tulipalonkestävyysluokan
tulipalonkestä is a Finnish term that translates to "fire resistance" or "fire retardant" in English. It refers to the ability of a material or a structure to withstand fire for a specified period without losing its load-bearing capacity, integrity, or insulating properties. This property is crucial in building design and construction to ensure the safety of occupants and to limit the spread of fire.
Materials are often tested and classified according to international standards to determine their fire resistance ratings.
Fire resistance is achieved through various means, including the inherent properties of the materials used, the
In essence, tulipalonkestä is a fundamental concept in fire safety engineering, aiming to slow down or prevent