Fire Testing Services
Element provides industry-leading fire testing services, ensuring your products and materials meet global safety standards. Our ISO-accredited laboratories and expert engineers deliver precise, reliable, and efficient bespoke testing solutions across multiple industries, helping you navigate complex regulations, reduce time-to-market, and ensure compliance with international fire safety standards.
Why Element are global leaders in Fire Testing
Complete Fire Testing Solutions
Ensuring the fire safety of your structures, materials, products, and components is critical. At Element, we offer a comprehensive range of fire testing services designed to help you meet regulatory requirements, improve product performance, and enhance safety. Whether you manufacture building materials, transportation components, or consumer goods, our accredited laboratories and experts deliver tailored solutions that streamline compliance and certification.
With state-of-the-art laboratories across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, we conduct specialized tests such as Fire Resistance, Reaction to Fire, Steiner Tunnel Testing (ASTM E84, UL 723, CAN/ULC-S102), Cone Calorimetry, and Radiant Panel Testing.
We help manufacturers, architects, engineers, and regulatory bodies navigate complex fire safety regulations, reducing costly re-testing and ensuring a faster route to market. Partnering with Element means working with a trusted name in fire testing, offering unmatched expertise and a global reach, giving you the confidence that your products and materials will perform and protect lives when it matters most.
Services
Fire Resistance Testing
Get accredited fire resistance testing for your passive fire protection products. Meet global standards, reduce compliance risks, and streamline certification.
Reaction to Fire Testing
Get precise reaction to fire testing for compliance and safety. Our accredited labs deliver fire performance data to help you meet regulations and enhance product safety.
Steiner Tunnel Testing
Accelerate product approval with Steiner Tunnel Testing. Element's precise fire safety tests for flame spread and smoke development ensure global compliance. Get fast, reliable results to meet regulations. Learn More
Cone Calorimetry Testing
Cone calorimetry testing for fire safety, heat release, smoke production, and compliance. Accurately assess material performance and fire risk for regulatory, development, and quality control purposes.
Radiant Panel Testing
The radiant panel test evaluates flooring materials' fire spread risk under intense radiant heat, supporting compliance with ASTM E648, NFPA 253, and ISO 9239 for safer buildings and transport.
Flammability Testing Services
Ensure product safety with Element’s expert-led Flammability Testing Services. Vertical & Horizontal testing. Meet industry standards, reduce risk, and get to market faster.
Fire and Flammability Testing Services
Explore the range of fire & flammability testing services from Element. Ensure compliance with global labs, expert guidance & fast results.
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Complex Fire Safety Regulations
Reducing Risk and Liability
Testing Costs & Delays
Standards we test to and products we test
Building & Construction
- ASTM E84 / UL 723 / CAN/ULC-S102 / CAN/ULC-S102.2
- ISO 9239 / ASTM E648 / NFPA 253 (Radiant Panel Testing)
- EN 13501(Reaction to Fire and Fire Resistance Classification)
Transportation
- EN 45545-2 / ISO 5658-2 (Rail Fire Testing)
- IMO MSC 307(88) / ISO 1716 (Marine Fire Testing)
Other Fire Safety Tests
- Smoke Density, Heat Release, Ignition Temperature
- Oxygen Index Testing
- Surface Spread of Flame
- Toxicity Testing
Certifications
- ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
- ASTM E84 Compliance
- UL 723 Certification
- CAN/ULC-S102 Certification
- CE Marking Support
- UKCA Compliance
- NFPA Certification
- EN 45545-2 Compliance
Plastics
- Plastics used in devices and appliances
- Foamed plastics (e.g., spray foam insulation)
- Decorative plastic materials
- Plastics used in transportation vehicles
- Coatings and finishes
Building Materials
- Interior finish materials (walls, ceilings, wall and ceiling coverings, flooring)
- Roofs
- Insulation materials
- Coatings and finishes
- Composite materials
- Materials for building assemblies
Building Structures
- Doors
- Glazing
- Structural steelwork
- Fire stopping
Rail Products
- Materials and components for rolling stock (rail cars, etc.)
- Flooring materials for rail vehicles
- Upholstered furniture for rail vehicles
- Seating materials for rail vehicles
Marine Products
- Fire protection products used on ships (e.g., fire doors, furniture, bedding components)
- Materials for marine infrastructure (e.g., bulkheads, ceiling panels, flooring)
Textiles
- Upholstery and textiles used in transportation (e.g., rail and aerospace vehicles)
- Fabrics used in rail and aerospace seats
- Textiles for marine applications
- Apparel
- Home furnishings and upholstered furniture
Furniture Materials
- Upholstered furniture materials for fire safety testing
- Bedding components for fire safety in furniture
Transportation Materials
- Automotive and aerospace textiles
- Components for vehicles (including seats, flooring, upholstery, interiors, coatings and finishes)
Why Choose Element
Global Expertise, Local Support
Tailored Solutions for Every Project
Industry-Specific Testing Expertise
Comprehensive Fire Testing Services
17025accredited
15+Global Fire Testing Labs
50+Years of Experience
Testing to 50+standards
