Characterization of metal deck roof kits
Metal deck roofs combine load-bearing, insulating, waterproofing and fixing elements. The proper performance of the whole kit depends on it having been designed and built according to correct criteria. A manufacturer has asked ITeC to accurately draw up these criteria, quantify the performance of the kits and verify the compliance with regulatory requirements (Spanish Building Code, Fire Safety Code for Industrial Premises)
Requirements for ventilation dampers for tunnels
When a tunnel exceeds a given length, it is compulsory to install mechanical ventilation systems that should remain operative in the event of fire in order to remove smoke and hot gases. Regulations are somewhat ambiguous in relation to the type of requirements and specific conditions that may be requested from ventilation systems during a fire, considering that it is not necessary to treat them like fire doors in building compartmentalization. This report aims to identify the criteria to be followed for a harmonised assessment of these products and for their certification.
CE marking of fire protective boards
The mineral boards used for fire compartmentalization and for increasing the fire resistance of load bearing elements remain outside the scope of harmonized standards such as EN 13403, EN 12101 or EN 13381. Therefore, the only alternative for CE marking these products is to obtain a European Technical Assessment (ETA) following EAD 350142-00-1106. A fire protective board manufacturer has asked ITeC for assistance with the overall strategy towards CE marking and with the assessment and verification of constancy of performance.
Fire resistance of an off-site façade system partially manufactured with wood
The manufacturer of an off-site façade system faces the challenge of ensuring that these products are properly installed on site. This is particularly critical since part of the system is made of wood, with the subsequent risk in the event of fire. Since the technical performance of the system has already been officially evaluated, ITeC has provided advice to the manufacturer to address the most frequent queries among the technicians who choose building solutions.
Assessment of fire-resistant panels for air conditioning ducts
A manufacturer of panels with fireproof properties intends to use them to assemble HVAC and smoke conduction ducts, but the composition of these products places them outside the scope of application of the European harmonized standards. ITeC has checked whether the EAD Guide 350142 covers this type of panels and has assisted the manufacturer in the preparation of the Technical Dossier and the Control Plan, and during the subsequent laboratory tests. The final step has been the issuance of a European Technical Assessment.
Impact of the change in regulations on fire protection systems in kitchens
A fire protection system in professional kitchens was certified in accordance with the Spanish standard UNE 23510, in force at the time. Subsequently, this standard was replaced by the harmonized standard UNE-EN 17446, which has introduced modifications in the requirements for this type of equipment. A manufacturer affected by the change has asked ITeC for assistance in demonstrating the compliance of its product range with the new regulations.
Technical Guide to evaluate fire door installers
The performance of fire doors depends largely on whether they have been installed correctly. A manufacturer wants to define the assembly method with the utmost rigor and establish a self-control protocol for installation companies. ITeC has offered to jointly draft a Technical Guide that could be used as a basis for installers to prove their competence with these products.
Assessment of glazing with fire-resistant properties provided by sprinklers
A manufacturer has developed a range of fire sprinklers that spray water into vertical glazing, providing a fire resistance period of up to 120 minutes. The specificity of the sprinkler's operating conditions and its field of application require an accurate and individualised assessment of the product for its intended use.
Evaluation of the technical suitability of a fire detection system without a harmonized standard
The Spanish Regulations for Fire Protection Installations (RIPCI) of 2017 contemplates several standardized fire detection systems (smoke, heat, carbon monoxide detection) that are the subject of specific harmonized standards that make their CE certification possible. A company is offering a system that is out of the scope of these standards, and has commissioned ITeC to proof that it fulfils the RIPCI Regulations through a technical suitability evaluation.
Development of a European Evaluation Document (EAD) for fire-resistant prefabricated containers for dangerous goods
Fire-resistant dangerous goods containers are used to safely store materials that in the event of a fire will constitute a risk at factories, warehouses or construction sites. They must make sure that a potential fire outside the room will not affect the contents inside and also that a fire initiated inside the container will not spread and affect the outside of the container. ITeC has developed the European Assessment Document EAD 340503-00-1106 for assessing prefabricated containers of this kind, which has been endorsed by EOTA.
