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UKTC offers Classification Reports certifying fire performance of construction products and building elements tested for fire resistance. Services include classification of walls, floors, roofs, beams, fire doors, smoke control doors, and more, following BS EN 13501-1 and BS EN 13501-2 standards. Classification Reports Classification Reports certify the fire performance of building elements that have been subjected to relevant reaction to fire and fire resistance tests. United Kingdom Testing and Certification undertake classification construction products and building elements including but not limited to: Walls Floors Roofs Beams Columns Balconies Walkways Stairs Partitions Facades (Curtain Walls) and External Walls Fire doors and shutters and their closing devices Smoke control doors Penetration seals Linear joint seals Test Standards – • BS EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction products and building elements – Classification using data from reaction to fire tests. • BS EN 13501-2: Fire Classification of construction products and building elements – Classification using data from fire resistance tests, excluding ventilation services.

Expand your scope with UKTC's EXAP reports. We predict performance based on test results, achieving broader application while maintaining or improving performance. EXAP - Extended Field of Application An extended field of application report is the prediction of performance based on one or more test results. It enables a wider scope of application to be achieved than what was initially tested, whilst maintaining or improving the performance. United Kingdom Testing and Certification undertake EXAP reports for fire resistance and/ or smoke control for door, shutter and openable window assemblies under BS EN 15269-1. Standards • BS EN 15269-2 - Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted steel doorsets. • BS EN 15269-3 - Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted timber doorsets. • BS EN 15269-5 - Fire resistance of hinged and pivoted metal framed glazed doorsets and openable windows. • BS EN 15269-6 - Fire resistance of sliding timber doorsets. • BS EN 15269-7 - Fire resistance of steel sliding doorsets. • BS EN 15269-10 - Fire resistance of steel rolling shutter assemblies. • BS EN 15269-11 - Fire resistance of operable fabric curtains. • BS EN 15269-20 - Smoke control for doors, shutters, operable fabric curtains and openable windows. UKCA Marking EXAPs Classification

Learn more about the team behind delivering fire resistance and reaction to fire testing for passive fire protection product manufacturers. Our Team Adam Campbell Technical Officer Adam joined UKTC in August of 2022 as an intern in the laboratory before transitioning into a full time Technical Surveyor role in May of the following year. Now in the role of Technical Officer, Adam leads Fire Resistance tests for a number of our clients. Meet the team Learn more about the team dedicated to delivering leading fire testing and certification services. Our Team

Learn more about the team behind delivering fire resistance and reaction to fire testing for passive fire protection product manufacturers. Our Team Ian Laithwaite Certification Manager Ian joined UKTC in April 2024 following more than 20 years auditing and certifying passive fire protection products. Ian’s career began at Warringtonfire before moving on to IFC Certification and NW Labs most recently. Ian’s career has taken him around the world, conducting over 1500 audits including 3rd Party Certification, AVCP MED, and QMS covering products such as fire doors, fire glass, penetration seals and door hardware. Meet the team Learn more about the team dedicated to delivering leading fire testing and certification services. Our Team

Learn more about the team behind delivering fire resistance and reaction to fire testing for passive fire protection product manufacturers. Our Team Eddie Wilson Technical Surveyor Eddie graduated the City of Glasgow College with an HND in Computer Aided Architectural Design and Technology before spending over 18 months as a CAD technician in the Telecoms industry. He joined UKTC in March 2024 and uses his CAD expertise to conduct fire resistance test specimen surveys, create and update drawings. Meet the team Learn more about the team dedicated to delivering leading fire testing and certification services. Our Team

Learn more about the team behind delivering fire resistance and reaction to fire testing for passive fire protection product manufacturers. Our Team David Brown Business Unit Director Meet the team Learn more about the team dedicated to delivering leading fire testing and certification services. Our Team

