Smoke and heat control systems - Part 7: Smoke duct sections

This European Standard applies to smoke control duct sections, placed on the market and intended to operate as part of a pressure differential system or smoke and heat exhaust system. This standard specifies requirements and gives reference to the test methods defined for smoke control duct sections and their associated components (for example, hangers and other items proven at the time of testing), which are intended to be installed in such systems in buildings. It also provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products to the requirements of this standard. Furthermore, marking and information on installation and maintenance of these products are also given in this European Standard.
To avoid duplication, reference is made to a variety of other standards. To this end, this standard is to be read in conjunction with EN 1366-8, EN 1366-9 and EN 1366-1, for details of the fire resistance testing and EN 13501-4 for corresponding classification.
This standard has not considered in detail the detrimental and/or corrosive effects that may be caused by process chemicals present in the atmosphere, which are drawn through the system intentionally or inadvertently.
This European Standard also governs associated components used together with smoke control duct sections such as turning vanes and silencers, with the exception of natural and powered smoke ventilators and smoke control dampers, which are covered by separate standards.
Ducts for use other than in smoke and heat exhaust/control systems are not covered by this standard.

Rauch- und Wärmefreihaltung - Teil 7: Entrauchungsleitungen

Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Entrauchungsleitungen, die auf den Markt gebracht wurden, um als Bestandteil eines Differenzdrucksystems oder einer Rauch  und Wärmeabzugsanlage eingesetzt zu werden. Diese Norm legt Anforderungen fest und verweist auf die festgelegten Prüfverfahren für Entrauchungslei-tungen und deren zugehörigen Bauteile (z. B. Aufhänger und andere zum Zeitpunkt der Prüfung nachgewiesene Teile), die dafür vorgesehen sind, in derartigen Anlagen in Gebäuden eingebaut zu werden. Sie enthält außerdem Angaben zur Konformitätsbewertung der Produkte hinsichtlich der Anforderungen dieser Norm. Außerdem enthält diese Europäische Norm Hinweise zu Kennzeichnung sowie zur Installation und Wartung dieser Produkte.
Um Doppelungen zu vermeiden, sind Verweisungen auf zahlreiche andere Normen gegeben. Dazu ist diese Norm in Verbindung mit EN 1366 8, EN 1366 9 und EN 1366 1 für Festlegungen zu Feuerwiderstandsprüfun-gen und EN 13501 4 zu entsprechender Klassifizierung zu lesen.
Diese Norm berücksichtigt nicht die nachteiligen Auswirkungen und/oder korrosiven Wirkungen in allen Ein-zelheiten, die aufgrund von in der Atmosphäre enthaltenen Prozesschemikalien hervorgerufen werden kön¬nen, die entweder absichtlich oder versehentlich durch die Anlage gesaugt werden können.
Diese Europäische Norm regelt außerdem die zugehörigen Bauteile, die in Verbindung mit Entrauchungs-leitungen verwendet werden, wie Leitbleche und Schalldämpfer, mit der Ausnahme von natürlichen und maschinellen Rauchabzügen und Entrauchungsklappen, die in gesonderten Normen behandelt werden.
Leitungen, die nicht für die Verwendung in Rauch  und Wärmeabzugsanlagen/Anlagen zur Ableitung von Rauch und Wärme vorgesehen sind, sind nicht Gegenstand der vorliegenden Norm.

Systèmes pour le contrôle des fumées et de la chaleur - Partie 7: Tronçons de conduit de désenfumage

