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 Fire technical
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Original Danish title: Brandtekniske eksempler.

Bygningsdele og beklædninger mv.

English version translated and compiled by:

Karsten Lundager
Lecturer, Vitus Bering Denmark

Published by
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Preface

When issuing Supplement 1 to Building Regulations 1995 (BR-

95) the National Housing and Building Agency repealed Appendix
3 in BR-95. This appendix described practical examples of how
building components and coverings could fulfil the fire technical
demands provided in BR-95.

Supplement 1 to BR-95 entered into effect on 1st August 2000.

The guiding text in Appendix 1 says:

(6.2.2(4)) The fire technical properties of building components and

materials may be documented using test according to current
standards, calculation, MK-approvals or similar methods.
Examples given in´ Fire Technical Guide no 30´ published by
Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology , may be used
to document the fire technical properties of building components
and materials.

This Guide (no 30) is principally identical with the repealed

Appendix 3 to BR-95. However, some examples have been
omitted while others have been included.

Notice: The new European classification system of building

components and materials are used in this translated version.
The earlier used terms are indicated in square brackets next to
the new term (only in headlines).

This English edition of Guide no 30 has been translated and

compiled by Vitus Bering Denmark who can in no way be held
liable for any misinterpretations or shortcomings in this edition of
Guide no 30.

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Contents

Page

Preface ............................................................................. 2

Introduction ...................................................................... 4

Load bearing, vertical building components........................ 6

Load bearing, horizontal building components ................. 10

Non-load bearing, vertical building components ............... 14

Non-load bearing, horizontal building components ........... 15

Fire doors........................................................................ 16

Materials......................................................................... 17

Coverings ........................................................................ 18

Floor coverings................................................................ 21

Roof coverings ................................................................. 22

Roofing elements ............................................................ 23

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Introduction

It is assumed that the fire technical examples of building

components described in this guide are designed in the so-called
non-fire-exposed situation (i.e. excluding load combination Fire)
and constructed in accordance with codes of practice for structures.
As a consequence it is often required to user larger dimensions
than those indicated in the examples (due to strength and stiffness
requirements). Also, requirements to thermal and sound insulation
may cause the use of larger dimensions than those indicated in the
examples.

Indicated fire technical classifications for building components do

not incorporate wind load and horizontal mass load.

It is anticipated that walls and storey partitions are separating building

components *)

Unless otherwise indicated, the stated dimensions are the minimum

permissible dimensions, expressed as basic dimensions (prescribed
dimensions on the basis of which permitted deviations in pursuance
of Danish codes and standards can be accepted).The stated
dimensions for timber are the dimensions for softwood in pursuance
of DS 1002, Planed softwood. Cross-sectional dimensions

Indicated densities for materials (for example mineral wool, wood,

particle board, wooden fibre boards and plywood) refer to mean
density values where the material is in moisture equilibrium with
surrounding air at an air temperature of 23 ± 2 °C and a relative
humidity of 50 ± 5 %.

Whenever the term "mineral wool" is used it refers to both rock

wool and glass wool.

Where mineral wool in batts, fastened in place, is prescribed, the

mineral wool batts must be incorporated in the structure in such a way
that they press tightly against the adjoining structural elements
(posts, beams, etc.) and so that they do not become detached when
exposed to fire but remain in place for the entire rated time. In the case
of horizontal and vertical structures, the batts may be fastened with

*) Translators note: Classified as EI in the European classification

system. In the present guide load carrying capacity is placed between [
] square brackets.

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 2 mm steel wire at intervals of not more than 300 mm; The steel
wire must be fastened so that it does not become detached within
the rated time. For horizontal and vertical structures with a fire
resistance of 30 minutes in terms of integrity, the batts can be
fastened with 19 mm f u r r i n g boards spaced at not more
than 300 mm centre to centre. For vertical structures, the batts
can be fastened with nails at intervals of not more than 300 mm
provided the nails reach at least 35 mm into the mineral wool and
at least 30 mm into the wood.

