BS EN 13501-1 - Revision history

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	* British Standards Institution BSI.		* British Standards Institution BSI.
	* BS EN 3.		* BS EN 3.
		+	* BS 476.
	* BS 7974.		* BS 7974.
	* BS 9999: Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings.		* BS 9999: Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings.

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	[https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030348263 BS EN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements], is the classification that enables certain products to be CE marked. It was originally published as BS EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009 and was updated in 2018.		[https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030348263 BS EN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements], is the classification that enables certain products to be CE marked. It was originally published as BS EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009 and was updated in 2018.
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		+	As of March 2025, BS EN 13501-1 is the primary standard for compliance in the UK, replacing old Class 0 ratings which appeared in the BS 476 series of British Standards for fire testing building materials and structures, evaluating performance such as surface spread of flame, combustibility, and fire resistance. The BS standard had been used for many years but is gradually being replaced by the European (BS EN) standards, with such evaluation methods such as reaction to fire being withdrawn in March 2025 and fire resistance testing valid only until September 2029.

	For more information on CE marking, see CE marking in the construction industry.		For more information on CE marking, see CE marking in the construction industry.
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	The standard is available to [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030348263 download for a fee from the BSI website].		The standard is available to [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030348263 download for a fee from the BSI website].
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		+	= Withdrawal of BS 476 =
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		+	The withdrawn BS 476 used a different set of classes 1-4 with Class 0 being the highest classification for high-risk areas (like corridors), meeting strict requirements of Part 6 and Part 7 below:
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		+	* BS 476-4: Non-combustibility test for materials.
		+	* BS 476-6: Method for measuring fire propagation (heat release).
		+	* BS 476-7: Surface spread of flame classification (Classes 1 to 4).
		+	* BS 476-20 to 24: Fire resistance tests for structural elements (e.g., columns, beams, walls, doors).
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		+	Although some of the elements of BS 476 continue to be relevant in the UK for building regulations, many parts are being phased out, and many are choosing to use the EN 13501 standard, as such, because of the significance and importance of any fire related classification, when dealing with such matters further research of the specifics is recommended.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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	* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.		* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.

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	* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.		* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.

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Editor at 17:20, 1 December 2021

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	= Fire protection ratings =		= Fire protection ratings =

−	Fire reaction achieved by elements of structure, doors and other forms of construction is classified in accordance with BS EN 13501, excluding power, control and communications (which are covered by BS EN 13501-6).	+	Fire reaction achieved by elements of structure, doors and other forms of construction is classified in accordance with BS EN 13501-1, excluding power, control and communications (which are covered by BS EN 13501-6).

	Specifically, the following products are covered under BS EN 13501-1 (within their end use):		Specifically, the following products are covered under BS EN 13501-1 (within their end use):

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	= Fire protection ratings =		= Fire protection ratings =

−	Fire ~~resistance~~ achieved by elements of structure, doors and other forms of construction is classified in accordance with BS EN 13501, excluding power, control and communications (which are covered by BS EN 13501-6).	+	Fire reaction achieved by elements of structure, doors and other forms of construction is classified in accordance with BS EN 13501, excluding power, control and communications (which are covered by BS EN 13501-6).

	Specifically, the following products are covered under BS EN 13501-1 (within their end use):		Specifically, the following products are covered under BS EN 13501-1 (within their end use):
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	* Linear pipe thermal insulation products.		* Linear pipe thermal insulation products.

−	~~Fire~~ resistance is a measure of one or more of the following:	+	According to BS EN 13501-2, fire resistance is a measure of one or more of the following:

	* Resistance to collapse (loadbearing capacity), which applies to loadbearing elements only, denoted 'R' in the European classification of the resistance to fire performance.		* Resistance to collapse (loadbearing capacity), which applies to loadbearing elements only, denoted 'R' in the European classification of the resistance to fire performance.
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	= Measurement =		= Measurement =

−	Fire ~~resistance is measured in minutes. This relates to time elapsed in a standard test and not real time.~~	+	Fire reaction tests performed (alone or in combination, depending on the product) in order to comply with BS EN 13501-1 are:
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−	~~Fire resistance~~ tests performed (alone or in combination, depending on the product) in order to comply with BS EN 13501-1 are:	+

	* BS EN ISO 1182 - Non-combustibility test.		* BS EN ISO 1182 - Non-combustibility test.

