Testing


New UK fire resistance testing lab opened by UL and the Fire Protection Association

A major new fire resistance testing laboratory at Blockley, Gloucestershire, opened on 15 November by the FPA and UL. Read More

Testing in action – The critical importance of effective passive fire protection

An overview of a FIREX 2022 presentation, where Warringtonfire demonstrated the importance of passive fire protection testing. Read More

An introduction to fire door hardware testing and classification

Examining the critical functions of ironmongery for door sets and explains the key issues around their testing and classification. Read More

Tech Talks: Testing, classification and certification of building products with a reaction to fire performance requirement

UL's Stephen Harris introduces the standard testing requirements for reaction to fire of building products, and what can influence fire test performance. Read More

Fire sprinkler systems: what’s required after installation?

Prinicipal Consultant at the FPA, Dale Kinnersley shares the LPC's guidance on the maintenance and testing of fire sprinkler systems. Read More

Government appoints experts to review testing system for construction products

Robert Jenrick has announced the appointment of two experts to lead the independent review of the system for testing construction products. Read More

A guide to LPS 1175: Ensuring physical security protection products are up to standard

Everything you need to know about LPS 1175 certification, why it is so highly regarded in the physical security sector and the testing processes involved. Read More



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