Chiltern Fire provides UKAS accredited testing and independent assessment of fire resistant products to British and European standards:
BS 476: Parts 20-23
BS EN 1634-1
Including doorsets, screens, glass, seals, hardware, floors and ceilings.
Fire resistance is concerned with controlling the spread of fire through a building - protecting escape routes and refuges, as well as allowing the fire services access to fight the fire. Fire resistance requirements for products are determined by Approved Document Part B, depending on their end-use application.
Fire resistance is proven through destructive fire testing and by assessment.
Third party certification demonstrates consistency of manufacture which, in combination with test evidence, provides the confidence that every product will perform as expected.
Chiltern Fire has more than 30 years’ experience of proving the fire resistance of building products.
Chiltern Fire operates full-scale and small-scale furnaces. The smaller furnace can be used to carry out indicative testing to identify and resolve any problems before committing to a full-scale test.
Our testing service is supported by experienced consultants who can assist in developing test programmes, explaining the test procedure, witnessing tests and reviewing test results. As well as producing assessments to extend the scope of your test evidence.
In addition, we operate joinery and metal workshops allowing us to manufacture specimens, carry out last minute adjustments and provide supporting constructions.
We have prepared a document to explain the fire testing process, particularly for those undertaking fire testing for the first time.
Chiltern Fire provides UKAS accredited testing and independent assessment of fire resistant products to British and European standards: