SIST EN 1364-5:2017
(Main)Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements - Part 5: Air transfer grilles
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies a method for determining the fire resistance of air transfer grilles (ATG).
It is applicable to air transfer grilles intended for installation in building components (typically walls, floors or ceilings). The orientation of the installation of the air transfer grille can be vertical or horizontal.
The closing mechanism of the air transfer grille can come from expansion of material and/or from any mechanical or electrical closing device.
This test method is valid for fire resistant or fire resistant and smoke control air transfer grilles.
An additional test configuration is valid for fire resistant or fire resistant and smoke control air transfer grilles in applications where flame impingement is a risk during open state from start of fire (Annex A).
This test method evaluates the behaviour of the air transfer grille when exposed to the standard fire curve described in EN 1363-1 and the standard pressure described in EN 1363-1. It is not the intention of this test to provide quantitative information on the rate of leakage of smoke and/or hot gases or on the transmission or generation of fumes under fire conditions. Such phenomena are only to be noted in describing the general behaviour of test specimens during the test.
The rate of leakage of smoke at ambient temperature or at 200 °C as an optional requirement for ATG with declared smoke control will be confirmed in accordance with standard EN 1634-3.
This test method is not valid for determining the fire resistance of air transfer grilles that are used in ducts because ATG are considered as separating elements. The test method for ATG, used in ducts is described in the corresponding duct standards.
This test method is not valid for determining the fire resistance of a fire damper or a fire barrier connected to a duct on either or both sides because an ATG is tested as a fire-separating element on its own. Fire dampers are tested according to EN 1366-2. Non-mechanical fire barriers are tested according to EN 1366-12.
This test method is not valid for determining the fire resistance of air transfer grilles in fire doors, shutters and openable windows as specified in EN 1634-1 and EN 1364-2, because the deformation of fire doors, shutters and openable windows in fire conditions differs from the deformation of flexible/rigid walls. Moreover the location of thermocouples in the door standard is too specific to be handled in this standard.
All values given in this standard are nominal unless otherwise specified.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 29-Jan-2015
- Publication Date
- 10-Jul-2017
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Jul-2026
- Technical Committee
- POZ - Požarna varnost
- Current Stage
- 9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 30-Jul-2026
- Due Date
- 22-Aug-2026
- Completion Date
- 30-Jul-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Overview - EN 1364-5:2017 (Air transfer grilles, CEN)
EN 1364-5:2017 is the CEN European Standard that specifies a fire resistance test method for air transfer grilles (ATG) used as non‑loadbearing separating elements in buildings (typically installed in walls, floors or ceilings). The standard defines how to evaluate an ATG’s behaviour when exposed to the standard fire curve and pressure regimes described in EN 1363-1. It covers ATG that rely on material expansion and/or mechanical or electrical closing devices and applies to fire resistant and fire resistant + smoke control grilles. Annex A provides an additional test configuration for immediate flame impingement risk.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and applicability
- Tests ATG as separating elements (not for ATG used inside ducts).
- Applicable to vertical or horizontal installations; horizontal ATG are treated as in the positive pressure zone.
- Test conditions
- Exposure to the standard fire curve and standard pressure as per EN 1363‑1.
- Optional smoke leakage verification at ambient or 200 °C to be confirmed using EN 1634‑3 for ATG with declared smoke control.
- Additional configuration for immediate heat/flame impingement (Annex A).
- Specimen and installation
- Normally full‑size specimens; modular ATG require testing of the largest assembly.
- Minimum clearances to furnace boundaries to avoid edge effects; multiple specimens in one furnace are assessed separately.
- For horizontal installations, pressure control at (20 ± 3) Pa at 100 mm below underside of the separating element is specified.
- Test instrumentation and assessment
- Behaviour monitored using thermocouples, pressure and other instrumentation (see EN 1363‑1).
- Criteria focus on integrity and insulation performance under fire exposure; the method is not intended to produce quantitative smoke/gas leakage rates (except per EN 1634‑3 where requested).
Practical applications and users
- Who uses EN 1364-5:2017
- Manufacturers of air transfer grilles seeking fire resistance classification.
- Test laboratories performing standardized fire tests.
- Architects, fire engineers and specifiers verifying compliance for separating elements in buildings.
- Certification bodies and authorities assessing product performance for building regulations.
- Where it’s applied
- Fire‑separating openings in walls, floors and ceilings where ATG permit air movement but must resist fire spread.
- Situations requiring coordinated fire and optional smoke control performance of grille products.
- Limitations
- Not for ATG installed inside ducts (see duct standards), nor for fire dampers (EN 1366‑2), non‑mechanical fire barriers (EN 1366‑12), or ATG embedded in fire doors/shutters/windows (EN 1634‑1 / EN 1364‑2).
