Fire and Smoke control
Großformatige Brandprüfungen im ift-Brandschutzzentrum
Im ift-Brandschutzzentrum in Rosenheim können großformatige Bauelemente bis zu 8 m x 5 m an nur ein und demselben Probekörper auf Rauchschutz und Feuerwiderstand, Dauerfunktion sowie Windlast, Luft-, Wind- und Schlagregendichtheit geprüft werden. Der Ablauf einer Brandprüfung wird anhand einer Fassade der Firma HUECK gezeigt.
Further information on the topic: Feuer- und Rauchschutz
The new product standard EN 16034 ‘Pedestrian doorsets, industrial, commercial, garage doors and openable windows - Fire resistance and/or smoke control characteristics’ was adopted by the European Commission and paves the way for the manufacturer of windows, doors and gates with fire resistance and/or smoke control characteristics to the European market.
With the publications in the Official Journal of the European Union of 10 July the product standard was harmonized and comes into force on 01 December 2015. Hence, manufacturer can trade with above mentioned products as harmonized, CE marked fire/smoke control doors and shutters throughout Europe. During the three-year coexistence period, products with CE mark or with national marking can be placed on the market. After 01 December 2018, only products with the CE mark are permissible.
Videos to subject:
Fire safety test at ift Rosenheim
The video presents one section of the ift range of services around section, reaction to fire and smoke control of building elements.