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Fire Resistance Testing

Fire safety is a paramount design consideration in the built environment, and legislation across the world often requires that separating elements such as partitions, doors and glazed screens, prevent the spread of fire and maintain means of escape. Fire Resistance testing evaluates their ability to prevent passage of fire or heat between sections of a building

Whether looking to test a single product or sequence of tests for an entire range, Cambridge Fire Research aim to assist and be a guide through the sometimes confusing nature of fire testing. In many cases, the best first step is to discuss the goals and desired outcomes before embarking on a test program.

Throughout the process, we aim to provide a transparent, professional and knowledgeable service with an exacting approach. We prioritise, wherever possible, a flexible attitude and to building relationships with our clients, new and long-term alike.

Accreditation

Cambridge Fire Research (CFR) is a specialist UK fire resistance test laboratory, providing accredited fire tests to a variety of test standards. We are accredited by UKAS to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, and recognised as a UK Approved Body under UK Construction Products Regulations.

CFR test evidence can be used for the purposes of UKCA Marking and third party approval schemes.

CFR are full members of EGOLF (European Group of Organisations for Fire Testing, Inspection and Certification) and the Fire Test Study Group (FTSG).

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Our testing facilities

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Full Scale Testing
Vertical Elements

Exposed Area 3.0(h)x3.0(w)m

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Medium Scale Testing
Vertical Elements

Exposed Area 2.4(h)x1.35(w)m

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Small Scale Testing
Horizontal Elements

Exposed Area 1.4(d)x1.0(h)m

Our testing Facilities

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Testimonials

Fiona Dack – Senior Technical Consultant – St Gobain

We really enjoy working with Cambridge Fire Lab. All the staff are professional, knowledgeable, and efficient with a real focus on customer experience.

I particularly appreciate those in the team who manage to assist us with their flexibility, knowledge of standards and helpfulness which allows us to conduct a busy testing schedule.

Jeff Jones – Technical Director – Selo

I have been using Cambridge fire research for over 16 years, the customer service and friendly staff is a bonus, but the real benefit of fire testing here has been proven over those years to be the quality of the testing and just as importantly the quality test reports, with a detailed Laboratory verification of the specimen pre and post test.

When you need to prove you have the required fire test evidence for your doorsets you need to have confidence that the fire test reports have been written competently and correctly so will stand up to close scrutiny, CFR’s test reports always meet this requirement.

Jim White – Technical Director – Forza Doors Ltd.

We have undertaken our extensive fire testing program with Cambridge Fire Research for many years and we look forward to continuing this relationship in the future.

This is testament to the entire team who consistently provide a diligent, honest, reliable and professional service every time.

Neil Harrison – Director – Wood International Agency

Cambridge Fire Research Limited is one of our most preferred laboratories for fire resistance testing. The space for access, concise reporting, complete professionalism and general “good feel” about the place are just a few reasons why we return time and time again.

The team at CFR always demonstrate exceptional knowledge in fire safety standards and testing procedures. When we bring partners and witnesses who may not be as familiar with the testing environment, they take the time to explain the process and answer any questions raised, making the experience safe, smooth and informative for everybody. We always leave a test knowing that the report will soon follow, with little comment required from us due to the meticulous nature of their pre-test surveys.

Flexibility and really understanding client requirements is a rarity in this field. The team at CFR are a welcome buck to this trend ensuring our needs are understood and met as a matter of routine. A shining light in the fire testing world!

CAMBRIDGE ACOUSTIC LABORATORY

Established in 2018 alongside sister company Cambridge Fire Research, Cambridge Acoustic Laboratory Limited (CALL) is a purpose built sound transmission suite offering laboratory sound insulation testing in accordance with the ISO 10140 series of standards.

Our Pampisford site is able to offer the convenience of sound insulation performance testing and fire performance testing in one place.

UKAS Accredited in accordance with International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017, CALL’s facility features cutting-edge measurement equipment, a test aperture size of 2.7m high x 3.7m wide and is run by staff with years of sound insulation testing experience.

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Location

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Brewery Road, Pampisford Cambridge CB22 3HG