EU Class Flame 13823 20oz NW

Reaction to Fire Tests for Building Products - Building Products Excluding Floorings Exposed to the Thermal Attack by a Single Burning Item.

European fire safety standards follow different testing protocols than North American systems, using EN 13823 to evaluate building product reactions to fire. This test, known as the Single Burning Item (SBI) test, exposes materials to thermal attack from a single burning source and measures heat release, flame spread, and smoke production. European building codes require this certification for interior finish materials in commercial construction projects.

Non-woven backing materials offer installation and performance advantages in commercial wallcovering applications, but their fire safety characteristics require careful evaluation under European testing standards. The 20-ounce weight specification indicates commercial-grade material designed for demanding applications, while the European certification ensures compliance with regional building code requirements.

Architects working on European projects or international developments with European building standards can specify this wallcovering with confidence in its fire safety performance. The EN 13823 certification eliminates compliance uncertainty and provides the documentation necessary to satisfy European fire safety regulations in commercial building projects.

Test Specifications

Reaction to Fire Tests for Building Products - Building Products Excluding Floorings Exposed to the Thermal Attack by a Single Burning Item

Objective

To determine the fire performance of the following product when tested in accordance with BS EN 13823: 2010.

NOTE: The executor of these tests (Exova Warringtonfire) only permits full publication of their tests, including graphics and data, which can be downloaded below.

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