete, related to thermal insulation criteria, as a function ofthe fire duration and the thickness of the fire protection system.

− if relevant, time when there is a loss of adhesion.

9.2.1.4 Protection of steel structures (from ENV 13381-4) For assessment of experimental results with the differential equation method:

− the variation of effective thermal conductivity as a function of temperature, together with thevalues of cp and ρprotection used as a basis for the calculation of effective thermal con-ductivity. Values are either relative to the modification coefficient (variable λ method) or tomodified values of λ (constant λ method) used to satisfy the criteria for acceptability.

For assessment of experimental results with the numerical regression analysis method:

− values of any simple linear modification factor(s) used to satisfy the criteria for acceptability.

For assessment of experimental results with the graphical presentation:

− for a given design temperature, the time to reach the design temperature as a function ofsection factor and for alternative thicknesses of fire protection material.

− for specified periods of fire resistance, the design temperature as a function of sectionfactor and for alternative thicknesses of fire protection material.

A series of tables and graphical presentations relating to fire resistance periods as listed in EN13501-2 4 shall be given. Each table or graphical presentation shall show the minimum thick-nesses of fire protection material required to ensure that design temperatures of 350°C,400°C, 450°C, 500°C, 550°C, 600°C, 650°C, 700°C, 750°C and higher if necessary are notexceeded on steel members with section factors (Am/V values) at intervals of 20m-1.

Limits of direct application of the assessment procedure, especially with regard to the range ofsection factors, design temperatures, thicknesses, fire resistance periods, three or four sidedprotection.

9.2.1.5 Protection of composite slabs with profiled steel sheets (from ENV 13381-5)

− The measured time for the characteristic temperature of the profiled steel sheet to rise to350°C for each thickness of fire protection material tested.

− The values and the plot of equivalent thickness heq of concrete for each thickness of fireprotection material.

− The values and the plot of limiting exposure time for each thickness of the fire protectionmaterial.

9.2.1.6 Protection of composite steel columns filled with concrete (from ENV 13381-6)

− The measured time for the characteristic temperature of the steel surface of the concretefilled hollow steel column surface to rise to 350°C up to 650°C or more, for each thicknessof fire protection system tested.

4 Presently EN 13501-2 is a draft standard. It can only be used in accordance with the relevant EC Decision,

once the standard has been published.

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9.2.1.7 Protection of timber structures (from ENV 13381-7)

− For small and large scale tests the times t300,unprot and t300,prot at which the characteristictemperature reaches 300°C at the surface and throughout the depth of the timber member,for each thickness of fire protection system tested.

− The values of tpr, ß², ß´ and [ ß² / ß´] versus time for each thickness of the fire protectionsystem tested.

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Annex ACOMMON TERMINOLOGY

(definitions, clarifications, abbreviations)

°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°This common terminology is intended to be introduced as such and to be used consistently in all ETA-

guidelines. It is based upon the EC Construction Products Directive 89/106/EEC and the Inter-pretative documents as published in the Official Journal of the EC on 28.2.1994. It is limited toitems and aspects which are relevant for approval work. They are partly definitions, partly clari-

fications.

1. WORKS AND PRODUCTS

1.1 Construction works (and parts of works) (often simply referred to as "works") (ID 1.3.1)Everything that is constructed or results from construction operations and is fixed to the ground.(This covers both building and civil engineering works, and both structural and non structuralelements).

1.2 Construction products (often simply referred to as "products") (ID 1.3.2)Products which are produced for incorporation in a permanent manner in the works and placedas such on the market.(The term includes materials, elements, components and prefabricated systems or installations)

1.3 Incorporation (of products in works) (ID 1.3.2)Incorporation of a product in a permanent manner in the works means that:- its removal reduces the performance capabilities of the works, and- that the dismantling or the replacement of the product are operations which involveconstruction activities.

1.4 Intended use (ID 1.3.4)Role(s) that the product is intended to play in the fulfilment of the essential requirements.(N.B. This definition covers only the intended use as far as relevant for the CPD)

1.5 Execution (ETAG-format)Used in this document to cover all types of incorporation techniques such as installation, as-sembling, incorporation, etc.

1.6 System (EOTA/TB guidance)Part of the works realised by- particular combination of a set of defined products, and- particular design methods for the system, and/or- particular execution procedures.

2. PERFORMANCES

2.1 Fitness for intended use (of products) (CPD 2.1)Means that the products have such characteristics that the works in which they are intended tobe incorporated, assembled, applied or installed, can, if properly designed and built, satisfy theessential requirements.(N.B. This definition covers only the intended fitness for intended use as far as relevant for theCPD)

2.2 Serviceability (of works)Ability of the works to fulfil their intended use and in particular the essential requirements rele-vant for this use.

