Full Scale Testing Vertical Elements
Exposed Area 3.0(h) x 3.0(w)m
Ongoing product development and evolving standards may require indicative fire testing based on existing standards or custom regimes.
Indicative & Ad-Hoc
Test Preparation
All test bookings are provisional until confirmed by Cambridge Fire Research.
Before testing you will be contacted so that you can complete a Test Details Form summarising your test requirements.
You will also need to submit:
- A full technical specification of the specimen(s) including any manufacturer and product names, dimensions, material specifics and densities.
- A technical drawing of the specimen(s) in .dwg format.
- Any accompanying sampling information.
Scope
We’re happy to support you with your indicative and ad-hoc testing, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Price
On request – dependent on number of specimens and if installation required.
Overview
Due to the on-going nature of product and/or application development, and the ability of product/test standards and guidelines to keep up, scenarios can often occur whereby it is necessary to undertake indicative fire testing to the general principles of an existing standard or perhaps even to a bespoke ad-hoc regime.
Often too it will be required to verify a relatively minor constructional or component change from the specification in a previous test. Such evidence can prove invaluable for the purpose of product certification and increasing scope of approval.
Method
To minimise costs the normal aspects of specimen verification, use of instrumentation (e.g. thermocouples and radiometer), supply of data and formal reporting are all optional. The following gives just a few examples of the type of products and tests that CFR have been involved with. For further guidance please consult us.
Testing Considerations
Cambridge Fire Research (CFR) also recognises the need for confidential and economical product development and can offer a wide variety of tailored test options to suit most needs. The temperature/pressure regime for furnace tests may be adopted from British and European standards, as required, or be client-specified to suit a particular purpose.
Our testing facilities
Medium Scale Testing Vertical Elements
Exposed Area 2.4(h) x 1.35(w)m
Small Scale Testing Horizontal Elements
Exposed Area 1.4(h) x 1.0(w)m
If required, CFR may be able to assist with procuring materials and specimen installation – Please enquire for details.