Fire Rating on Pinboard Noticeboards
European Standards Class B (Highest Rating)
Class B fire resistant pin boards have been designed and tested to meet the latest European fire regulations EN13501-1:2007+A1:2009 Class B. These noticeboards are suitable for mounting in corridors, stairways, lobbies, escape routes and dead end corridors. Please note that European Class B replaces the British standard Class O.
British Standards Class 1
Class 1 fire resistant notice boards have been designed and tested to meet British Standard BS476 Part 7, Class 1. The boards have a fire resistant material covering/surface and are suitable for offices and classrooms where the risk of fire is minimal. If there is any risk of fire whatsoever then Class B is advised.