Fire Protection Product Certification

Ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations can be complex, costly, and time-consuming. Element’s fire protection product certification and fire safety product certification services, delivered through our group companies BM TRADA and Warringtonfire, provide globally recognised independent certification. Our expertise helps manufacturers, contractors, and regulatory bodies meet industry standards with confidence, ensuring market access and regulatory compliance while reducing costly delays.

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What is Fire Protection Product Certification at Element?

Fire protection product certification verifies that a product maintains its fire resistance, performance, and reliability over its lifecycle. At Element, we provide accredited third-party certification through BM TRADA and Warringtonfire, ensuring compliance with regulatory and voluntary fire safety schemes worldwide. Our certification covers manufacturing, installation, and maintenance, giving our clients the assurance they need to meet safety standards.

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What Can Element Offer for Fire Protection Product Certification?

Components and Materials We Certify

Element, through BM TRADA and Warringtonfire, certifies fire doors, hardware, glazing, and fire-stopping systems to ensure compliance with key industry standards.

Key Certifications Offered

CERTIFIRE (by Warringtonfire) – Independent assurance of fire performance
FIRAS (by Warringtonfire) – Installer certification for fire protection systems
BM TRADA Q-Mark Schemes – Fire door and fire-stopping certification for manufacturers, installers, and maintainers

Methods and Solutions Offered

Full-scale fire testing and assessments
Certification for product manufacturing, installation, and maintenance
Annual audits and compliance checks to ensure ongoing performance

Which Labs We Offer This Service At

Warringtonfire, UK
Element Singapore and Malaysia (in collaboration with BM TRADA and Warringtonfire)
BM TRADA testing facilities

Cutting-Edge Equipment We Use

Large-scale fire resistance testing furnaces
High-precision door and hardware testing rigs
Smoke and heat resistance testing systems

Certifications we offer

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EN 1634-1, BS 476-22 (Fire-rated doors)

BS 6206, EN 12600, AS 2208 (Fire-resistant glazing)

AS 1530-4 (Fire-resistant materials)

EN 13381 (Fire protection for structural elements)

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

Regulatory Compliance Complexity

We simplify compliance by offering third-party accredited certification that meets global and local fire safety regulations, ensuring market approval and adherence to standards.

Time-Consuming Approval Processes

With streamlined audits, expert guidance, and efficient testing, we help you accelerate time to market while ensuring full compliance.

Changing Standards and Regulations

Our experts stay ahead of regulatory changes, ensuring your products remain compliant with evolving fire safety standards.

Market Access and Trade Barriers

Our internationally recognised certifications, such as CERTIFIRE and BM TRADA Q-Mark, provide credibility and acceptance across global markets.

Why Choose Element

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Industry-Leading Certification Schemes

We own and operate CERTIFIRE and BM TRADA Q-Mark, globally recognised certification schemes for fire safety products.

End-to-End Compliance Assurance

We don’t just certify products – we offer testing, audits, and installation verification to ensure ongoing compliance.

Globally Recognised Accreditation

As a UKAS-accredited provider, our certifications are trusted worldwide for regulatory approvals and industry acceptance.

Specialist Fire Safety Expertise

Our team collaborates with ASFP, LUL, and key regulatory bodies to ensure the highest standards in fire protection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between mandatory and voluntary fire certification?

Mandatory certification is legally required for products to be sold in specific markets, while voluntary certification provides added assurance of quality and safety beyond regulatory requirements. We offer both through Warringtonfire and BM TRADA.

What is CERTIFIRE certification?

CERTIFIRE, provided by Warringtonfire, is an independent third-party certification scheme ensuring that fire safety products consistently meet regulatory and performance standards.

How does FIRAS help improve fire safety compliance?

FIRAS certifies installers of fire protection products, ensuring proper installation and maintenance, reducing risk, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Which types of Q Marking does BM TRADA offer for fire protection products?

BM TRADA offers 4 types of Q Marking product marking specific to fire protection. These are: - Q mark fire door installation scheme - Q mark fire door maintenance scheme - Q mark fire door manufacture scheme - Q mark fire stopping installation scheme.