EN 45545-2:2013/FprA1
(Amendment)Railway applications - Fire safety on railway vehicles - Part 2: Requirements for fire behaviour of materials and components
Railway applications - Fire safety on railway vehicles - Part 2: Requirements for fire behaviour of materials and components
This part of EN 45545 specifies the reaction to fire performance requirements for materials and products used on railway vehicles as defined in EN 45545-1.
The operation and design categories defined in EN 45545-1 are used to establish hazard levels that are used as the basis of a classification system.
For each hazard level, this part specifies the test methods, test conditions and reaction to fire performance requirements.
It is not within the scope of this European Standard to describe measures that ensure the preservation of the vehicles in the event of a fire.
Bahnanwendungen-Brandschutz in Schienenfahrzeugen-Teil 2: Anforderungen an das Brandverhalten Materialien und Komponenten
Železniške naprave - Požarna zaščita na železniških vozilih - 2. del: Zahteve za obnašanje materialov in sestavnih delov v požaru
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 256 - Railway applications
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 256/WG 1 - Fire safety
- Current Stage
- 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
- Start Date
- 12-Jul-2015
- Due Date
- 10-Aug-2015
- Completion Date
- 12-Jul-2015
Relations
- Effective Date
- 29-Jul-2015
- Effective Date
- 11-Dec-2013
Overview
EN 45545-2:2013/FprA1 is a crucial European standard developed by CEN that addresses fire safety in railway vehicles. This part of the EN 45545 series focuses specifically on the fire behaviour requirements of materials and components used within railway vehicles. It establishes standardized criteria for reaction to fire performance to ensure passenger safety and fire risk mitigation on trains and other rail-bound vehicles. The standard complements EN 45545-1 by applying operation and design hazard categories to define appropriate fire performance levels.
Key Topics
- Reaction to Fire Performance: EN 45545-2 sets out mandatory performance requirements for materials and products installed on railway vehicles, including surface treatments and assembled products.
- Hazard Classification System: The standard applies hazard levels derived from EN 45545-1’s operational and design categories to classify fire safety requirements.
- Test Methods and Conditions: It specifies rigorous test methods such as those based on EN ISO 5659-2 and ISO 5660-1, including specimen preparation procedures critical for consistent and reliable fire testing.
- Material Thickness and Compliance: Products passing fire requirements at two thicknesses or diameters can be considered compliant across intermediate dimensions, facilitating practical application.
- Specific Product Requirements: Modifications include distinct fire requirements for products like exterior air ducts (EX4A, EX4B) and printed circuit boards (EL9), tailoring fire safety strategies to component function.
- Assembly Testing: Materials that form part of assemblies are tested both as part of the assembly and individually if necessary, ensuring comprehensive fire behaviour assessment.
Applications
- Railway Vehicle Manufacturing: EN 45545-2 guides manufacturers in selecting fire-safe materials and components, ensuring compliance with European fire safety regulations.
- Materials Engineering: Used by materials scientists and engineers to design and test products like seating upholstery, electrical cables, air ducts, and printed circuit boards for fire resistance.
- Safety Certification: Provides testing protocols and performance benchmarks for certification bodies assessing the fire safety of railway vehicle interiors and structural elements.
- Maintenance and Retrofitting: Applies for upgrading older fleet materials to meet contemporary fire safety requirements and standards, enhancing passenger safety.
- Regulatory Compliance: Supports manufacturers and operators in meeting EU fire safety directives and related legal frameworks for railway applications.
Related Standards
- EN 45545-1: Defines the operational and design categories forming the basis for hazard classification and subsequent fire safety levels.
- EN ISO 5659-2: Specifies methods for measuring smoke production from materials, critical for assessing fire hazard.
- ISO 5660-1: Details test methods for heat release rate, another key indicator of fire behaviour in materials.
- Other EN 45545 Parts: Covers wider fire safety aspects of railway vehicles, including fire containment and evacuation.
- National Standards: Many CEN member countries adopt EN 45545-2 as a national standard to harmonize railway fire safety regulations.
Keywords: EN 45545-2, railway fire safety, fire behaviour materials, railway vehicle fire protection, fire testing railway materials, reaction to fire, railway material standards, fire hazard classification, EN ISO 5659-2, ISO 5660-1, CEN railway standards, fire performance requirements.
Implementing EN 45545-2:2013/FprA1 ensures that railway vehicles maintain high levels of fire safety through the rigorous assessment of materials’ fire behaviour-key for protecting passengers and infrastructure alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 45545-2:2013/FprA1 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Railway applications - Fire safety on railway vehicles - Part 2: Requirements for fire behaviour of materials and components". This standard covers: This part of EN 45545 specifies the reaction to fire performance requirements for materials and products used on railway vehicles as defined in EN 45545-1. The operation and design categories defined in EN 45545-1 are used to establish hazard levels that are used as the basis of a classification system. For each hazard level, this part specifies the test methods, test conditions and reaction to fire performance requirements. It is not within the scope of this European Standard to describe measures that ensure the preservation of the vehicles in the event of a fire.
