Fire-retardant coatings:
european classification
Firewall fire-retardant coatings with European classification are essential for ensuring the safety of buildings and structures in compliance with fire safety regulations. The choice of certified fire-retardant coatings is crucial for meeting the fire resistance and fire behaviour requirements applicable to many timber structures in both public and private settings.
When you consult our experts in fireproofing and intumescent coatings, you are placing your trust in professionals with years of experience in the sector, who are able to recommend the most advanced solutions that comply with European standards.
Our range of fire-retardant coatings, which hold European certifications, complies with the most stringent EU standards: BS1-D0, BS2-D0 and BFL-S1.
Rivolgersi ai nostri esperti di ignifugazione e intumescenza significa affidarsi a professionisti con anni di esperienza nel settore, in grado di consigliare le soluzioni più avanzate e conformi agli standard europei.
La nostra gamma di pitture ignifughe con certificazioni europee risponde alle più severe normative comunitarie: Bs1-d0, Bs2-d0 e BFL-s1.
Fire-retardant coatings
Hospitals, schools, theatres, cinemas, auditoriums, exhibition centres, shopping malls, hotels, places of worship, stations, airports, historic and monumental sites
CLASSIFICATION
Bs1-d0
BS1-D0 certification represents one of the highest levels of fire safety for building materials. It is in high demand for the treatment of wooden walls, cladding and ceilings. With extremely limited flame spread (Class B) and minimal smoke production (S1), this certification is required for high-risk buildings, where it is essential to ensure maximum protection and maintain visibility in the event of a fire, such as shopping centres and large public buildings.
CLASSIFICATION
Bs2-d0
BS2-D0 certification confirms that material treated with fire-retardant coating has low flame spread (Class B) and moderate smoke production (S2), with no flaming droplets (D0). BS2-D0 certification is in high demand for the treatment of wooden walls, cladding and ceilings. This type of coating is particularly suitable for environments where it is essential to limit the spread of fire and reduce the risks associated with the formation of dense smoke, such as theatres, schools or hospitals.
CLASSIFICATION
BFL-s1
The BFL-s1 certification applies specifically to flooring materials. It certifies that the material treated with Firewall fire-retardant coatings is flame-resistant (class BFL) and produces a minimal amount of smoke (s1) in the event of combustion. This certification is essential for ensuring safety in high-traffic environments, such as offices, hotels and commercial spaces, where safety and visibility during an evacuation are paramount.
| Material description | GM1 | GM2 | GM3 | |||
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| Ita | EU | Ita | EU | Ita | EU | |
| Ceiling coverings [1] | – | A2-s1,d0 | – | B-s2,d0 | – | C-s2,d0 |
| False ceilings, roofing materials [2], roofing panels [2], roofing sheets [2] | ||||||
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Raised flooring (hidden surface) |
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| Wall claddings [1] | – | B-s1,d0 | ||||
| Walls, internal partition walls, suspended walls | ||||||
| Floor claddings [1] | – | Bfl-s1 | – | Cfl-s1 | – | Cfl-s2 |
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Raised flooring (walkable surface) |
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[1] Where treated with fire-retardant coatings, these must bear the relevant classification and be suitable for the intended use.
[2] This refers to all the materials used in the entire covering package that makes up the roofing, not just the exposed materials that form the outermost layer.
Characteristics of Firewall fire-retardant coatings classified as European Fire Reaction classes Bs1d0 and Bs2d0
Firewall Class 1 fire-retardant coatings features:
- They slow down the spread of flames. The Firewall coating system has passed tests demonstrating that it drastically reduces the ability of fire to spread across the treated surface
- Intumescent formulation: some paints classified under the European standard are intumescent, which means that, when exposed to heat, they expand to form a protective insulating layer that slows down the combustion of the material beneath
- Low smoke emission: as well as preventing the spread of flames, the European Class fire-retardant coatings in the Firewall range ensure low emissions of toxic fumes, thereby improving safety during evacuation
- Durability and stability: Firewall solutions are long-lasting and remain effective even long after the fire-retardant treatment has been applied
- Advanced aesthetics: like all Renner Italia paints, Firewall coatings offer design solutions with an infinite range of colour options (tinting system) and levels of opacity.