oSIST prEN 15269-6:2016

Extended application of test results for fire resistance and/or smoke control for door, shutter and openable window assemblies, including their elements of building hardware - Part 6: Fire resistance of sliding timber doorsets

This European Standard covers horizontally sliding doorsets and hatches (single and double) with timber based leaves and timber framed glazed leaves. It prescribes the methodology for extending the application of test results obtained from fire resistance test(s) conducted in accordance with EN 1634-1. This standard covers doorsets with internal structural elements which are comprised of timber.
Subject to the completion of the appropriate test or tests selected from those identified in Clause 4, the extended application can cover all or some of the following non-exhaustive list:
—   integrity (E), integrity/radiation (EW) or integrity/insulation (EI1 or EI2) classification;
—   glazed elements and framed glazed doorsets;
—   side, transom or overpanels;
—   doorframe;
—   suspension system;
—   items of building hardware;
—   decorative finishes;
—   intumescent, smoke, draught or acoustic seals;
—   alternative supporting construction(s).
The effect on the Classification ‘C’ for the doorsets following an extended application process is not addressed in this standard.

Erweiterter Anwendungsbereich von Prüfergebnissen zur Feuerwiderstandsfähigkeit und/oder Rauchdichtigkeit von Türen, Toren und Fenstern einschließlich ihrer Baubeschläge - Teil 6: Feuerwiderstandsfähigkeit von Schiebetüren aus Holz

Diese Europäische Norm gilt für (einflügelige und zweiflügelige) horizontale Schiebetüren und  klappen aus Holz¬werkstoffen und verglaste Holztüren. Sie beschreibt die Methodologie zur Erweiterung der Anwendung von Ergebnissen der Prüfung(en) der Feuerwiderstandsfähigkeit nach EN 1634 1. Diese Norm behandelt Türen mit einer tragenden Innenkonstruktion aus Holz.
In Abhängigkeit von der Durchführung der jeweiligen, aus den entsprechenden Beschreibungen in Abschnitt 4 ausgewählten Prüfung(en) kann der erweiterte Anwendungsbereich einige oder alle aus der folgenden, nicht ausschließlichen Liste abdecken:
   Klassifizierungen von nicht wärmegedämmten Elementen (E) sowie solchen mit Anforderungen an die Strahlung (EW) oder wärmegedämmten Elementen (EI1 oder EI2);
   verglaste Teilbereiche und verglaste Türen;
   Seitenteile, Oberteile mit oder ohne Kämpfer;
   Türzarge;
   Aufhängungssystem;
   Baubeschläge;
   dekorative Beschichtungen;
   dämmschichtbildende Dichtungen sowie Dichtungen zur Verhinderung von Rauchdurchtritt, Durchzug oder Schallübertragung;
   alternative Tragkonstruktion(en).
Die Auswirkung der Klassifizierung „C“ für Türen im Rahmen des Prozesses eines erweiterten Anwendungs¬bereichs ist nicht Gegenstand dieser Norm.

Application étendue des résultats d'essais en matière de résistance au feu et/ou d'étanchéité à la fumée des blocs-portes, blocs-fermetures et ouvrants de fenêtre, y compris leurs éléments de quincaillerie intégrés - Partie 6 : Résistance au feu des blocs-portes coulissants

La présente Norme européenne couvre les blocs-portes et trappes coulissants horizontalement (à un vantail ou deux vantaux) à vantaux à base de bois et à vantaux vitrés à ossature en bois. Elle prescrit la méthodologie permettant d'étendre l'application des résultats obtenus à partir d’un ou plusieurs essai(s) de résistance au feu effectué(s) conformément à l'EN 1634-1. La présente norme couvre les blocs-portes à éléments de structure internes composés de bois.
Sous réserve de la réalisation de l'essai ou des essais appropriés choisis parmi ceux identifiés à l'Article 4, l'application étendue peut couvrir tout ou partie de la liste non exhaustive suivante :
   classement de l'étanchéité au feu (E), de l'étanchéité au feu/rayonnements (EW) ou de l'étanchéité au feu/isolation thermique (EI1 ou EI2) ;
   éléments vitrés et blocs-portes vitrés ;
   panneaux latéraux, panneaux d'imposte ;
   dormant ;
   système de suspension ;
   éléments de quincaillerie de bâtiment ;
   finitions décoratives ;
   joints intumescents, joints d'étanchéité à la fumée, joints d'étanchéité à l'air ou joints acoustiques ;
   autre(s) construction(s) support.
L'effet sur le classement « C » des blocs-portes à la suite d'un processus d'application étendue n'est pas traité dans la présente norme.

