Fire Resistance Tests for Non-loadbearing Elements - Part 4: Curtain Walling - Part Configuration
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The DIN EN 1364-4 standard describes a method for determining the fire resistance of various components of curtain walling, such as the spandrel panel, perimeter seal, and fixing of the framing system. The standard evaluates the fire resistance to both internal and external fire exposure.
The test results obtained according to DIN EN 1364-4 are used to classify curtain walling type A. They may also be used to determine the fire resistance of parts of a curtain walling type B, provided that the curtain walling has been previously tested according to EN 1364-3. It should be noted that separate testing standards (EN 1364-2 and EN 1364-3) are required for intended classification EW and for corner/faceted specimens.
It is important to note that the standard does not cover double skin façades, over-cladding systems, and ventilated façade systems on external walls. Furthermore, it does not address the reaction to fire behavior of curtain walling.
To fully understand the requirements and procedures outlined in DIN EN 1364-4, it should be read in conjunction with EN 1363-1 and EN 1363-2, as well as EN 1364-3 for curtain walling type B.
| Descriptors | Buildings, Cladding (buildings), Components, Construction, Curtain walling, Definitions, Design, Facade linings, Facades, Fire resistance, Fire safety, Fire-resistant time, Non-load bearing, Part of buildings, Specification (approval), Structural fire protection, Test equipment, Test reports, Test specimens, Testing, Testing conditions, Underceilings, Workmanship |
| ICS Codes | 13.220.50 - Fire-resistance of building materials and elements 91.060.10 - Walls. Partitions. Façades |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 1.4 MB |
