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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

Dive into the BS EN 13823:2020 test process, where we assess building products' reaction to thermal attack by a single burning item. SINGLE BURNING ITEM (SBI) TESTING BS EN ISO 13823:2020 WHAT IS A SINGLE BURNING ITEM (SBI) TEST? This procedure specifies a method of test for determining the rection to fire performance of construction products when exposed to thermal attack by a single burning item (SBI). The test specimen consists of 2 vertical wings forming a right-angled corner. The dimensions of the wings are: The long wing: 1500mm high x 1000mm long. The short wing 1500mm high x 500 + (thickness of long wing) mm long The maximum thickness shall be no more than 200mm. If the product is thicker than 200mm, then thickness shall be reduced on the unexposed side. The samples must be conditioned, a minimum of 3 samples must be tested. The extraction is set to a volume flow of 0.6=-0.05m³/s. Each test specimen is then fixed in the trolley and is exposed to a flame from a burner placed at the bottom of the corner. The flame is obtained by combustion of propane gas and gives heat output of 30.7±2kW. The flame is applied for 20 mins. The test apparatus measures the following: Temperatures of exhaust gases Volume flow in the exhaust Light attenuation (for measurement of smoke density) O2 and CO2 mole fraction of the exhaust gases. These quantities are recorded automatically and are used to calculate the Heat Release Rate (HRR) and Smoke Production Rate (SPR). A visual observation is also measured for flaming droplets an horizontal spread of flame. HRR is used to calculate FIGRA (fire growth rate) at 0.2 and 0.4MJ, and SPR is used to calculate SMOGRA (smoke growth rate). The test report is then written by the highly experienced UKTC team. WHAT PRODUCT CLASSIFICATIONS REQUIRE BS EN 13823:2020 TESTING? The Single Burning Item (BS EN 13823:2020) test would be required in order to achieve a product classification of A2, B, C and D: A1 A2 B C D E F How to Read Product Classifications

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 TESTING BS EN ISO 1716:2018 WHAT IS A GROSS HEAT OF COMBUSTION TEST? 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 samples 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. WHAT PRODUCT CLASSIFICATIONS REQUIRE BS EN ISO 1716:2018 TESTING? The Gross Heat of Combustion (BS EN 1716:2018) test would be required in order to achieve a product classification of A1 and A2*: A1 A2 B C D E F * *not required if conducting BS EN ISO 1182 test How to Read Product Classifications

Understand what a Reaction to Fire BS EN 13501-1 Classification is and the test methods that are used to determine the classification. REACTION TO FIRE CLASSIFICATIONS A BS EN 13501-1 reaction to fire test program will determine a products classification. It is important that manufacturers, specifiers and product users understand what the classification means. Have a Question, or want to make an enquiry? Fill out a quick form for a quote. Speak to Us How to read a BS EN 13501-1 Reaction to Fire Classification The classification is split into three parts to determine the primary classification, the smoke production classification, and the flaming droplet / particle classification. Reaction to Fire The main classification in the standard 13501-1 compromises seven classification levels for the direct field of application, which range from A1 (Non-combustible) – these materials do not contribute to a fire under the test conditions compared to the lowest performance class F (No Performance determined). A1 – Non-combustible materials, do not contribute to the development of a fire A2 – Materials with limited combustibility, do not contribute to the development of a fire B – Combustible, limited contribution to fire C – Combustible, minor contribution to fire D – Combustible, contributes to fire E – Combustible, will only resist a small flame for a few seconds F – Materials that have not been classified or have not met minimum requirements of class E. Smoke Production Smoke production classification comprises three additional classifications (s1, s2, s3). S1 is the highest level of performance, and S3 is the lowest. S1 - Low production of smoke. S2 - Moderate amount of smoke production. S3 - High level of smoke production. Flaming Droplets Flaming droplet/particle classification comprises three additional classifications (d0, d1, d2). d0 is the highest level of performance, and d2 is the lowest performance rating. d0 - Little to no flaming droplets. d1 - Moderate amount of flaming droplets. d2 - High quantity of flaming droplets. Reading a Reaction to Fire Classification For example, a classification of "B-s1,d0" indicates that the material has very limited contribution to fire (B), minimal smoke production (s1), and no flaming droplets or particles (d0). Construction products should be clearly labelled to allow you to identify its reaction to fire. If you're ready to test your product, or test and existing product within your building, contact our team by clicking here . 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

