At United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC), we provide market leading solutions for end-to-end testing, inspection and full fire certification. We help clients to demonstrate their commitment to safety and compliance with all appropriate standards and building codes.
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In the complex and ever-changing environment we now find ourselves in, there’s never really been a time when there has been more scrutiny over the fire safety of the products and systems that are used to construct the building we live and work in everyday.
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With our industry leading UKAS accredited testing Laboratory No. 21542 that is equipped with the latest fire resistance testing equipment, we are able to test to a number of international standards including British Standards (BS) and European Standards (EN).
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Our team are able to offer a comprehensive range of fire resistance and reaction to fire testing with fast turnarounds and comprehensive reporting.
United Kingdom Testing & Certification was acquired by SOCOTEC UK & Ireland earlier this year. The acquisitions strengthens UKTC's position as the UK's fire testing partner of choice and opens the door to expanded capabilities, investment and long term growth.
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SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services with comprehensive solutions in the infrastructure, environment, building & real estate and advisory sectors.
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What this Means for UKTC Customers
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You'll continue to work with the same friendly, knowledgeable team that you already know.
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There are no changes to our service model.
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You can expect the same industry-leading turnaround times that you've always received.
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SOCOTEC CEO Hervé Montjotin said: “The move aligns with SOCOTEC Group’s global expertise in fire safety, with over 300 fire safety experts worldwide, allowing the UK operation to leverage internationally held knowledge and skillsets from across the company’s presence in 27 countries. SOCOTEC’s global fire and building safety portfolio includes specialised centres of excellence across Europe, the Middle East and the USA.”​​​
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To learn more about SOCOTEC UK & Ireland, visit the website by clicking here.
What our clients say about us
Our Mission
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Why
UKTC's mission is to ensure life-safety by empowering businesses to showcase their compliance. The "why" behind our existence lies in the fundamental belief that adherence to regulations and standards is paramount for preserving life and property. By facilitating businesses in demonstrating their commitment to compliance, we contribute to a safer built environment. We recognize that life-safety is a collective responsibility, and our "why" embodies the ethos of fostering a culture where businesses actively participate in upholding the highest standards to protect communities and assets.
How
The "how" of UKTC's approach is defined by four pillars: accuracy, efficiency, conscientiousness, and innovation.
Accuracy ensures that our work is reliable and carried out with the upmost integrity, leaving no room for error.
Efficiency is embedded in our workflow, streamlining processes to deliver results promptly for our customers without compromising quality.
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Conscientiousness guides our actions, emphasizing the thoroughness and diligence required in every body of work that we undertake.
Innovation propels us forward, constantly seeking out the state of the art to improved our services.
What
We Test, Inspect, and Certify regulated products, processes, and persons. Our customers entrust us with the critical responsibility of evaluating and validating compliance across a spectrum of domains. Testing involves rigorous assessments to ascertain the functionality and safety of products. Inspection delves into the thorough examination of processes to ensure adherence to established standards. Certification is the culmination, providing official recognition of compliance. Through this suite of services, we build a foundation of trust with our customers, assuring them that their products, processes, and personnel meet or exceed the necessary regulatory benchmarks.