Razširjena uporaba rezultatov preskusov požarne odpornosti in/ali dimotesnosti za vrata, zaporne elemente in okna, ki se odpirajo, vključno z njihovim okovjem - 6. del: Požarna odpornost lesenih drsnih vrat

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 14-Jan-2016
• ICS: 13.220.50 - Fire-resistance of building materials and elements
• ICS: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows
• ICS: 91.190 - Building accessories
• Technical Committee: POZ - Požarna varnost
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 16-Jan-2018
• Due Date: 21-Jan-2018
• Completion Date: 16-Jan-2018
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Mandate: M/117 - Horizontal complement to the mandates to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for the valuation of construction products and elements in respect of their resistance to fire
• Ref Project: prEN 15269-6 - Extended application of test results for fire resistance and/or smoke control for door, shutter and openable window assemblies, including their elements of building hardware - Part 6: Fire resistance of sliding timber doorsets

Overview

The European Standard oSIST prEN 15269-6:2016 focuses on the fire resistance of horizontally sliding timber doorsets and hatches, including single and double configurations with timber-based leaves as well as timber-framed glazed leaves. Developed by CEN Technical Committee CEN/TC 127, this part of the prEN 15269 series provides a comprehensive methodology for extending fire resistance test results obtained in accordance with the fire resistance testing standard EN 1634-1.

This standard enables manufacturers and testing laboratories to reliably apply test results from specific fire resistance assessments to a wider range of product variants, including different door configurations and hardware elements. It supports effective fire safety design in buildings by ensuring sliding timber door assemblies meet strict European fire classification requirements.

Key Topics

• Scope of Application: Covers horizontally sliding doorsets with timber structural elements and glazed variants. Includes single and double doors and hatches.
• Extended Application Methodology: Provides procedures for broadening the use of fire resistance test data to variants differing in:
  • Integrity (E), integrity/radiation (EW), integrity/insulation (EI1 or EI2) classifications
  • Glazed elements and framed glazed doorsets
  • Side, transom, and overpanels
  • Doorframe and suspension systems
  • Building hardware components
  • Decorative finishes
  • Various seals (intumescent, smoke, draught, acoustic)
  • Alternative supporting constructions
• Test Basis: Requires at least one fire resistance test to EN 1634-1 to generate a classification per EN 13501-2.
• Parameter Variations: Annex A lists detailed construction parameter variations and rules for assessing if extended application of test results is possible without further testing.
• Reporting: Obligates preparation of an extended application report and classification report in line with EN 15269-1 and EN 13501-2 respectively.
• Limitations: Does not address changes to the smoke control classification (Classification C) as part of the extended application process.

Applications

• Fire-Resistant Sliding Timber Doors: Enables manufacturers to certify a broad range of horizontally sliding timber doors and hatches for fire resistance without requiring full-scale tests for every product variant.
• Building Code Compliance: Helps architects, engineers, and fire safety consultants specify door assemblies that comply with European fire safety regulations.
• Product Development Acceleration: Assists manufacturers in product variation approvals by applying test results to variants, reducing repetitive testing costs and time.
• Hardware and Accessories: Facilitates inclusion of building hardware elements and decorative features in the fire resistance assessment.
• Renovations and Retrofits: Supports assessment of alternative supporting constructions or finishes for existing sliding timber doorsets under fire safety standards.

Related Standards

• EN 1634-1: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assemblies, openable windows - Part 1: Fire resistance test method.
• EN 13501-2: Fire classification using data from fire resistance tests for construction products and elements.
• EN 15269-1: General requirements for extended application of fire resistance and smoke control test results.
• EN 15269 series:
  • Part 1: General requirements
  • Part 2: Hinged and pivoted steel doorsets
  • Part 3: Hinged and pivoted timber doorsets
  • Part 5: Hinged and pivoted metal framed glazed doorsets
  • Part 7: Sliding steel doorsets
  • Part 10: Rolling shutter assemblies
  • Part 11: Operable fabric curtains
  • Part 20: Smoke control for hinged and pivoted timber and steel doorsets
• EN 1634-2: Fire resistance characterization of building hardware elements.
• EN 12519: Terminology of windows and pedestrian doors.

