{"id":37587,"date":"2026-06-29T14:52:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heinen-doors.com\/?p=37587"},"modified":"2026-06-29T15:49:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T13:49:22","slug":"ce-marking-fire-doors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heinen-doors.com\/en\/ce-marking-fire-doors\/","title":{"rendered":"CE marking of fire doors: what to know across Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t
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CE marking of fire doors: one European framework, national realities<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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The CE marking of a fire door confirms its conformity with the Construction Products Regulation (CPR 305\/2011) and governs whether it can be placed on the European market. It is mandatory for external pedestrian fire doors (standards EN 16034 + EN 14351-1), but it does not yet apply automatically to internal fire doors, in the absence of a published harmonised standard.<\/strong> Above all, one decisive distinction needs to be understood: CE marking grants market access<\/strong>, but on its own it does not guarantee acceptance on a project<\/strong>, which depends on national regulations.<\/p>\n

It is precisely this nuance that explains the confusion frequently encountered among architects, main contractors and clients, particularly on cross-border projects. Europe is not a closed market: it is a market harmonised on the surface, but fragmented in the detail.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The European framework: CPR, EN 16034 and product standards<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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At European level, the placing of construction products on the market is governed by the Construction Products Regulation (CPR 305\/2011)<\/strong>. As soon as a product is covered by a harmonised standard, CE marking becomes mandatory and forms the legal basis for its commercialisation, accompanied by a Declaration of Performance (DoP)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For fire doors, the reference standard is EN 16034<\/strong>, which defines the characteristics for fire resistance and\/or smoke control. A key point: EN 16034 never applies on its own.<\/strong> It is always combined with a product standard:<\/p>\n

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  • EN 14351-1<\/strong> for external pedestrian doorsets<\/strong>;<\/li>\n
  • EN 13241<\/strong> for industrial doors and closures;<\/li>\n
  • EN 14351-2<\/strong> for internal pedestrian doorsets<\/strong> \u2014 but this standard is not yet cited in the Official Journal of the EU, and is therefore not harmonised.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Fire resistance tests are carried out in accordance with EN 1634-1<\/strong> (and EN 1634-3<\/strong> for smoke control), and the classification is established in accordance with EN 13501-2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    External doors: CE marking mandatory since 2019<\/h3>\n

    For external pedestrian fire doors<\/strong>, CE marking in accordance with EN 16034 + EN 14351-1<\/strong> has been mandatory since 1 November 2019<\/strong>. The former national approvals for these products are no longer valid for placing them on the market. On that basis, all of Heinen’s external pedestrian fire doors comply with CE marking.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Internal doors: the ETA route<\/h3>\n

    For internal fire doors<\/strong>, the absence of a harmonised standard (EN 14351-2 not published) means that CE marking is neither automatically required nor automatically available. This does not mean that these doors cannot circulate within Europe.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The CPR provides for an alternative mechanism: the European Technical Assessment (ETA)<\/strong>, established on the basis of a European Assessment Document (EAD)<\/strong>. The EAD defines the assessment methods, the essential characteristics and the applicable tests. On this basis, the performance is assessed (EN 1634-1, and EN 1634-3 where relevant) and classified (EN 13501-2). The ETA then makes it possible to establish a DoP and, where applicable, to affix the CE marking \u2014 even without a harmonised standard.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t

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    The Heinen Doors fire door range: available classifications and DoP<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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    Heinen produces its internal and external fire doors according to the Metal+ Inside<\/strong> concept. A direct consequence: apart from an enhanced leaf and its sealing, the internal and external doors are virtually identical<\/strong> \u2014 a constructional consistency that simplifies specification and ensures a uniform level of quality.<\/p>\n

    External fire doors<\/strong>: all of Heinen’s external doors can be CE marked<\/strong>, in the following classifications \u2014 EI1 30, EI2 60, EI1 60, EI2 90, EI2 120, EI1 120, EI2 180 and EI2 240.<\/p>\n

    Internal fire doors<\/strong>: the same classifications are available, supplemented by double-action<\/strong> configurations in EI1 30, EI2 60 and EI1 60.<\/p>\n

    For all of these doors, Heinen is able to supply a Declaration of Performance (DoP)<\/strong> to the client. Note: some internal fire doors are still in the process of obtaining their ETA<\/strong>. This is the case in particular for the internal door EI1 120 \/ EI2 180<\/strong>, whose ETA is awaiting approval \u2014 a matter of months. The exact status of a given configuration should be confirmed project by project with the Heinen teams.<\/p>\n

