Ensure the fire safety of your doorsets with UKTC's accredited testing services. Our UKAS lab tests timber, steel, aluminium, and composite doorsets, plus hardware. Get comprehensive, internationally recognised fire resistance reports. Your safety is our mission DOORSETS & HARDWARE TESTING We provide accredited independent fire door testing services and fire resistance testing for door hardware and ironmongery. Your Doorset Testing Process We are able to test timber, steel, aluminium and composite doorsets as well as door hardware such as: locks and latches, hinges, door closing devices, panic exit devices and door furniture. UKAS Accredited Laboratory Our UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 21542 can provide full end-to-end fire testing services alongside fire resistance testing. Comprehensive Report Once your test is completed, you will be issued with a comprehensive and internationally recognised fire resistance test report accessible by your very own online portal with a full video of the test conducted. Test Standards BS 476-22: 1987 § 6, 7 & 8 BS EN 1634-1:2014+A1: 2018 Frequently asked questions How long does it take to get results? On completion of the test, the responsible officer will confirm the results within 24 hrs. This will be followed by a comprehensive draft report within 14 days. Can my product be changed from what was tested? Unlike fire resistance tests under British Standards, European standards provide a Direct Field of Application (DIAP) which detail the permissible changes from what was tested. An Extended Field of Application (EXAP) can also be undertaken which offers a great scope of variations than a DIAP. What is third-party certification? Third-party certification is independent verification that a product or service fulfils certain criteria. With passive fire protection products, this normally involves a certification body assessing test results, carrying out a factory production control audit and undertaking periodic inspections to ensure constancy of performance. UKTC work with many approved certification providers, including Bluesky Certification, IFC Certification and UL Solutions. What is UKCA Marking? UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking is the new product marking which will be required for certain products placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). Does my product require UKCA Marking? The Construction Products Regulation in Great Britain states that any Construction Product covered by a UK Designated Standard must be UKCA marked. What is BS EN 1634-1? BS EN 1634-1:2014 + A1:2018 is a European standard that specifies the test methods for assessing the fire resistance of door and shutter assemblies, including openable windows and elements of building hardware. This standard is crucial for evaluating how well these components can withstand fire, aiming to restrict fire development, limit its spread, and protect escape routes. What is BS 476 Part 22? BS 476 Part 22 is a key standard within the UK's building safety regulations that specifies methods for testing the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of construction, such as doors, shutters, and various types of ducts and dampers. This standard is instrumental in determining how these elements will perform in the event of a fire, ensuring they meet the necessary safety requirements to protect building occupants and property. How much does a fire resistance test cost? Full-scale Fire Resistance tests are priced from £9,000 plus VAT. However, every test is unique, and fees can vary based on the scope of work involved. During contract review, UKTC personnel will work collaboratively with customers to ensure that the broadest field of application is achieved whilst minimising investment. What is BS EN 13501-1? BS EN 13501-1 is a European standard that classifies the fire performance of a constriction product. The standard provides a framework, and series of tests used to determine how materials react to fire including its smoke production and flaming droplets. It assigns Euroclass ratings (A1, A2, B, C, D, E, F) to products based on their performance. What is Reaction to Fire Testing? Reaction to Fire testing examines the characteristics, such as combustibility, smoke production and flaming droplets, of building materials to determine the product's contribution to fire development and spread. How much does a reaction to fire test cost? The tests involved in a Reaction to Fire test