SIST EN 1366-4:2021
(Main)Fire resistance tests for service installations - Part 4: Linear joint seals
Fire resistance tests for service installations - Part 4: Linear joint seals
This document specifies a method for determining the fire resistance of linear joint seals based on their intended end use. This document is used in conjunction with EN 1363-1.
The following tests are included in this document:
- no mechanically induced movement;
- mechanically induced movement.
This document does not provide quantitative information on the rate of leakage of smoke and/or hot gases, or on the transmission or generation of fumes.
The load-bearing capacity of a linear joint seal is not addressed in this document.
Feuerwiderstandsprüfungen für Installationen - Teil 4: Abdichtungssysteme für Bauteilfugen
Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Feuerwiderstandsdauer von Fugenabdichtungen in Abhängigkeit vom beabsichtigten Verwendungszweck fest. Dieses Dokument gilt zusammen mit EN 1363-1.
Dieses Dokument enthält folgende Prüfungen:
- keine mechanisch induzierte Bewegung;
- mechanisch induzierte Bewegung.
Eine Prüfung nach diesem Dokument ergibt keine quantitativen Aussagen zur Leckrate von Rauch und/oder heißen Gasen oder zur Übertragung bzw. Entwicklung von Rauch.
Die Tragfähigkeit einer Fugenabdichtung ist nicht Gegenstand dieses Dokuments.
Essais de résistance au feu des installations techniques - Partie 4 : Calfeutrements de joints linéaires
Le présent document spécifie une méthode pour déterminer la résistance au feu des calfeutrements de joints linéaires en fonction de l’utilisation finale pour laquelle ils sont prévus. Le présent document doit être utilisé conjointement avec l’EN 1363-1.
Les essais suivants sont inclus dans le présent document :
- sans déplacement induit par des actions mécaniques ;
- avec déplacement induit par des actions mécaniques.
Le présent document ne fournit pas d’informations quantitatives relatives au taux de fuite de fumée et/ou de gaz chauds, ou à l’émission ou la génération de fumées.
Il n’aborde pas non plus la capacité portante des calfeutrements de joints linéaires.
Preskusi požarne odpornosti servisnih inštalacij - 4. del: Tesnilna sredstva za ravne stike
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 1366-4:2021
01-april-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 1366-4:2006+A1:2010
Preskusi požarne odpornosti servisnih inštalacij - 4. del: Tesnilna sredstva za
ravne stike
Fire resistance tests for service installations - Part 4: Linear joint seals
Feuerwiderstandsprüfungen für Installationen - Teil 4: Abdichtungssysteme für
Bauteilfugen
Essais de résistance au feu des installations techniques - Partie 4 : Calfeutrements de
joints linéaires
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1366-4:2021
ICS:
13.220.50 Požarna odpornost Fire-resistance of building
gradbenih materialov in materials and elements
elementov
91.100.50 Veziva. Tesnilni materiali Binders. Sealing materials
SIST EN 1366-4:2021 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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SIST EN 1366-4:2021
EN 1366-4
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.220.50 Supersedes EN 1366-4:2006+A1:2010
English Version
Fire resistance tests for service installations - Part 4:
Linear joint seals
Essais de résistance au feu des installations techniques Feuerwiderstandsprüfungen für Installationen - Teil 4:
- Partie 4 : Calfeutrements de joints linéaires Abdichtungssysteme für Bauteilfugen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 December 2020.
