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UKTC will open officially open the doors to its new fire resistance laboratory on the 9th of July 2026 follow UKAS accreditation for its new furnace. Laboratory Opening Ceremony A Milestone For Fire Safety in the UK On the 9th of July 2026, UKTC will officially open the doors of its new fire resistance test laboratory and will mark the occasion with a live demonstration of the new furnace. Alongside the live fire resistance test, the event will be a celebration featuring live presentations, street food and opportunities for networking with professionals from across the fire safety industry. The event will be by invitation only and due to the limited numbers we are welcoming those interested in attending to register their interest using the form at the bottom of this page. Register Your Interest Schedule of Events 1100 - Arrival & Networking 1200 - Opening Remarks 1230 - Keynote Speaker 1330 - Street Food Lunch & Networking 1430 - Live Fire Resistance Test Demonstration 1530 - Expert Panel Q&A 1600 - Closing Remarks 1930 - Evening Networking Reception A detailed schedule of events will be issued in due course.

Understanding a fire door classification following its fire and smoke leakage tests is crucial for specifying the correct door. We help you understand the classifications. FIRE DOOR CLASSIFICATIONS Understanding a fire door classification is crucial for specifying the door on construction projects and for existing buildings. How to read Fire Door Classifications The only way to specify and verify the performance of a fire door is to first understand a fire door classification. A classification can tell you the expected performance of a door at a glance and is crucial for all stakeholders involved. In the UK there are currently two routes to market for fire door manufacturers; the British (BS) or European (EN). The fire door classifications are different so it is crucial to understand both as a classification will allow you to identify both the performance and how the door was tested. 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 . British Standard Fire Door Classifications Notation Meaning Smoke Tested? FD30 30-minute fire integrity performance to BS 476-22 No FD30S 30-minute fire integrity plus smoke leakage performance to BS 476-31.1 Yes - full perimeter including threshold FD60S 60-minute fire integrity plus smoke leakage performance to BS 476-31.1 Yes - full perimeter including threshold European Standard Fire Door Classifications Notation Meaning Smoke Tested? E30 Sa3 30-minute fire integrity, ambient smoke control on 3 sides (head and jambs). 3 sides - no threshold E30 Sa4 30-minute fire integrity, ambient smoke control on all 4 sides. 4 sides - including threshold EI₂30 Sa4 30-min integrity and insulation, ambient smoke control on all 4 sides. 4 sides - including threshold 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

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

UKTC's new fire resistance laboratory offering testing of specimens 3 meters wide and up to 5 meters tall will be opening in the summer of 2026. A New Fire Resistance Laboratory. Built for you. Combination Furnace As part of a £2.5 million investment, UKTC can now offer both vertical and horizontal fire testing from its UK based laboratory. The expanded fire resistance service includes one of the UK’s only combination furnaces, allowing manufacturers flexibility to test in either a: 3 x 3m Vertical Furnace Configuration 3 x 4m Vertical Furnace Configuration 3 x 5m Vertical Furnace Configuration 3 x 4m Horizontal Furnace Configuration Additional Test Methods As part of the expanded service offering, new test methods will be available for manufacturers at UKTC to utilise the new fire resistance furnace. These include: Walls & Partitions (up to 5 meters) BS EN 1364-1:2015 Floors (Load-bearing) BS EN 1365-2:2014 Steel Protection / Encasement BS EN 13381-4:2013 Floors (Non Load-bearing) BS EN 1364-2:2018 Doorset Hardware - methods C & D BS EN 1634-2:2008 Enquire Now "There is growing demand for a new laboratory in the UK. This investment will directly contribute to a safer built environment; generating greater availability for the construction market." Andrew Hutchison, Operations Director, UKTC Request a Quote Be amongst the first to test in our new fire resistance laboratory by enquiring below. We aim to respond to your enquiry within 1 working day 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