Coverings shall be fastened so that they do not become

detached as a consequence of the deformations occurring
Click on red box to see examples during a fire. If, for fire safety reasons, a permanent bond is
of the materials and constructions prescribed between materials (layers) in coverings, this shall be
mentioned - you return to this understood to mean that the materials (layers) are fastened
window by clicking on the button without cavities between them in such a way that they do not
"completed" shown below each become separated during a fire. Permanent fireproof bonding
example
can be achieved by using a waterproof, gap-filling adhesive,
close nailing in rows not more than 600 mm apart, or similar

walls

columns
beams

BS 60
BS 120
BD 30
BD 60
walls An overview of new and old fire
BS 60 classification systems.
Storey
partitions The tables are copied from Protection
BD 30
BD 60 against fire in buildings (P.A.F.I.B.)
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Load bearing, vertical building component
Wall REI 120 A2-s1,d0 [BS 120 wall]

Wall made of 228 mm bricks (in accordance with DS 414).

Wall made of 168 mm bricks, height up to 3.8 m.

Wall made of 150 mm masonry blocks, height up to 3.8 m.

Wall made of 150 mm lightweight concrete wall components, height

up to 3.8 m.

Wall made of 150 mm unreinforced concrete or one-way reinforced

concrete with centrally placed reinforcement, height up to 3.8 m.

Column R 120 A2-s1,d0 [BS 120 column]

Reinforced concrete column, cross section 360 mm x 360 mm, height
up to 3.8 m, provided not more than 85 per cent of the load bearing
capacity is utilised in the situation without exposure to fire. The
distance from the centre of each main reinforcing bar to the surface
subject to exposure to fire must be at least 50 mm. Not more than half
of the reinforcement may be placed in the corners of the column. For
the example, this means that if the degree of reinforcement exceeds 2
per cent, then not more than 80 per cent of the load bearing capacity
is utilised in the situation without exposure to fire.

Reinforced concrete column, cross section 300 mm x 300 mm, height

up to 3.8 m, provided not more than 65 per cent of the load bearing
capacity is utilised in the situation without exposure to fire. The distance
from the centre of each main reinforcing bar to the surface subject to
exposure to fire must be at least 50 mm. Not more than
half of the reinforcement may be placed in the corners of the
column. For the example, this means that if the degree of
reinforcement exceeds 2 per cent, then not more than 60 per cent of
the load bearing capacity is utilised in the situation without exposure
to fire
Unreinforced concrete column, cross section 300 mm x 300 mm,
height up to 3.8 m.
Steel column (I or H section) encased in 50 mm concrete reinforced
with expanded metal, 1.4 kg/m2, or with welded mesh of 2 mm steel

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wire with maximum mesh size 100 mm, placed 15 mm from the
surface, with the spaces between the flanges completely filled
out with bricks or similar.

Steel column (circular or rectangular section) encased in X mm

concrete (according to following table) reinforced with expanded
metal, 1.4 kg/m2, or with welded mesh of 2 mm steel wire with
maximum mesh size 100 mm, placed 15 mm from the surface.
Interior cavities in steel section with sealed cross section must not
be grouted.

Wall thickness of steel X i n mm

section Y in mm
10<Y<16 70
16<Y<20 65
20 <Y 60

Wall [R]EI 60 A2-s1,d0 [BS 60 wall]

Wall made of 108 mm bricks, height up to 2.6 m.

Wall made of 100 mm masonry blocks, height up to 2.6 m.

Wall made of 100 mm lightweight concrete wall components,
height up to 2.6 m.

Wall made of 120 mm unreinforced concrete or one-way

reinforced concrete with centrally placed reinforcement, height
up to 3.0 m.

Wall [R]EI 60 [BD wall 60]

Wall made of min. 45 mm x 95 mm wooden posts (studs) spaced
at 600 mm centre to centre, clad on both sides with two layers of
not less than class K1 10 D-s2,d2 covering, with each layer at
least 12 mm thick and the concealed coverings in batt form.
The distance between the coverings must be at least 95 mm,
and the space between them must be completely filled out with
mineral wool batts, fastened in place. The mineral wool shall be
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rock wool with a density of at least 30 kg/m .