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.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of 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, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2021 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 1366-4:2021 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Test equipment . 8
5 Test conditions . 9
5.1 Heating conditions . 9
5.2 Pressure conditions . 9
6 Test specimen . 9
6.1 General . 9
6.2 Size . 9
6.3 Number of test specimens . 9
7 Installation of test specimen . 10
7.1 General . 10
7.2 Requirements for specific seal types . 10
7.2.1 Seals made of fabrics . 10
7.2.2 Seals made of foams (foamed in situ) . 10
7.2.3 Membrane forming seals . 11
7.2.4 Seals made of mineral wool (faced/coated or not faced/coated). 11
7.2.5 Linear joint seal made of mortar/plaster. 12
7.2.6 Linear joint seal made of sealants . 13
7.2.7 Linear joint seal made of pre-formed compressible strips . 13
7.2.8 Linear joint seals made of pre-formed compressible composite strips . 14
7.2.9 Linear joint seal made of pre-formed compressible ropes . 15
7.2.10 Linear joint seal made of pre-formed strips . 15
7.3 Supporting construction . 16
7.3.1 General . 16
7.3.2 Standard supporting construction . 18
7.4 Test construction . 21
7.5 Splice locations . 24
7.6 Induced movement . 24
8 Conditioning . 24
9 Application of instrumentation . 24
9.1 General . 24
9.2 Thermocouples . 24
9.2.1 Furnace thermocouples . 24
9.2.2 Unexposed face thermocouples . 24
9.3 Roving thermocouple . 36
9.4 Deformation and deflection . 36
9.5 Integrity measurement . 37
10 Test procedure . 37
10.1 General . 37
10.2 Installation of test construction . 37
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10.3 Mechanically induced movement of the test specimen . 37
10.4 Measurements and observations . 37
11 Performance criteria . 37
11.1 Insulation . 37
11.2 Integrity. 37
11.3 Expression of results . 38
12 Test report . 38
13 Field of direct application of test results . 38
13.1 Orientation . 38
13.2 Supporting construction . 39
13.2.1 Rigid constructions . 39
13.2.2 Flexible wall constructions . 41
13.2.3 Flexible floor constructions . 41
13.2.4 Non-standard supporting constructions . 41
13.3 Seal position . 41
13.4 Mechanically induced movement . 41
13.5 Dimensions . 42
13.5.1 Linear joint seal made of fabrics . 42
13.5.2 Linear joint seal made of foams – foamed in situ . 42
13.5.3 Membrane forming seals . 42
13.5.4 Linear joint seal made of mineral wool (faced/coated or not faced/coated) . 42
13.5.5 Linear joint seal made of mortar/plaster . 42
13.5.6 Linear joint seal made of sealants . 42
13.5.7 Linear joint seal made of pre-formed compressible strips . 43
13.5.8 Linear joint seals made of pre-formed compressible composite strips . 44
13.5.9 Linear joint seal made of pre-formed compressible ropes . 44
13.5.10 Linear joint seal made of pre-formed strips . 45
Annex A (normative) Standard condition for linear joint seals with no mechanically
induced movement of the joint faces . 46
Annex B (normative) Standard condition for linear joint seals with mechanically induced
movement of the joint faces . 47
Annex C (informative) Guidance on the use of this document . 52
Bibliography . 56
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European foreword
This European Standard (EN 1366-4:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 127
“Fire safety in buildings”, 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 August 2021, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by August 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
This document supersedes EN 1366-4:2006+A1:2010.
The following changes have been made in comparison to EN 1366-4:2006+A1:2010:
— mechanically induced movement described only prior to fire exposure;
— clear definition of movement capability;
— detailed definition of Sealing types:
7.2.1 Seals made of fabrics;
7.2.2 Seals made of foams (foamed in situ);
7.2.3 Membrane forming seals;
7.2.4 Seals made of mineral wool (faced/coated or not faced/coated);
7.2.5 Linear joint seal made of mortar/plaster;
7.2.6 Linear joint seal made of sealants
7.2.7 Linear joint seal made of pre-formed compressible strips;
7.2.8 Linear joint seals made of pre-formed compressible composite strips;
7.2.9 Linear joint seal made of pre-formed compressible ropes;
7.2.10 Linear joint seal made of pre-formed strips;
— missing applications added or detailed testing procedure described:
— top of wall Joint for walls abutting concrete slabs with profiled metal sheet;
— flexible wall constructions;
— top of wall Joint for flexible walls;
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— timber elements;
— missing distances on Thermocouples defined;
— thermocouples on Joint Seals < 12mm defined;
— chapter for direct field of application added on each sealing type.