This part of EN 45545 specifies the reaction to fire performance requirements for materials and products used on railway vehicles as defined in EN 45545-1. The operation and design categories defined in EN 45545-1 are used to establish hazard levels that are used as the basis of a classification system. For each hazard level, this part specifies the test methods, test conditions and reaction to fire performance requirements. It is not within the scope of this European Standard to describe measures that ensure the preservation of the vehicles in the event of a fire.
EN 45545-2:2013/FprA1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.20 - Fire protection; 45.060.01 - Railway rolling stock in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 45545-2:2013/FprA1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 45545-2:2013+A1:2015, EN 45545-2:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 45545-2:2013/FprA1 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2008/57/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/483. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Railway applications - Fire safety on railway vehicles - Part 2: Requirements for fire
behaviour of materials and components
Bahnanwendungen-Brandschutz in Schienenfahrzeugen-Teil 2: Anforderungen an das
Brandverhalten Materialien und Komponenten
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ICS:
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45.060.01 Železniška vozila na splošno Railway rolling stock in
general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 45545-2:2013
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
February 2015
ICS 13.220.20; 45.060.01
English Version
Railway applications - Fire protection on railway vehicles - Part
2: Requirements for fire behavior of materials and components
Applications ferroviaires - Protection contre les incendies Bahnanwendungen - Brandschutz in Schienenfahrzeugen -
dans les véhicules ferroviaires - Partie 2: Exigences du Teil 2: Anforderungen an das Brandverhalten von
comportement au feu des matériaux et des composants Materialien und Komponenten
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 256.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 45545-2:2013. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has
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Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
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Kingdom.
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provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents
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Foreword .3
1 Modification to 4.2, General .4
2 Modifications to Table 2, Requirements of listed products .
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標準EN 45545-2:2013/FprA1は、鉄道車両における防火安全に関する重要な文書であり、特に材料および部品の火災に対する反応に焦点を当てています。この標準は、EN 45545-1で定義されている鉄道車両に使用される材料や製品の火災性能要件を具体的に示しており、非常に専門的かつ具体的な情報を提供しています。 この標準の主な強みは、その明確なスコープと体系的なアプローチにあります。EN 45545-1で定義された運用および設計のカテゴリを活用し、さらにそれに基づいて設置された危険レベルにより、分類システムが確立されています。これは、鉄道業界の安全性を向上させるために不可欠な要素です。また、各危険レベルに対して特定の試験方法、試験条件、そして火災に対する反応性能要件が詳細に規定されているため、実践的な指針として非常に有益です。 この標準は、材料や部品が火災事象においてどのように反応するかを定めるものであり、鉄道車両の設計者や製造者にとって、必須の基準となっています。ただし、火災時に車両を保護するための措置については範囲に含まれていない点は理解しておく必要があります。これは、安全基準の一部として明確に分けられているため、異なるアプローチを取ることができます。 全体として、EN 45545-2:2013/FprA1は、鉄道車両の火災安全における標準化の一環として、重要かつ関連性の高い文書であり、業界全体での安全性の向上に寄与するものといえます。
Die Norm EN 45545-2:2013/FprA1 stellt einen entscheidenden Bestandteil der europäischen Standards für die Brandsicherheit im Schienenverkehr dar. Sie definiert die Anforderungen an das Brandverhalten von Materialien und Komponenten, die in Schienenfahrzeugen verwendet werden, und ist somit für die Sicherheit von Passagieren und Personal im Eisenbahnverkehr von höchster Bedeutung. Der Anwendungsbereich dieser Norm umfasst die Bewertung der Reaktion von Materialien auf Feuer, wie sie in EN 45545-1 definiert sind. Durch die Festlegung von Betriebs- und Designkategorien wird ein Klassifizierungssystem geschaffen, das die unterschiedlichen Gefahrenlevels berücksichtigt. Diese klare Struktur ermöglicht eine systematische und einheitliche Handhabung der Brandschutzanforderungen und trägt zur Verbesserung der Sicherheit von Schienenfahrzeugen bei. Ein hervorstechendes Merkmal von EN 45545-2 ist die Spezifizierung von Prüfmethoden, Prüfbedingungen sowie den Anforderungen an das Brandverhalten für jedes Gefahrenlevel. Dies gewährleistet, dass alle verwendeten Materialien und Produkte strengen Tests unterzogen werden, um ihre Feuerbeständigkeit zu beurteilen. Die Norm trägt somit nicht nur zur Vereinheitlichung der Sicherheitsstandards im europäischen Schienenverkehr bei, sondern fördert auch die Entwicklung und Verwendung von innovativen Materialien, die bessere Brandverhaltenseigenschaften aufweisen. Besonders relevant ist die Norm in Anbetracht der fortschreitenden Entwicklung im Schienenverkehr und der damit verbundenen steigenden Anforderungen an Sicherheit und Umweltverträglichkeit. In einer Zeit, in der die Schieneninfrastruktur ständig modernisiert wird, ist es von entscheidender Bedeutung, dass alle Materialien und Komponenten den höchsten Brandschutzstandards entsprechen, um das Risiko von Brandunfällen zu minimieren. Insgesamt bietet die EN 45545-2:2013/FprA1 eine umfassende und detaillierte Grundlage für die Sicherstellung des Brandschutzes in Schienenfahrzeugen, wobei sie gleichzeitig als Leitfaden für Hersteller und Betreiber dient, um die notwendigen Sicherheitsstandards zu erreichen und zu wahren.
