BS EN 1365-4:1999

What is BS EN 1365-4 – Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements about?  

BS EN 1365-4 focuses on load bearing elements. The aim of the BS EN 1365 series is to ensure the building elements are fireproof which ensure the safety of the residents. BS EN 1365-4 is a fourth of part of the BS EN 1365 series of standards specifies a method for determining the fire resistance of column of fully exposed to fire on all sides. Is used in conjunction with EN 1361-1.

Who is BS EN 1365-4 – Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements for? 

BS EN 1365-4 on loadbearing elements is useful for: 

• Loadbearing elements manufacturers
• Building materials and elements manufacturers
• Product designer
• Civil engineers
• Fire safety departments
• National Fire Protection Association

Why should you use BS EN 1365-4 – Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements?  

It is important for the building elements to be fire-resistant as they improve the safety of occupants, firefighters, and neighbors during fire events, and minimize damage, so buildings can return to use quickly, boosting community resilience. Testing the fire resistance of a building element involves determining its behaviour when exposed to a particular heating condition. 

BS EN 1365-4 provides fire resistance test standards related to the ability of a column to prevent the spread of flame or smoke in a fully developed fire and maintain structural stability. This will ensure that the materials used in the construction of columns are fire resistant and safe for people during a fire outbreak.