Fire Resistance
The European standard applicable to the classification of fire resistance is EN 13501-2, while the standard used for furnace testing to expose security doors to increasing temperatures and measure their fire resistance is EN 1634-1. The classification for determining fire and smoke resistance is categorized as follows:
- E: Integrity. This measures protection against flames, ensuring that any gases passing through the construction element lack sufficient thermal capacity to ignite materials on the opposite side.
- EI1: Thermal Insulation. The ability of an element to protect against high temperatures caused by fire, gas, or smoke on the side not exposed to the fire.
- EI2: Fireproof Thermal Insulation. The resistance of a building element to withstand fire attacks.
- EW: Radiation Level. Protection against fire, high-temperature gases, and smoke by reducing radiation transmission and allowing minimal thermal radiation exposure.
Each classification is accompanied by a number representing the time, in minutes, that the element can withstand fire during testing.
| Performance Criteria | Duration (Minutes) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | 15 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
| El1 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
| EI2 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
| EW | – | 20 | 30 | – | 60 | – | – | – | – |
Our fire-resistant products are equipped with slats filled with intumescent material, making them fireproof for a specific period.
Our Fire-Resistant Products
Why Close Doors and Windows in Case of Fire?
Although it may seem counterintuitive, during a fire in a building, it is always recommended to close doors and windows to prevent the fire from spreading. Security doors, curtains, or shutters tasked with this role must have special fire resistance characteristics.
Fire-Blocking Elements
In the security sector, it is crucial to create compartmentalized buildings to ensure that, in the event of a fire, it can be confined to a restricted area. This guarantees the safety of people and prevents the fire from spreading throughout the building.
This is only possible through the use of fire-resistant elements that comply with the requirements of EN 13501-2, which establishes the ability of the element to block the spread of fire (E) and withstand fire exposure (I).
Additionally, EN 1634-1 includes furnace tests that reach temperatures of up to 1,050°C, with the heat source on one side of the element and temperature sensors on the opposite side to measure the thermal transfer.
Trust Our Certified Products
Among our extensive range of security elements, you will find fire-resistant products that comply with current European standards.
- DIAMOND BL X-Treme Max Series: Specially designed to withstand fire and high temperatures for at least 60 minutes, ensuring an E60 integrity classification. This unique rolling door not only resists fire but also holds certifications for bullet resistance, explosion resistance, burglary resistance, and hurricane protection. It is a comprehensive solution offering maximum protection for any installation.
All our security carpentry elements provide fire resistance, ensuring building protection by creating barriers that prevent fire propagation. This gives people enough time to evacuate or find refuge.
Additionally, our perimeter security elements have passed the most stringent fire-resistance tests to guarantee durability both inside and outside buildings.