IGNIS TESTING OPENS ITS GROUNDBREAKING EXPANDED FIRE TESTING FACILITY
IGNIS TESTING OPENS ITS GROUNDBREAKING EXPANDED FIRE TESTING FACILITY
TYPES OF TESTS CONDUCTED AT IGNIS
TYPES OF TESTS CONDUCTED AT IGNIS
Ignis Testing's state-of-the-art facility is equipped to conduct a wide array of fire safety tests, comprehensively covering fire resistance and prevention standards in compliance with South African and international (including ISO 17025) codes.
Currently, the facility offers an increasing list of tests:
- Vertical furnaces for testing fire-doors and wall panels for fire division compliance
- Horizontal furnace tests for floors,roofs and ceilings
- Single Burning Item (SBI) tests (SANS 53823),
- Ignitability tests (SANS 11925-2),
- Non-combustibility tests (SANS 10177-5),
- The Radiant Heat Source for Flooring Material (EN 9239-1)
- Cone calorimetry (EN ISO 5660),
- Bomb calorimetry,
- Radiant floor panel
- Auxiliary fire equipment (such as sprinkler) tests.
- Fire suppression tests
- Building façade tests (BS 8414-1)
- They can also adapt their range according to special enquiries beyond standard testing.
KEY PERSONNEL
KEY PERSONNEL
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
TRUSTED BY SABS TESTING SERVICES AS WELL AS TIPSASA
TRUSTED BY SABS TESTING SERVICES AS WELL AS TIPSASA
Ignis Testing is recognized for its authoritative testing services and is entrusted by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) to conduct tests on its behalf, reflecting the company's adherence to stringent quality and safety benchmarks.
Ignis Testing is also in discussions with Tipsasa to potentially conduct their thorough testing services. Their tests distinguish between fire resistance, which evaluates the duration a material can withstand fire while maintaining structural integrity, and reaction to fire, which assesses material combustibility and contribution to fire growth. Ignis Testing utilizes the SANS 10177-2 standard to gauge fire resistance and has adopted the EN 13501-1 classification for measuring the fire performance of thermal insulation products. This adoption ensures compliance with international benchmarks, aiming to enhance public safety and property protection.
Both these endorsements not only solidifies Ignis Testing's position within the industry but also serves as a testament to their expertise and the trust placed in their results.