EN 1366 ‘Fire resistance tests for service installations’ consists of the following parts:
— Part 1: Ventilation ducts
— Part 2: Fire dampers
— Part 3: Penetration seals
— Part 4: Linear joint seals
— Part 5: Service ducts and shafts
— Part 6: Raised access and hollow core floors
— Part 7: Conveyor systems and their closures
— Part 8: Smoke extraction ducts
— Part 9: Single compartment smoke extraction ducts
— Part 10: Smoke control dampers
— Part 11: Fire protective systems for cable systems and associated components
— Part 12: Non-mechanical fire barrier for ventilation ductwork
— Part 13: Chimneys (in course of preparation)
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations 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, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
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Introduction
Linear joint seals are positioned in joints, voids, gaps or other discontinuities within one or between
two or more construction elements.
Normally such openings are denoted as linear because their length is greater than their width - defined
by a typical ratio of at least 10:1 in practice.
Joints are present in buildings due to the following:
a) acceptable dimensional tolerances between two or more building elements, e.g. between non-load
bearing walls and floors;
b) by design to accommodate various movements induced by thermal differentials, seismicity and
movement induced by wind loads;
c) as a result of inadequate design, inaccurate assembly, repairs or damage to the building.
The purpose of the tests in this document is to assess:
d) the effect of a linear joint seal on the integrity and insulation of the construction;
e) the integrity and insulation performance of the linear joint seal;
f) the effect of movement within the supporting construction on the fire resistance performance of
linear joint seals (see Annex B).
The results of these tests are one factor in assessing the fire resistance performance of joint seals.
Annex A describes the principles of standard conditions for linear joint seals where no mechanically
induced relative movement occurs between the joint faces.
Annex B provides standard conditions for joints with mechanically induced movement of opposing joint
faces.
CAUTION The attention of all persons concerned with managing and carrying out this fire resistance
test is drawn to the fact that fire testing may be hazardous and that there is a possibility that toxic
and/or harmful smoke and gases may be evolved during the test. Mechanical and operational hazards
may also arise during the construction of the test elements or structures, during their testing and
during the disposal of test residues.
An assessment of all potential hazards and risks to health should be made and safety precautions
should be identified and provided. Written safety instructions should be issued. Appropriate training
should be given to relevant personnel. Laboratory personnel should ensure that they follow written
safety instructions at all times.
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1 Scope
This part of the EN 1366 series specifies a method for determining the fire resistance of linear joint
seals based on their intended end use. Perimeter seals of curtain walling are excluded from this part of
the EN 1366 series.
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 1363-1.
The following tests are included in this document:
— no mechanically induced movement;
— mechanically induced movement.
Tests in accordance with this part of the EN 1366 series are not intended to provide quantitative
information on the rate of leakage of smoke and/or hot gases, or on the transmission or generation of
fumes. Such phenomena are only noted in the test report in describing the general behaviour of test
specimens during the test.
The load-bearing capacity of a linear joint seal is not addressed in this part of the EN 1366 series. No
information can be implied by the test concerning the influence of the inclusion of linear joint seals on
the loadbearing capacity of the separating element.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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 1363-1, Fire resistance tests — Part 1: General Requirements
EN 1363-2, Fire resistance tests — Part 2: Alternative and additional procedures
EN 1994-1-1, Eurocode 4: Design of composite steel and concrete structures — Part 1-1: General rules and
rules for buildings
EN 1994-1-2, Eurocode 4 — Design of composite steel and concrete structures — Part 1-2: General rules -
Structural fire design
EN 13501-2, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 2: Classification
using data from fire resistance tests, excluding ventilation services
EN ISO 13943, Fire safety — Vocabulary (ISO 13943)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 1363-1 and EN ISO 13943 and
the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
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3.1
linear joint
linear void having a length to width ratio of at least 10:1 within one or between two or more juxtaposed
construction elements
Note 1 to entry: Typical locations of linear joints include floors, the perimeter of floors, walls, ceilings and roofs.
