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BS EN 12101-6:2022 - TC Tracked Changes. Smoke and heat control systems - Part 6. Specification for pressure differential systems. Kits, 2022
- 30462306
- A-30390431 [Go to Page]
- undefined
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms [Go to Page]
- 3.1 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
- 3.2 Symbols
- 4 Characteristics [Go to Page]
- 4.1 General
- 4.2 Nominal activation conditions/sensitivity [Go to Page]
- 4.2.1 Kit
- 4.2.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 4.2.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 4.2.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 4.2.2.3 Fans
- 4.2.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 4.2.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 4.2.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 4.3 Response delay (response time) [Go to Page]
- 4.3.1 Kit [Go to Page]
- 4.3.1.1 General
- 4.3.1.2 Initial response time
- 4.3.1.3 Response time of door opening and door closing
- 4.3.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 4.3.2.1 General
- 4.3.2.2 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 4.3.2.3 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 4.3.2.4 Fans
- 4.3.2.5 Smoke control ducts
- 4.3.2.6 Smoke control dampers
- 4.3.2.7 Hot gas control dampers
- 4.4 Operational reliability [Go to Page]
- 4.4.1 Kit
- 4.4.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 4.4.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 4.4.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 4.4.2.3 Fans
- 4.4.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 4.4.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 4.4.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 4.5 Effectiveness of smoke/hot gas extraction (air release/powered air release) [Go to Page]
- 4.5.1 Kit
- 4.5.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 4.5.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 4.5.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 4.5.2.3 Fans
- 4.5.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 4.5.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 4.5.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 4.6 Performance parameters under fire conditions [Go to Page]
- 4.6.1 Kit
- 4.6.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 4.6.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 4.6.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 4.6.2.3 Fans
- 4.6.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 4.6.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 4.6.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 4.7 Pressurization performance [Go to Page]
- 4.7.1 Kit
- 4.7.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 4.7.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 4.7.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 4.7.2.3 Fans
- 4.7.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 4.7.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 4.7.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 4.8 Fire resistance – Integrity (E) [Go to Page]
- 4.8.1 Kit
- 4.8.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 4.8.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 4.8.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 4.8.2.3 Fans
- 4.8.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 4.8.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 4.8.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 4.9 Fire resistance – Insulation (I) [Go to Page]
- 4.9.1 Kit
- 4.9.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 4.9.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 4.9.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 4.9.2.3 Fans
- 4.9.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 4.9.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 4.9.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 4.10 Fire resistance – Smoke leakage (S) [Go to Page]
- 4.10.1 Kit
- 4.10.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 4.10.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 4.10.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 4.10.2.3 Fans
- 4.10.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 4.10.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 4.10.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 4.11 Fire resistance – Mechanical stability [Go to Page]
- 4.11.1 Kit
- 4.11.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 4.11.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 4.11.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 4.11.2.3 Fans
- 4.11.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 4.11.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 4.11.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 4.12 Fire resistance – Maintenance of cross section [Go to Page]
- 4.12.1 Kit
- 4.12.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 4.12.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 4.12.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 4.12.2.3 Fans
- 4.12.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 4.12.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 4.12.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 4.13 Durability [Go to Page]
- 4.13.1 Kit
- 4.13.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 4.13.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 4.13.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 4.13.2.3 Fans
- 4.13.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 4.13.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 4.13.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 5 Test methods [Go to Page]
- 5.1 General [Go to Page]
- 5.1.1 Kits
- 5.1.2 Families
- 5.1.3 Substitution of components from different families
- 5.2 Nominal activation conditions/sensitivity [Go to Page]
- 5.2.1 Kit
- 5.2.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 5.2.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 5.2.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 5.2.2.3 Fans
- 5.2.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 5.2.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 5.2.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 5.3 Response delay (response time) [Go to Page]
- 5.3.1 Kit
- 5.3.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 5.3.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 5.3.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 5.3.2.3 Fans
- 5.3.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 5.3.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 5.3.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 5.4 Operational reliability [Go to Page]
- 5.4.1 Kit [Go to Page]
- 5.4.1.1 Test rig
- 5.4.1.2 Requirements for test equipment
- 5.4.1.3 Test rig for pressurization
- 5.4.1.4 Test rig for PDS (pressurization with powered air release)
- 5.4.1.5 Description of the tests
- 5.4.1.6 Description of the subtests
- 5.4.1.7 Test cycle sequence
- 5.4.1.8 Functionality test (FU) n
- 5.4.1.9 Durability test (DU)
- 5.4.1.10 Oscillating test (OSC)
- 5.4.1.11 Description of test data
- 5.4.1.12 Performance classes