    CE marking does not replace national regulation<\/h3>\n

    Here is the number-one error to avoid: believing that CE marking guarantees the acceptance of a door on a project. CE covers only the product characteristics<\/strong> and market access<\/strong>. Final acceptance depends on national rules, the use of the building and the inspection bodies. Here is a detailed overview of the main European specifics.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    In Germany, the CE marking of fire doors, and in particular of internal fire doors, never on its own constitutes a guarantee of acceptance on site. The regulatory framework rests on the Landesbauordnungen<\/em> (the building regulations of the federal states) and the MVV TB. In practice, the authorities favour national approvals such as the allgemeine bauaufsichtliche Zulassung<\/em> (abZ) or the allgemeine Bauartgenehmigung<\/em> (aBG), issued by the DIBt.<\/p>\n

    Internal fire doors are traditionally designated there by the classes T30, T60 or T90<\/strong>. Within the European system, these national designations correspond to the classes EI2 30, EI2 60 and EI2 90<\/strong> and not to EI1. A T30 door therefore meets the EI2 requirements, but not the stricter EI1 criteria. This distinction is essential on cross-border projects, in particular with Belgium, which favours EI1.<\/p>\n

    Beyond the fire classification, Germany assesses the door as a complete system<\/strong>: leaf, frame, hardware, lock, lever handle and self-closing system are an integral part of the approved product. The lever handle is never a secondary element, and any modification of the lock or the lever handle may call the approval into question. The door must also close correctly and remain closed for the full duration of the fire resistance, even if it deforms under the effect of heat; the compatibility between lever handle, lock and door closer is analysed very strictly. Finally, Germany often imposes high smoke control<\/strong> requirements (EN 1634-3 tests, classes Sa and\/or S200), particularly for escape routes. The installation, assessed as a whole (door, wall, fixing, workmanship), is decisive.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    In France, the CE marking of external fire doors fits fully within the harmonised European framework and is widely recognised. For internal fire doors, acceptance rests primarily on the national fire regulations, which vary according to the use of the building \u2014 public-access buildings (ERP), high-rise buildings (IGH) and buildings governed by the Labour Code.<\/p>\n

    Internal fire doors are generally accepted on the basis of a fire resistance test report in accordance with EN 1634-1<\/strong> and a classification report issued by an approved laboratory. Tests carried out in other European countries are recognised, provided they come from accredited bodies. An ETA and a CE marking constitute an advantage in terms of traceability, but final acceptance often depends on the inspection body and on conformity with the specific French requirements, in particular regarding smoke and workmanship.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    In Belgium, the CE marking of external fire doors (EN 16034) is fully recognised. For internal doors, the framework likewise rests on EN 1634-1 testing and EN 13501-2 classification.<\/p>\n

    The Belgian specificity lies in the regulatory choice favouring the EI1<\/strong> classification rather than EI2 for thermal insulation. This requirement entails stricter criteria for limiting the temperature rise on the face not exposed to fire. In practice, certain doors compliant with EI2 in other countries may not be accepted in Belgium without justification or adaptation. The Belgian authorities and fire services pay particular attention to the consistency between the declared classification, the use of the building and the workmanship. Hence the value, for a manufacturer, of anticipating the Belgian market from the testing phase onwards.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    Switzerland, although not a member of the European Union, applies a highly structured approach. Fire regulation is steered by the VKF\/AEAI<\/strong>, which widely recognises EN 1634-1 testing and the corresponding European classifications.<\/p>\n

    The CE marking of external fire doors is generally accepted; internal doors are assessed on the basis of the tests, the fields of application and the technical consistency of the file. Switzerland places great importance on the precision of the fields of application, the traceability of the components and the conformity of the installation \u2014 a demanding but pragmatic approach, which facilitates the integration of imported products provided that the documentation is complete.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    In the United Kingdom, fire doors fall under the Building Regulations<\/em>. Historically, the market relied on the national standard BS 476-22<\/strong>, which today coexists with the European standard BS EN 1634-1<\/strong>. The tests cover a complete doorset, installed in a representative wall.<\/p>\n

    Following a test in accordance with BS 476-22, the door receives an FD classification<\/strong> expressed in minutes (FD30, FD60\u2026). A crucial point: this FD classification corresponds only to the integrity<\/strong> criterion. From a European standpoint, an FD30 is equivalent to E30<\/strong> in accordance with EN 13501-2, and not to EI30<\/strong>: thermal insulation is not taken into account in the traditional FD system. When tests are carried out in accordance with BS EN 1634-1, the classification is based on the E or EI criteria. Since Brexit, a transition towards UKCA<\/strong> marking has been under way; in the post-Grenfell context, the requirements for traceability, accountability and proof of performance have been substantially reinforced.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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    The CE marking of external fire doors now constitutes a clear and harmonised framework at European level. For internal doors, the absence of a harmonised standard does not prohibit placing on the market, but it requires a structured approach: standardised testing, technical assessments and a thorough command of the national regulations. Europe is not a closed market, but a fragmented<\/strong> one. Manufacturers and specifiers able to anticipate national requirements while operating within the European framework hold a real and lasting competitive advantage.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n

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