3.2
linear joint seal
system designed to maintain the fire separating function and, if relevant, to accommodate a specified
degree of movement within the linear joint
3.3
movement capability
maximum amount of movement the joint seal is able to tolerate as stated by the manufacturer or the
test sponsor, expressed as a percentage of the nominal width
Note 1 to entry: The percentage given is not the total displacement between minimum and maximum joint
width, but the displacement in one direction, e.g. for lateral movement either elongation (+x%) or compression
(-x%).
Note 2 to entry: The movement capability is usually the same over the entire range of the nominal widths.
3.4
nominal joint width
specified width of a joint seal, to be selected by the manufacturer or test sponsor
3.5
splice
connection or junction between or within the length of a linear joint seal
3.6
supporting construction
construction that may be required for the testing of some separating elements into which the test
specimen is assembled, e.g. the wall into which a linear joint seal is fitted
3.7
test construction
complete assembly of the test specimen(s) together with its supporting construction
3.8
test specimen
linear joint seal of a specific material, design and dimensions provided for the purpose of determining
either its fire resistance or its contribution to the fire resistance of another separating element
4 Test equipment
In addition to the test equipment specified in EN 1363-1, and if applicable EN 1363-2, the internal
dimensions of the test furnace shall be such that a distance of at least 200 mm exists between the long
edge of a linear joint and the wall of the furnace, subject to a minimum internal size of
1 m × 1 m × 0,75 m. Where the nominal width of the linear joint seal is greater than 300 mm, the
internal size of the furnace shall be at least 3 m × 3 m × 0,75 m (see 6.2). Where the nominal width of
the linear joint seal in the test specimen is greater than 100 mm and less than or equal to 300 mm, the
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size of the furnace shall at least be able to heat a length of 10 times the nominal width of the linear joint,
subject to deviations from this rule given in 6.2.
5 Test conditions
5.1 Heating conditions
The heating and furnace atmosphere shall conform to those given in EN 1363-1 or, if applicable,
EN 1363-2.
5.2 Pressure conditions
A vertical furnace shall be operated so that a minimum pressure of 15 Pa exists in the centre of the test
specimen mounted in the lowest position.
A horizontal furnace shall be operated so that a pressure of (20 ± 3) Pa is established at a position
(100 ± 10) mm below the lowest point of the test construction.
6 Test specimen
6.1 General
The test specimen consists of a linear joint seal. One test specimen shall be prepared for each type of
supporting construction and type of movement, if relevant, for which the sponsor seeks classification
(see Annexes A and B).
6.2 Size
A linear joint seal shall be of uniform design cross-sectional area and of the maximum length that can be
accommodated in the separating element selected for test. For non-movement joints a shorter length
may be used subject to a minimum of 900 mm. In order to avoid boundary effects, the distance between
the long edge of the linear joint seal and the outer perimeter of the heated part of the separating
element shall be not less than 200 mm at any point.
A typical minimum length to width ratio for a linear joint seal is 10:1. The length to width ratio may be <
10:1 in case the heated length of the linear joint seal is ≥ 2 600 mm.
6.3 Number of test specimens
In the case of vertical elements two tests shall be carried out, one from each direction of exposure. If in
practice the fire risk can be identified as coming from one side only, or where the linear joint seal is fully
symmetrical, then only one specimen may be tested with the appropriate face exposed to the heating
regime.
Where it can be established clearly in a non-symmetrical construction that there is a weaker direction
of exposure only one specimen may be tested. In such a case, a full justification for the procedure
adopted shall be included in the report.
In the case of horizontal elements the test specimen shall be exposed to heating from the underside.
Where a linear joint seal is intended for use in both horizontal and vertical separating elements, each
orientation shall be tested.
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7 Installation of test specimen
7.1 General
All materials used in the construction, fabrication and installation process of the test specimen shall be
representative of the design, materials and workmanship of those to be used in practice.
Where voids exist within a linear joint seal (e.g. when it is in the form of a tube), the ends shall be
hermetically sealed in order to prevent airflow through the test specimen. For tests with movement, the
sealing of the voids shall be done after imposing the movement to avoid damaging the seal during the
movement.