Explore the Single Flame Source Test (BS EN ISO 11925-2:2020) which assesses a product's ignitability by direct small-flame impingement. Dive into the test process and criteria here SINGLE FLAME SOURCE TESTING BS EN ISO 11925-2:2026 WHAT IS A SMALL FLAME SOURCE TEST? This method specifies a test for determining the ignitability of products by direct small-flame impingement under zero impressed irradiance using vertically oriented test specimens. The test specimens are cut from a sample which is representative of the product to be tested (e.g. it shall be tested as an assembly of component and not individually). When a substrate is used a specimen must be tested with a substrate representative of the end-use application. Each specimen is 250 ±2mm long and 90 ±2mm vide and are conditioned in accordance with 2.3. The samples are tested with 2 exposure conditions to a 20mm flame: Surface exposure – 40mm above bottom edge Edge exposure – at the bottom of the specimen 6 samples must be tested in each exposure – a total of 12 samples. The flame is applied for 15 or 30s, depending on the classification sought. The pass/fail criteria for classification are spread of flame to 150mm for the application of the burner flame. BS EN ISO 11925-2:2026 was published on 31st January 2026 and supersedes the BS EN 11925-2:2020, which is now withdrawn. WHAT PRODUCT CLASSIFICATIONS REQUIRE BS EN ISO 11925-2 TESTING? The Single Source Flame (BS EN ISO 11925-2:2026) test would be required in order to achieve a product classification of B, C, D, E and F: A1 A2 B C D E F How to Read Product Classifications

Meet the United Kingdom Testing & Certification team behind the industry-leading fire resistance and reaction to fire test experiences. Our Team Meet the individuals dedicated to ensuring life safety through compliance and service. Abby Gray Technical Surveyor Read Bio Andrew Hutchison Operations Director Read Bio Barry Steven Laboratory Manager Read Bio David Brown Business Unit Director Read Bio Holly Fitzsimmons Administrative Officer Read Bio Mark Garfield National Sales Director Read Bio Murray Ker Business Development Read Bio Tom Smith Technical Services Officer Read Bio Adam Campbell Technical Officer Read Bio Andrew Jeffrey Graphic Designer Read Bio Cameron Leckie Technical Surveyor Read Bio Eddie Wilson Technical Surveyor Read Bio Ian Laithwaite Certification Manager Read Bio Mark Shaw Reaction to Fire Technical Officer Read Bio Nathan Small Senior Development & Implementation Lead Read Bio Aditi Bapte Technical Officer Read Bio Andrew McGhee Marketing Manager Read Bio Dan Fitzsimmons Head of Testing Read Bio Ellen Johnson Compliance Officer Read Bio Jago Steven Sales Executive Read Bio Matthew Dale Reaction to Fire Manager Read Bio Rob Grant Technical Officer Read Bio Join our team If you're interested in a career at United Kingdom Testing & Certification, click below to learn more. UKTC Careers

Learn more about the team behind delivering fire resistance and reaction to fire testing for passive fire protection product manufacturers. Our Team Rob Grant Technical Officer Robert’s UKTC career started in October 2021 as a Trainee Technical Surveyor after graduating with a degree in Building Surveying. Robert’s hands-on approach to project management and training seen him promoted to Technical Officer in the following years and nominated for the Association of Specialist Fire Professionals’ (ASFP) Rising Star of the Year award for 2024. 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

Learn more about the team behind delivering fire resistance and reaction to fire testing for passive fire protection product manufacturers. Our Team Ellen Johnson Compliance Officer Ellen is a quality assurance and compliance professional with over 20 years’ experience in the private sector implementing various quality standards. Ellen joined UKTC from its inception in 2020 and has successfully delivered the business systems required to achieve the key laboratory testing standard ISO/IEC17025 and the product certification standard ISO/IEC17065. 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 Holly Fitzsimmons Administrative Officer Holly’s role sees her looking after a lot of the office administration alongside being crowned our Wellbeing Champion. 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 Abby Gray Technical Surveyor Abby joined UKTC in November 2023 following completion of an HNC in Computer Aided Design. Now in her role as a Technical Surveyor, Abby uses her expertise to conduct fire resistance test specimen surveys and create the associated technical drawings. Meet the team Learn more about the team dedicated to delivering leading fire testing and certification services. Our Team