Wall made of minimum 45 mm x 95 mm wooden posts (studs)

spaced at 600 mm centre to centre, clad on both sides with two
layers of 13 mm gypsum board. The distance between the
coverings must be at least 95 mm, and the space between them
must be completely filled out with mineral wool batts

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Column R 60 A2-s1,d0 [BS 60 column]
Column made of brickwork, cross section 228 mm x 228 mm,
height up to 3.0 m.

Column made of reinforced concrete, cross section 240 mm x

240 mm, height up to 3.0 m. The distance from the centre of each
main reinforcing bar to surface subject to exposure to fire must be
at least 35 mm. Not more than half of the reinforcement may be
placed in the corners of the column. For the example this means
that if the degree of reinforcement exceeds 2 per cent, then not
more than 85 per cent of the load bearing capacity is utilised in
the situation without exposure to fire.

Column made of unreinforced concrete, cross section 240 mm x

240 mm, height up to 3.0 m.

Column made of sectional steel (I or H) encased in 25 mm

concrete reinforced with expanded metal, 1.4 kg/m2, or with
welded mesh of 2 mm steel wire with max. mesh size 100 mm
placed 15 mm from the surface, and with the spaces between
the flanges completely filled out with bricks or similar.

Column made of sectional steel (I or H) encased in 35 mm

concrete reinforced with expanded metal, 1.4 kg/m2, or with
welded mesh of 2 mm steel wire with max. mesh size 100 mm,
placed 15 mm from the surface, with the spaces between the
flanges completely filled out with mineral wool.

Column made of sectional steel (circular or rectangular section)

with a wall thickness of Y mm, encased in X mm concrete
(according to table below) reinforced with expanded metal, 1.4
kg/m2, or with welded mesh of 2 mm steel wire with max. mesh
size 100 mm, placed 15 mm from the surface.

Wall thickness of steel X in mm

section Y in mm
8<Y<12 50
12<Y<20 45
20< Y 40

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Column R60 [BD columns 60]
Column made of sectional steel lined with at least three layers of
coverings in batt form with a total thickness of at least 48 mm.
The coverings shall be at least class K1 10 D-s2,d2 coverings, and
they shall be mounted with staggered joints.
Column made of glulam L40, cross section 235 mm x 367 mm,
height up to 3.0 m, provided not more than 65 per cent of the
load bearing capacity is utilised in the situation without exposure
to fire.

Column made of glulam L40, cross section 280 mm x 367 mm,

height up to 3.0 m, provided not more than 85 per cent of the
load bearing capacity is utilised in the situation without exposure
to fire.

Column made of glulam L40, cross section 320 mm x 400 mm,

height up to 3.0 m.

Wall [R]EI 30 [BD wall 30]

Wall made of at least 45 mm x 70 mm wooden posts spaced at not
more than 600 mm centre to centre, clad on both sides with one
layer of at least class K1 10 D-s2,d2 covering with a thickness of
at least 12 mm. The distance between the covering must be at
least 70 mm and the space must be completely filled out with
mineral wool in batts fastened in place.

Column R30 [BD columns 30]

Column made of sectional steel lined with at least two layers of
coverings in batt form with a total thickness of at least 24 mm. The
coverings shall be at least class K1 10 D-s2,d2 coverings, and
they shall be mounted with staggered joints.

Column made of glulam L40, cross section 140 mm x 200 mm,

height up to 3.0 m, provided not more than 65 per cent of the
load bearing capacity is utilised in the situation without exposure
to fire.

Column made of glulam L40, cross section 160 mm x 300 mm,

height up to 3.0 m, provided not more than 85 per cent of the
loadbearing capacity is utilised in the situation without exposure
to fire.

Column made of glulam L40, cross section 185 mm x 300 mm,

height up to 3.0 m.

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Load bearing, horizontal construction
elements
Beam R[E]I 120 A2-s1,d0 [BS beams 120]
Beam subject to fire exposure on three sides, for which not
more than 80 per cent of the load bearing capacity is utilised
in the situation without exposure to fire, made of:

- non-pressurised concrete with the following associated

values of beam width (b) and minimum distance (a) from
the centre of each main reinforcing bar to the surface
subject to exposure to fire:
bin mm 200 240 300 500
a in mm 65 55 50 45

-prestressed concrete with the following related values of

beam width (b) and minimum distance (a) from centre of
each main reinforcing bar to the surface subject to
exposure to fire:

bin mm 240 280 340 540

a in mm 80 70 65 60

Beam made of sectional steel (I or H) encased in 50 mm

concrete reinforced with expanded metal, 1.4 kg/m2, or with
welded mesh of 2 mm steel wire with max. mesh size 100
mm, placed 15 mm from the surface, with the spaces
between the flanges completely filled out with bricks or
similar.

Beam made of sectional steel with a wall thickness of Y

mm (circular or rectangular section) encased in X mm concrete
(according to table below) reinforced with expanded metal, 1.4
kg/m2, or with welded mesh of 2 mm steel wire with max. mesh
size 100 mm, placed 15 mm from the surface

Wall thickness of steel X in mm

section Yin mm
10<Y<16 70
16<Y<20 65
20 <Y 60

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Storey partition[R]EI 60 A2-s1,d0 [BS storey partion 60]
Separating floor made of 80 mm solid, reinforced concrete slab with
not less than 30 mm from the bottom surface of the concrete slab
to the centre of the main reinforcement.

Separating floor made of 100 mm solid, reinforced light concrete

deck elements with not less than 30 mm from the bottom surface
of the deck elements to the centre of the main reinforcement

Storey partition REI 60 [BD storey partition 60]

Separating floor of at least 95 x 170 mm wooden beams spaced
at not more than 600 mm centre to centre, with the top side clad
with at least 21 mm floor boards and the bottom surface clad with
two layers of not less than class K1 10 D-s2,d2 covering, each
layer at least
12 mm thick, and with the concealed covering in batt form.
Between the beams at least 95 mm mineral wool in batt form,
fastened in place. The mineral wool must be rock wool with a
density of at least 30 kg/m 3. For example chipboard or
plywood panels with a thickness of at least 18 mm may be used
instead of 21 mm floor boards.

Beam [R]EI 60 A2-s1,d0 [BS beams 60]

Beam subject to exposure to fire on three sides, made of:

- non-prestressed concrete with the following associated values

of beam width (b) and minimum distance (a) from the centre of
each main reinforcement bar to the surface subject to exposure
to fire:

b in mm 120 160 200 300

a in mm 45 40 35 30

- prestressed concrete with the following related values of

beam width (b) and minimum distance (a) from centre of
each main reinforcement bar to the surface subject to
exposure to fire:
b in mm 160 200 240 340
a in mm 55 50 45 40

Beam made of sectional steel (I or H) encased in 25 mm concrete

reinforced with expanded metal, 1.4 kg/m2, or with welded mesh of
2 mm steel wire with maximum mesh size 100 mm, placed 15 mm

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from the surface, with the spaces between the flanges completely
filled out with bricks or similar.

Beam made of sectional steel (I or H) encased in 35 mm concrete

reinforced with expanded metal, 1.4 kg/m2, or with welded mesh
of 2 mm steel wire with max. mesh size 100 mm, placed 15 mm
from the surface, with the spaces between the flanges
completely filled out with mineral wool.

Beam made of sectional steel with a wall thickness of Y

mm (circular or rectangular section) encased in X mm concrete
(according to table below) reinforced with expanded metal, 1.4
kg/m2, or with welded mesh of 2 mm steel wire with maximum
mesh size 100 mm, placed 15 mm from the surface.