La présente Norme européenne s'applique aux tronçons de conduit de désenfumage, mis sur le marché et destinés à faire partie d'un système à différentiel de pression ou d'un système d'évacuation des fumées et de la chaleur. La présente norme spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d'essai relatives aux tronçons de conduit de désenfumage et à leurs composants associés (par exemple, supports et autres éléments éprouvés au moment des essais), qui sont destinés à être installés dans de tels systèmes dans des bâtiments. Elle traite également de l'évaluation de la conformité des produits aux exigences de la présente norme. En outre, les dispositions relatives au marquage et les informations relatives à l'installation et à la maintenance de ces produits sont également fournies dans la présente Norme européenne.
Pour éviter toute répétition, il est fait référence à un certain nombre d’autres normes. La présente norme doit donc être lue conjointement avec l'EN 1366-8, l'EN 1366-9 et l'EN 1366-1, pour tous détails concernant les essais de résistance au feu et l'EN 13501-4 pour le classement correspondant.
La présente norme ne traite pas dans le détail des effets négatifs et/ou corrosifs susceptibles d'être liés à des produits chimiques présents dans l'atmosphère et pénétrant dans le système, que ce soit pas accident ou par une action volontaire.
La présente Norme européenne traite également des composants associés utilisés avec les tronçons de conduit de désenfumage, tels que les aubes directrices et les silencieux, à l'exception des exutoires, ouvrants, ventilateurs et volets de désenfumage, qui font l'objet de normes distinctes.
La présente norme ne traite pas des conduits utilisés ailleurs que dans les systèmes de contrôle/évacuation des fumées et de la chaleur.

Sistemi za nadzor dima in toplote - 7. del: Kanali za nadzor dima

Ta evropski standard velja za kanale za nadzor dima, dane v promet in primerne za delovanje kot del sistema diferencialnega tlaka ali izpušnega sistema. Ta standard določa zahteve in podaja reference za preskusne metode, določene za kanale za nadzor dima in z njimi povezane komponente (na primer obešalnike in druge obstoječe predmete med preskusom) za vgradnjo v take sisteme v zgradbah. Prav tako zagotavlja ocenjevanje skladnosti proizvodov z zahtevami tega standarda. Poleg tega ta evropski standard podaja tudi označevanje in informacije o vgradnji in vzdrževanju teh proizvodov. Da ne bi prihajalo do podvajanja, je naveden sklic na različne druge standarde. V ta namen se ta standard bere skupaj z EN 1366-8, EN 1366-9 in EN 1366-1 za podrobnosti o preskušanju ognjevarnosti in z EN 13501-4 za odgovarjajočo klasifikacijo. Ta standard ni podrobno obravnaval škodljivih in/ali korozivnih učinkov, ki jih lahko povzročajo procesne kemikalije, prisotne v ozračju, ki so namerno ali nenamerno speljane skozi sistem. Ta evropski standard prav tako ureja povezane komponente, ki se uporabljajo skupaj s kanali za nadzor dima, kot so vetrnice in dušilci zvoka, razen naravnih in gnanih ventilatorjev in dimovodnih loput, zajetih z ločenimi standardi. Kanali, uporabljeni drugače kot v izpušnih/nadzornih sistemih za dim in vročino, niso zajeti v tem standardu.

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29-Nov-2010
Publication Date
18-Sep-2011
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6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
10-May-2011
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15-Jul-2011
Completion Date
19-Sep-2011

