What is BS EN 1366-2 – Fire resistance tests for fire dampers about?
BS EN 1366-2 is the second part of the BS EN 1366 specifies a method for determining the fire resistance of fire dampers installed in fire separating elements designed to withstand heat and the passage of fire, smoke and gases at high temperature.
Note1: BS EN 1366-2 is used in conjunction with BS EN 1363-1.
Note2: BS EN 1366-2 is not suitable for testing fire dampers in suspended ceilings.
Note3: BS EN 1366-2 is not suitable for testing non-mechanical fire dampers.
Who is BS EN 1366-2 - Fire resistance tests for fire dampers for?
BS EN 1366-2 on fire dampers is useful for:
- Fire dampers manufacturers
- Fire dampers installers
- Quality control authorities
- Safety department
Why should you use BS EN 1366-2 - Fire resistance tests for fire dampers?
Fire dampers are passive fire protection products used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) ducts to prevent the spread of fire inside the ductwork through fire-resistance rated walls and floors. BS EN 1366-2 provides a test method to evaluate the ability of a fire damper after the installation process. BS EN 1366-2 will help to check performance and the installation criteria, which will prevent fire and smoke spreading from one fire compartment to another through the air ductwork system which may penetrate fire separating walls and floors.