Wall thickness of steel X in mm

section Y in mm
8<Y< 1 2 50
12<Y<20 45
20<Y 40

Beam R 60 [BD beams 60]

Beam made of sectional steel lined with at least three layers of
coverings in batt form with a total thickness of at least 48 mm. The
coverings shall be at least class K1 10 D-s2,d2 coverings, and
they shall be mounted with staggered joints.

Beam made of glulam L40, with cross section 185 mm x 200

mm, subject to exposure to fire on three sides, provided not
more than 65 per cent of the load bearing capacity is utilised in
the situation without exposure to fire. The length of the beam
shall be at least 12 x the height of the beam.

Beam made of glulam L40, with cross section 210 mm x

300 mm, subject to exposure to fire on three sides,
provided not more than 85 per cent of the load bearing
capacity is utilised in the situation without exposure to fire
The length of the beam shall be at least 12 x the height of
the beam

Beam made of glulam L40, with cross section 235 mm x 433

mm, subject to exposure to fire on three sides. The length of the
beam shall be at least 12 x the height of the beam.

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Storey partition [R]EI 30 [BD storey partition 30]
Floor made of at least 45 mm x 95 mm wooden joists spaced at
not more than 600 mm c-c, with at least 21 mm floor boards on
top and one layer of at least class K1 10 D-s2,d2 covering with a
thickness of at least 12 mm underneath. Between the joists at
least 95 mm mineral wool in batt form, fastened in place. For
the example, chipboard or plywood boarding with a thickness of at
least 18 mm may be used instead of 21 mm floor boards.

Beam R 30 [BD beams 30]

Beam made of sectional steel lined with at least two layers of
coverings in batt form with a total thickness of at least 24 mm. The
coverings shall be at least class 2 coverings and shall be
mounted with staggered joints.

Beam made of glulam L40, with cross section 90 mm x 133

mm, subject to exposure to fire on three sides, provided not
more than 65 per cent of the load bearing capacity is utilized in
the situation without exposure to fire. The beam shall have a
length of not less than 12 x the height of the beam.

Beam made of glulam L40, with cross section 115 mm x 133

mm, subject to exposure to fire on three sides, provided not
more than 85 per cent of the load bearing capacity is utilized in
the situation without exposure to fire. The beam shall have a
length of not less than 12 x the height of the beam.

Beam made of glulam L40, with cross section 140 mm x 167

mm, subject to exposure to fire on three sides. The beam shall
have a length of not less than 12 x the height of the beam.

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 Non-load bearing, vertical building
components
Wall EI 60 A2-s1,d0 [BS walls 60]
Wall made of 90 mm masonry blocks, height up to 3.0 m.
Wall made of 75 mm lightweight aggregate concrete
components, height up to 3.0 m.

Wall EI 60 [BD walls 60]

Wall made of at least 45 mm x 95 mm wooden posts spaced at
not more than 600 mm c-c, clad on both sides with one layer
of at least class K1 10 D-s2,d2 covering with a thickness of
at least 12 mm. The distance between the coverings must be
at least 95 mm and the space must be completely filled out
with mineral wool batts fastened in place. The mineral wool
shall be rock wool with a density of at least 30 kg/m3.

Wall made of at least 45 mm x 95 mm wooden posts spaced at

not more than 600 mm c-c, clad on both sides with one layer
of at least class K1 10 D-s2,d2 covering in sheet form with a
thickness of at least 12 mm and with one layer of 13 mm
gypsum board. The distance between the coverings must be
at least 95 mm and the space must be completely filled out
with mineral wool batts fastened in place.

Wall EI 30 [BD wall 30]

Wall made of at least 45 mm x 45 mm posts spaced at not
more than 600 mm c-c, clad on both sides with one layer of at
least class K1 10 D-s2,d2 covering with a thickness of at least
12 mm. The distance between the coverings must be at least
45 mm and the space must be completely filled out with
mineral wool batts fastened in place.