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Sistemi za nadzor dima in toplote - 7. del: Kanali za nadzor dimaRauch- und Wärmefreihaltung - Teil 7: EntrauchungsleitungenSystèmes pour le contrôle des fumées et de la chaleur - Partie 7: Tronçons de conduit de désenfumageSmoke and heat control systems - Part 7: Smoke duct sections91.140.30VLVWHPLVentilation and air-conditioning13.220.20Fire protectionICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12101-7:2011SIST EN 12101-7:2011en,fr,de01-oktober-2011SIST EN 12101-7:2011SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 12101-7
May 2011 ICS
English Version
Smoke and heat control systems - Part 7: Smoke duct sections Systèmes pour le contrôle des fumées et de la chaleur - Partie 7: Tronçons de conduit de désenfumage
Rauch- und Wärmefreihaltung - Teil 7: Entrauchungsleitungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 March 2011.
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. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists 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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EN 12101-7:2011 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword .4Introduction .51 Scope .82 Normative references .83 Terms and definitions .84 Smoke control duct section requirements . 104.1 General . 104.1.1 Fire resistance - multi compartment smoke control duct section . 104.1.2 Fire resistance - single compartment smoke control duct section . 114.2 Construction and components: characteristics . 114.2.1 Construction and operation . 114.2.2 Structural supports used for smoke control duct sections . 114.3 Fire resistance performance criteria: Multi compartment fire resisting smoke control duct sections . 124.3.1 Integrity, insulation, leakage, . 124.3.2 Fire resistance classification and designation . 134.4 Fire resistance performance criteria: Single compartment smoke control duct sections . 134.4.1 Integrity, leakage. 134.4.2 Fire resistance classification and designation . 135 Test methods . 145.1 Ambient leakage tests . 145.2 Fire resistance tests . 145.2.1 General . 145.2.2 Smoke control duct section: integrity and insulation. 145.2.3 Leakage rated smoke control duct section . 156 Evaluation of conformity . 156.1 General . 156.2 Initial type testing (ITT) . 156.2.1 General . 156.2.2 Modifications . 156.2.3 Previous tests and product families . 166.2.4 Test samples . 166.2.5 Test report . 166.3 Factory product control (FPC) . 176.3.1 General . 176.3.2 General requirements . 176.3.3 FPC specific requirements . 176.3.4 Initial inspection of factory and FPC . 196.3.5 Continuous surveillance of FPC . 206.3.6 Procedure for modifications . 206.4 One-off smoke control duct sections, pre-production smoke control duct sections (e.g. prototypes) and smoke control duct sections produced in very low quantities . 207 Marking and documentation . 218 Product, installation and maintenance information (documentation) . 218.1 Product specification . 218.2 Installation information . 218.3 Maintenance information . 22SIST EN 12101-7:2011



EN 12101-7:2011 (E) 3 Annex A (informative)
Example of inspection and maintenance procedure . 23Annex B (normative)
Factory production control
– test plan . 24Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive . 25ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 25ZA.2 Procedure for the attestation of conformity of smoke control duct sections . 27ZA.2.2 EC certificate of conformity and EC declaration of conformity. 28ZA.3 CE Marking . 29Bibliography . 30 SIST EN 12101-7:2011



EN 12101-7:2011 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 12101-7:2011) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 191 “Fixed firefighting systems”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2011, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2011. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. This European Standard has the general title “Smoke and heat control systems” and consists of the following separate Parts: Part 1: Specification for smoke barriers, Part 2: Specification for natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators, Part 3: Specification for powered smoke and heat exhaust ventilators, Part 4: Installed SHEVS systems for smoke and heat ventilation (Technical Report (TR)), Part 5: Guidelines on functional recommendations and calculation methods for smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems (TR), Part 6: Specification for pressure differential systems – Kits, Part 7: Smoke duct sections (this standard), Part 8: Smoke control dampers, Part 9: Control panels, Part 10: Power supplies. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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EN 12101-7:2011 (E) 5 Introduction This European Standard contains the basic performance and requirements for smoke control duct sections, which are to be used in conjunction with pressure differential systems and smoke and heat control systems. They may also be used to pressurise when gas extinguishing systems are used. Particular reference is required to EN 1366-8 and EN 1366-9, which define the fire resistance testing associated with these products and EN 13501-4, which provides details on their fire resistance classification. In addition to the prevention of transmission of smoke and combustion products from a fire zone, smoke control duct sections are utilised to contain the spillage of otherwise harmful and toxic extinguishing gases from the affected area, and for the control of pressurising and excess air relief within pressurisation systems. Smoke control systems are designed to fulfil three basic functions. These are: a) the extraction of smoke from a single fire compartment to the outside of the building; b) the extraction of smoke from fire compartments of a building, using a SHEVS connected to one or more fire compartments. The smoke control duct may or may not pass through other compartments of the building to reach the outside of the building; c) the use of pressurisation to maintain smoke free clear areas. Smoke control ducts are commonly used in smoke and heat control systems. They may serve single compartments or a number of different fire compartments. The systems may be dedicated smoke extraction or possibly a combined environmental ventilation/smoke extraction. The smoke and heat control system may remove smoke using either high temperature fans (in accordance with EN 12101-3) or natural ventilators (in accordance with EN 12101-2). SIST EN 12101-7:2011