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Keywords: oSIST prEN 15269-6:2016, fire resistance, sliding timber doorsets, fire safety standard, EN 1634-1, extended application test results, timber doors fire classification, building hardware fire resistance, fire resistance testing, European fire standard.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Extended application of test results for fire resistance and/or smoke control for door,
shutter and openable window assemblies, including their elements of building hardware -
Part 6: Fire resistance of sliding timber doorsets
Erweiterter Anwendungsbereich von Prüfergebnissen zur Feuerwiderstandsfähigkeit
und/oder Rauchdichtigkeit von Türen, Toren und Fenstern einschließlich ihrer
Baubeschläge - Teil 6: Feuerwiderstandsfähigkeit von Schiebetüren aus Holz
Application étendue des résultats d'essais en matière de résistance au feu et/ou
d'étanchéité à la fumée des blocs-portes, blocs-fermetures et ouvrants de fenêtre, y
compris leurs éléments de quincaillerie intégrés - Partie 6 : Résistance au feu des blocs-
portes coulissants
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 15269-6
ICS:
13.220.50 Požarna odpornost Fire-resistance of building
gradbenih materialov in materials and elements
elementov
91.060.50 Vrata in okna Doors and windows
91.190 Stavbna oprema Building accessories
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2015
ICS 13.220.50; 91.060.50
English Version
Extended application of test results for fire resistance
and/or smoke control for door, shutter and openable
window assemblies, including their elements of building
hardware - Part 6: Fire resistance of sliding timber
doorsets
Application étendue des résultats d'essais en matière Erweiterter Anwendungsbereich von Prüfergebnissen
de résistance au feu et/ou d'étanchéité à la fumée des zur Feuerwiderstandsfähigkeit und/oder
blocs-portes, blocs-fermetures et ouvrants de fenêtre, y Rauchdichtigkeit von Türen, Toren und Fenstern
compris leurs éléments de quincaillerie intégrés - einschließlich ihrer Baubeschläge - Teil 6:
Partie 6 : Résistance au feu des blocs-portes coulissants Feuerwiderstandsfähigkeit von Schiebetüren aus Holz
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 127.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft European Standard 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 the same status as the official versions.

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United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to 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 Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Determination of the field of extended application . 5
4.1 General . 5
4.2 How to use the extended application rules in Annex A . 6
4.3 Procedure for maximum field of extended application . 6
4.4 Analysis of test results . 7
5 Extended application report . 7
6 Classification report . 7
Annex A (normative) Construction parameter variations . 8
A.1 General . 8
A.2 Construction parameter variations . 10
A.3 Figures . 65
Bibliography . 76