program are dependent on the classification the product requires. This will then impact the test. A typical, full scale Reaction to Fire test program of one product can be between £2,000 and £5,000. What is an Extended Field of Application Report (EXAP)? Extended Field of Application (EXAP) reports present a prediction of performance based on one or more test results, thereby enabling a broader field of application while maintaining or enhancing performance to product in question. How long does it take to complete a scoping analysis? Every Scope Analysis is unique to the manufacturer. On average, a scoping analysis including the production of a full report will take no longer than two weeks. 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

Learn more about Andrew Hutchison and the team behind delivering fire resistance and reaction to fire testing for passive fire protection product manufacturers. Our Team Andrew Hutchison Operations Director In late 2020, not long after the company's inception, Andrew started in the role of Technical Manager where he led the implementation of UKTC's fire resistance testing operations. Now in the role of Head of Technical Services, Andrew works closely with key stakeholders across all departments to ensure that the business meets key strategic objectives. Meet the team Learn more about the team dedicated to delivering leading fire testing and certification services. Our Team

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Secure your safety with UKTC's Smoke Leakage Testing. Understand your fire doors' performance in emergencies and ensure protection against smoke and flames. Our tests are conducted under controlled conditions for accurate, reliable results. Safety is paramount. Smoke Leakage Testing UKTC's smoke leakage chamber enables comprehensive and UKAS accredited smoke leakage testing performed to either BS EN 1634-3:2004 or BS 476-31.1:1983. UKAS Accredited Smoke Leakage Testing The smoke leakage test is an important safety measure that determines how well your fire doors and shutters will keep you safe in case of emergencies. This examination looks at the possibility for hot or cold air flow through them when they're activated during fires. Why do I require smoke leakage testing? As an essential part of all building safety, doors require to perform various functions and achieve the correct the satisfactory level of performance as part of of the overall building outcome. Smoke Leakage testing is a critical process of your fire safety testing process. A fire door that is correctly halts and reduces the spread of flame, but allows a passageway for smoke is insufficient for the protection of life in the event of a fire incident. What to expect from a smoke leakage test? To evaluate smoke leakage at ambient temperatures, the test is conducted using a specially designed smoke leakage chamber that houses a partition to install the sample. The chamber uses fans to control the pressure exerted and includes a pressure transducer, a flow meter and digital displays to record pressure and leakage rates throughout the test. Leakage over the perimeter length of the opening element is used to determine the results. It is possible to evaluate both positive and negative pressures at ambient temperature. This can be done by simply reversing the chamber control fan's polarity to demonstrate leakage rates at ambient temperatures from both directions; leakage readings are taken at 10 pascals (Pa), 25 Pa and 50 Pa. BS 8214:2026 Guidance on Smoke Leakage Testing The 2026 update to BS 8214 tightened the rules and expectations on smoke leakage measurements for fire and smoke control doors. The most significant change is that smoke leakage must be measured across the whole specimen including the threshold and not simply just the head and jambs as per the previous guidance. Learn More How much does smoke leakage testing cost? UKAS accredited smoke leakage tests cost approximately £2500 (ex-VAT) including the associated supporting construction. Prices can vary on unique test programmes for manufacturers whereas savings can be made when testing the same specimen for both smoke and fire. UKTC's fire resistance laboratory is fully equipped with a smoke leakage chamber and 3x3m furnace to allow specimens to be subjected to both smoke and fire testing with minimal downtime, saving the manufacturer time and money. For a quote tailored to your test requirements, contact a member of our team by clicking here .

