CEN/TC 191/SC 1/WG 1 - Smoke barriers

This part of EN 12101 specifies the product performance requirements, classifications and test methods for smoke barriers, which comprise the barrier itself, with or without associated activation and drive devices, designed for use in smoke and heat control systems. It covers only barriers installed in buildings, i.e. it does not cover barriers made of part of the building's structure. This standard provides the test methods for, and evaluation of conformity of, the smoke barrier systems.

This part of EN 12101 specifies the product performance requirements, classifications and test methods for smoke barriers, which comprise the barrier itself, with or without associated activation and drive devices, designed for use in smoke and heat control systems. It covers only barriers installed in buildings, i.e. it does not cover barriers made of part of the building's structure. This standard provides the test methods for, and evaluation of conformity of, the smoke barrier systems.

1.1      General
This document specifies product characteristics, and test/assessment methods and compliance criteria of the test results for smoke barriers which comprise the barrier itself, with or without associated activation and drive devices. Smoke barriers are intended to be installed in smoke control systems in construction works.
There are two type of smoke barriers (see Annex G).
1.2      Exclusions
This document does not apply to;
-   barriers made of part of the building’s structure;
-   theatre textile curtains;
-   operable fabric curtains according to EN 16034.