GB8624-2025
Classification for burning behavior of building materials and products
建筑材料及制品燃烧性能分级
GB 8624-2025 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Classification for burning behavior of building materials and products. It appears in the Chemicals compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jan 1, 2027.
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Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard is mandatory for the classification of burning behavior for building materials and products, decorative materials, and non-metallic materials for equipment devices in China. It applies to flat materials, flooring, roof coverings, thermal insulation products, and photovoltaic modules. It does not apply to materials and products not intended for building or related applications. Other materials and products may refer to this standard for classification.
Technical requirements
The standard classifies materials into four main grades: A (non-combustible), B1 (difficult to ignite), B2 (combustible), and B3 (easily combustible). For building materials, grades A2, B, and C must also include sub-grades for smoke production (s1, s2, s3), flaming droplets/particles (d0, d1, d2), and smoke toxicity (t0, t1, t2). Manufacturers must declare the full classification string, e.g., B1(B-s1,d0,t1), on product packaging. Specific requirements are defined for various product categories, including flat materials, flooring, and roof coverings. For thermal insulation products, the standard introduces new classifications and requires the determination of thermal conductivity alongside burning behavior. For photovoltaic modules, specific fire performance test methods are introduced to evaluate their protective capability for the substrate under different fire source intensities. Building insulation products must be marked with a QR code or electronic tag containing detailed product and compliance information.
Testing methods
The standard references multiple testing methods to determine the classification. Key tests include the single burning item test (GB/T 20284) for measuring heat release and smoke production, the non-combustibility test (GB/T 5464), and the gross heat of combustion determination (GB/T 14402). For flooring, the radiant panel test (GB/T 11785) is used. Specific tests like the oxygen index method (GB/T 2406.2) and electric weld spark method (GB/T 40237) are required for thermal insulation foams. For photovoltaic modules, the PV module fire performance test (GB/T 46980) is applied.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 8624-2025?
It regulates building materials and products, decorative materials (like curtains and furniture foams), and non-metallic materials for equipment devices, including wire cable sleeves and photovoltaic modules.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 8624?
Yes, the 2025 version replaces the 2012 version. Key updates include the addition of classifications and test methods for building thermal insulation products and photovoltaic modules, as well as new requirements for smoke toxicity and flaming droplets sub-grades.
How is the burning behavior classification expressed?
For building materials, it is expressed as a combination of the main grade and sub-grades, such as B1(B-s1,d0,t1), which indicates the main grade (B1), smoke production (s1), flaming droplets (d0), and smoke toxicity (t1).
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- C 80
- 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 8624-2012 (Current)