Learn more about the team behind delivering fire resistance and reaction to fire testing for passive fire protection product manufacturers. Our Team Mark Shaw Reaction to Fire Technical Officer Mark joined UKTC following his time at University. His passion for learning new skills has earned him a key position in the Reaction to Fire laboratory as a Technical Officer. He is responsible for the day-to-day management of Reaction to Fire tests of construction products, Meet the team Learn more about the team dedicated to delivering leading fire testing and certification services. Our Team

Experience the best in fire safety with UKTC. Our UKAS accredited laboratory provides leading testing, inspection, and fire certification services in the UK, ensuring product safety and compliance. Trust us to ensure your peace of mind. About Us United Kingdom Testing & Certification (UKTC) deliver market-leading testing solutions for passive fire product manufacturers across the UK and Europe. Down 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. 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. 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). Our team are able to offer a comprehensive range of fire resistance and reaction to fire testing with an industry leading report turnaround time. 1/1 Speak to us about your needs 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. 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. What this Means for UKTC Customers You'll continue to work with the same friendly, knowledgeable team that you already know. There are no changes to our service model. You can expect the same industry-leading turnaround times that you've always received. 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.” To learn more about SOCOTEC UK & Ireland, visit the website by clicking here . Meet the team Meet the team Discover more about the team committed to ensuring life safety through the delivery of an industry-leading test experience. What our clients say about us "The whole team are professional and coureous. Excellent Services. Always happy to recommend." Our Mission Trusted to ensure. 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. 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. UKTC | Trusted to Ensure. Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Embed Video Link Copied

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Learn more about the team behind delivering fire resistance and reaction to fire testing for passive fire protection product manufacturers. Our Team Matthew Dale Reaction to Fire Manager Matthew brings a wealth of experience to UKTC following a long career in the testing and certification industry. Prior to joining UKTC in August 2024, Matthew spent some time at the British Board of Agrément as Principal Certification Officer following over two decades at Warringtonfire in similar roles. Meet the team Learn more about the team dedicated to delivering leading fire testing and certification services. Our Team

Explore exciting career opportunities at United Kingdom Testing and Certification. Speak to our team today and find out the open job Opportunities that we have. Career Opportunities As part of our team, you're joining ambitious colleagues, intent on acting with integrity to find solutions to global challenges. We are proud of the diversity of our team and our collaborative approach to working supports our inclusive environment, encouraging individuals to contribute their whole self to working with us, for the benefit of the public and industries around the world. Join a Team Driving Change. We enable our people to take on new challenges, in varied and interesting roles, that contribute to making the built environment safer. Work at UKTC is interesting, innovative and incredibly valuable. You’ll have the opportunity to keep developing your knowledge and skills to continue your professional development throughout your career with us. Current Job Openings

Learn about the determination of gross heat of combustion test (BS EN ISO 1716:2018), a critical method for assessing a product's potential maximum total heat release. Gross Heat of Combustion BS EN ISO 1716:2018 Gross Heat of Combustion Test (BS EN ISO1716:2018) This test determines the potential maximum total heat release of a product when completely burned, regardless of its end use. This method determines the absolute value of the heat of combustion for a product without accounting for inherent product variability. The mass per unit area of each non-substantial component must be provided by the client or calculated in the laboratory. A minimum of 50g from a homogenous product or substantial component and 10g from any non-substantial component is to be sampled, ground into a fine powder and conditioned. After conditioning a 0.5g sample is selected and placed in a crucible inside the pressurised vessel (bomb), together with combustion aids if necessary (benzoic acid or paraffin oil). The bomb is then filled with 99.5% pure oxygen to a pressure of 30MPa. The bomb is then inserted into the testing apparatus which fills with water and the sample is ignited. The test apparatus measures the rise in temperature of the water and calculates the calorific value of the sample, considering any combustion aids. A total of 5 sample of each component are tested. The report will show the calorific value of each project in MJ/kg, Mj/m2 for each non-substantial component, and the total calorific value of the entire product.