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Ignis Fire Testing

  • WE ARE A CAPE TOWN-BASED FIRE TESTING LABORATORY.

    Ignis Testing proudly announces the launch of its augmented testing laboratory, setting a new benchmark in fire safety testing. With its central location near Cape Town and Stellenbosch, this facility is designed to meet the burgeoning global demand for fire safety services and a crucial local need. With a mission to enhance fire safety compliance worldwide, Ignis Testing's new premises allow for a broader range of tests and increased capacity. They showcase South African engineering excellence while meeting the stringent international standards.
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IGNIS TESTING OPENS ITS GROUNDBREAKING EXPANDED FIRE TESTING FACILITY

The 1500 square meter facility with an 18 m-high roof boasts advanced fire testing equipment, including five furnaces and a calorimeter. All hardware, software, and control systems are custom-designed and built in-house to ensure increased functionality, innovation and research. The laboratory and workshop follow sustainable, eco-friendly practices, including rainwater harvesting, solar power, and air filtering to improve indoor air quality and reduce toxic emissions into the atmosphere. 

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:

Fire resistance tests

  • Vertical furnaces for testing fire-doors and wall panels for fire division compliance
  • Horizontal furnace tests for floors,roofs and ceilings
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Reaction-to-fire tests

  • 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
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other tests

  • 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. 
This broad spectrum of testing services firmly positions the facility as a pioneering, future-ready institution, poised to meet evolving global standards and client needs.
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KEY PERSONNEL

Dirk Streicher, founder of Ignis Testing, brings over 30 years of experience in multi-disciplinary engineering to the company. Working with him is a team of skilled professionals, including mechanical, chemical, and civil engineers, complemented by technical specialists like fitters, turners, millwrights, and assistants, all integral to the company’s operations.
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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Ignis Testing is at the forefront of local and global fire safety research and development in collaboration with Stellenbosch University's multi-engineering team at the Fire Engineering Research Unit (FireSUN) under the leadership of Prof Richard Walls. Dirk Streicher works closely with students and staff at Stellenbosch University and is also an extraordinary faculty member. Ignis Testing allows engineering students to conduct fire tests and experiments. Dirk has supported numerous students in their advanced degrees, co-authoring impactful research that pushes the boundaries of fire safety engineering.

This partnership between Ignis Testing and FireSUN encourages a symbiotic relationship between academia and industry to advance fire safety standards and train fire engineering experts for the future. 
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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. 
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LOCAL IMPACT & INTERNATIONAL APPEAL

The multi-million Rand investment significantly advances the fire testing industry in South Africa, which enhances the safety of building materials for both local use and export. It has great potential to impact the local economy by allowing an extensive range of fire tests to be conducted within South African borders. The laboratory's cutting-edge innovation and technology, competitive prices, and quick turnaround time are also attracting global clients. 

FUTURE VISION & GROWTH

Ignis Testing is committed to innovation. They plan to expand further to include room corner, façade, and gas suppression tests – and more. The facility's strategically designed equipment places it on par with leading international laboratories, promising significant contributions to fire safety research and the local economy.
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