EN 12101-7:2011 (E) 6 1221212101221212468885597612101091011444444
Key 1 Fire compartment 2 Smoke reservoir 4 Air inlet 5 Smoke barrier 6 Powered smoke and heat exhaust ventilator (fan) 7 Smoke control dampers for single compartments (FprEN 12101-8 and prEN 1366-10) 8 Smoke control duct sections for single compartments (FprEN 12101-7 and EN 1366-9) 9 Smoke control duct sections for multi compartments (FprEN 12101-7 and EN 1366-8) 10 Smoke control dampers for multi compartments (FprEN 12101-8 and prEN 1366-10) mounted inside or outside of wall or floor 11 Smoke control dampers for multi compartments (FprEN 12101-8 and prEN 1366-10) mounted on the surface of the duct 12 Electrical equipment Figure 1 – Example of powered smoke and heat exhaust ventilation Further guidance on the application of smoke control ducts may be found within the rest of the EN 12101 series of harmonised standards and technical reports. The areas for which products supplied to this European Standard are considered applicable include for example: a) commercial premises, b) shopping and retail centres, c) hospitals, d) multi-residential buildings. Smoke control duct sections are intended for use in the following types of systems, including: a) pressurisation, SIST EN 12101-7:2011



EN 12101-7:2011 (E) 7 b) pressure relief, c) extraction systems, d) ductwork systems, e) inerting fire suppression systems. It is realised that all the above systems do not address smoke directly, but similar properties are required of such smoke control ducts to limit leakage in a fire and smoke control situation. SIST EN 12101-7:2011



EN 12101-7:2011 (E) 8 1 Scope This European Standard applies to smoke control duct sections, placed on the market and intended to operate as part of a pressure differential system or smoke and heat exhaust system. This standard specifies requirements and gives reference to the test methods defined for smoke control duct sections and their associated components (for example, hangers and other items proven at the time of testing), which are intended to be installed in such systems in buildings. It also provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products to the requirements of this standard. Furthermore, marking and information on installation and maintenance of these products are also given in this European Standard. To avoid duplication, reference is made to a variety of other standards. To this end, this standard is to be read in conjunction with EN 1366-8, EN 1366-9 and EN 1366-1, for details of the fire resistance testing and EN 13501-4 for corresponding classification. This standard has not considered in detail the detrimental and/or corrosive effects that may be caused by process chemicals present in the atmosphere, which are drawn through the system intentionally or inadvertently. This European Standard also governs associated components used together with smoke control duct sections such as turning vanes and silencers, with the exception of natural and powered smoke ventilators and smoke control dampers, which are covered by separate standards. Ducts for use other than in smoke and heat exhaust/control systems are not covered by this standard. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies). EN 1366-1, Fire resistance tests for service installations – Part 1: Ducts EN 1366-8, Fire resistance tests for service installations – Part 8: Smoke extraction ducts EN 1366-9, Fire resistance tests for service installations – Part 9: Single compartment smoke extraction ducts EN 13501-4, Fire classification of construction products and building elements – Part 4: Classification using data from fire resistance tests on components of smoke control systems EN ISO 13943, Fire safety – Vocabulary (ISO 13943:2008) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 13943, together with the following apply. 3.1 air inlet device connected to outside air to allow the inlet of air from outside the construction works 3.2 elevated temperature temperatures in excess of normal ambient air, below those necessary for fire resistance testing, to which smoke and heat exhaust ducts for single compartments are tested SIST EN 12101-7:2011