UKTC can help you achieve UKCA Marking for your products, affirming their safety, quality, and performance according to GB legislative requirements. From fire-resisting doorsets to external pedestrian doorsets, rely on us for compliance and continuous surveillance. UKCA Marking The UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) mark is the new UK product marking scheme that is required for products being placed on the market in Great Britain (Scotland, England, and Wales). What is UKCA Marking? UKCA marking is a declaration that products meet the appropriate safety, quality, and performance standards to conform with the necessary GB legislative requirements. Applicants of UKCA marking must be able to demonstrate compliance with the relevant designated standard(s) and certification is conditional on the Approved Bodies' auhorisation where applicable. Thereafter, the approved body will implement continuous surveillance where applicable to ensure constancy of performance. An Approved Body can provide UKCA marking of construction products for the following product categories: UKCA Marking for fire-resisting and/ or smoke control doorsets and/ or openable windows This scheme applies to external fire-resistant and/ or smoke control doorsets and/ or openable windows. Applicants shall evidence that their product and processes complies with the requirements of the designated standard BS EN 16034, including that technical documentation (such as Declarations of Performance (DoP) have been correctly produced. This will be assessed using the relevant Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) system as defined in legislation and will involve some or all of the following tasks: • Sampling of test specimens • Testing under BS EN 1634-1, BS EN 1634-3, BS EN 1191 and BS EN 12605 where applicable • Classification under BS EN 13501-2 • Extended field of application (EXAPs) under BS EN 15269-1 • Factory production control inspection • Continuous surveillance of factory production control UKCA Marking for windows, external pedestrian doorsets and screens This scheme applies to windows (including roof windows, roof windows with external fire resistance and door height windows), external pedestrian doorsets (and their assemblies, including unframed glass doorsets, escape route doorsets) and screens. Applicants shall evidence that their product and processes complies with the requirements of the designated standard BS EN 14351-1, including that technical documentation (such as Declarations of Performance (DoP) have been correctly produced. This will be assessed using the relevant Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) system as defined in legislation and will involve some or all of the following tasks: Sampling of test specimens Testing under BS EN 12211, BS EN 1027, BS EN 13049, BS EN 14609, BS EN 948, BS EN ISO 140-3, BS EN ISO 10077-1, BS EN ISO 10077-2, BS EN ISO 12567-1, BS EN ISO 12567-2, BS EN 410, BS EN 13363-1, BS EN 13363-2, BS EN 1026, BS EN 12046-1, BS EN 14608, BS EN 14609, BS EN 12046-1, BS EN 947, BS EN 948, BS EN 949, BS EN 950, BS EN 13141-1, BS EN 1523, BS EN 13124-1, BS EN 13124-2, BS EN 1191, ENV 13420, ENV 1628, ENV 1629, ENV 1630, BS EN 1863-2, BS EN 12150-2, BS EN ISO 12543-2, BS EN 14179-2, BS EN 14321-2, BS EN 60335-2-103, BS EN 12453, BS EN 61000-6-3 and BS EN 61000-6-1 where applicable Factory production control inspection Continuous surveillance of factory production control Whilst not all of these tasks are the responsibility of the Approved Body, they should be notified before any of the tasks are undertaken to ensure that the evidence meets their requirements. Why you should commit to UKCA marking Future Proof Stay ahead of the competition and respond quickly to market demands with our efficient certification process. Streamlined Logistics Simplify your operations by aligning products with local standards making it easier to product compliant, quality products for across the UK. Increased Trust and Credibility The UKCA mark demonstrates a commitment to quality and safety, building trust in your products and your brand. UKCA Applicant Guide UKCA Application Form UKCA Extension to Scope Form

UKTC provide reaction to fire testing for construction and building products in accordance with BS EN 13501-1 classifications. REACTION TO FIRE TESTING Testing of construction products and building materials for the UK and European marketplace. What is reaction to fire testing? Reaction to Fire testing examines the characteristics, such as combustibility, of building materials to determine their contribution to fire development and spread. The results lead to a product achieving a BS EN 13501-1 (Euroclass) classification. Manufacturers seeking a reaction to fire BS EN 13501-1 classification must follow a test plan in accordance with the relevant classification. The tests relating to each classification can be seen on the table below. Manufacturers selling products in the UK require a BS EN 13501-1 classification following the removal of BS 476 for reaction to fire in March 2025. United Kingdom Testing & Certification offer UKAS accredited reaction to fire testing from its fire