When a primer is part of the system, it shall be included in the test. Each primer shall be tested
separately.
The standard conditions are given in Annexes A and B.
7.2 Requirements for specific seal types
7.2.1 Seals made of fabrics
For definitions of the relevant dimensions see Figure 1.
For seals made of either various thicknesses or several layers of one thickness of fabric the maximum
nominal joint width shall be used with the relating intended number of layers in the seal and with the
minimum and maximum (if relevant) material thickness for the intended fire resistance performance.
Key
t thickness of the supporting construction
t thickness of fabric
m
w nominal joint width
Figure 1 — Linear joint seal made of fabrics
7.2.2 Seals made of foams (foamed in situ)
For definitions of the relevant dimensions see Figure 2.
The maximum nominal joint width at the lowest seal depth intended (see Figure 2) shall be used.
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Key
t thickness of the supporting construction
t seal depth
s
w nominal joint width
Figure 2 — Linear joint seal made of foam – foamed in situ
7.2.3 Membrane forming seals
For definitions of the relevan
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 1366-4:2019
01-september-2019
Preskusi požarne odpornosti servisnih inštalacij - 4. del: Tesnilna sredstva za
ravne stike
Fire resistance tests for service installations - Part 4: Linear joint seals
Feuerwiderstandsprüfungen für Installationen - Teil 4: Abdichtungssysteme für
Bauteilfugen
Essais de résistance au feu des installations techniques - Partie 4 : Calfeutrements de
joints linéaires
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 1366-4
ICS:
13.220.50 Požarna odpornost Fire-resistance of building
gradbenih materialov in materials and elements
elementov
oSIST prEN 1366-4:2019 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 1366-4
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2019
ICS 13.220.50 Will supersede EN 1366-4:2006+A1:2010
English Version
Fire resistance tests for service installations - Part 4:
Linear joint seals
Essais de résistance au feu des installations techniques Feuerwiderstandsprüfungen für Installationen - Teil 4:
- Partie 4 : Calfeutrements de joints linéaires Abdichtungssysteme für Bauteilfugen
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.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of 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, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
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.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
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CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2019 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 1366-4:2019 E
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Test equipment . 7
5 Test conditions . 8
5.1 Heating conditions . 8
5.2 Pressure conditions . 8
6 Test specimen . 8
6.1 General . 8
6.2 Size . 8
6.3 Number of test specimens . 8
7 Installation of test specimen . 9
7.1 General . 9
7.2 Supporting construction . 9
7.2.1 General . 9
7.2.2 Standard supporting construction . 9
7.3 Test construction . 10
7.4 Splice locations . 11
7.5 Induced movement . 11
8 Conditioning . 11
9 Application of instrumentation . 11
9.1 General . 11
9.2 Thermocouples . 11
9.2.1 Furnace thermocouples . 11
9.2.2 Unexposed face thermocouples . 12
9.3 Roving thermocouple . 23
9.4 Deformation and deflection . 24
9.5 Integrity measurement . 24
10 Test procedure . 24
10.1 General . 24
10.2 Installation of test construction . 24
10.3 Mechanically induced movement of the test specimen . 24
10.4 Measurements and observations . 24
11 Performance criteria . 24
11.1 Insulation . 24
11.2 Integrity . 25
11.3 Expression of results . 25
12 Test report . 25
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13 Field of direct application of test results . 25
13.1 Orientation . 25
13.2 Supporting construction . 26
13.3 Seal position . 28
13.4 Mechanically induced movement . 28
13.5 Dimensions . 28
13.5.1 Fabrics . 28
13.5.2 Foams – foamed in situ . 29
13.5.3 Membrane forming seals . 29
13.5.4 Mineral wool (faced/coated or non-faced/coated) . 30
13.5.5 Mortar/plaster . 31
13.5.6 Sealants . 31
13.5.7 Strips - compressible . 32
13.5.8 Ropes - compressible . 33
13.5.9 Strips compressible (composite) . 35
13.5.10 Strips . 36
Annex A (normative) Standard condition for linear joint seals with no mechanically induced
movement of the joint faces . 42
A.1 Standard condition . 42
A.2 Test procedure . 42
Annex B (normative) Standard condition for linear joint seals with mechanically induced
movement of the joint faces . 43
B.1 General . 43
B.2 Standard condition(s) . 43
B.2.1 Standard conditions for lateral movement - Movement prior to test . 43
B.2.2 Standard condition for shear movement . 43
B.3 Conditions for other movements . 43
Annex C (informative) Guidance on the use of this European standard . 46
C.1 General . 46
C.2 Application of the test . 46
C.3 Test conditions . 46
C.4 Specimen preparation . 47
C.5 Notes on general performance criteria . 47
C.6 Notes on validity of test results . 47
C.7 Notes on Annex B . 48
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European foreword
This European Standard (prEN 1366-4:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 127
“Fire safety in buildings”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This document will supersede EN 1366-4:2006+A1:2010.