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	The standard is available to [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030348263 download for a fee from the BSI website].		The standard is available to [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030348263 download for a fee from the BSI website].

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* ACM cladding.		* ACM cladding.

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	The British Standards Institution (BSI) is the UK National Standards Body (NSB). It publishes standards and provides a range of books, self-assessment tools, conferences and training services. It also represents UK economic and social interests in European and international standards organisations.		The British Standards Institution (BSI) is the UK National Standards Body (NSB). It publishes standards and provides a range of books, self-assessment tools, conferences and training services. It also represents UK economic and social interests in European and international standards organisations.
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	[https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030348263 BS EN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements], is the classification that enables certain products to be CE marked. It was originally published as BS EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009 and was updated in 2018.		[https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030348263 BS EN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements], is the classification that enables certain products to be CE marked. It was originally published as BS EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009 and was updated in 2018.
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	= Fire protection ratings =		= Fire protection ratings =

−	Fire ~~reactions of~~ elements of structure, doors and other forms of construction is classified in accordance with BS EN 13501, excluding power, control and communications (which are covered by BS EN 13501-6).	+	Fire resistance achieved by elements of structure, doors and other forms of construction is classified in accordance with BS EN 13501, excluding power, control and communications (which are covered by BS EN 13501-6).

	Specifically, the following products are covered under BS EN 13501-1 (within their end use):		Specifically, the following products are covered under BS EN 13501-1 (within their end use):
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	The standard is available to [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030348263 download for a fee from the BSI website].		The standard is available to [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030348263 download for a fee from the BSI website].

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

	* ACM cladding.		* ACM cladding.
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	* British Standards Institution BSI.		* British Standards Institution BSI.
	* BS EN 3.		* BS EN 3.
−	* BS 476.
	* BS 7974.		* BS 7974.
	* BS 9999: Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings.		* BS 9999: Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings.
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	* CE marking in the construction industry		* CE marking in the construction industry
	* Combustibility.		* Combustibility.
−	* Flame retardant floormats.
	* Fire in buildings.		* Fire in buildings.
	* Mastic asphalt flooring.		* Mastic asphalt flooring.

Editor at 17:10, 1 December 2021

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	= Fire protection ratings =		= Fire protection ratings =

−	Fire ~~resistance achieved by~~ elements of structure, doors and other forms of construction is classified in accordance with BS EN 13501, excluding power, control and communications (which are covered by BS EN 13501-6).	+	Fire reactions of elements of structure, doors and other forms of construction is classified in accordance with BS EN 13501, excluding power, control and communications (which are covered by BS EN 13501-6).

	Specifically, the following products are covered under BS EN 13501-1 (within their end use):		Specifically, the following products are covered under BS EN 13501-1 (within their end use):
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	The standard is available to [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030348263 download for a fee from the BSI website].		The standard is available to [https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030348263 download for a fee from the BSI website].

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* ACM cladding.		* ACM cladding.

Editor at 11:55, 6 August 2021

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	* CE marking in the construction industry		* CE marking in the construction industry
	* Combustibility.		* Combustibility.
		+	* Flame retardant floormats.
	* Fire in buildings.		* Fire in buildings.
	* Mastic asphalt flooring.		* Mastic asphalt flooring.

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	The British Standards Institution (BSI) is the UK National Standards Body (NSB). It publishes standards and provides a range of books, self-assessment tools, conferences and training services. It also represents UK economic and social interests in European and international standards organisations.		The British Standards Institution (BSI) is the UK National Standards Body (NSB). It publishes standards and provides a range of books, self-assessment tools, conferences and training services. It also represents UK economic and social interests in European and international standards organisations.
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	[https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030348263 BS EN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements], is the classification that enables certain products to be CE marked. It was originally published as BS EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009 and was updated in 2018.		[https://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail?pid=000000000030348263 BS EN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements], is the classification that enables certain products to be CE marked. It was originally published as BS EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009 and was updated in 2018.