testing laboratory on the outskirts of Glasgow, serving manufacturers from across the UK and Europe. Manufacturers can expect results within hours of test followed by a test report within 10 working days of the test. BS EN 13501 Reaction to Fire Classifications The purpose of the harmonised BS EN 13501-1 standard is to define a procedure for the classification of a construction product's (including products incorporated within building elements) reaction to fire. A products classification is determined by the product's reaction to fire to a series of tests. The desired classification of a product will determine the test method required which you can view on the table below. Understanding Reaction to Fire Classifications Use our helpful guide to help you understand how to read a product's reaction to fire classification. How to Read Product Classifications What Products Do We Test? At United Kingdom Testing & Certification, we are accredited to test and classify construction products and building elements in accordance to BS EN 13501-1. These products can including external cladding, membranes, insulation, roofing materials and more. Reaction to Fire Testing Services BS EN 13823:2020 + A1 2022 SINGLE BURNING ITEM (SBI) This procedure, likely the most recognisable of the tests, specifies a method of test for determining the reaction to fire of construction products when exposed to thermal attack by a single burning item. Read More BS EN ISO 11925-2:2026 SMALL FLAME The Small Flame test method determines the potential maximum total heat release of a product when completely burned, regardless of its end use. This determines the absolute value of the heat of combustion for a product without accounting for inherent product variability. Read More BS EN ISO 1182:2020 NON-COMBUSTIBILITY This test identifies products that will not, or not significantly, contribute to a fire, regardless of their end use. This test has been developed to identify construction products which produce a very limited amount of heat and flame when exposed to temperatures of approximately 750°C. Read More BS EN ISO 1716:2018 CALORIFIC VALUE This test determines the potential maximum contribution of a product to a fire by measuring the gross heat of combustion. Read More Reaction to Fire Test Costs Reaction to Fire testing can vary in price depending on a number of factors including product colour, size and end-use. Test programs for reaction to fire testing and a 13501-1 classification report range between £2,000 - £5,000. For a typical Euroclass B, C or D project, this would include 2 test and 1 classification for £3,995 + VAT. Downloads UKTC | Our Services Brochure UKTC | Ensure Brochure

A scope analysis helps manufacturers minimise the amount of fire testing required to cover their scope. This is crucial for companies relying on BS 476 evidence. SCOPING ANALYSIS A Scoping Analysis is an expert review of your product range and wish list for coverage through fire testing. This exercise will minimise the number of fire resistance tests required to achieve the maximum scope coverage by using Direct Field of Application (DIAP) and Extended Field of Application (EXAP) rules. THE PATHWAY TO AN EXTENDED FIELD OF APPLICATION USING A SCOPING ANALYSIS The purpose of the Scoping Analysis exercise is to maximise the coverage of your fire test evidence and minimise the number of tests required. How long does a Scoping Analysis take? Every scope is unique to a manufacturer and the timeline will be agreed in advance. On average, this exercise is complete within two weeks. Why does the Scoping Analysis route lead to an Extended Field of Application? To minimise the amount of testing and investment required to achieve a full scope, for many manufacturers the solution will be an Extended Field of Application. This offers a greater scope of options than the very limited Direct Field of Application (DIAP) and will be crucial for manufacturers transitioning their test evidence from BS 476 to BS EN ahead of September 2029. Who can issue an Extended Field of Application Report? UKAS Accredited Laboratories can issue Extended Field of Application Reports. This be achieved by an industry-expert that knowledge of both fire resistance testing and the rules of the BS EN 15269 Extended Field of Application standards. What does a Scoping Analysis cost? A Scoping Analysis can start at £4,500 and vary depend on the complexity of the scope. 01 DISCOVERY SESSION Our technical experts will work with your team to define a "wish list" of configurations and components to be covered by your evidence. Existing evidence will be reviewed and used to identify gaps in your product coverage. 02 DEFINED SCOPE & TIMELINE Following completion of the Scoping Analysis, our team will create a tailored, recommended fire test program that will maximise your scope coverage in the least amount of tests. 03 FIRE TESTING It is then the responsibility of the manufacturer to produce and complete the proposed fire resistance test program. Upon completion of the program the test reports can be submitted to our Technical Services team to create an EXAP. 04 EXTENDED FIELD OF APPLICATION REPORT An Extended Field of Application, and subsequent Classification Reports, can be developed and issued following receipt of all test evidence. The timeline for an EXAP is subject to the number of test reports and range of scope. READY TO GET STARTED? Get in touch with us today and find out how our technical services experts can maximise your fire testing investment. Get in touch