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
EN 1366 ‘Fire resistance tests for service installations’ consists of the following Parts:
— Part 1: Ventilation ducts
— Part 2: Fire dampers
— Part 3: Penetration seals
— Part 4: Linear joint seals
— Part 5: Service ducts and shafts
— Part 6: Raised access and hollow core floors
— Part 7: Conveyor systems and their closures
— Part 8: Smoke extraction ducts
— Part 9: Single compartment smoke extraction ducts
— Part 10: Smoke control dampers
— Part 11: Fire protective systems for cable systems and associated components
— Part 12: Non-mechanical fire barrier for ventilation ductwork
— Part 13: Chimneys
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Introduction
Linear joint seals are positioned in joints, voids, gaps or other discontinuities within one or between
two or more construction elements.
Normally such openings are denoted as linear because their length is greater than their width - defined
by a typical ratio of at least 10:1 in practice.
Joints are present in buildings due to the following:
a) acceptable dimensional tolerances between two or more building elements, e.g. between non-load
bearing walls and floors;
b) by design to accommodate various movements induced by thermal differentials, seismicity and
movement induced by wind loads;
c) as a result of inadequate design, inaccurate assembly, repairs or damage to the building.
The purpose of the tests in this European Standard is to assess:
d) the effect of a linear joint seal on the integrity and insulation of the construction;
e) the integrity and insulation performance of the linear joint seal;
f) the effect of movement within the supporting construction on the fire performance of linear joint
seals (see Annex B).
The results of these tests are one factor in assessing the fire performance of joint seals.
Annex A describes the principles of standard conditions for linear joint seals where no mechanically
induced relative movement occurs between the joint faces.
Annex B provides standard conditions for joints with mechanically induced movement of opposing joint
faces
CAUTION The attention of all persons concerned with managing and carrying out this fire resistance
test is drawn to the fact that fire testing may be hazardous and that there is a possibility that toxic
and/or harmful smoke and gases may be evolved during the test. Mechanical and operational hazards
may also arise during the construction of the test elements or structures, during their testing and
during the disposal of test residues.
An assessment of all potential hazards and risks to health should be made and safety precautions
should be identified and provided. Written safety instructions should be issued. Appropriate training
should be given to relevant personnel. Laboratory personnel should ensure that they follow written
safety instructions at all times.
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1 Scope
This document specifies a method for determining the fire resistance of linear joint seals based on their
intended end use. This document is used in conjunction with EN 1363-1.
The following tests are included in this document:
— no mechanically induced movement;
— mechanically induced movement.
This document does not provide quantitative information on the rate of leakage of smoke and/or hot
gases, or on the transmission or generation of fumes.
