Fire Resistance Test Design

While firestopping manufacturers typically have an in-house specialist or department that focuses on fire resistance testing, there are a large number of test sponsors that require project-specific testing to progress past a particular issue on site. Where these sponsors may not have an internal specialist who can design such a test with their bespoke requirements in mind, HIVE can help design a test that considers the project requirements while navigating the rules in which the various test standards dictate the test should be conducted, via an ad hoc test to the principles of a specific standard or to access the Direct Field of Application (DIAP).

Maximisation of existing EN fire resistance data and extrapolation of results for utilisation of the External Field of Application (EXAP) - Although the majority of firestopping manufacturers have resources dedicated to fire resistance testing, the industries rapid growth in recent years has resulted in a shortage of experienced people. If a suitably experienced person or department is not available, it can lead to inefficient test design and results that cover the specimen as tested without utilising the full scope of coverage from the DIAP or if the specified overrun is achieved, that additional coverage gained via the standards EXAP.