Boost your product's reputation with UKTC's certification services. From UKCA Marking to EXAPS, we provide high-quality, reliable technical & certification services. Technical Services Our technical services offer the opportunity for customers to demonstrate the enhanced quality and application of their products to their marketplace. Extended Field of Application & Classification Reports Our Technical Services team deliver Extended Field of Application (EXAPs) and Classification reports for manufacturers looking to prove the performance and extend the use of their products. As the 2029 deadline approaches for removal of BS 476 fire resistance test evidence, EXAPs will be critical to manufacturers transitioning their evidence. Check our interview with UKTC's Senior Technical Services Officer, Tom Smith, to learn more. EXAPs Reports An extended field of application report is the prediction of performance based on one or more test results and it enables a wider scope of application to be achieved than what was initially tested. Read more Button Classification Reports Classification Reports certify the fire performance of building elements that have been subjected to relevant reaction to fire and fire resistance tests. Read more Button Downloads UKTC | Our Services Brochure UKTC | Ensure Brochure

Learn more about Adam Campbell and 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 Mark Garfield and the team behind delivering fire resistance and reaction to fire testing for passive fire protection product manufacturers. Our Team Mark Garfield National Sales Director Mark joined UKTC in March 2026 following more than two decades in the testing & certification industry across a variety of roles before moving into Business Development. Utilising his decades of hands-on experience with testing and passive fire products, Mark will now support the growth of UKTC's testing & certification services. Meet the team Learn more about the team dedicated to delivering leading fire testing and certification services. Our Team

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UKTC's Impartiality Committee upholds unbiased business conduct. Ensuring critical impartiality in all testing and certification processes, we stand by our commitment to transparency and fairness in delivering our services. Impartiality Committee The UKTC Impartiality Committee ensures that we conduct our business in a critically impartial manner and in accordance with the latest standards and regulations. The Impartiality Committee Mark Milne Chairman of the Impartiality Committee Paramount Structures Technical & Operations Manager Mark has over 25 years' experience in construction and academia, gaining extensive knowledge in product design and evaluation, research, development, materials, manufacturing and testing. Currently in the position of Technical and Operations Manager at Paramount Structures, Mark is responsible for the successful delivery of projects through and customer service. Mark's specialist experience of product testing, evaluation and approvals, materials, manufacturing, and quality management systems was integral to the establishment of Scotland's first industry-led UKAS accredited structural test laboratory. His experience includes responsibility for the development and management of structural, acoustic, and thermal test programmes and analysis of construction products and systems. Helen Hewitt British Woodworking Federation Chief Executive Helen Hewitt is the Chief Executive of the British Woodworking Federation. The BWF has over 500 members drawn from manufacturers, distributors and installers of timber doors, windows, conservatories, staircases, furniture, all forms of bespoke, interior, and architectural joinery as well as suppliers to the industry. The woodworking sector as a whole is a £3.8 billion industry operating at the heart of UK manufacturing. Marya Hubbard SOCOTEC UK & Ireland Operations Director Marya Hubbard is the Operations Director at SOCOTEC UK, where she has worked for the past 15 years. In this role, Marya oversees three of the company’s six Business Units within the Environmental Science Division; Advanced Chemistry and Research, Forensics, and Engineering and Oils. In addition, the quality teams across the division report directly to Marya, reflecting their strong leadership in quality management and technical governance. With over 18 years of experience in analytical testing laboratories, Marya has progressed through a range of technical and managerial roles, beginning as a laboratory technician and advancing through analyst and senior analyst positions before moving into management. This career path has provided her with extensive technical oversight and a comprehensive understanding of laboratory operations and compliance frameworks.