Fire Resistance Testing & Consultancy

At Checkmate Fire, we offer comprehensive fire resistance performance testing to verify the fire resistance of structural components, penetration seals, and fire-rated assemblies such as fire doors.

Our service provides clear, evidence-based verification that materials and systems meet industry standards current or at the time of construction, ensuring compliance and delivering confidence to stakeholders. With our expertise in passive fire protection, regulatory compliance, and test data analysis, we help clients eliminate uncertainty and make informed, cost-effective decisions regarding fire safety solutions.

Why is Fire Resistance Performance Testing Essential?

Fire resistance testing is not just about meeting regulatory requirements; it is about protecting lives, assets, and business continuity. Many buildings contain fire safety elements with uncertain or deviations from tested performance, which can lead to unknown compliance risks, delays, and unexpected costs.

Our fire resistance testing service is essential in the following scenarios.

Performance Validation for Products and Systems

For manufacturers, contractors, and designers, understanding the actual fire performance of products and assemblies is critical. Fire resistance testing provides verified proof of performance, ensuring products meet regulatory and project-specific requirements.

Supporting evidence of components in Fire-Rated systems

In many existing buildings, fire doors, walls, and penetration seals may lack the necessary documentation demonstrating their fire resistance rating. Whether due to age, refurbishment, or incomplete records, this lack of evidence puts compliance and safety at risk.
Our fire resistance testing service provides the necessary evidence to verify performance.

Non-Standard Fire Stopping

Specific service penetrations and construction details, which do not conform to standard fire-stopping designs and no previous test detail exists, including an engineering judgment/technical evaluation. A fire resistance test can determine whether a non-standard solution will provide the necessary assurance.

Unknown Materials and Substrates

Buildings often contain materials of unknown composition, particularly in older properties, refurbishments, or undocumented construction projects. Verification of these materials through fire resistance testing, ensures that these materials perform as required in the event of a fire.

Multi-Service Penetrations and Complex Systems

Modern buildings require integrated fire protection solutions across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. We test the interaction of fire-stopping materials with multiple services, ensuring that they perform together effectively.

Expertise in Fire Safety & Passive Fire Protection

Our team consists of leading fire safety professionals with in-depth knowledge of fire resistance testing standards, materials science, and real-world applications.

Committed to compliance

We ensure all testing is conducted to the highest standards, considering:

Building Regulations
Approved Document B
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
The Building Safety Act 2022
Relevant British & European fire resistance testing standards
Building Regulations Compliance Statements

We offer a complete fire resistance assessment service, including:

Pre-test evaluations to assess feasibility
Guidance on test specimen preparation
Installation of the specimen
Submission of test specification
Detailed analysis of test results and compliance recommendations
Specialists in Report Interpretation & Implementation

Understanding fire test reports is complex, our experts break down test data, ensuring it is practical and applicable to each of our client’s specific needs.

Key Benefits of Fire Resistance Performance Testing

Enhanced Building Safety & Risk Reduction

Fire resistance testing ensures materials and systems will perform under fire conditions, reducing risk to occupants, assets, and business continuity.

Cost Savings Through Evidence-Based Decisions

Without clear fire resistance data, costly remedial work may be required to replace fire safety systems. Testing eliminates guesswork, ensuring cost-effective solutions.

Compliance with Regulatory & Insurance Requirements

Many clients need fire resistance data to satisfy regulators, insurers, and project approval bodies. Our testing service provides the necessary documentation.

Defined Scope of Work for Fire Safety Measures

By testing specific building components, our service ensures design and refurbishment projects incorporate only verified fire-resistant solutions.

Why Choose Checkmate Fire?

At Checkmate Fire, we are specialists in passive fire protection and regulatory compliance, offering an end-to-end service that goes beyond testing. Our approach ensures clients receive accurate, reliable results, along with expert consultancy and actionable recommendations.

Collaborate with Checkmate Fire

If you would like more information on how our team of experienced fire safety experts can help support you, please contact us via: enquiries@checkmatefire.com or 0330 124 7650 or complete the form below.