GB14102.1-2024
Fire shutter assembly—Part 1：General technical specification
防火卷帘 第1部分：通用技术条件
GB 14102.1-2024 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Fire shutter assembly—Part 1：General technical specification. It appears in the Construction compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of May 1, 2025.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to the design, manufacturing, and inspection of fire shutter assemblies used in industrial and civil buildings. It covers the general technical specifications for both steel fire shutters and inorganic fire shutters. It is mandatory for manufacturers producing fire separation equipment for the Chinese market. It does not cover the specific technical requirements for the shutter motors (GB 14102.2) or controllers (GB 14102.3), which are addressed in separate parts.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies comprehensive performance criteria for fire shutters, focusing on material durability, mechanical operation, and fire safety. It defines strict requirements for the thickness of steel plates used in critical components like shutter slats, guide rails, and seat plates. For inorganic curtains, it mandates minimum tensile breaking strength and strict combustion performance grading (A1 level per GB 8624-2012). Manufacturers must ensure all materials and components meet these baseline structural and fire-resistant thresholds. Regarding operational reliability, the standard outlines parameters for opening and closing speeds, repeat positioning accuracy, and synchronized operation for double-curtain systems. It introduces requirements for gravity descent performance under power failure or thermal release conditions, and mandates endurance testing for repeated cycling. Shutters must safely descend and seal openings during emergencies without mechanical failure. The standard also details wind pressure resistance and smoke leakage limits. Shutters must withstand specific wind loads without derailing or excessive deflection. Additionally, smoke prevention components must maintain a tight seal with the curtain to limit smoke leakage under differential pressure. Compliance with these parameters is critical for maintaining compartmentalization in building fires.
Testing methods
The standard outlines several critical testing procedures to verify compliance. Visual and dimensional inspections are conducted to check material thickness and assembly quality. Operational tests measure opening/closing speeds, gravity descent functionality, and two-step closing performance. Wind pressure resistance is evaluated using sandbag loading to simulate wind loads, while smoke leakage is measured using a specialized duct and fan system to calculate the leakage rate under a 20 Pa pressure differential. Finally, fire resistance testing is conducted according to GB/T 7633 to evaluate integrity and insulation under standard fire conditions.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 14102.1-2024?
This standard applies to the design, manufacturing, and inspection of fire shutter assemblies used in industrial and civil buildings. It covers both steel and inorganic fire shutters.
Are there any major updates from the previous GB 14102-2005 version?
The 2024 version restructures the standard into parts. It removes side-winding and horizontal-winding categories, simplifies the fire resistance classification to 2 types and 6 levels, and adds new requirements for assembly quality and repeated opening/closing performance.
How does GB 14102.1-2024 differ from international ISO standards?
The standard references several Chinese standards for testing, such as GB/T 7633 for fire resistance test methods. While the testing principles are similar to ISO standards, manufacturers must ensure compliance with the specific GB testing procedures and limits to enter the Chinese market.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 14102.1-2024. To ensure complete compliance for your products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 14102.1-2024 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- C82
- ICS
- 13.220.50
- Competent department
- National Fire and Rescue Administration
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Fire Protection of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 14102-2005