Related standards
- EN 1363-1 - Fire resistance tests: general requirements
- EN 1363-2 - Alternative/additional procedures
- EN 1634-3 - Smoke leakage testing (optional for smoke control ATG)
- EN 1366-2 / EN 1366-12 - Fire dampers and fire barriers (related but separate test methods)
EN 1364-5:2017 provides a standardized, reproducible way to assess ATG fire performance - essential for product certification, safe specification, and regulatory compliance in building fire safety.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 1364-5:2017 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements - Part 5: Air transfer grilles". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method for determining the fire resistance of air transfer grilles (ATG). It is applicable to air transfer grilles intended for installation in building components (typically walls, floors or ceilings). The orientation of the installation of the air transfer grille can be vertical or horizontal. The closing mechanism of the air transfer grille can come from expansion of material and/or from any mechanical or electrical closing device. This test method is valid for fire resistant or fire resistant and smoke control air transfer grilles. An additional test configuration is valid for fire resistant or fire resistant and smoke control air transfer grilles in applications where flame impingement is a risk during open state from start of fire (Annex A). This test method evaluates the behaviour of the air transfer grille when exposed to the standard fire curve described in EN 1363-1 and the standard pressure described in EN 1363-1. It is not the intention of this test to provide quantitative information on the rate of leakage of smoke and/or hot gases or on the transmission or generation of fumes under fire conditions. Such phenomena are only to be noted in describing the general behaviour of test specimens during the test. The rate of leakage of smoke at ambient temperature or at 200 °C as an optional requirement for ATG with declared smoke control will be confirmed in accordance with standard EN 1634-3. This test method is not valid for determining the fire resistance of air transfer grilles that are used in ducts because ATG are considered as separating elements. The test method for ATG, used in ducts is described in the corresponding duct standards. This test method is not valid for determining the fire resistance of a fire damper or a fire barrier connected to a duct on either or both sides because an ATG is tested as a fire-separating element on its own. Fire dampers are tested according to EN 1366-2. Non-mechanical fire barriers are tested according to EN 1366-12. This test method is not valid for determining the fire resistance of air transfer grilles in fire doors, shutters and openable windows as specified in EN 1634-1 and EN 1364-2, because the deformation of fire doors, shutters and openable windows in fire conditions differs from the deformation of flexible/rigid walls. Moreover the location of thermocouples in the door standard is too specific to be handled in this standard. All values given in this standard are nominal unless otherwise specified.
This European Standard specifies a method for determining the fire resistance of air transfer grilles (ATG). It is applicable to air transfer grilles intended for installation in building components (typically walls, floors or ceilings). The orientation of the installation of the air transfer grille can be vertical or horizontal. The closing mechanism of the air transfer grille can come from expansion of material and/or from any mechanical or electrical closing device. This test method is valid for fire resistant or fire resistant and smoke control air transfer grilles. An additional test configuration is valid for fire resistant or fire resistant and smoke control air transfer grilles in applications where flame impingement is a risk during open state from start of fire (Annex A). This test method evaluates the behaviour of the air transfer grille when exposed to the standard fire curve described in EN 1363-1 and the standard pressure described in EN 1363-1. It is not the intention of this test to provide quantitative information on the rate of leakage of smoke and/or hot gases or on the transmission or generation of fumes under fire conditions. Such phenomena are only to be noted in describing the general behaviour of test specimens during the test. The rate of leakage of smoke at ambient temperature or at 200 °C as an optional requirement for ATG with declared smoke control will be confirmed in accordance with standard EN 1634-3. This test method is not valid for determining the fire resistance of air transfer grilles that are used in ducts because ATG are considered as separating elements. The test method for ATG, used in ducts is described in the corresponding duct standards. This test method is not valid for determining the fire resistance of a fire damper or a fire barrier connected to a duct on either or both sides because an ATG is tested as a fire-separating element on its own. Fire dampers are tested according to EN 1366-2. Non-mechanical fire barriers are tested according to EN 1366-12. This test method is not valid for determining the fire resistance of air transfer grilles in fire doors, shutters and openable windows as specified in EN 1634-1 and EN 1364-2, because the deformation of fire doors, shutters and openable windows in fire conditions differs from the deformation of flexible/rigid walls. Moreover the location of thermocouples in the door standard is too specific to be handled in this standard. All values given in this standard are nominal unless otherwise specified.
SIST EN 1364-5:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.50 - Fire-resistance of building materials and elements; 91.060.99 - Other elements of buildings. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 1364-5:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1364-5:2026, SIST EN ISO 13943:2024, SIST EN 1363-2:1999, SIST EN 1363-1:2020, SIST EN 13501-2:2023, SIST EN 378-3:2017, SIST EN 378-3:2017+A1:2021, SIST EN 378-3:2008+A1:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 1364-5:2017 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/117. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Feuerwiderstandsprüfungen für nichttragende Bauteile - Teil 5: LüftungsgitterEssais de résistance au feu des éléments non porteurs - Partie 5: Grilles de transfertFire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements - Part 5: Air transfer grilles91.060.99Drugi stavbni elementiOther elements of buildings13.220.50Požarna odpornost gradbenih materialov in elementovFire-resistance of building materials and elementsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1364-5:2017SIST EN 1364-5:2017en,fr,de01-september-2017SIST EN 1364-5:2017SLOVENSKI
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