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ECE R107 Test Stages – Critical Standards for Vehicle Fire Safety

ECE R107 is an important regulation that defines the compliance of passenger transport vehicles such as buses with certain test criteria in terms of fire safety. It covers the precautions to be taken against fire in critical areas such as the engine compartment, driver's area and electrical cables.

In this blog post, we discuss the test stages applied within the scope of the ECE R107 regulation and emphasize the importance of the process for vehicle manufacturers and fire extinguishing system manufacturers. At the end of the article, you can also find the PDF document where you can access detailed information.

What is ECE R107?

ECE R107 is a regulation published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) that determines fire safety standards in public transport vehicles. This standard requires buses to be manufactured with fire-resistant materials and to undergo tests in certain fire scenarios.

What are the Test Stages in ECE R107?

ECE R107 test process consists of the following basic headings:

1. Engine Compartment Fire Detection and Extinguishing System Test

Automatic fire extinguishing systems are tested for performance in order to quickly detect and extinguish fires that may occur in the engine compartment.

2. Protection of Electrical Systems

Electrical cables are tested for short circuits, overheating and flame spread. System components are expected to be protected with flame retardant materials.

3. Durability of Emergency Escape Systems

The duration of the fire resistance of emergency exit doors, windows and corridors is measured. Evacuation time is at the center of these tests.

4. Material Flammability Tests

Flammability, flame spread and smoke density tests are applied to the upholstery, seat fabric and insulation materials used in the vehicle.

5. Fire Scenario Simulations

Vehicle The overall performance of the system is evaluated with artificial fire scenarios created within.

Why is ECE R107 important?

- It is vital for life safety.

- It allows vehicles to be sold in international markets.

- It provides advantages in meeting insurance conditions and legal obligations.

- It supports product development compatible with international certifications such as CE, ISO, EN and ECE.

ECE R107 Test Stages (Detailed Document)

You can access our PDF document containing technical details, visuals and application examples regarding the ECE R107 test process here.