European foreword
This document (prEN 15269-6:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 127
“Fire safety in buildings”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association.
EN 15269-6 is part of a series entitled “Extended application of test results for fire resistance
and/or smoke control for door, shutter and openable window assemblies, including their
elements of building hardware” which consists of the following parts:
— Part 1: General requirements
— Part 2: Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted steel doorsets
— Part 3: Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted timber doorsets and openable timber framed
windows
— Part 5: Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted, metal framed, glazed doorsets and openable
windows
— Part 6: Fire resistance of sliding timber doorsets
— Part 7: Fire resistance of sliding steel doorsets
— Part 10: Fire resistance of steel rolling shutter assemblies
— Part 11: Fire resistance of operable fabric curtains
— Part 20: Smoke control for hinged and pivoted timber and steel doorsets
1 Scope
This European Standard covers horizontally sliding doorsets and hatches (single and double)
with timber based leaves and timber framed glazed leaves. It prescribes the methodology for
extending the application of test results obtained from fire resistance test(s) conducted in
accordance with EN 1634-1. This standard covers doorsets with internal structural elements
which are comprised of timber.
Subject to the completion of the appropriate test or tests selected from those identified in
Clause 4, the extended application can cover all or some of the following non-exhaustive list:
— integrity (E), integrity/radiation (EW) or integrity/insulation (EI or EI ) classification;
1 2
— glazed elements and framed glazed doorsets;
— side, transom or overpanels;
— doorframe;
— suspension system;
— items of building hardware;
— decorative finishes;
— intumescent, smoke, draught or acoustic seals;
— alternative supporting construction(s).
The effect on the Classification ‘C’ for the doorsets following an extended application process is
not addressed in this standard.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
EN 1363-1, Fire resistance tests - Part 1: General Requirements
EN 1634-1, Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assemblies, openable
windows and elements of building hardware - Part 1: Fire resistance test for door and shutter
assemblies and openable windows
EN 1634-2, Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door, shutter and openable window
assemblies and elements of building hardware - Part 2: Fire resistance characterisation test for
elements of building hardware
EN 12519, Windows and pedestrian doors - Terminology
EN 13501-2, Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 2:
Classification using test data from fire resistance tests excluding ventilation services
EN ISO 13943, Fire safety - Vocabulary (ISO 13943)
EN 15254-4, Extended application of results from fire resistance tests - Non-loadbearing walls -
Part 4: Glazed constructions
EN 15269-1:2010, Extended application of test results for fire resistance and/or smoke control for
door, shutter and openable window assemblies, including their elements of building hardware -
Part 1: General requirements
EN 15269-3, Extended application of test results for fire resistance and/or smoke control for door,
shutter and openable window assemblies, including their elements of building hardware - Part 3:
Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted timber doorsets and openable timber framed windows
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 1363-1, EN 12519,
EN ISO 13943, EN 1634-1, EN 1634-2 and EN 15269-1 together with the following apply.
3.1
core
material fitted centrally within the thickness of a door leaf
Note 1 to entry: It may consist of a single sheet of material or a combination either of sheets of the same
material or layers of different materials.
3.2
leaf symmetry
construction of a door leaf, without consideration of any leaf edge rebates, viewed either side of
an imaginary plane drawn centrally in the thickness of the leaf
Note 1 to entry: A symmetrical door leaf will be identical either side of this imaginary plane, whilst an
asymmetrical door leaf will differ.
3.3
facing (and decorative facing)
outer layer of material on the leaf or panel normally only used for decorative, not structural,
purposes
3.4
subfacing
layer (or layers) of material between the core and the facing in the leaf or panel normally used
for structural purposes
3.5
lipping
material on the door edge, limited to a thickness of 12 mm
Note 1 to entry: A 'Lipping' of more than 12 mm thickness is deemed to be a leaf framing element.
Lippings of less than 3 mm thick are deemed to be a veneer.
4 Determination of the field of extended application
4.1 General
4.1.1 Before there can be any consideration for extended application, a representative doorset
shall have been tested in accordance with EN 1634-1 to achieve a test result which could
generate a classification in accordance with EN 13501-2 at least equal to the classification
subsequently required from extended application considerations.
4.1.2 A review of the doorset construction parameters can indicate that one or more
characteristics may be improved by a particular parameter variation. All evaluations shall be
made on the basis of retaining the classifications obtainable from testing to EN 1634-1,
including those lower than the test duration. However, this shall never lead to an increased
classification for any specific parameter beyond that achieved during any one test unless
specifically identified in the relevant Construction Parameter Variation tables.
4.1.3 If, when following the extended application procedure, any part of the classified product
cannot be covered by the extended application rules then that part shall be omitted from the
subsequent extended application report and classification report.
4.2 How to use the extended application rules in Annex A
4.2.1 Identify the variations from the original test specimen(s) which are required to be
covered by an extended application report.
4.2.2 Locate the variations in the appropriate parameter variation by reference to columns
(1) and (2) of Table A.2.
4.2.3 Review the type of classification to be retained from column (3) of Table A.2 and
establish from the contents of column (4) of Table A.2 whether any extended application is
available beyond the direct application rules in EN 1634-1 without the need for further testing.
4.2.4 Where this is deemed to be possible it can be recorded in the extended application
report together with any appropriate restrictions and the stated rules from column (4) of
Table A.2.
4.2.5 Where the variations required can only be achieved from additional testing, the
additional test can be made on a similar specimen type i.e. a doorset of the same or more
onerous configuration where the construction is fundamentally the same as tested but with the
required outstanding parameter. Alternatively, column (5) of Table A.2 identifies an option for
alternative testing and relevant test parameters.
4.3 Procedure for maximum field of extended application
4.3.1 It is possible to provide a limited field of extended application from the results of a
single test. However, where a manufacturer intends to produce a range of doors incorporating
single doors and also double doors, with or without glazing, with alternative elements of
building hardware, etc., it is recommended that careful consideration is given to the complete
range of doorset designs and options in order to minimize the testing required before testing
commences.
4.3.2 Establish all the parameter variations which are required to be part of the product
range.
4.3.3 Select specimen(s) for the first test(s) in the series to ensure that the most important
parameter variations for the manufactured products are covered.
4.3.4 Conduct the first fire resistance test or a series of tests and then establish which of the
original desired parameter variations have not been covered by the fire resistance tests,
including direct application possibilities.
4.3.5 Identify these parameter variations in Annex A and establish if any extended application
is possible without further testing.
4.3.6 Record this for the extended application report together with any restrictions and rules
given in column (4) in Table A.2.
4.3.7 Evaluate which, if any, of the desired parameter variations have not been covered by the
field of direct application or the initial field of extended application derived from 4.3.5.
4.3.8 Determine if the product range is to include only single leaf doorsets or if the range is to
also include double leaf configurations. Where only single doorsets are to be part of the product
range then the outstanding construction parameter variations shall only be incorporated into
specimens for the single leaf doorset. Where single leaf and double leaf doorsets are to be
included in the product range, the outstanding construction parameter variations for the
extended application of single leaf doorsets may be incorporated into either repeated single leaf
doorset tests or in the weakest option double leaf doorset configurations. Column (5) of
Table A.2 identifies an option for alternative testing and relevant test parameters.
4.3.9 Select the required outstanding parameter variations from column (1) and column (2) of
Table A.2 and observe from column (5) in Table A.2 which are the most appropriate, weakest
specimen options for further testing.
4.3.10 If the complete selection of required parameter variations has not been covered by the
tests completed in accordance with 4.3.8 and 4.3.9 above, then an appropriate test or tests may
