The Fire Protection Association provides one of the most versatile and comprehensive fire testing and research facilities in the UK at our Gloucestershire-based laboratory.
In collaboration with global safety science leader, UL Solutions we have expanded our fire testing facilities with the addition of two fire resistance test furnaces to further support fire testing and meet the demands of the industry.
Reaching temperatures in excess of 1000°C, our large scale (4x3m) vertical furnace and small scale (1.5x1.5m) vertical and horizontal furnace support manufacturers who require independent fire testing and certification.
Our fire resistance testing laboratory is UKAS accredited for a range of fire resistance test standards including building products and systems, windows and fire door testing, and fire stops and joints:
Building products and systems tests
- BS 476 Part 20 Fire resistance test (general) for building materials and structures
- BS 476 Part 22 Fire resistance test for doorsets
- BS EN 1364-1 Fire resistance test for walls and partitions
Windows and fire door tests
- BS 476 Part 22 Fire resistance test for doorsets
- BS EN 1634-1 Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assemblies, openable windows and elements of building hardware
Fire stops and joints tests
- EN1366-3 Fire stopping of service penetrations
- EN 1366-4 Fire resistance test for building materials and structures (excluding seal test with movement)
Why test at the FPA laboratory?
- Experienced laboratory staff
- Independent and impartial results
- Excellent reporting turnaround times
- Extensive facilities and technical capabilities
- Working in collaboration with UL Solutions.
Download our fire research and testing brochure.
The FPA is a UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 10536