Fire Resistance Test for Glass Systems

Glass systems are an increasingly common feature in contemporary architecture. Glass systems and glazed fire-resistant doors that form a containment should ensure the protection of people and property in the event of a fire. 

Glass systems manufacturers often face the challenge of testing large product families that may be subject to different testing and certification standards due to their composition and configuration. To understand market access requirements for each product EUROLABoffers its expert team on testing and certification standards for glass systems. 

our methodology

Our engineer team reviews each project to determine the most suitable test plan: 

• Examination of product families to be tested according to their types and access conditions to target markets. 
• Evaluation of the number of test samples and design of the optimal test plan.
• Conducting tests and preparing related reports. 
• Preparation of an EXAP report when necessary for long-term application of fire resistance test results. 

Our fire resistance laboratories

We have specialized and versatile equipment that allows us to perform all the fire resistance tests required for your product. We have eight furnaces in vertical and horizontal configurations up to four meters wide and five meters high. Our laboratories are accredited to test products according to the following standards (ISO / IEC 17025):

• BS 476-21: Fire tests on building elements and structures - Methods for determining the fire resistance of building structural elements.
• BS 476-22: Fire tests on building elements and structures - Methods for determining the fire resistance of non-load bearing building elements.
• EN 1364-1: Fire resistance tests for non-load bearing elements. Part 1: Walls. 
• EN 1364-2: Fire resistance tests for non-load bearing elements. Part 2: Ceilings. 
• EN 1364-3: Fire resistance tests for non-load bearing elements. Part 3: Curtain walls. Complete configuration (complete assembly). 
• EN 1364-4: Fire resistance tests for non-load bearing elements. Part 4: Curtain walls. Part configuration.
• EN 1365-2: Fire resistance tests for load-bearing elements. Part 2: Floors and roofs.
• EN 1634-1: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assemblies, openable windows and building hardware elements. Part 1: Fire resistance tests for door and shutter assemblies and openable windows.
• EN 15269-5: Extended application of results from fire resistance and / or smoke control tests, including building hardware elements for door, shutter and openable window installations. Part 5: Fire resistance of hinged and rotating metal-framed glazed door sets and metal-framed openable windows.
• EN 15254-4: Extended application of results obtained from fire resistance tests. Non-load bearing walls. Part 4: Glazed structures. 

We have over 20 years of experience in the fire industry. Our experts take part in major technical and regulatory forums (CEN, ISO, etc.) to develop standards. 

Additional tests

Apart from fire resistance tests, we can offer the following additional tests:

• Wind load tests 
• Air and water permeability tests (for facades up to 9 m high, for samples up to 4 m high) 
• Tests for resistance to attacks

Certificate for glass systems

CE Mark (doors with external glass): EUROLABis an approved organization to carry out the tests and can carry out the entire CE marking process for external glazed doors.

Fire Safety Certification: You can get fire safety certification to enable manufacturers of fire protection products to reach global markets. This is a certification backed by a certification system that allows any system to be certified against the relevant test standards.

EUROLAB, with its highly expert team and internationally accredited laboratories, Fire Resistance Test for Glass Systems It performs all test, analysis, measurement, evaluation and report generation services completely and reliably.