be repeated with the additional product variations incorporated.
4.4 Analysis of test results
4.4.1 In order to maximize the field of extended application, it is important that the test
reports shall record details of any integrity and/or insulation failures throughout the test
duration.
4.4.2 Where a series of tests forms the basis for the extended application, the field of extended
application shall be based on the lowest performance achieved from the complete series of tests
unless premature failure has been attributed to one or more specific construction parameter
variation.
4.4.3 Where it has been possible, to identify specific parameter failures, the extended
application for all other construction parameter variations can be based on the performance
achieved after isolating the premature failure(s).
5 Extended application report
Prepare an extended application report in accordance with the requirements of
EN 15269-1:2010, Clause 6, based on the results of evaluations in accordance with the above.
6 Classification report
The classification report shall be determined from the results of the extended application report
and presented in accordance with EN 13501-2.
Annex A
(normative)
Construction parameter variations
A.1 General
Table A.2 is designed to be used by experts competent in the field of fire resistance testing of
horizontally sliding doorsets and hatches (single and double) with timber based leaves and
timber framed glazed leaves.
The table shall only be used to assess a field of extended application when at least one positive
fire resistance test to EN 1634-1 has generated a classification according to EN 13501-2.
The first two columns identify possible variations to the construction details of the specimen
tested.
The type of classification achieved from the test can be identified from the ‘Performance
characteristic’ section of the table column (3) as insulation, radiation control or integrity only.
The influence of variation on performance characteristic is identified in column (3) as, integrity,
insulation or radiation (E, I or W respectively). The effect of the change in each parameter is
evaluated for each characteristic in column (3) under E for effects on integrity, I for effects on
insulation (whether an I1 or I2) and W for the effects on radiation control for EW doors.
These evaluations lead to the judgement of the possibility of the extension of the field of
application the results of which are given in column (4). In certain cases in column 4, it is a
requirement to achieve Category B, the requirements for this are given in EN 1634-1.
Where additional tests are deemed to be necessary the type of specimen approved for
incorporation of the changed parameter is defined in column (5). Where it is possible to use
information from tests performed on one configuration for evidence on a different
configuration, this allowance has been made in order to reduce the overall number of tests
required for extended application evaluation.
Sliding doors fixed at the mid-width of the supporting construction, opening into a pocket, are
deemed to be symmetrical, i.e. one fire test is enough for a classification for fire resistance of
both sides. Sliding doors fixed on one side of the supporting construction are deemed not to be
symmetrical i.e. both sides shall be tested for a classification of both sides (see Figure A.1).
Column (5) defines the side of the door leaf which has to be tested. Inwards means a test with
the load bearing components such as the runners/hanging mechanism, etc. on the fire side.
Outwards means the opposite side. Both sides mean one test inwards and one test outwards. If
column (5) does not define the side which has to be tested the test shall be made with the load
bearing components inwards (see Figure A.1).
Solid timber can be replaced by other solid timber of the same group of equal or higher density
or solid timber of a higher group, where Group 4 in Table A.1 is the highest group.
Table A.1 — Timber groupings
Group Type of timber Medium density
Nr. [kg/m ]
1 Softwood and > 350 < 450
Beech (Fagus
sylvatica)
2 Hardwood > 350 < 450
excluding Beech
3 Softwood ≥ 450
4 Hardwood ≥ 450
excluding Beech
Definitions taken from EN 844, Round and sawn timber - Terminology
Softwood
wood of trees of the botanical group Gymnosperms
NOTE Most commercial softwoods belong to the group 'conifers' which is a part of the
botanical group Gymnosperms.
Hardwood
wood of trees which represent one group of the Angiosperms known as the Dicotyledons
Where more than a single parameter variation is required, the influence on other variations
shall also be taken into account.
A.2 Construction parameter variations
Table A.2 – Key to symbols in column (3) (which is informative only)
> - higher performance anticipated
< - lower performance anticipated
= - no significant change in performance anticipated
≥ - equal or higher performance anticipated
≤ - equal or lower performance anticipated
>=< - the influence on performance could be worse, equal or better hence variations not possible unless specific, limited conditions are identified
Table A.2 — Construction parameter variations
Construction Parameter Variation Influence of Possibility of extension Additional Evidence Required
variation on
characteristic
performance
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
E I W
A. Door leaf
The rules given in Section A are also appropriate to side, transom and overpanels. For double leaf doorsets, both leaves shall be of the same basic construction.
A.1 General
A.1.1 Number of leaves Single leaf from double leaf ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test on both sides with
door test max. required size of door leaf
A.1.2 Number of leaves Double leaf from single leaf ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test on both sides with
door test max. required size of door leaf
A.1.3 Number of panels per add ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible up to 2 x of the number of panels of the Additional test with max. required
leaf/element - See Figure A.2 tested specimen and providing the intended size of door leaf, a test on double
jointing technique has been incorporated in the leaf doorset covers single leaf
Construction Parameter Variation Influence of Possibility of extension Additional Evidence Required
variation on
characteristic
performance
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
E I W
tested door specimen and only with regard to the doorset and vice versa.
rules given for size variation, otherwise not
possible without additional test
A.1.4 Number of panels per Reduce ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible with regard to the rules given for size Additional test with max. required
leaf / element - See Figure A.2 variation size of door leaf, a test on double
leaf doorset covers single leaf
doorset and vice versa.
A.2 Size variations/single or multiple panel construction
A.2.1 Size (area, width, height) of Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible in line with direct application.
door leaf
A.2.2 Width of door leaf Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible in line with direct application, otherwise Additional test on both sides with
not possible without additional test max. required size of door leaf
A.2.3 Height of door leaf Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible in line with direct application, otherwise Additional test on both sides with
not possible without additional test max. required size of door leaf
A.2.4 Width of door leaf panel Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible in line with direct application
for a sliding door with
more than one panel
A.2.5 Width of door leaf panel Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible in line with direct application, otherwise Additional test with max. required
for a sliding door with not possible without additional test size of door leaf, a test on double
more than one panel leaf doorset covers single leaf
doorset and vice versa
A.2.6 Height of door leaf panel Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible in line with direct application
for a sliding door with
more than one panel
Construction Parameter Variation Influence of Possibility of extension Additional Evidence Required
variation on
characteristic
performance
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
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A.2.7 Height of door leaf panel Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible in line with direct application, otherwise Additional test with max. required
for a sliding door with not possible without additional test size of door leaf, a test on double
more than one panel leaf doorset covers single leaf
doorset and vice versa
A.2.8 Area of door leaf panel for Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible in line with rules for increase of the Additional test with max. required
a sliding door with more width and height of door panels which may be size of door leaf, a test on double
than one panel combined, otherwise not possible without an leaf doorset covers single leaf
additional test doorset and vice versa
A.2.9 Area of door leaf Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible in line with direct application, otherwise Additional test on both sides with
not possible without an additional test max. required size of door leaf
A.2.10 Thickness of the door Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible in line with direct application and the Additional test with max. required
leaf – See Figures A.3 to position of any seal and intumescent material size of door leaf, a test on double
A.8 should remain in the same position in relation to leaf doorset covers single leaf
the counter profile and a similar increase of the doorset and vice versa