- 5.4.1.13 Testing procedure for modified performance parameters
- 5.4.1.14 Test criteria
- 5.4.1.15 Test report
- 5.4.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 5.4.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 5.4.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 5.4.2.3 Fans
- 5.4.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 5.4.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 5.4.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 5.5 Effectiveness of smoke/hot gas extraction [Go to Page]
- 5.5.1 Kit
- 5.5.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 5.5.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 5.5.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 5.5.2.3 Fans
- 5.5.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 5.5.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 5.5.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 5.6 Performance parameters under fire conditions [Go to Page]
- 5.6.1 Kit
- 5.6.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 5.6.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 5.6.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 5.6.2.3 Fans
- 5.6.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 5.6.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 5.6.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 5.7 Pressurization performance [Go to Page]
- 5.7.1 Kit
- 5.7.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 5.7.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 5.7.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 5.7.2.3 Fans
- 5.7.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 5.7.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 5.7.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 5.8 Fire resistance – Integrity (E) [Go to Page]
- 5.8.1 Kit
- 5.8.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 5.8.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 5.8.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 5.8.2.3 Fans
- 5.8.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 5.8.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 5.8.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 5.9 Fire resistance – Insulation (I) [Go to Page]
- 5.9.1 Kit
- 5.9.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 5.9.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 5.9.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 5.9.2.3 Fans
- 5.9.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 5.9.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 5.9.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 5.10 Fire resistance – Smoke leakage (S) [Go to Page]
- 5.10.1 Kit
- 5.10.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 5.10.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 5.10.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 5.10.2.3 Fans
- 5.10.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 5.10.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 5.10.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 5.11 Fire resistance – Mechanical stability [Go to Page]
- 5.11.1 Kit
- 5.11.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 5.11.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 5.11.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 5.11.2.3 Fans
- 5.11.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 5.11.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 5.11.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 5.12 Fire resistance – Maintenance of cross section [Go to Page]
- 5.12.1 Kit
- 5.12.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 5.12.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 5.12.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 5.12.2.3 Fans
- 5.12.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 5.12.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 5.12.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 5.13 Durability [Go to Page]
- 5.13.1 Kit
- 5.13.2 Components [Go to Page]
- 5.13.2.1 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
- 5.13.2.2 Pressure control dampers (e.g. barometric dampers, motorized control dampers)
- 5.13.2.3 Fans
- 5.13.2.4 Smoke control ducts
- 5.13.2.5 Smoke control dampers
- 5.13.2.6 Hot gas control dampers
- 6 Verification of performance [Go to Page]
- 6.1 Type testing [Go to Page]
- 6.1.1 General
- 6.1.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria
- 6.1.3 Test reports
- 6.2 Factory production control (FPC) [Go to Page]
- 6.2.1 General
- 6.2.2 Requirements [Go to Page]
- 6.2.2.1 General
- 6.2.2.2 Equipment
- 6.2.2.3 Raw materials and components
- 6.2.2.4 Traceability and marking
- 6.2.2.5 Controls during manufacturing process
- 6.2.2.6 Product testing and evaluation
- 6.2.2.7 Non-complying products
- 6.2.2.8 Corrective action
- 6.2.2.9 Handling, storage and packaging
- 6.2.3 Product specific requirements
- 7 Marking, labelling and packaging
- Annex A (normative)Pressure differential kit types (pressurization) [Go to Page]
- A.1 General
- A.2 Kit 1 [Go to Page]
- A.2.1 Kit 1: Components
- A.2.2 Kit 1: Key component(s):
- A.2.3 Kit 1: Family
- A.2.4 Kit 1: Selection of test specimen
- A.3 Kit 2 [Go to Page]
- A.3.1 Kit 2: Components
- A.3.2 Kit 2: Key component(s):
- A.3.3 Kit 2: Family
- A.3.4 Kit 2: Selection of test specimen
- A.4 Kit 3 [Go to Page]
- A.4.1 Kit 3: Components
- A.4.2 Kit 3: Key components
- A.4.3 Kit 3: Family [Go to Page]
- A.4.3.1 The following characteristics and product properties shall be identical within a family:
- A.4.3.2 Characteristics which may differ within a family under consideration of the fulfilled criteria of the tested sample:
- A.4.4 Kit 3: Selection of test specimen [Go to Page]
- A.4.4.1 Option 1: Without calculation
- A.4.4.2 Option 2: By calculation
- A.4.5 Test
- A.4.6 Other fundamental requirements
- A.5 Fundamental kit X [Go to Page]
- A.5.1 Fundamental kit X: Components
- A.5.2 Fundamental kit X: Key components
- A.5.3 Kit X: Family
- A.5.4 Kit X: Selection of test specimen
- Annex B (normative)Test method for hot gas control damper at elevated temperature [Go to Page]
- B.1 Hot gas control damper [Go to Page]
- B.1.1 General
- B.1.2 Classification
- B.1.3 Test arrangement
- B.1.4 System under test
- B.1.5 Installation
- B.2 Test procedure [Go to Page]
- B.2.1 General
- B.2.2 Ambient conditions
- B.2.3 General conditions for the elevated and high temperature tests
- B.2.4 Furnace thermocouples
- B.2.5 Heat up period for fire test with elevated temperatures
- B.2.6 Elevated temperatures for classes HG 200 to HG 600
- B.2.7 High temperature test for HG 842
- Annex C (normative)Test required for powered smoke and heat exhaust ventilators with frequency inverter and operated with variable speed at elevated temperature [Go to Page]
- C.1 Mechanical smoke and heat exhaust ventilator (fan) [Go to Page]
- C.1.1 General
- C.1.2 General cycle test
- C.1.3 Preparation of fire test
- C.1.4 Warm-up period
- C.1.5 Fire test
- Annex D (normative)Installation and maintenance document [Go to Page]
- D.1 Product, installation and maintenance documentation [Go to Page]
- D.1.1 Product specification
- D.1.2 Installation information
- D.1.3 Maintenance information [Go to Page]