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Building Product Testing Services

Ensure full regulatory compliance and fast market access with Element’s building product testing services. Through our global network of accredited labs and deep expertise in construction, we help you meet industry standards, reduce risk, and bring safe, high-quality products to market faster.

Why Element are global leaders in Building Products Testing

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Advanced testing across all materials
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Building Product Testing is essential to ensure that construction products, ranging from doors and windows to floors and ceilings; meet the evolving demands of the construction industry. As building products continue to advance, independent technical support becomes crucial to comply with ever-changing regulations and market requirements. Element provides this support through accredited testing and inspection services, enabling the creation of safe, high-quality products. 

Element’s extensive network of accredited laboratories, along with our market-leading group brands FIRAS, Warringtonfire, and BM TRADA, delivers expertise in building product testing across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia Pacific. Our global presence ensures that we can meet the needs of customers worldwide, helping you navigate complex testing challenges and comply with safety and performance standards. Whether you’re innovating new products or seeking certification, Element’s comprehensive testing services support your projects from concept to market launch.

Services

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Scaffolding Testing & Shoring Testing Services

Meet safety regulations and boost product quality with scaffolding and shoring testing, tailored to reduce risks and streamline compliance for your business. Learn More.

Fenestration Testing

Fenestration Testing

Element is at the forefront of fenestration testing, providing a comprehensive suite of laboratory testing, field performance evaluation, and failure analysis services specifically tailored to the construction industry.

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Hardware Testing

Our hardware testing and certification services cover all construction hardware, including doors, windows, and ironmongery like nails, staples, and construction fasteners.

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Doors and Windows Testing Services

Element delivers comprehensive window and door testing capabilities as part of our full suite of building product testing services, to help you achieve regulatory compliance and global market access.

Water Mist Systems

Water Mist Systems Testing and Certification

Ensure compliance and reliability with our UKAS-accredited water mist and sprinkler systems testing services. Optimize eco-compliance and fire safety today.

Dynamic Wind Uplift Testing

Dynamic Wind Uplift Testing Services for Roof Membrane Systems

Element is at the forefront of dynamic wind uplift testing, providing tests of MARS, PARS, and AARS systems to CSA A123.21 and CAN/ULC-S742.

HVAC Performance Testing

HVAC Appliance Testing

Element provides expert HVAC appliance testing to enhance efficiency, meet industry standards, and improve indoor air quality. Our accredited lab offers detailed assessments for gas and electric systems.

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Building Panel Load Testing services

Get expert led Building Panel Load Testing with cutting-edge equipment & accredited labs. Ensure compliance, reliability & cost-efficiency. Learn more

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

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Navigating Regulatory Compliance

Building products must meet stringent, ever-changing regulations. Element’s accredited testing and inspection services provide precise, reliable results that ensure compliance with current building regulations and industry standards, helping you bring safe, high-quality products to market faster.
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Accelerating Product Innovation

Slow product development can hinder market entry. Element accelerates your product innovation with specialized R&D support, including material selection, reverse engineering, and non-destructive testing, ensuring your products evolve with market demands and reach the market quickly.
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Managing Complex Testing Projects

Custom projects require specialized testing. Element offers customized testing solutions tailored to complex and specialized project needs, ensuring every aspect of your product is thoroughly tested and compliant with required standards, reducing risks and driving product quality.

Standards we test to and products we test

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Our building products testing laboratories are accredited to conduct performance evaluations in accordance with the following national and international standards but not limited to: 

American National Standards Institute 

  • ANSI Z97.1 

American Society for Testing and Materials 

  • NORSOK M-501 

Publicly Available Specification 

  • PAS3621, PAS24 

Singapore Standard 

  • SS 492 

Technical Specification 

  • TS007 

The National Fire Protection Association 

  • NFPA 252, NFPA 257, NFPA 285, NFPA 253 

Underwriter Laboratories 

  • UL 723 

Underwriters Laboratories of Canada 

  • CAN/ULC-S102, CAN/ULC-S102.2, CAN/ULC S135, CAN/ULC S114 

Canadian General Standards Board 

  • CGSB 71.1-M88 

European Standard 

  • EN1154 
  • EN1155 
  • EN1158 
  • EN12209 
  • EN14846 
  • EN1935 
  • EN179 
  • EN1125 
  • EN1670 
  • EN1303 
  • EN1906 
  • EN12051 
  • EN 1364 
  • EN 14351-1 
  • EN 1634 
  • EN 1634 Part 3 
  • EN1627 
  • EN1628 
  • EN1630 
  • EN673 
  • EN14351-1 
  • EN13241-1 
  • EN 1366-1 
  • EN 1366-2 
  • EN 1366-12 
  • EN 1366-8 
  • EN 1366-9 
  • EN 1366-10 
  • EN 13501-1 
  • EN 1365-2: 2014 
  • EN 13501-2: 2016 
  • EN 14041:2004/AC:2006 
  • EN 14041:2004/AC:2006 
  • EN 13381 parts 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 
  • EN 16623 
  • EN 13501 parts 1 and 2 