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The products must be suitable for construction works which (as a whole and in their separateparts) are fit for their intended use, subject to normal maintenance, be satisfied for an eco-nomically reasonable working life. The requirements generally concern actions which are fore-seeable (CPD Annex I, Preamble).

2.3 Essential requirements (for works): requirements applicable to works, which may influencethe technical characteristics of a product, and are set out in objectives in the CPD, Annex I(CPD, art. 3.1).

2.4 Performance (of works, parts of works or products) (ID 1.3.7)The quantitative expression (value, grade, class or level) of the behaviour of the works, parts ofworks or of the products, for an action to which it is subject or which it generates under the in-tended service conditions (works or parts of works) or intended use conditions (products).

As far as practicable the characteristics of products, or groups of products, should be describedin measurable performance terms in the technical specifications and guidelines for ETA.Methods of calculation, measurement, testing (where possible), evaluation of site experienceand verification, together with compliance criteria shall be given either in the relevant technicalspecifications or in references called up in such specifications.

2.5 Actions (on works or parts of the works) (ID 1.3.6)Service conditions of the works which may affect the compliance of the works with the essentialrequirements of the Directive and which are brought about by agents (mechanical, chemical,biological, thermal or electro-mechanical) acting on the works or parts of the works.Interactions between various products within a work are considered as "actions".

2.6 Classes or levels (for essential requirements and for related product performances)(ID 1.2.1)A classification of product performance(s) expressed as a range of requirement levels of theworks, determined in the ID's or according to the procedure provided for in art. 20.2a of theCPD.

3. ETAG - FORMAT

3.1 Requirements (for works) (ETAG-format 4.)Expression and application, in more detail and in terms applicable to the scope of the guideline,of the relevant requirements of the CPD (given concrete form in the ID's and further specified inthe mandate, for works or parts of the works, taking into account the durability and serviceabilityof the works.

3.2 Methods of verification (for products) (ETAG-format 5.)Verification methods used to determine the performance of the products in relation to the re-quirements for the works (calculations, tests, engineering knowledge, evaluation of site ex-perience, etc.).

These verification methods are related only to the assessment of, and for judging the fitness foruse. Verification methods for particular designs of works are called here "project testing", foridentification of products are called "identification testing", for surveillance of execution orexecuted works are called "surveillance testing", and for attestation of conformity are called "AC-testing".

3.3 Specifications (for products) (ETAG-format 6.)Transposition of the requirements into precise and measurable (as far as possible and pro-portional to the importance of the risk) or qualitative terms, related to the products and their in-tended use. The satisfaction of the specifications is deemed to satisfy the fitness for use of theproducts concerned.

Specifications may also be formulated with regard to the verification of particular designs, foridentification of products, for surveillance of execution or executed works and for attestation ofconformity, when relevant.

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4. WORKING LIFE

4.1 Working life (of works or parts of the works) (ID 1.3.5(1)The period of time during which the performance will be maintained at a level compatible withthe fulfilment of the essential requirements.

4.2 Working life (of products)Period of time during which the performances of the product are maintained - under thecorresponding service conditions - at a level compatible with the intended use conditions.

4.3 Economically reasonable working life: (ID 1.3.5(2)Working life which takes into account all relevant aspects, such as costs of design, constructionand use, costs arising from hindrance of use, risks and consequences of failure of the worksduring its working life and cost of insurance covering these risks, planned partial renewal, costsof inspections, maintenance, care and repair, costs of operation and administration, of disposaland environmental aspects.

4.4 Maintenance (of works) (ID 1.3.3(1)A set of preventive and other measures which are applied to the works in order to enable theworks to fulfil all its functions during its working life. These measures include cleaning, servicing,repainting, repairing, replacing parts of the works where needed, etc.

4.5 Normal maintenance (of works) (ID 1.3.3(2)Maintenance, normally including inspections, which occurs at a time when the cost of the inter-vention which has to be made is not disproportionate to the value of the part of the workconcerned, consequential costs (e.g. exploitation) being taken into account.

4.6 Durability (of products)Ability of the product to contribute to the working life of the work by maintaining its per-formances, under the corresponding service conditions, at a level compatible with the fulfilmentof the essential requirements by the works.

5. CONFORMITY

5.1 Attestation of conformity (of products)Provisions and procedures as laid down in the CPD and fixed according to the directive, aimingto ensure that, with acceptable probability, the specified performance of the product is achievedby the ongoing production.

5.2 Identification (of a product)Product characteristics and methods for their verification, allowing to compare a given productwith the one that is described in the technical specification.