width of the overlapping if applicable, otherwise

not possible without an additional test. For
double leaf doorsets, both leaves shall be of the
same thickness
A.2.11 Thickness of the door Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without an additional test Additional test with max. required
leaf size of door leaf,
A.3 Meeting edge detail
A.3.1 Meeting edge cross section Change ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible in line with the rules for increase the leaf Additional test with max. required
thickness size of door leaf
The overlap can be increased but not decrease
Otherwise not possible without additional test
Construction Parameter Variation Influence of Possibility of extension Additional Evidence Required
variation on
characteristic
performance
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
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A.3.2 Astragal – See Figure A.9 Add. ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible for timber based material and material Additional test with max. required
with reaction to fire class A1 or A2, otherwise not size of door leaf
possible without additional test
A.3.3 Astragal – See Figure A.9 Remove ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test on both sides with
max. required size of door leaf
A.4 Materials and constructions
A.4.1 Density of core material of Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible providing the type of material remains Additional test with max. required
leaf or panel. – See Figure as that tested and the leaf symmetry is not size of door leaf, a test on double
A.9 affected and the density of the core material does leaf doorset covers single leaf
not increase by greater than 50 % and providing doorset and vice versa
the overall weight of the leaf does not increase by
more than 25 %, otherwise not possible without
additional test.
A.4.2 Density of core material of Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test with max. required
leaf or panel. – See Figure size of door leaf, a test on double
A.9 leaf doorset covers single leaf
doorset and vice versa
A.4.3 Thickness of core material Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible in line with direct application otherwise Additional test with max. required
or individual layers of core not possible without additional test size of door leaf, a test on double
material in leaf or panel. – leaf doorset covers single leaf
See Figure A.9 doorset and vice versa
A.4.4 Thickness of core material Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test with max. required
or individual layers of core size of door leaf, a test on double