Australian Standard 

  • AS 5113 
  • AS 1530.4 Appendix B7 
  • AS 1530.4 Section 4 
  • AS 1530.1 
  • AS 1530.3 

British Standard 

  • BS3621 
  • BS8621 
  • BS10621 
  • BS8607 
  • BS8424 
  • BS 476 
  • BS EN 10140-2 
  • BS6375-1 
  • BS6375-2 
  • BS 476-24 
  • BS 8414 
  • BS 8414 Parts 1 and 2 
  • BS EN 12600 
  • BS 5234 
  • BS 476: Part 21: 1987 
  • BS 476: Part 23: 1987 
  • BS 476: Parts 6 and 7 
  • BS 476: Part 8:1972: Section 8 
  • BS 476 
  • 22:1987 
  • 10 
  • BS 5803-4 
  • BS 476-1 
  • BS EN 13501-1 
  • BS EN ISO 4589-2:2017 
  • BS EN ISO 4589-3:20 
  • BS 476: Part 7:1997 
  • BS 476 Part 5:1979 
  • BS 476 Part 12:1991 
  • BS EN ISO 11925-2:2020 
  • BS ISO 11925-3:1997 
  • BS EN 13823:2020 
  • BS 476-1 
  • BS EN 13501-1 
  • BS 5803-4 
  • BS 8524-1 
  • BS EN 1634-1:2014 
  • BS 476-31.1 
  • BS EN 1634-3 2004 
  • BS 8524-1 
  • BS 12101-1 + A1 
  • BS 476 parts 20 and 21 
  • BS EN 13823 
  • BS EN ISO 1182 
  • BS EN ISO 1716 
  • BS EN ISO 11925-2 
  • BS EN 1363-1 
  • BS EN 1364-1 
  • BS EN 1364-2 
  • BS EN 1365-1 
  • BS EN 1365-2 
  • BS EN 1634-1 
  • BS 5234-2 
  • BS 8458: 2015 

European Assessment Document 

  • EAD 350402-00-1106 
  • EAD 350140-00-1106 

International Organization for Standardization 

  • ISO10077-1 
  • ISO 10077-2 
  • ISO 13785-2 
  • ISO 834:1975: Sections 5, 6, 7 and 8 
  • ISO 3009:2003: Sections 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 
  • ISO 9239 
  • ISO 834 series 
  • ISO 12944 

NORSOK 

  • NORSOK M-501 

Publicly Available Specification 

  • PAS3621 
  • PAS24 

Singapore Standard 

  • SS 492 

Technical Specification 

  • TS007 

The National Fire Protection Association 

  • NFPA 252 
  • NFPA 257 
  • NFPA 285 
  • NFPA 253 

Underwriter Laboratories 

  • UL 723 

Underwriters Laboratories of Canada 

  • CAN/ULC-S102 
  • CAN/ULC-S102.2 
  • CAN/ULC S135 
  • CAN/ULC S114 

Canadian General Standards Board 

  • CGSB 71.1-M88 

Why Choose Element

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Global Building Product Testing Expertise

Benefit from Element’s global network of accredited laboratories and our sister brands FIRAS, Warringtonfire, and BM TRADA, offering unmatched expertise.

Accredited and Reliable Testing Services

Trust Element’s laboratories, recognized by leading industry bodies such as AASHTO, CCRL, ICC, UKAS, and BELAC, to deliver accurate, high-quality results.

Innovation in Building Products R&D Support

Element accelerates your product innovation with specialized research and development services, including material selection, reverse engineering, and non-destructive testing.

End-to-End Testing Capabilities

Element covers a wide range of testing types and consulting services, ensuring seamless communication and support from concept to completion.

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Testing and support across your full building product lifecycle

  • Research & Development: We support early R&D with material selection, reverse engineering, and non-destructive testing, helping you innovate and refine your products from the start. 
  • Manufacturing Phase: Our team offers essential testing—mechanical, environmental, tensile, and packaging evaluations, ensuring market-ready products. Early failure analysis reduces costs and prevents surprises. 
  • Product Evaluation: Your dedicated Element team uses advanced instrumentation and industry knowledge to test products against standards like ICC-ES and Miami-Dade, ensuring compliance with all codes and regulations. 

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