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Non-load bearing, horizontal building
elements
Separating EI 30 building component [Separating BD
building component 30, including construction against
non-habitable attic]
Wooden structure filled out with at least 95 mm mineral wool
batts fastened in place, with chipboard or plywood boarding with a
thickness of at least 12 mm on top and one layer of at least
class K1 10 D-s2,d2 covering with a thickness of at least 12 mm
underneath.

Ceiling construction made of at least 45 mm x 95 mm ceiling

joists spaced at not more than 1,000 mm c-c. The joists are
clad with 19 x 100 mm furring battens spaced at not more
than 300 mm c-c under which one layer of reinforced
aluminium foil and one layer of 13 mm gypsum board are fixed
to the furring battens using screws in rows with a maximum
distance of 300 mm between rows. The distance between
screws in each row must not exceed 200 mm along board
edges and should be maximum 300 mm in the remaining part of
boards. Two layers of mineral wool in batt form are placed on
top of furring battens/veiling joists. Each layer must be minimum
95 mm thick and joints between batts in one layer must be
staggered in relation to joints in the other layer.

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Fire doors
Door EI2 60-C A2-s1,d0 [BS doors 60], side-hinged doors made in
accordance with DS 1064.1.

Door EI2 60-C A2-s1,d0 [BS doors 60], sliding doors made in
accordance with DS 1064.2.

Door EI2 60-C [BD doors 60], side-hinged doors made in accordance
with DS 1064.3.

Door EI2 30-C [BD doors 30] , side-hinged doors made in accordance
with DS 1064.6.

Door E 30-C [F doors 30], side-hinged wooden doors made in

accordance with DS 1064.10.

Door E 30-C [F doors 30] , side-hinged steel doors made in

accordance with DS 1064.11.

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Materials

Materials A2-s1,d0 [Non combustible materials]

The below mentioned materials are non combustible,
provided they are homogeneous and provided they do not
contain more than 1.0 per cent organic material (evenly
distributed).
-Aluminium.
- Steel.
-Cobber.
- Zink.
-Lead.
-Natural stones.
- Gypsum.
-Glass.
-Ceramics.
-Fire bricks.
- Mortar.
- Concrete.
Light
weight
concrete.
- Fibre cement.
- Mineral wool.

Materials class B-s1,d0 [Class A materials]

The below listed material are class A materials, provided they
are homogeneous and provided they are approved by the
Danish Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs as a class A
material.
- Fully impregnated wood (boards etc.).
- Fully impregnated particle boards, wooden fibre boards and
plywood.
- Wood wool cement slabs.
- Fibre gypsum board.

Materials class D-s2,d2 [Class B materials]

The below listed materials are class B, provided they are
homogeneous:
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- Wood (boards etc.) with a density of minimum 400 kg/m .
3
- Particle board with a density of minimum 600 kg/m .
3
- Wooden fibre boards with a density of minimum 600 kg/m .
3
- Plywood with a density of minimum 500 kg/m .

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 Coverings

Coverings class K1 10 B-s1,d0 [Class 1 coverings]

The below listed coverings are class K1 10 B-s1,d0, provided

they are fastened with nails or screws placed in rows spaced
at not more than 600 mm in the case of sheet coverings
and not more than 1,000 mm in the case of board coverings.

- 9 mm gypsum board.
- 9 mm fully impregnated plywood approved by,
the Danish Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs as a
class A material.
- 21 mm tongued and grooved fully impregnated boards,
approved as class A material by the Ministry of Housing

1. The prescribed dimensions are the minimum thickness

needed for compliance with the covering requirements.
Coverings forming part of separating building
components shall normally have a greater thickness -
cf. the above examples.

2. An airtight homogeneous building component made of a

non combustible material or a class A material with a
thickness of 50 mm is normally considered to have a
surface corresponding to at least a class A material.

3. Requirements concerning class K1 10 B-s1,d0 coverings do

not prevent use of non combustible materials, class A
materials in thinner dimensions provided there is
permanent fireproof bonding between them and a BS
structure or a class 1 covering.