6. APPROVAL AND APPROVED BODIES

6.1 Approval BodyBody notified in accordance with Article 10 of the CPD, by an EU Member State or by an EFTAState (contracting party to the EEA Agreement), to issue European Technical Approvals in (a)specific construction product area(s). All such bodies are required to be members of the Euro-pean Organisation for Technical Approvals (EOTA), set up in accordance with Annex II.2 of theCPD.

6.2 Approved Body(*)Body nominated in accordance with Article 18 of the CPD, by an EU Member State or by anEFTA State (contracting party to the EEA Agreement) , to perform specific tasks in the frame-work of the Attestation of Conformity decision for specific construction products (certification,inspection or testing). All such bodies are automatically members of the Group of NotifiedBodies.

(*) also known as Notified Body

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ABBREVIATIONSConcerning the Construction Products Directive:

AC: Attestation of conformity

CEC: Commission of the European CommunitiesCEN: Comité Européen de Normalisation / European Committee for StandardisationCPD: Construction Products DirectiveEC: European commissionEFTA: European Free Trade AssociationEN: European standardFPC: Factory production controlID: Interpretative documents of the CPDISO: International Standardisation OrganisationSCC: Standing Committee on Construction of the EC

Concerning approval:

EOTA: European Organisation for Technical ApprovalsETA: European technical approvalETAG: Guideline for European Technical ApprovalTB: Technical Board (EOTA)UEAtc: Union Européenne pour l’Agrément technique dans la construction/ European Union of

Agrément

General:TC: Technical CommitteeWG: Working Group

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ANNEX BStandards quoted:

EN ISO 140-3:1995 Acoustics; Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements –Part 3: Laboratory measurement of airborne sound insulation

EN ISO 354:2003 Acoustics; Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room

EN 20140-10:1992 Acoustics; Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements –Part 10:Laboratory measurement of airborne sound insulation of small building ele-ments

EN ISO 717-1:1996 Acoustics - Rating of sound insulation of buildings and of building elements - Part 1:Airborne sound insulation

EN ISO 717-2:1997 Acoustics - Rating of sound insulation of buildings and of building elements - Part 2:Impact sound insulation

EN ISO 140-6:1998 Acoustics – Measurement of sound insulation of buildings and of building elements -Part 6: Laboratory measurements of impact sound insulation in floors

EN ISO 8990: 1996 Thermal insulation - Determination of steady-state thermal transmission properties -Calibrated and guarded hot box

EN ISO 10211-1: 1995 Thermal bridges in building construction - Heat flows and surface temperatures -Part 1: General calculation methods

EN ISO 10211-2: 2001 Thermal bridges in building construction - Calculation of heat flows and surfacetemperatures - Part 2: Linear thermal bridges

EN ISO 11654:1997 Acoustics: Sound absorbers for use in buildings- Rating of Sound absorption

EN ISO 6946:1996 Building components and building elements – Thermal resistance and thermaltransmittance – Calculation method

EN ISO 9001: 2000 Quality management systems - Requirements

EN 12086:1997 Thermal insulating materials for building application - Determination of water vapourtransmission properties

EN 12524:2000 Building materials and products – Hygrothermal properties

EN 12664:2001 Building materials – Determination of thermal resistance – dry and moist productswith medium and low thermal resistance

EN 12667:2001 Building materials – Determination of thermal resistance – dry and moist productswith high and medium thermal resistance

EN 12939:2001 Building materials – Determination of thermal resistance –thick products of high andmedium and thermal resistance

EN ISO 12572:2001 Building materials – Determination of water vapour transmission properties

EN 13501-1: 2002 Fire classification of construction products and building elements,part 1: Classification using test data from reaction to fire tests

ENV 13381-2: 2002 Test methods for determining the contribution to the fire resistance of structuralmembers - Part 2: Vertical protective membranes

ENV 13381-3: 2002 Test methods for determining the contribution to the fire resistance of structuralmembers - Part 3: Applied protection to concrete members

ENV 13381-4: 2002 Test methods for determining the contribution to the fire resistance of structuralmembers - Part 4: Applied protection to steel members

ENV 13381-5: 2002 Test methods for determining the contribution to the fire resistance of structuralmembers - Part 5: Applied protection to concrete/profiled sheet steel composite

ENV 13381-6: 2002 Test methods for determining the contribution to the fire resistance of structuralmembers - Part 6: Applied protection to concrete filled hollow steel columns

ENV 13381-7: 2002 Test methods for determining the contribution to the fire resistance of structuralmembers - Part 7: Applied protection to timber members

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Draft Standards quoted:

prEN ISO 14683: 1999 Thermal bridges in building construction - Linear thermal transmittance - Simplifiedmethods and default values

prENV 13381-1 Test methods for determining the contribution to fire resistance of structural mem-bers- Part 1: Membrane protection- vertical

prEN 13501 Fire classification of construction products and building elements,part 2: Requirements and test methods