We undertake fire tests in the presence of an independent witness
We only undertake fire tests on a product that has been sampled in the presence of an independent witness, the test verified by an independent third party and the factory control process audited on a regular basis.
With independent monitoring of the test and manufacturing process, with documented observations recorded, it means we provide the layers of assurance that you, the stakeholders need.
Why it matters?
How do you know that the doorset that was originally tested is not a “lab queen” (a product that has been finely engineered to pass a furnace test and to a specification that is not repeatable in volume manufacture)?
How do you know that a manufacturer has declared the accurate specification of the doorset on the fire test report, using the specification of components that they intend to make the door with?
Do you only rely on one test? Is it documented that the sample was verified by an independent third party? Are you confident that the hidden components in your manufactured doors are the same as those tested?
How we help mitigate your risk
We only undertake fire tests on a product that has been witnessed and verified by an independent third party. This means that the regular manufacturing process is observed, a sample is removed under regular production conditions and the material and manufacturing parameters verified, to ensure that the parts of the doors that can’t be seen (such as the core material) are documented.
The doorset is permanently marked by the witnesses and documented. These documents are cross checked at the fire test stage and included in the furnace report. This demonstrates that the fire doorset tested is the same as the sample produced under witness. Our production is regularly independently audited to ensure the same specification is produced, ensuring we make what we burn.
