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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 Shaw Reaction to Fire Technical Officer Read Bio Nathan Small Senior Technical Officer 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 Matthew Dale Reaction to Fire Manager Read Bio Phoebe McLauchlan Technical Surveyor 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 Murray Ker Business Development 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 Murray Ker Business Development Murray joined the team in August 2021 following over a decade at a national door manufacturer. A keen gardener, Murray opened a Live Plant Display company for 12 years before selling it and moving back into the manufacturing industry. His current role in Business Development makes use of his vast manufacturing expertise and his love of a good chat. 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 Barry Steven Laboratory Manager Barry started his UKTC career in the technical team and now oversees the daily operations of our UKAS accredited Fire Resistance laboratory Meet the team Learn more about the team dedicated to delivering leading fire testing and certification services. Our Team

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Boost your product's reputation with UKTC's certified services. From UKCA Marking to EXAPS, we provide high-quality, reliable certification services that ensure your products meet industry standards. Trust us for performance and credibility Certification Services Our fire door certification services include UKCA Marking and our new third-party certification scheme designed around the principles of the golden thread, UKTC Ensure. Have a Question, or want to make an Enquiry? Fill out a quick form for a quote. Speak to Us A Range of Certification Services UKCA Marking The UK Conformity Assessed mark is the product marking scheme intended to be the long-term replacement for the European CE (Conformité Européene) mark for products sold in Great Britain. Read More UKTC Ensure UKTC ensure is the first third-party certification scheme designed around the principles of the golden thread and offers companies the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to safety and compliance. Visit the Ensure website Meet the Certification Team Ian joined UKTC in April 2024 following more than 20 years in the certification industry auditing 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, penetration seals and door hardware. Certification Manager Ian Laithwaite 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 time at the British Board of Agrément as Principal Certification Officer following over two decades at Warringtonfire in similar roles. Matthew’s expertise has seen him represent the UK at the United Nations for International Maritime Organisation meetings as well as representing other approved bodies on roof and rollingstock committees. Certification Officer Matthew Dale Downloads UKTC | Our Services Brochure UKTC | Ensure Brochure

Learn about the fire testing process from manufacturing to testing and certification. This guide will help walk you through the process ahead of your first fire test. Fire Resistance Testing Process Have a Question, or want to make an enquiry? Fill out a quick form for a quote. Speak to Us Testing, made easy. We understand that some people find fire testing to be a stressful and uncertain time. That's why UKTC offer full transparency and take you through every step of the way to completing your fire test. View the steps below to familiarise yourself with the general timeline of events. After speaking with our Technical team and getting more specific details on what you want to test, we'll provide you with a quote. Speak to our team. Review your quote. After speaking with our Technical team and getting more specific details on what you want to test, we'll provide you with a quote. Book a test date. If the quote is satisfactory, you can then book your test date with a Technical Officer. Deliver wall / partition specimen. Once your test is booked, deliver your walls / partitions test specimen to our testing laboratory prior to your test date. Build the test rig. You have either the option of building the test rig with your own team, or using our technical team to build it for you! Witness your test. View your test either in person at our laboratory or via an online stream to watch from the comfort of your own home. Your draft test report. A Draft Report will be send to you within 10 working days of your test date. Your final test report. Your Final Test Report will be sent to you within 30 days of your test date. Frequently asked questions How much does a fire resistance test cost? Full-scale Fire Resistance tests are available from £8,800 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 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. 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. 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 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 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. 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 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

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 Jago Steven Sales Executive Jago joined UKTC in January 2025 following a year in the signage industry. In his role of Sales Executive, Jago is responsible for developing relationships with new and existing clients. Meet the team Learn more about the team dedicated to delivering leading fire testing and certification services. Our Team

Secure safety with UKTC's comprehensive fire-resistance testing options. Specialising in doorsets, hardware, glazing systems, walls, partitions, and joint seals. Expect excellence in service and results. Reach out to our team for your specific needs. UKTC academy Home A-Z Services Videos Fact Sheets Careers Welcome to UKTC academy, the hub of all fire safety services information Learn by Service Testing Services Technical Services Certification Popular Shorts Fire Resistance Technical Services Certification Smoke Leakage UKCA Marking Presentations & Talks Fire Resistance Technical Services Certification Smoke Leakage UKCA Marking Fire Resistance Testing Process Unsure about the timeline and process involved in a fire resistance test? Click the button below to find out what's involved in your next fire test. Find out more 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 Test BS EN ISO 11925-2:2020 Single Flame Source Test (BS EN ISO 11925-2:2020) 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.

Secure safety with UKTC's comprehensive fire-resistance testing options. Specialising in doorsets, hardware, glazing systems, walls, partitions, and joint seals. Expect excellence in service and results. Reach out to our team for your specific needs. Fire Resistance Testing We offer a range of fire resistance testing options from Doorsets through to Glazing Systems and Joint Seals. If you have a specific need then please reach out to our team. Have a Question, or want to make an enquiry? Fill out a quick form for a quote. Speak to Us Fire Testing & Fire Resistance Testing Services Doorsets & Hardware We provide accredited, independent fire door testing as well as door hardware including locks and latches, hinges, door closing devices, panic exit devices and door furniture. Read More Walls & Partitions UKTC provides fire resistance testing of walls and partitions to British, European, and International standards for load bearing and non-load bearing systems. Read More Penetration Seals Penetration seal fire testing confirms the compliance of the seal with building codes and standards to ensure that that the seals maintain their protective properties during a fire. Read More Glazing Systems Our UKAS accredited testing laboratory is able to perform fire resistance testing for fire rated glazing, glazing seal systems, and composite glazing screens and windows. Read More Linear Joint Seals Linear joint seal testing assesses the effect of a linear joint seal on the integrity and insulation of the construction. Read More Fire Resistance Testing Process Unsure about the timeline and process involved in a fire resistance test? Click the button below to find out what's involved in your next fire test. Find out more 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