Coverings class K1 10 D-s2,d2 [Class 2 coverings]

The below listed coverings are K1 10 D-s2,d2, provided

they are fastened with nails or screws placed in rows
spaced at not more than 600 mm in the case of sheet
coverings and not more than 1,000 mm in the case of board
coverings.

- 21 mm tongued and grooved boards with a density of

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minimum 400 kg/m .

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- 15 mm tongued and grooved boards with not more than 25
mm cavity behind them and with a density of minimum 400
kg/m3
- 9 mm particle board with a density of minimum 600 kg/m3.
- 9 mm wooden fibre boards with a density of minimum 600
kg/m\
- 9 mm plywood with a density of minimum 500 kg/m3.

1. The prescribed dimensions are the minimum thickness

needed for compliance with the covering requirements.
Coverings which form part of separating building
components shall normally have a greater thickness - cf.
the above examples.

2. An airtight homogeneous building component made of a non

combustible material or a class A or class B material with a
thickness of 50 mm is normally considered to have a surface
corresponding to at least a class A material

3. Requirements concerning class K1 10 B-s1,d0 coverings do not

prevent use of non combustible materials, class A or class B
materials in thinner dimensions provided there is
permanent fireproof bonding between them and a BS
structure or a BD structure with a class K1 10 B-s1,d0 or a class
K1 10 D-s2,d2 covering.

4. A covering which is composed of several layers shall be

regarded as a class
2 covering in batt form when the following requirements are
met:

a. the materials used shall be at least class B materials,

b. at least one layer shall be in batt form and at least 3 mm
thick,
c. there shall be permanent fireproof bonding between the
layers,

d. the covering shall be at least 15 mm thick. However,

when mounted
without cavity behind, the thickness may be reduced to 9
mm.

5. The class K1 10 D-s2,d2 coverings mentioned in 1. - 4. may

be profiled provided the following conditions are met: Click here to see
examplea and
a. the profiled surface at the profiling must not be
further
increased to more than 125 per cent of the plane area,
explanation

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 b. the thickness of the covering at the profiling must
not be reduced anywhere to less than:
- 15 mm for board coverings with underlying cavity.
- 9 mm for board coverings with not more than 25
mm cavity behind.
- 9 mm for sheet coverings.
c. the part of the covering that is thinner than prescribed
above in 1. - 4. must not exceed 20 per cent of the
plane area of the covering.

In examples above where there is a requirement of

minimum class K1 10 D-s2,d2 covering with a thickness of at
least 12 mm it is important to notice that no part of the
cladding must have a thickness of less than 12 mm (neither
profiled boards).

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Floor coverings

Suitably fire-resistant floor coverings, class Dfl-s1 [class G floor

coverings]
The below listed floor coverings are suitably fire resistant
provided they are fixed as prescribed by the manufacturer.
- Floor covering of non-combustible material, e.g. concrete and
terrazzo
- Linoleum with a thickness of not more than 6 mm.
- PVC (poly vinyl chloride) flooring, compact with a thickness of
not more than 4 mm.
- Cast asphalt with a bitumen content of not more than 12 per
cent.
- 21 mm tongued and grooved floor boards.
- Wooden flooring with permanent fireproof bonding to non-
combustible base.

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Roof coverings

Suitably fire-resistant roof coverings, class Broof(t2)

[class T roof coverings]
The below listed roof coverings are suitably fire resistant
class T roof coverings provided they are fixed in
accordance with manufacturer s instructions.

- Roof coverings made of non combustible material e.g.

tiles, concrete tiles and metal sheets, on wooden or metal
laths.

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Roof elements
Roof elements of limited ignitability with a short collapse time
In the below listed roof elements the prescribed surface weights
are the total weight of all layers in the roof elements calculated
per m2 in the plane of the roof surface.

- Roof elements (light panel or dome light) made of

unreinforced PVC (poly-vinyl chloride) with a surface weight of
not more than 10 kg/m2

- Roof elements (light panel or dome light) made of unreinforced

PC (polycarbonate) with a surface weight of not more than 6
kg/m2.

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