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  • UKTC reveals plans for the Fire Test Experience at FSE 2025

    United Kingdom Testing & Certification has revealed its plans to create the Fire Test Experience Hub at this year’s Fire Safety Event in Birmingham. Working in partnership with Fire Safety Event, we have committed to dedicating over 50% of our exhibition space to create a presentation area for the Fire Test Experience. This area will play host to a number of immersive presentations designed to give you an insight into the operations of a fire testing laboratory. The presentation area is also available to other organisations looking to share industry insights and experience. If you’re interested in presenting and want to learn more, contact us by clicking here .

  • UKTC secures funding from Scottish Enterprise towards £2.5M project

    This article was first published by Scottish Enterprise on 29/01/25. You can view the original post by clicking here . UKTC has received a grant award from Scottish Enterprise of £835,000 towards an expansion project totalling £2.5 million that will extend its premises and create a new furnace capable of testing structures up to 5m high. In increasing the size of its factory UKTC will create around 20 new jobs taking the team to 38 employees as well as improving its energy efficiency and bringing services in-house that it currently sub-contracts to a European supplier. Employment and Investment Minister Tom Arthur said: “Since 2007, Scotland’s productivity rate has grown by 1.1% a year compared to 0.4% across the UK. “Our draft budget for 2025-26 aims to build a more productive economy, setting out more than £320 million for our enterprise agencies who are tasked with helping businesses to grow, scale and become more productive. “In the last financial year alone, Scottish Enterprise marked its best performance on jobs and capital investment. This included securing and safeguarding more than 16,700 jobs and unlocking £1.9 billion of capital investment spend.” Managing director of productivity and business growth at Scottish Enterprise Rhona Allison said: “UKTC’s expansion highlights what’s possible when a company commits to growth and innovation. “We know that those businesses that focus on investing and expanding through either new equipment or premises by creating room for further growth in turn create higher value jobs, improve sustainability and profitability in the process. “This investment helps increase UKTC’s productivity and brings benefits to the construction sector supply chain as well as supporting a safer built environment. The project also highlights how Scottish Enterprise can work with businesses to boost productivity and the economy.” UKTC provides a vital test lab service to passive fire protection product manufacturers in the construction industry with rigorous analysis of building materials from doors to wall panels and building membranes to determine and certify their suitability for use in different applications.   The company was established as a response to demand for high-quality fire testing services following tragedies such as the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 that was caused by flammable building material and has led to increased scrutiny around the safety of buildings. Andrew Hutchison, Head of Technical at UKTC said: “The construction industry is facing growing demand for fire testing, which is why we are investing in a new test hall to expand our services for both existing and new customers, while also creating new jobs as we grow. "The safety of materials used in homes and buildings is critical, and at UKTC, we remain committed to the protection of lives and assets. "Our planned extension, set to be completed next year, will house a new full-scale fire resistance test furnace. This would not have been possible without the support from Scottish Enterprise. Upgrading our facilities will enable us to continue delivering the highest standards of fire testing in the UK.” The expansion of United Kingdom Testing and Certification during National Productivity Week (27-31 Jan) highlights how companies can invest to improve productivity. National Productivity Week is a campaign organised by The Productivity Institute that aims to raise awareness of, and offer solutions to, addressing productivity challenges. More at www.productivityweek.co.uk

  • The Latest Update to Approved Document B Released

    Approved Document B (fire safety) Volume 1 (Dwellings) and Volume 2 (Buildings other than dwellings) has been updated by The Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG) to incorporate future amendments. The recently issued consolidated document sees the 2019 edition, which incorporates the 2020 and 2022 amendments, now updated to include the forthcoming 2025, 2026, and 2029 amends. The document, which can be viewed here , highlights the forthcoming changes as follows: The 2025 amends, highlighted in blue, will take effect on the 2nd of March 2025 for use in England. These amends include for the removal of national classes for reaction to fire and roofs. The 2026 amends, highlighted in purple, will take effect on the 30th of September 2026 for use in England. The 2029 amends, highlighted in orange, will take effect on the 2nd of September 2029. These amends include the removal of the national classes for fire resistance . These updates to Approved Document B were announced in a parliamentary statement on the 2nd of September 2024, allowing for a transition period of 6 months for reaction to fire and 5 years for fire resistance. The removal of the national classes (BS 476 fire tests) ends “the dual classification system that has operated since the early 2000s in favour of the more rigorous, internationally recognised European standard (BS EN 13501).” as detailed in the 2nd September statement. If you want to know more about the transition to BS EN 13501 and how it will impact your future tests, contact our team by clicking here .

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  • UKTC | United Kingdom Testing and Certification | Fire Testing

    United Kingdom Testing and Certification - UKTC - offer market leading fire testing and certification services to demonstrate client’s building materials and components comply with all appropriate standards and building codes. Accredited by UKAS. The benchmark in fire testing and certification. We are United Kingdom Testing & Certification, the trusted provider of fire testing and certification services for construction and passive fire product manufacturers across the UK. We test, inspect and certify to ensure products are safe, quality and compliant. Testing Certification Technical Market leading fire testing and certification services. United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) deliver market leading fire testing and certification services that enable manufacturers of building materials and products to demonstrate compliance with all appropriate international standards, regulatory obligations and customer expectations. Testing Services Button Technical Services Button Certification Services Button "The lab install team went above and beyond to get the sample ready for the test (nothing was too much trouble). Thanks to Barry & Thomas and all the team for their effort. Really is appreciated." Integrated Doorset Solutions Ltd Committed to Quality and Competence. UKTC is a UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 21542. The laboratory is accredited by UKAS to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for Resistance to Fire Testing of the non-load bearing elements of construction including; door and shutter assemblies, walls and partitions, linear joint seals, glazing and architectural hardware. Learn More Button Testing Reaction to Fire Button Technical Classification Reports Button Certification UKTC ensure™ Button Testing Doorsets & Hardware Button Technical EXAP Reports Button Testing Walls & Partitions

  • Murray Ker | UKTC

    Our Team Murray Ker Business Development Officer Murray joined the team in August 2021 following over a decade at a national door manufacturer. A keen gardener, Murray opened a Live Plant Display company for 12 years before selling it and moving back into the manufacturing industry. His current role in Business Development makes use of his vast manufacturing expertise and his love of a good chat.

  • DorSuite | UKTC Ensure | United Kingdom Testing and Certification

    DorSuite is a market-leading single-source supplier of Performance Doorsets & Architectural Ironmongery. DEMO View All Certified Companies Company Bio Company Details DorSuite UK - Scotland DorSuite is a market-leading single-source supplier of Performance Doorsets & Architectural Ironmongery. Address 17 Law Place Nerston Industrial Estate East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 4QL Contact No. +441355229966 Download QR Code Email info@dorsuite.com Website http://dorsuite.com Certificate ID 8765432109 Schemes DEMO Certifications Fire Door Manufacture Valid from - Valid until - Standard(s) - Scheme Ref. - Certificate(s) ... Technical ... Fire Door Installer Valid from - Valid until - Standard(s) - Scheme Ref. - Certificate(s) ... Technical ... Standard(s) - Scheme Ref. - Walls & Partitions Manufacture Valid from - Valid until - Certificate(s) ... Technical ... Walls & Partitions Installer Valid from - Valid until - Standard(s) - Scheme Ref. - Certificate(s) ... Technical ...

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