EN 45545-2:2013/FprA1 표준은 철도 차량에서 사용되는 재료 및 제품의 화재 반응 성능 요구 사항을 명확히 규정하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 범위는 EN 45545-1에서 정의된 철도 차량의 특정 화재 위험 레벨에 따른 설계 및 운전 범주에 기초하여 위험 수준을 설정합니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 각 위험 수준에 대해 테스트 방법 및 테스트 조건을 명확하게 제시함으로써, 철도 차량의 화재 안전성을 높이는 데 기여하는 점입니다. 각 위험 수준에 따른 화재 반응 성능 요구 사항은 검증된 테스트를 통해 이루어지며, 이를 통해 재료와 구성 요소의 내화성능을 체계적으로 평가할 수 있습니다. EN 45545-2는 철도 차량의 안전성을 높이는 데 필수적인 요소로 작용하며, 이는 공공 교통의 안전을 보장하는 데 매우 중요합니다. 비록 이 표준이 화재 발생 시 차량 보존 조치에 대해서는 다루고 있지 않지만, 화재의 초기 반응에 대한 명확한 기준을 제공함으로써, 결과적으로 승객과 승무원의 안전을 강화하는 역할을 하고 있습니다. 이러한 특성 덕분에 EN 45545-2는 철도 업계에서 화재 안전 표준으로서 높은 적합성을 가지며, 지속적으로 그 중요성이 강조되고 있습니다.
The EN 45545-2:2013/FprA1 standard is a pivotal document that delineates the fire safety requirements for materials and components utilized in railway vehicles, outlining critical criteria to mitigate fire hazards in transportation systems. By specifying the reaction to fire performance requirements, this standard plays an essential role in ensuring the safety of passengers and personnel onboard. One of the significant strengths of EN 45545-2 lies in its comprehensive approach to fire safety. The inclusion of operation and design categories as established in EN 45545-1 allows for a detailed classification system that assesses hazard levels related to fire risks in railway applications. This structure ensures that materials and components are evaluated consistently, promoting a high standard of safety across European railway vehicles. Furthermore, the document outlines specific test methods, test conditions, and performance requirements correlated with each identified hazard level. This systematic outline not only enhances the reproducibility of fire safety assessments but also facilitates the harmonization of practices across the industry. By providing a clear framework, EN 45545-2 aids manufacturers and designers in selecting suitable materials that meet the stringent fire performance requirements necessary for compliance and operational safety. The relevance of this standard cannot be overstated, especially in light of increasing regulatory scrutiny and the industry's dedication to passenger safety. As railway systems continue to evolve, so does the potential for fire incidents. Therefore, EN 45545-2 remains a vital tool for ensuring that railway vehicles are designed with adequate fire resistance, ultimately contributing to a safer travel environment. In summary, the EN 45545-2:2013/FprA1 standard stands out due to its detailed requirements for the fire behavior of materials and components in railway vehicles. Its robust classification system and well-defined performance criteria foster an environment of safety and compliance within the railway sector.
La norme EN 45545-2:2013/FprA1 est un document essentiel pour garantir la sécurité incendie des véhicules ferroviaires. Son champ d'application est clairement défini, se concentrant sur les exigences de comportement au feu des matériaux et composants utilisés dans les véhicules ferroviaires, comme précisé dans la norme EN 45545-1. Cela permet d'établir une base solide pour le développement de produits sûrs et fiables, en tenant compte des catégories d'opération et de design. Une des forces majeures de cette norme réside dans son système de classification qui établit des niveaux de danger, assurant ainsi une approche systématique pour évaluer les exigences de performance au feu. Pour chaque niveau de danger, EN 45545-2 spécifie des méthodes d'essai, des conditions de test et des exigences de performance, fournissant ainsi un cadre rigoureux qui facilite la conformité et l'évaluation des matériaux. La pertinence de cette norme est indéniable, surtout dans un secteur comme le transport ferroviaire où la sécurité des passagers est primordiale. L'absence de mesures visant à préserver les véhicules en cas d'incendie est compensée par les exigences strictes de comportement au feu, garantissant une gestion efficace des risques liés à l'incendie. En intégrant ces normes, les fabricants peuvent non seulement respecter la réglementation, mais aussi contribuer à améliorer globalement la sécurité dans l'industrie ferroviaire. En résumé, la norme EN 45545-2:2013/FprA1 est un document fondamental qui renforce la sécurité incendie des véhicules ferroviaires, établissant des exigences claires et précises pour le comportement au feu des matériaux et composants, tout en offrant un cadre systématique pour l'évaluation des risques. Cette norme joue un rôle crucial dans la conception et l'exploitation sécurisée des transports ferroviaires.
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