ENV 1187 Tests for European Roofing Products


This ENV 1187 describes four methods for determining the performance of roofs to external fire exposure. The four methods assess the performance of roofs under the following conditions:


 Test 1 - with burning brands  Test 2 - with burning brands and wind  Test 3 - with burning brands, wind and supplementary radiant heat.  Test 4 - with two stages incorporating burning brands, wind and supplementary radiant heat.


The tests assess the fire spread across the external surface of the roof, the fire spread within the roof (Tests 1, 2 and 3), the fire penetration (tests 1, 3 and 4) and the production of flaming droplets or debris falling from the underside of the roof or from the exposed surface (tests 1, 3 and 4). Tests 2 and 3 are not applicable to geometrically irregular roofs or roof mounted appliances e.g. ventilators and roof lights.


The four tests listed above do not imply any ranking order. Each test stands on its own without the possibility to substitute or exchange one for another. This document provides information on instrumentation of all four Tests that are available from FTT.


ENV 1187 Test 3 – with burning brands, wind and supplementary radiant heat.


The ENV 1187 Test 3 Roofing Test is an instrument used to determine the performance of roofs to external fire exposure. The test method incorporates burning brands, wind and supplementary radiant heat.


Main Frame


In the ENV1187 Test 3 Roofing Test, the test sample is placed on the Specimen Holder which lays on the Lifting Bed as part of the Sample Assembly. The Specimen Holder can be tilted and supported on stands in a 5°or 30°position depending on the type of roof sample being tested. The Sample Assembly is used to move the Sample into the correct position for testing. The height of the Sample


The Main Frame on the left includes Radiant Panel Assembly, 4 Flexible Gas Burner Hoses, Sparker Box, Guide Rails and Guide Rails Extensions. On the right is a Dual Diverter Stand and Control Box Assembly.


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