Description

Revised and updated: April 2010.

In many buildings there is a requirement for products, such as doors, screens, partitions and ceilings to resist the passage of fire. These products help to control the growth and spread of fire. They protect both life and property by allowing occupants to escape and the fire services to gain access to fight the fire.

The location and period of fire resistance required for construction products is determined by the relevant legislation, codes of practice or the accepting authority.

This sheet explains fire resistance testing, assessment and third party certification, including:
Testing - Standards, Test methods, Reporting and Process.
Assessments.
Third party certification.
Time-scales and flow-charts.