Description
This paper discusses the European Commission decision of October 2006 implementing Council Directive 89/106/EEC as regards the classification of the reaction to fire performance of construction products and the steps being taken towards implementation. It reviews progress on various necessary standards for a test method, classification, products, and rules for extended application (EXAP); initial output from the Europacable-funded CEMAC II project to provide technical background for implementation; and the challenges of product development.