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

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

Discover the non-combustibility test (BS EN ISO 1182:2020) for construction products, ensuring they won't contribute to fire. Understand the testing process and outcomes here. Learn More. NON-COMBUSTIBILITY TESTING BS EN ISO 1182:2020 WHAT IS A NON- COMBUSTIBILITY TEST? This test identifies products that will not, or not significantly, contribute to fire, regardless of their end use. The fire test has been developed to selected construction products which produce a very limited amount of heat and flame when exposed to temperatures of approximately 750 °C. The test specimen shall be taken from a sample which is sufficiently large to be representative of the product and shall be cylindrical with a volume of 76 ± 8cm³ and diameter of 45+0mm and a height of ± 3mm. For non-homogenous (e.g., layered, or composite products) – each component or layer shall be tested separately. A minimum of 5 samples shall be tested for classification. After conditioning the samples must be dried in an oven at 60±5°C for 20-24hr. Prior to testing each sample is weighed to an accuracy of 0.01g. The samples are then inserted into a furnace that has been stabilised at 750 ±5°C for a minimum period of 30 min. The following data is recorded: Temperature of the furnace Temperature of the specimen centre and surface Any sustained flaming (3s or longer) The sample is then removed, allowed to cool, and weighed again. The test report will show: Mass loss (%) of each sample. Temperature rise of each sample Any sustained flaming WHAT PRODUCT CLASSIFICATIONS REQUIRE BS EN ISO 1182 TESTING? The Non-Combustibility (BS EN 1182:2020) 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 1716 test How to Read Product Classifications

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

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UKTC offer floor & ceiling fire resistance testing to both BS EN 1365-2:2014 (load-bearing) & BS EN 1364-2:2018 (non load-bearing) with its new combination furnace. Floor & Ceiling Fire Testing Horizontal floor & ceiling fire testing services from a UK-based laboratory. Floor & Ceiling Fire Testing UKTC's combination furnace is equipped for provide floor & ceiling fire resistance testing to BS EN 1365-2:2014 (load-bearing) & BS EN 1364-2:2018 (non load-bearing). Floors and suspended ceilings are classified as passive fire protection (PFP) products, meaning they are permanently integrated into the structural fabric of a building rather than activated in response to a fire event. Unlike active systems such as sprinklers or fire alarms, passive fire protection works continuously — forming the backbone of a building's fire safety strategy by containing and slowing the spread of fire, heat, and toxic smoke. Combination Furnace UKTC's new fire resistance combination furnace opens up a new chapter for manufacturers testing in the UK. The new furnace allows manufacturers to test specimens 3m wide and up to 5m wide in its vertical configuration and 4x3m in its horizontal set-up. What does a floor and ceiling fire test cost? Prices for fire resistance tests to both BS EN 1365-2:2014 & BS EN 1364-2:2018 start from approximately £15,000. Prices will vary depending on project complexity and the length of test. For a tailored quote suited to your requirements, contact us by clicking the button below. Contact Us

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