The load-bearing capacity of a linear joint seal is not addressed in this document.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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 1363-1, Fire resistance tests — Part 1: General Requirements
EN 1363-2, Fire resistance tests — Part 2: Alternative and additional procedures
EN 1994-1-1, Eurocode 4: Design of composite steel and concrete structures — Part 1-1: General rules and
rules for buildings
EN 1994-1-2, Eurocode 4 — Design of composite steel and concrete structures — Part 1-2: General rules -
Structural fire design
EN 10143, Continuously hot-dip coated steel sheet and strip — Tolerances on dimensions and shape
EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification
using data from reaction to fire tests
EN 13501-2, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 2: Classification
using data from fire resistance tests, excluding ventilation services
EN 13381-3, Test methods for determining the contribution to the fire resistance of structural members —
Part 3: Applied protection to concrete members
EN ISO 13943, Fire safety — Vocabulary (ISO 13943)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 1363-1 and EN ISO 13943 and
the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
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3.1
linear joint
linear void having a length to width ratio of at least 10:1 within one or between two or more juxtaposed
construction elements
Note 1 to entry: Typical locations of linear joints include floors, the perimeter of floors, walls, ceilings and roofs.
3.2
linear joint seal
system designed to maintain the fire separating function and, if relevant, to accommodate a specified
degree of movement within the linear joint
3.3
movement capability
maximum amount of movement the joint seal is able to tolerate as stated by the manufacturer or the
test sponsor, expressed as a percentage of the nominal width,
Delta elongation (%) + Delta compression (%) = overall movement capability (%)
Note 1 to entry: The movement capability is usually the same over the entire range of the nominal widths. Delta
elongation and Delta compression are considered to be identical.
3.4
nominal joint width
specified width of a joint seal, to be selected by the manufacturer or test sponsor
3.5
splice
connection or junction between or within the length of a linear joint seal
3.6
supporting construction
construction that may be required for the testing of some separating elements into which the test
specimen is assembled, e.g. the wall into which a linear joint seal is fitted
3.7
test construction
complete assembly of the test specimen(s) together with its supporting construction
3.8
test specimen
linear joint seal of a specific material, design and dimensions provided for the purpose of determining
either its fire resistance or its contribution to the fire resistance of another separating element
4 Test equipment
In addition to the test equipment specified in EN 1363-1, and if applicable EN 1363-2, the internal
dimensions of the test furnace shall be such that a distance of at least 200 mm exists between the long
edge of a linear joint and the wall of the furnace, subject to a minimum internal size of
1 m × 1 m × 0,75 m. Where the nominal width of the linear joint seal is greater than 300 mm, the
internal size of the furnace shall be at least 3 m × 3 m × 0,75 m (see 6.2). Where the nominal width of
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the linear joint seal in the test specimen is greater than 100 mm and less than or equal to 300 mm, the
size of the furnace shall at least be able to heat a length of 10 times the nominal width of the linear joint.
5 Test conditions
5.1 Heating conditions
The heating and furnace atmosphere shall conform to those given in EN 1363-1 or, if applicable,
EN 1363-2.
5.2 Pressure conditions
A vertical furnace shall be operated so that a minimum pressure of 15 Pa exists in the centre of the test
specimen mounted in the lowest position.
A horizontal furnace shall be operated so that a pressure of (20 ± 3) Pa is established at a position
(100 ± 10) mm below the lowest point of the test construction.
6 Test specimen
6.1 General
The test specimen consists of a linear joint seal. One test specimen shall be prepared for each type of
supporting construction and type of movement, if relevant, for which the sponsor seeks classification
(see Annexes A and B).
6.2 Size
A linear joint seal shall be of uniform design cross-sectional area and of the maximum length that can be
accommodated in the separating element selected for test. For non-movement joints a shorter length
may be used subject to a minimum of 900 mm. In order to avoid boundary effects, the distance between
the long edge of the linear joint seal and the outer perimeter of the heated part of the separating
element shall be not less than 200 mm at any point.
A typical minimum length to width ratio for a linear joint seal is 10:1. In order to maintain this ratio a
test furnace of appropriate dimensions shall be used.
6.3 Number of test specimens
In the case of vertical elements two tests shall be carried out, one from each direction of exposure. If in
practice the fire risk can be identified as coming from one side only, or where the linear joint seal is fully
symmetrical, then only one specimen may be tested with the appropriate face exposed to the heating
regime.
