This laboratory performs characterization tests on building materials and related products in terms of reaction to fire in order to achieve a “EUROCLASSE” classification based on the ISO 13501-1 standard.
Determination of calorific value
According to EN ISO 1716 standard
This test aims to determine the heat of combustion ‘PCS’ of a product as an intrinsic property of the material.
The heat of combustion will be expressed in Mj/Kg, and will be calculated based on the increase in water temperature observed at the water level of the calorimeter.
Incombustibility test
According to EN ISO 1182 standard
This test determines, under specified conditions, namely (an atmosphere of 750°C in a small vertical test furnace), the incombustibility performance of homogeneous products and of the substantial components of non-homogeneous products.
Ignitability test
According to EN ISO 11925-2 standard
This test aims to determine the ignitability of building products subjected to the direct action of a small flame, under zero irradiance, using specimens in a vertical position.
Test for determination of fire behavior using a radiant heat source
According to EN ISO 9239-1 standard
This test is specific for floor coverings. It is a method for evaluating the wind-fighting behavior and flame spread of floor coverings mounted horizontally and exposed to an energy flux gradient in a test chamber, when ignited. with a pilot flame.
This method applies to all types of floor coverings, such as textile carpet, cork, wood and rubber and plastic coverings and coatings.
Building products excluding floor coverings exposed to thermal stress caused by a single object on fire
According to EN 13823 standard
This test assesses the reaction to fire performance of a product exposed to the thermal stress caused by a “Single Burning Item” (SBI, Single Burning Item) as well as the contribution to the development of a fire in a fire situation simulating the embrace of a single element in the corner of a room near this product.
Rania Bouziri
Responsible of the Reaction to Fire Laboratory
71 392 300 (post 458)