EN 12101-7:2011 (E) 9 3.3 fire compartment enclosed space, comprising one or more separate spaces, bounded by elements of construction having a specified fire resistance and intended to prevent the spread of fire (in either direction) for a given period of time 3.4 natural smoke and heat control system smoke and heat ventilation system which uses natural ventilation NOTE Natural ventilation is caused by buoyancy forces due to differences in density of the gases because of temperature differences. 3.5 penetration seal product used between the smoke control duct and the fire compartment boundary structure to maintain the fire resistance, when tested and having met the requirements of EN 1366-8, at the position where a smoke control duct passes through the element 3.6 powered smoke and heat exhaust system smoke and heat ventilation system which utilises a number of hot gas fans that are suitable for handling hot gases for a limited period of time which causes the positive displacement of gases 3.7 pressure differential systems system of fans, ducts, vents and other features provided for the purposes of creating a lower pressure in the fire zone than in the protected space, see EN 12101-6 3.8 smoke and heat exhaust ventilation system (SHEVS) system consisting of products and/or components jointly selected to exhaust smoke and heat NOTE The products and/or components form a system in order to establish a buoyant layer of warm gases above cooler cleaner air. 3.9 smoke and heat exhaust ventilator (SHEV) device specially designed to move smoke and hot gases out of a construction works under conditions of fire 3.10 smoke barrier barrier to restrict the spread of smoke and hot gases from a fire, forming part of the boundary of a smoke reservoir or used as a channelling screen, or used as a void edge boundary 3.11 smoke control damper device automatically or manually activated, which may be open or closed in its operational position, to control the flow of smoke and hot gases into, from or within a duct 3.12 smoke control duct - horizontal
smoke control duct which passes horizontally through vertical walls 3.13 smoke control duct - multi compartment fire resisting fire resisting smoke control ducts, built from more than one smoke control duct section, for use in multi compartment applications designed to transport smoke and/or hot gases away from the source of a fire
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EN 12101-7:2011 (E) 10 NOTE May also have a dual function as a normal air conditioning duct. 3.14 smoke control duct - single compartment
smoke control ducts, built from more than one smoke control duct section, for use within single fire compartment application designed to transport smoke and/or hot gases away from the source of a fire NOTE May also have a dual function as a normal air conditioning duct. 3.15 smoke control duct - section element of smoke control duct constructed to form part of a smoke control system
3.16 smoke control duct - vertical
smoke control duct which passes vertically through horizontal floors 3.17 smoke layer layer of smoke that stabilises underneath the roof due to the affect of temperature gradient 3.18 smoke reservoir region within a building limited or bordered by smoke barriers or structural elements and which will, in the event of a fire, retain a thermally buoyant smoke layer 3.19 smoke zone structural supports means of retaining the smoke control duct to the building structure 4 Smoke control duct section requirements 4.1 General 4.1.1 Fire resistance - multi compartment smoke control duct section The multi compartment smoke control duct section shall demonstrate the following and shall be classified in accordance with EN 13501-4: a) integrity: this shall be tested in accordance with test method in 5.2 and the integrity classification (E) declared; b) insulation: this shall be tested in accordance with test method in 5.2 and the insulation classification (I) declared; c) leakage: this shall be tested in accordance with test method in 5.2 and the leakage classification (S) declared; d) mechanical stability: this shall be tested in accordance with test method in 5.2 and forms part of the integrity classification (E) declared; e) maintenance of cross section: this shall be tested in accordance with test method in 5.2 and forms part of the integrity classification (E) declared. SIST EN 12101-7:2011



EN 12101-7:2011 (E) 11 4.1.2 Fire resistance - single compartment smoke control duct section The single compartment smoke control duct section shall demonstrate the following and shall be classified in accordance with EN 13501-4: a) integrity: this shall be tested in accordance with test method in 5.2 and the integrity classification (E) declared; b) leakage: this shall be tested in accordance with test method in 5.2 and the leakage classification (S) declared; c) mechanical stability: this shall be tested in accordance with test method in 5.2 and forms part of the integrity classification (E) declared; d) maintenance of cross section: this shall be tested in accordance with test method in 5.2 and forms part of the integrity classification (E) declared. 4.2 Construction and components: characteristics 4.2.1 Construction and operation Smoke control ducts are required to maintain a clear path for the extract of smoke and heat. To achieve this, the following shall be considered part of the smoke control duct section assembly and their performance in the tests shown in 5.2 recorded. 4.2.2 Structural supports used for smoke control duct sections Structural supports used for smoke control duct sections ensure the mechanical stability and maintenance of cross section. Full details of the structural supports used for the fire test shall be recorded. 4.2.3 Duct sealant materials used in or between smoke control duct sections Sealants are often used to reduce the air/gas leakage from smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems. Failure of these sealants whilst the smoke and heat exhaust ventilation system is operating in its emergency mode may result in the failure of the duct’s leakage criteria. Full details of the sealants used for the fire test shall be recorded. The following general requirements for duct sealants shall apply. a) The sealants shall be suitable for the environment to which the smoke control duct is to be subject. b) The sealants shall be durable for the proposed life of the smoke control duct section. c) The sealants shall be resistant to mechanical damage during the installation of the smoke control duct section. d) Any deterioration of the sealant shall not cause the smoke control duct section to fail the leakage criteria for the duct classification. 4.2.4 Penetration seals between fire compartments Penetration seals are required to reduce the air/gas leakage between compartments. Failure of these penetration seals, whilst the smoke and heat control system is operating in its emergency mode, may result in the failure of the system to maintain smoke-free areas. Full details of the penetration seals used for the fire test shall be recorded. The following general requirements for penetration seals shall apply. SIST EN 12101-7:2011



