Fire resistanceFire resistance EN 1634-1 : E, EI1, EI2, EW 30', 60', 90', 120', 180, '240', 300'.

If fire breaks out, the construction elements must fulfil their function despite the effects of the fire. The stability of the structural elements must be ensured throughout the period of time needed to evacuate the building. The walls and doors that separate the various compartments of the structure must limit the spread of the fire. Heinen can confine fire for up to 180 minutes. In fire-resistant compartmentalisation, but the weak points are the building openings.

The evacuation of people and deployment of the emergency services will be more efficient if the atmosphere is clear and breathable. Thanks to intumescent seals (which swell upon contact with heat), developed by Heinen, and certified smoke tightness, Heinen doors prevent the spread of fire and often fatal smoke.

Heinen fire-resistant doors have been designed to meet your needs in exceptional dimensions, while still meeting the requirements in terms of intensive use and mechanical resistance. For example, a Heinen double door, EI1-60, can easily compartmentalise an opening of 4.40 x 4.40 m!

Heinen has always been a pioneer in fire-resistant compartmentalisation.

As early as 1973, the brand attracted attention by perfecting the world’s first metal fire-resistant door! Since 2010, Heinen doors have been validated according to European standards by no fewer than 30 official fire tests. The pace of developments and the intensive activity in the R&D department even prompted the company to purchase its own furnace that meets European standards in order to carry out pre-tests.

Standards table

Country Europe Belgium France
Standards EN 13501-2 EN 1634-1 NBN 713020 + Benor Atg Ministerial decree 03/08/99
Symbols E EW EI Rf CF
Resistance class E 15
E 20
E 30
E 45
E 60
E 90
E 120
E 180
E 240		 EW 15
EW 20
EW 30
EW 45
EW 60
EW 90
EW 120
EW 180
EW 240		 EI1 15
EI1 20
EI1 30
EI1 45
EI1 60
EI1 90
EI1 120
EI1 180
EI1 240		 EI2 15
EI2 20
EI2 30
EI2 45
EI2 60
EI2 90
EI2 120
EI2 180
EI2 240		 Rf 30
Rf 60
Rf 90
Rf 120
Rf…		 CF 30
CF 60
CF 90
CF 120
CF …
Fire resistance performance featureResistance class
Heinen		 E 30
E 60
E 120
E 180
E 240
Single doors : E 300		 EW 30
EW 60
EW 120
EW 180
EW 240
Single doors : EW 300		 EI1 30
EI1 60
EI1 120
EI1 180		 EI2 30
EI2 60
EI2 120
EI2 180
EI2 240		 Rf 30
Rf 60		 CF 30
CF 60
CF 90
CF 120
 + tunnel doors with resistance :
HCM120 / CN240 (N3)

 

The European Standards for fire resistance EN 1634-1

European fire standards have gradually taken over from national standards and are now the reference for fire testing and classification.

The reference for fire resistance testing of doors, closures and windows is the European standard EN 1634-1.

The resistance class is expressed in minutes, which corresponds to the duration of the fire tests (from 15 to 240 minutes).

The success of fire tests is subject to different categories of criteria, depending on the country:

  • fire tightness (E)
  • Insulation (I) subdivided into 2 categories: I1 and I2
  • radiation (W).

Thermal insulation I1 & I2

Insulation is subdivided into two categories that are applicable in different countries: I1 and I2. The I1 fire tests are more severe than the I2 tests (see more information to download below).

E is mainly used in English-speaking countries and was formerly called “flame retardant”. example: E60

EI2 is applied in most EU countries such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, … example: EI2-180

EI1 is imposed by Belgian legislation. example: EI1-60

By default, when a specification indicates I without specifying 1 or 2, it usually refers to EI2. e.g. EI 30 usually refers to EI2-30.

EW is imposed in the Netherlands. example: EW90

To find out about the differences in testing and values between EI1 and EI2, download our documentation on fire protection standards!

DOHE 008 – Details on thermal insulation I1 and I2

File types : Documentation

Performances : Fire resistance

Product types : Double swing door, Double door with no priority direction of opening, Surface-mounted door, Frame and glazed unit, Hatch and trapdoor

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