Entities subjected to the standard
Buildings under fire safety regulations
The use of wooden elements treated with fire-retardant coatings is always mandatory for spaces requiring a CPI (Fire Prevention Certificate). Such structures are categorised according to the table below, which classifies spaces based on visitor numbers, movement patterns and familiarity with the building.
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| Types of intended use | Lrisk |
|---|---|
| School gym | A1 |
| Office not open to the public, canteen, classroom, company meeting room, archive, book storage room | A2 |
| Commercial wholesale business, private garage | A2-A3 |
| Kitchen, school workshop, generator sets, heating systems, server room | A3 |
| Manufacturing facilities, craft workshops, processing plants, research laboratories, warehouses, mechanical workshops | A1-A4 |
| Storage of hazardous substances or mixtures | A4 |
| Art gallery, waiting room, café, restaurant, doctor’s office, surgery | B1-B2 |
| Office open to the public, sports centre, conference hall open to the public, nightclub, museum, theatre, cinema, entertainment venue | B2 |
| Library reading area, retail premises, exhibition space, public car park, car showroom | B2-B3 |
| Domestic property | Ci2 |
| Dormitory, halls of residence, student accommodation | Cii2 |
| Mountain hut | Ciii1-Ciii2 |
| Hotel room | Ciii2 |
| Hospital stay, intensive care, operating theatre | D2 |
| Railway station, airport, underground station | E2 |
Buildings
classification
In Italy, the Fire Service is the body responsible for issuing the Fire Prevention Certificate (CPI). In their assessment, the Fire Service identifies the risks arising from the quantity of combustible material (fire load) and the number of people present. Based on these considerations, the Fire Service classifies spaces and activities in ascending order of risk.
In accordance with the RTO (Horizontal Technical Regulation), which applies to every activity concerned, the relevant RTV (Vertical Technical Regulation) will be followed for each category in order to adapt the standard to the actual needs of the sector (e.g. RTV for tourist accommodation and hotel businesses)
Safety measures
Following the risk assessment, designers and manufacturers must implement one or more measures aimed at reducing the likelihood of fires occurring. These measures involve both active and passive protection.
Active protections They require human intervention. E.g. sprinklers, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, evacuation systems, smoke detectors, etc.
Passive protections They are designed to minimise the effects of a fire by slowing down the spread of flames and the build-up of smoke without the need for human intervention. E.g. fire-retardant and intumescent coatings, plasters, panels, fire doors, etc.
Every structure made from a material classified as passive fire protection must meet a specified Fire Resistance or Reaction Class.
Fire Resistance is a specific characteristic of structural elements, fire compartments or doors.
Fire Reaction is a specific characteristic of coverings and furniture.
Active protections They require human intervention. E.g. sprinklers, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, evacuation systems, smoke detectors, etc.
Passive protections They are designed to minimise the effects of a fire by slowing down the spread of flames and the build-up of smoke without the need for human intervention. E.g. fire-retardant and intumescent coatings, plasters, panels, fire doors, etc.
Every structure made from a material classified as passive fire protection must meet a specified Fire Resistance or Reaction Class.
Fire Resistance is a specific characteristic of structural elements, fire compartments or doors.
Fire Reaction is a specific characteristic of coverings and furniture.
Safety measures
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Fire
prevention
prevention
Passive protection
Active protection
Safety distances
Fire behaviour of materials,
fire doors, fire barriers
and fire compartments
fire doors, fire barriers
and fire compartments
Reaction
to fire
to fire
ITALY
DM 26/06/1984
DM 06/03/1992
DM 26/06/1984
DM 06/03/1992
UNI 8456 - UNI 8457
UNI 9174 - UNI 9796
UNI 9174 - UNI 9796
EUROPE
DM 2024/3110 (ex 305/11)
DM 10/03/2005
DM 25/10/2007
DM 2024/3110 (ex 305/11)
DM 10/03/2005
DM 25/10/2007
EN 13501-1
EN ISO 1182 - EN ISO 1716
EN 11925-2
EN 13823
EN 9239
EN 11925-2
EN 13823
EN 9239
Resistance
to fire
to fire
EUROPE
DM 2024/3110 (ex 305/11)
DM 16/02/2007
DM 09/03/2007
DM 2024/3110 (ex 305/11)
DM 16/02/2007
DM 09/03/2007
EN 13501-2
EN 13381
EN 950X
EN 950X
Sprinklers
Fire alarms
Fire extinguishers
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