CE mark for natural SHE

The CE mark for natural smoke and heat extraction systems (NSE) will come into force on 1 September 2006. As of this date, the existing test procedure for natural smoke and heat extraction systems in accordance with DIN 18232 Part 3 will be replaced by the DIN EN 12101 Part 2 test procedure, which is valid throughout Europe.

What is different with this procedure is that the operation of entire elements will be tested and evaluated, rather than individual components such as drives.

DIN EN 12101 Part 2 stipulates that the following aspects of a natural smoke and heat extraction system must be tested and classified:

1. Size of the aerodynamically effective opening area
2. Functional reliability, for example, opening when under snow or at low temperatures
3. Resistance to high temperatures
4. Behaviour in the event of a fire
5. Stability in high winds
6. Opening mechanism
7. Release element and release devices
8. Temperature of the thermal release device.

Equipment that passes these tests can be labelled with a CE mark, enabling them to be sold on the European market. An EC declaration of conformity will replace the general building authority test certificate (AbP) from this point on.

ESSMANN has already tested all its natural smoke and heat extraction systems for compliance with DIN EN 12101 Part 2. The results of these tests are currently being drawn up by the appropriate testing institutes.

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