What is BS EN 13501-5 - Fire Classification using data from external fire exposure to roofs tests about?
BS EN 13501-5 is applicable to the fire classification of construction products and building elements
BS EN 13501-5 provides the fire performance classification procedures for roofs/roof coverings exposed to external fire based on the four test methods given in CEN/TS 1187:2012 and the relevant extended application rules.
For the classification of a roof/roof covering, only those test methods and those applications rules need to be applied for which the corresponding classification is envisaged.
Products are considered in relation to their end-use application.
Who is BS EN 13501-5 - Fire Classification using data from external fire exposure to roofs tests for?
BS EN 13501-5 on fire classification using data from external fire exposure to roofs tests is useful for:
- Construction industries 
- Fire fighting authorities
- Civil engineers 
- Building contractors 
- Testing laboratories of external fire exposure to roofs tests
- Manufacturers of construction products and building elements
Why should you use BS EN 13501-5 - Fire Classification using data from external fire exposure to roofs tests?
BS EN 13501-5 incorporates four distinct test methods that correspond to different fire hazard scenarios.
BS EN 13501-5 defines a harmonized procedure for the classification of roofs/roof coverings exposed to an external fire. This classification is based on the test methods and the relevant field of application procedures. This will help you to reduce the amount of testing, individual test methods specify standard specimen arrangements, covering a wider field of application.
BS EN 13501-5 will help you to protect through fire hazard scenario.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13501-5:2016 supersedes BS EN 13501-5:2005+A1:2009 which is withdrawn.
