DIN EN 1858 E 2015-05 PDF

Full title and description

STB DIN EN 1858 E 2015-05 — Chimneys — Components — Concrete flue blocks (German: Abgasanlagen — Bauteile — Betonformblöcke). This designation reflects a national adoption/publication of the European standard on precast concrete flue blocks, issued in the 2015-05 format notation.

Abstract

This standard specifies material, geometrical, dimensional and performance requirements for precast concrete flue blocks used in chimney systems. It covers single- and multi‑wall concrete flue blocks, a bonding block type (Type B) to coordinate with masonry coursing, and storey‑height or reinforced blocks designed for handling. The standard sets out requirements for fire behaviour, dimensional tolerances, transport reinforcement, surface treatment and performance testing relevant to safe, durable chimney construction.

General information

• Status: National adoption edition (STB DIN EN 1858 E 2015-05) — documentation records show publication in 2015; certain national and earlier editions of EN 1858 have later been withdrawn or updated in some systems (see FAQ).
• Publication date: 01 May 2015 (designation: 2015-05).
• Publisher: National adoption listing (STB) of the DIN EN text — effectively the national body’s publication of the DIN/EN text (DIN/EN origin).
• ICS / categories: 91.060.40 (Chimneys, shafts, ducts); 91.100.30 (Concrete and concrete products).
• Edition / version: E DIN EN 1858:2015-05 (national-format edition).
• Number of pages: 143 pages (as listed for the 2015-05 edition record).

Scope

The document applies to precast concrete flue blocks intended for use in chimney systems. It defines applicable product types (single‑wall and multi‑wall blocks, Type B bonding blocks, storey‑height and blocks with handling reinforcement), excludes flue blocks with back ventilation and certain wet‑designated products in specific corrosion classes, and prescribes requirements and test procedures for fire resistance, thermal cycling, dimensional tolerances, straightness and squareness, surface treatment and marking. The scope aligns with the EN 1858 family descriptions used across national adoptions.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and product types: single‑wall, multi‑wall, Type B (bonding) blocks and storey‑height blocks.
• Constituent materials and concrete quality requirements, including considerations for reaction to fire.
• Dimensional requirements and tolerances: declared internal dimensions, heights, wall thicknesses, straightness and squareness.
• Transport and handling reinforcement specifications for blocks reinforced to aid lifting and installation.
• Performance requirements: resistance to thermal stress, temperature‑change durability, and other mechanical/thermal tests relevant to chimney service conditions.
• Surface treatment and finishing rules, marking and information to be supplied by the manufacturer.
• Conformity and links to construction product regulations where applicable (national transposition/CE marking considerations for harmonized cases).

Typical use and users

Primary users are manufacturers of precast concrete chimney components, chimney system designers, structural and building engineers, masons and installers of chimneys, testing and certification bodies, and regulatory authorities overseeing construction product compliance. The standard is used to specify product characteristics for procurement, testing, factory production control and installation guidance.

Related standards

Related and historically associated documents include EN 1858 (earlier editions: 2003, 2008 and the consolidated EN 1858:2008+A1:2011), national transpositions and earlier DIN editions, and other chimney-related standards such as standards addressing metal chimneys and test methods (e.g., EN 1859 for metal chimneys). National adoptions and withdrawals of EN 1858 parts and editions have occurred at different times in different countries.

Keywords

concrete flue blocks; chimneys; precast concrete; Type B bonding block; storey‑height block; dimensional tolerances; fire resistance; transport reinforcement; DIN EN 1858; STB adoption.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is a national-format publication (STB DIN EN 1858 E 2015-05) of the European standard EN 1858 dealing with components for chimneys — specifically precast concrete flue blocks — setting material, dimensional and performance requirements.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions and types of concrete flue blocks (single/multi‑wall, Type B bonding, storey‑height), concrete/material requirements, dimensional and geometric tolerances, transport reinforcement, surface treatment, performance tests (thermal cycling, resistance to thermal stress), marking and manufacturer information. It excludes blocks with back ventilation and some wet‑designated products in certain corrosion classes.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of precast concrete chimney products, designers and specifiers of chimney systems, building engineers and masons, testing laboratories and conformity assessment bodies, and authorities involved in construction product regulation and inspection.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: National and international records show multiple editions and national adoptions of EN 1858 across years; some national editions have been withdrawn or superseded at different times. The specific STB DIN EN 1858 E 2015-05 record shows the 2015-05 publication designation in supplier listings, and other national transpositions of EN 1858 (for example EN 1858:2008 and EN 1858:2008+A1:2011) are recorded in standards catalogs — users should check their national standards body or current national catalogue for the legally applicable and current version.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: EN 1858 is part of the chimney/component standards family and has been published/updated in multiple editions and national transpositions; related standards include other chimney component or test standards such as EN 1859 (metal chimneys) and various national DIN/EN documents addressing chimney design and concrete products.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Concrete flue blocks, chimneys, precast concrete, bonding block, storey‑height block, dimensional tolerances, fire resistance, transport reinforcement, DIN EN 1858.