EN 12101-7:2011 (E) 12 a) Penetration seals shall maintain the integrity and insulation criteria of the smoke control duct. b) The gap dimension between the inside edge of the supporting construction and the outer perimeter of the smoke control duct section, and hence the sealing details, shall follow the tested method when the smoke control duct section is installed within a building. 4.2.5 Other components Smoke control ducts often contain other components than structural supports and sealants. These shall not cause failure of the smoke extraction system whilst exhausting smoke from the building and shall be tested to meet the same requirements as the duct into which they are installed. Full details of any components used for the fire test shall be recorded. Among these components may be the following equipment:  access doors/panels,  silencers or attenuators to limit noise,  compensators,  turning vanes,  air flow/volume indication transponders,  grilles, to control the direction of air/smoke movement at the terminals of the system. Components shall be tested according to the principles of EN 1366-8 or EN 1366-9 to prove that they do not reduce the performance of the smoke control duct section already tested and classified. They shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for the component and any associated smoke control duct section. 4.3 Fire resistance performance criteria: Multi compartment fire resisting smoke control duct sections 4.3.1 Integrity, insulation, leakage, The assessment of integrity (E) of multi compartment smoke control duct sections, as one of the fire resistance performance characteristics, shall be made on the basis of: a) leakage through the duct section at ambient and after 15 minutes from the start of the fire test; b) the ability of the duct section to maintain its cross section when subjected to the fire test; c) the assessment of collapse of the duct within the furnace, to confirm mechanical stability; d) cracks or openings in excess of given dimensions and ignition of a cotton pad and sustained flaming on the non-exposed side at the perimeter of the duct section junction with the wall or floor or duct (the penetration); e) the suitability for use of the duct section at an under pressure, measured at ambient. When insulation characteristics are proven for multi compartment fire resisting control duct sections, this shall be classified and declared, together with integrity. SIST EN 12101-7:2011



EN 12101-7:2011 (E) 13 A smoke leakage performance requirement is described in EN 13501-4 to allow the (S) classification, and this shall be applied, if the duct section is intended for the end uses where this performance is required (measured continuously after 15 minutes from the start of the fire test. 4.3.2 Fire resistance classification and designation Having achieved the performance criteria in 4.3.1, the multi compartment smoke control duct section shall be classified and designated in accordance with EN 13501-4. The following shall be declared for each multi compartment smoke control duct section: a) integrity class "E", integrity and insulation class "EI" (in accordance to EN 13501-4); b) the additions of the indication(s) of suitability for vertical and/or horizontal use, together with mounting in a floor or in a wall or both, respectively: as ve or ho; c) the addition of the symbol "S" indicates the satisfaction of an extra restriction on leakage; d) the addition of "500", "1000" or "1500" indicates the suitability of use up to these underpressures. EXAMPLE
EI 60 (ve ho) S 500. If the multi compartment smoke control duct section requirements defined in this clause are satisfied, this shall be deemed to satisfy also the corresponding single compartment smoke control duct section requirements in 4.4.1. 4.4 Fire resistance performance criteria: Single compartment smoke control duct sections
4.4.1 Integrity, leakage
The assessment of integrity (E) of a single compartment smoke control duct section, as one of
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