Fire Resistance Testing Laboratory

Attain RTC boasts a state-of-the-art fire resistance UKAS accredited testing laboratory to analyse the performance of construction products and materials. 
Our 4m high x 3m wide aperture vertical furnace and 4x3m horizontal furnace have been designed and engineered to provide consistent and reliable results, on non-load bearing construction products and systems including doors, windows, partitions, facade cladding, glazing, ceiling, flooring and roofing.

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Vertical Furnace

The 4m high x 3m wide aperture vertical furnace can cater for specimen/samples up to 4m high x 3m wide, from access doors, to cladding systems.  We can also cater for smaller apertures for indicative type testing, with 3m high x 3m wide and 1m to x 1.5m apertures.

Testing to a wide range of British and European standards for determining the fire resistance of non-load bearing elements of building construction when subjected to the heat curve and pressure conditions specified in the relevant standard including, but limited to;
BS 476-22:1987 – Non-load bearing elements: Clause 5 (Walls), Clause 6 (Fully insulated doors), Clause 7 (Partially insulated doors), Clause 8 (Uninsulated doors)

BS EN 1364-1:2015 – Non-load bearing elements: Walls

BS EN 1366-4:2021 – Service Installations: Linear Joint Seals

BS EN 1634-1:2014 +A1:2018 – Fire & Smoke control: Doors, Windows

BS EN 1634-2:2008 – Fire & Smoke control: Hardware
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Horizontal Furnace

The horizontal furnace can cater for specimen/samples up to 4m x 3m, from floorings to ceilings and roofing systems.  We can also cater for smaller apertures for indicative type testing, with 1 to 1.5m apertures.Testing to British and European standards for fire resistance of non-load bearing elements of building construction when subjected to the heat curve and pressure conditions specified in the relevant standard, including, but limited to;
BS 476-22:1987 – Non-load bearing elements: Clause 9 (Ceilings)

BS EN 1364-2:2018 – Non-load bearing elements: Ceilings
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Roofing Test

Test 4 Roofing Test is an instrument used to determine the performance of roofs to external fire exposure. The two stage test method incorporates burning brands, wind and supplementary radiant heat.
Related Standards
DD CEN/TS 1187: 2012 Test methods for external fire exposure to roofs  T4.
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Furnace Tests

This standard describes procedures for determining the fire resistance of non-load bearing elements of building construction when subjected to the heating and pressure conditions specified in the relevant standard.Horizontal and vertical furnace apertures up to 3m x 4m are ‘filled’ with construction products to carry out the test in accordance with the standard and make note of any observations and the behaviour of the specimen, including the mode of failure in the event of collapse. Results shall be stated in terms of the elapsed time to the nearest minute, between the commencement of heating and the time of failure; both in terms of insulation and structural integrity.
Related Standards
BS EN 1364-1: 2015 Fire resistance tests for non-load bearing elements – Walls.

BS EN 1364-2: 2018 specifies a method for determining the fire resistance of ceilings, which in themselves possess fire resistance independent of any building element above them.

BS EN 1634-2: 2008 Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door, shutter and openable window assemblies and elements of building hardware.

BS 476-22: 1987 Fire tests on building materials and structures - Method for determination of the fire resistance of non-load bearing elements of construction (for walls and ceilings).
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General enquiries

enquiries@attainrtc.co.uk

Where to find us

Hangar One, Leeds East Airport, Church Fenton, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9SE

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01937 227 640

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