material in leaf or panel. – leaf doorset covers single leaf
See Figure A9 doorset and vice versa
Construction Parameter Variation Influence of Possibility of extension Additional Evidence Required
variation on
characteristic
performance
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
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A.4.5 Pieces of core material of Increase number of pieces. ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible up to 2 x providing the test included at Additional test with max. required
leaf or panel – See Figure least one joint. For double leaf doorsets, the rule size of door leaf, a test on double
A.10. shall be applied to each leaf separately, otherwise leaf doorset covers single leaf
not possible without additional test doorset and vice versa.
A.4.6 Pieces of core material of Decrease number of pieces. ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible by up to 50 % providing one joint in the Additional test with max. required
leaf or panel – See Figure core material remains. For double leaf doorsets, size of door leaf, a test on double
A.10. the rule shall be applied to each leaf separately, leaf doorset covers single leaf
otherwise not possible without additional test. doorset and vice versa.
A.4.7 Number of layers of Decrease number of layers ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible up to 50 % for Category B doors. For Additional test with max. required
identical core material of double leaf doorsets, the rule shall be applied to size of door leaf, a test on double
leaf or panel – See Figure each leaf separately. In all cases, the core leaf doorset covers single leaf
A.9. thickness shall remain as tested, otherwise not doorset and vice versa.
possible without additional test.
A.4.8 Number of layers of Increase number of layers ≤ ≤ ≤ possible providing the increase results in a Additional test with max. required
identical core material of thicker door leaf i.e. by adding an extra layer, size of door leaf, a test on double
leaf or panel – See Figure otherwise not possible without additional test leaf doorset covers single leaf
A.9. doorset and vice versa.
A.4.9 Number of layers of core Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ not possible without additional test Additional test with max. required
material of different size of door leaf, a test on double
materials in leaf or panel – leaf doorset covers single leaf
See Figure A.9 doorset and vice versa.
A.4.10 Number of layers of Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible providing the increase results in a Additional test with max. required
core material of different thicker door leaf i.e. by adding an extra layer and size of door leaf, a test on double
materials in leaf or panel – only of the tested materials, otherwise not leaf doorset covers single leaf
See Figure A.9 possible without additional test doorset and vice versa.
Construction Parameter Variation Influence of Possibility of extension Additional Evidence Required
variation on
characteristic
performance
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
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A.4.11 Type of core material in Change of manufacturer ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible providing the composition remains as Additional test with max. required
leaf or panel (single tested otherwise not possible without additional size of door leaf, a test on a double
thickness or in test leaf doorset covers single leaf
combination of different doorsets and vice versa.
layers) – See Figure A.9
A.4.12 Type of core material in Alternative composition of ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test with max. required
leaf or panel (single same basic product type size of door leaf, a test on double
thickness or in leaf doorset covers single leaf
combination of different doorset and vice versa.
layers) – See Figure A.9
A.4.13 Structural subfacing – Alternative type. ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible to change timber based types providing Additional test with max. required
See Figure A.9 the alternative timber is of the same or higher size of door leaf, a test on double
density and the same or greater thickness, leaf doorset covers single leaf
otherwise not possible without additional test doorset and vice versa.
A.4.14 Structural subfacing – Increase thickness ≤ ≤ ≤ For timber based subfacings, it is possible to Additional test with max. required
See Figure A.9 increase the thickness of the tested subfacing by size of door leaf, a test on double
up to 100 % provided the thickness and total leaf doorset covers single leaf
weight of the door leaf is not increased by more doorset and vice versa.
than 25 % otherwise not possible without
additional test
A.4.15 Structural subfacing – Decrease thickness ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test with max. required
See Figure A.9 size of door leaf, a test on double
leaf doorset covers single leaf
doorset and vice versa.
Construction Parameter Variation Influence of Possibility of extension Additional Evidence Required
variation on
characteristic
performance
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
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A.4.16 Amount of Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible up to 2 x in g/m² otherwise not possible Additional test with max. required
adhesives/g/m l without additional test size of door leaf, a test on double
leaf doorset covers single leaf
doorset and vice versa.
A.4.17 Amount of Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible up 10 % in g/m² otherwise not possible Additional test with max. required
adhesives/g/m without additional test size of door leaf, a test on double
leaf doorset covers single leaf
doorset and vice versa.
A.4.18 Type of adhesives used Change of = = = Possible
in leaf or panel supplier/manufacturer for
identical composition
A.4.19 Type of adhesives used Alternative composition ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test with max. required
in leaf or panel size of door leaf, a test on double
leaf doorset covers single leaf
doorset and vice versa.
A.4.20 Metal protective sheet Add ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible only for metals with a melting point of Additional test with max. required
used in leaf or panel placed not more than 660 ºC with total thickness for all size of door leaf, a test on double
on the outer face of the the required sheets not exceeding 1 mm and leaf doorset covers single leaf
subfacings – See Figure providing the symmetry of the leaf is maintained doorset and vice versa.
A.9 otherwise additional test required
A.4.21 Metal protective sheet Remove ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test with max. required
used in leaf or panel placed size of door leaf, a test on double
on the outer face of the leaf doorset covers single leaf
subfacings – See Figure doorset and vice versa.
A.9
Construction Parameter Variation Influence of Possibility of extension Additional Evidence Required
variation on
characteristic
performance
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
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A.4.22 Electronic security Add ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible for mesh with a maximum of 1 mm Additional test with max. required
mesh in leaf or panel thickness and a minimum mesh width of 1 mm by size of door leaf, a test on double
1 mm otherwise not possible without additional leaf doorset covers single leaf
test. doorset and vice versa.
A.4.23 Electronic security Remove ≤ ≤ ≤ not possible without additional test Additional test with max. required
mesh in leaf or panel size of door leaf, a test on double
leaf doorset covers single leaf
doorset and vice versa.
A.4.24 Cross - section Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible to increase the thickness of the elements Additional test with max. required
dimension of perimeter in line with an increase in leaf thickness and to size of door leaf, a test on double
framing elements in leaf or increase the width by up to 100 % for each leaf doorset covers single leaf
panel – See Figure A.9 element otherwise not possible without doorset and vice versa.
additional test
A.4.25 Cross - section Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test with max. required
dimension of perimeter size of door leaf, a test on double
framing elements in leaf or leaf doorset covers single leaf
panel – See Figure A.9 doorset and vice versa.
A.4.26 Change of species of Solid timber ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible to change species for other solid timber Additional test with max. required
perimeter framing and possible to change from finger joint timber to size of door leaf, a test on double
elements in leaf or panel – solid timber and vice versa within the same or leaf doorset covers single leaf
See Figure A.9 higher group as described in Table A.1 otherwise doorset and vice versa.
not possible without additional test
A.4.27 Change of material of Change of material ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test with max. required
perimeter framing size of door leaf, a test on double
elements in leaf or panel – leaf doorset covers single leaf
See Figure A.9 doorset and vice versa.
Construction Parameter Variation Influence of Possibility of extension Additional Evidence Required
variation on
characteristic
performance
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
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A.4.28 Jointing technique of Alternative ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible providing the alternative jointing Additional test with max. required
perimeter framing technique can be demonstrated not to reduce the size of door leaf, a test on double
elements in leaf or panel – mechanical strength of the framing member leaf doorset covers single leaf
See Figure A.9 otherwise not possible without additional test. doorset and vice versa.
A.4.29 Dimension of Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible without limitation for low pressure Additional test with max. required
intumescent seals forming seals otherwise possible for pressure size of door leaf, a test on a double
forming seals, by up to 10 % in cross sectional leaf doorset covers single leaf
area or by a proportionate amount with a leaf doorsets and vice versa
thickness increase, otherwise not possible
without additional test
A.4.30 Dimension of Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test on both sides with
intumescent seals max. required size of door leaf
A.4.31 Intumescent seals Change of location ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test on both sides with
max. required size of door leaf