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

United Kingdom Testing & Certification will be exhibiting at the Fire Safety Event 2026 at the NEC, Birminham. Meet us on stand 4/J65. UKTC Events & Networking 2026 UKTC will be attending and hosting events throughout the year to give you an opportunity to meet our team of industry experts. From Fire Safety Event in April through to London Build in late November, our schedule is packed with exciting opportunities. Our testing and certification teams will provide real insight into the industry including live fire test demonstrations, CPD presentations and networking. Check out our scheduled events below for further updates. If you're interested in hosting an event at UKTC, contact us by clicking here . Future Events UKTC Laboratory Opening Ceremony 9th July 2026 Join us for the exciting launch of the UKTC Laboratory! This in-person event is your chance to explore the brand-new facility, witness a live fire testing in our new 5m tall frame and meet the passionate team behind the scenes. The opening of our new laboratory is a milestone moment for both UKTC and the wider fire safety industry in the UK. To register your interest in attending, click below. Learn More London Build 25th - 26th November 2026 UKTC will be exhibiting at London Build 2026 and our experts will be on stand to talk to you about all things fire testing. Our Fire Test Experience seminar space will feature industry insights, presentations, and an as-live fire test with commentary. Join us on stand E65 Find out more UKTC returned to Birmingham’s NEC in April for the 2026 edition of the Fire Safety Event. The leading event for fire safety professionals in the UK attracts thousands of visitors each day and offers the perfect opportunity to network with likeminded individuals, colleagues and prospects. Back by popular demand, UKTC returned with it's Fire Test Experience seminar area that hosted a number of immersive presentations from fire testing experts from across the industry. Check out our highlights reel or click below to read more. Learn More 2026 Fire Safety Event Highlights

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 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. Fire Resistance 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

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. FIRE TESTING & CERTIFICATION SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS & BUILDING MATERIALS We are United Kingdom Testing & Certification, a UKAS accredited provider of fire testing and certification services for construction, building and passive fire product manufacturers across the UK. We test, inspect and certify to ensure products are safe, quality and compliant. Testing Certification Technical UKAS ACCREDITED FIRE TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES. United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) deliver 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 Our customer experiences 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. Always a pleasure to deal with the team at UKTC Hampton Doors Very insightful visit. Extremely good company to work with and always flexible to accommodate your requirements. Obex Protection Ltd. Great service and support from the team throughout. Merit Holdings Brilliant Team. Very family feel in the company. Intelligent Membranes Excellent test facility and all of the engineers were very knowledgeable and experienced. Very happy overall and we will be back soon! Jeld-Wen A massive thank you to Rob and the team for all their efforts in what was another successful result for us. Specialist Door Solutions Ltd. Excellent experience with knowledgeable and helpful staff. Good organisation and brilliant hospitality. Westport 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 Testing Reaction to Fire Button Technical Classification Reports Button Certification UKTC ensure™ Button Testing Doorsets & Hardware Button Technical EXAP Reports Button Testing Walls & Partitions Button

Need assistance with fire testing or your project? Contact UKTC today. Our expert team is ready to answer your queries and guide you through our services. Fill out our form and expect prompt, dedicated support. Talk to Us Our team are on hand to help with any questions you may have around our fire testing and certification processes, test enquiries, and industry insights. We will respond to all enquiries within 1 working day. Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to common questions in our knowledge base. Frequently Asked Questions Let's Chat Give us a call on 01355 433 122. We're available 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Downloads UKTC | Our Services Brochure UKTC | Ensure Brochure

Ensure safety with UKTC's comprehensive fire testing services. From doorsets to glazing systems and joint seals, we provide a range of options for your specific needs. Contact our team today for reliable, high-quality fire testing solutions. We offer a range of testing options from Fire Resistance to R2F and Smoke Leakage. If you have a specific need then please reach out to our team. TESTING SERVICES Have a Question, or want to make an enquiry? Fill out a quick form for a quote. Speak to Us One site. One solution. We provide rigorous fire resistance testing, reaction to fire testing, and other specialised supporting tests to ensure the safety and compliance of products. Our laboratory is equipped with state of-the-art technology to deliver precise and reliable results all from one single location. Fire Resistance We offer a range of fire resistance testing options including doorsets, linear joint seals, penetration seals and glazing systems. Read more Button Reaction to Fire Reaction to Fire testing, referred to as R2F, examines the characteristics of building materials to determine their contribution to fire development. Read more Button Smoke Leakage A smoke leakage test measures how well your fire doors and shutters will keep you safe in the event of an emergency. Read more Button Future Testing We are continuously developing our testing capabilities at UKTC. If the service that you're looking for isn't listed, click here to contact us for more information. Read more Button Testing Process Speak to our team. After speaking with our Technical team and getting more specific details on what you want to test, we'll provide you with a quote. Downloads UKTC | Our Services Brochure UKTC | Ensure Brochure

Calculate the risk to your business as we approach the 2029 removal of BS 476 from Approved Document B. TRANSITIONING FROM BS 476 EVIDENCE Calculate Your Risk Together with industry experts, we've created a short form that lets you calculate the risk to your business in just a couple of minutes. LET'S START