scope:

This European Standard provides guidance, and where appropriate defines procedures, for variations of certain parameters and factors associated with the design of internal and external loadbearing walls that have been tested in accordance with EN 1365-1

Data from historic standard fire resistance tests may be used as supporting information.

Manufactured stone masonry units according to EN 771-5 and natural stone units according to EN 771-6 are not covered.

This European Standard is not valid for reinforced masonry.