A.4.32 Intumescent seals Add ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test on both sides with
max. required size of door leaf

A.4.33 Intumescent seals Remove ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test on both sides with
max. required size of door leaf

A.4.34 Type of intumescent Change of = = = Possible
seals supplier/manufacturer for
identical composition
A.4.35 Type of intumescent Alternative material ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test on both sides with
seals max. required size of door leaf
Construction Parameter Variation Influence of Possibility of extension Additional Evidence Required
variation on
characteristic
performance
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
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A.4.36 Dimension of Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test with max. required
draught/smoke seals size of door leaf, a test on double
(Reaction to fire class A1 leaf doorset covers single leaf
or A2); e.g. ceramic doorset and vice versa.
products
A.4.37 Dimension of Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test on both sides with
draught/smoke seals max. required size of door leaf, a
(Reaction to fire class A1 test on double leaf doorset covers
or A2); e.g. ceramic single leaf doorset and vice versa.
products
A.4.38 Dimension/cross- Increase ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible up to 20 %, otherwise not possible Additional test with max. required
section of draught/smoke without additional test size of door leaf, a test on double
seals (Reaction to fire class leaf doorset covers single leaf
B-E ) doorset and vice versa.
A.4.39 Dimension of Decrease ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test on both sides with
draught/smoke seals max. required size of door leaf, a
(Reaction to fire class B-E ) test on double leaf doorset covers
single leaf doorset and vice versa.
A.4.40 Type of draught/smoke Change of = = = Possible.
seals (Reaction to fire class supplier/manufacturer for
B-E) identical composition
A.4.41 Type of draught/smoke Alternative material (changing = = = Possible
seals to a equal or higher Reaction to
Fire class)
Construction Parameter Variation Influence of Possibility of extension Additional Evidence Required
variation on
characteristic
performance
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
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A.4.42 Type of draught/smoke Alternative material (changing ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test on both sides with
seals to a lower Reaction to Fire max. required size of door leaf, a
class) test on double leaf doorset covers
single leaf doorset and vice versa.
A.4.43 Jointing technique of Alternative ≤ ≤ ≤ Not possible without additional test Additional test with max. required
door panels size of door leaf, a test on double
leaf doorset covers single leaf
doorset and vice versa.
A.5 Decorative and/or protective finishes
A.5.1 Decorative facings on the Add ≤ ≤ ≤ Possible for timber veneer up to 3mm thick and Additional test with max. required
face of the leaf, panel 2mm thick for other materials on the face, size of door leaf, a test on double
and/or frame with a provided the edge conditions remain the same leaf doorset covers single leaf
Reaction to Fire class B-E and provided the insulation criteria is satisfied doorset and vice versa. The
or a melting point below on the original doorset, otherwise not possible additional facing shall be on both
660 °C such as timber without additional test sides of the test specimen.
veneer, laminate, plastic,
cloth, leather etc. (no
metal) – See Figure A.9
A.5.2 Decorative facings on the Remove ≤ ≤ ≤ Poss
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