Where it can be established clearly in a non-symmetrical construction that there is a weaker direction
of exposure only one specimen may be tested. In such a case, a full justification for the procedure
adopted shall be included in the report.
In the case of horizontal elements the test specimen shall be exposed to heating from the underside.
Where a linear joint seal is intended for use in both horizontal and vertical separating elements, each
orientation shall be tested.
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7 Installation of test specimen
7.1 General
All materials used in the construction, fabrication and installation process of the test specimen shall be
representative of the design, materials and workmanship of those to be used in practice.
Where voids exist within a linear joint seal (e.g. when it is in the form of a tube), the ends shall be
hermetically sealed in order to prevent airflow through the test specimen.
The standard conditions are given in Annexes A and B.
7.2 Supporting construction
7.2.1 General
The supporting construction shall be of known fire resistance and representative of that used in
practice. The supporting construction for test purposes shall be as shown in Figures 26, 27 and 28. The
supporting construction may be either one of the standard constructions listed in 7.2.2 or a specific
construction. In the latter case, however, the field of direct application is limited (see 13.2). The
thickness of the supporting construction shall be chosen by the test sponsor.
7.2.2 Standard supporting construction
7.2.2.1 Wall constructions
7.2.2.1.1 Rigid wall constructions
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Density: (650 ± 200) kg/m Material: Autoclaved aerated concrete
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or (2 400 ± 200) kg/m Material: Normal density concrete
7.2.2.1.2 Flexible wall constructions
The standard supporting construction shall be in accordance with the provisions given in EN 1363-1,
subject to the following:
— the size of the flexible wall shall be minimum 2,4 m in height and minimum 1,20 m in width. The
flexible wall shall contain minimum 1 vertical joint between the boards;
— the wall shall be restrained only on the top and bottom edge;
— the overall thickness and number of the gypsum board(s) shall be as given in Table 2;
— a construction including insulation shall be used. The insulation material shall be mineral wool with
a classification of A1 or A2 according to EN 13501-1. For thickness and density of the insulation see
Table 2. The thickness shall be such that the remaining gap between the board and the insulation is
maximum 15 mm;
— steel studs of varying widths may be used to fit the flexible wall constructions defined in Table 2.
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Table 2 — Standard flexible wall constructions
Intended fire Steel Gypsum board type Insulation: Overall wall
thickness [mm]
resistance stud F according to
Mineral wool
depth EN 520
[mm]
Number Thickness Thickness Density
of layers of boards
[mm] [kg/m3]
at each
[mm]
side
EI 30 44 - 55 1 12,5 40 - 50 30 - 60 69 – 80
EI 60 44 - 55 2 12,5 40 - 50 30 - 60 94 - 105
EI 90 or EI 120 44 – 55 2 12,5 40 - 50 85 - 115 94 – 105
EI 120 62 - 70 2 15 60 - 70 85 - 115 122 – 130
7.2.2.2 Floor constructions
7.2.2.2.1 Rigid floor constructions
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Density: (650 ± 200) kg/m Material: Autoclaved aerated concrete
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or (2 400 ± 200) kg/m Material: Normal density concrete
7.2.2.2.2 Concrete slabs with profiled steel sheets
The standard supporting construction shall be in accordance with the provisions given in EN 1363-1,
EN 1994-1-1 and EN 1994-1-2, subject to the following:
— steel sheet according to EN 10143, Gauge range 0,7 mm to 1,25 mm (nominal thickness);
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— Normal density concrete, density (2 400 ± 200) kg/m .
7.2.2.3 Timber elements
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Timber used for test constructions shall have a nominal density of (500 ± 50) kg/m as measured at
12 % moisture content.
7.2.2.4 Steel elements
Any steel joint face may be simulated by the following test construction. The face of a concrete
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supporting construction is covered by 10 mm mineral fibre insulation of a density of at least 35 kg/m
and by an 8 mm thick steel angle. The side of the test construction where the steel angle is visible shall
be at the non-exposed side of the test construction.
7.3 Test construction
For the purpose of tests, joints may be formed in monolithic slabs or by adjacent discrete m
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