Ignis Labs undertakes pilot fire resistance testing with a 1m x 1m furnace.

Fire resistance testing is an essential process for determining how materials and structural elements of a building will perform under fire conditions. This testing assesses the ability of these elements—such as beams, columns, floors, and walls—to retain their structural integrity, limit the spread of flames, and maintain their insulative properties over a specified period under controlled conditions. During the test, components are exposed to temperatures that mimic those encountered in a real fire, using furnaces or other heat sources. The key measurements taken include load-bearing capacity, integrity, and insulation capabilities, which are used to rate the fire resistance of the tested elements in minutes or hours. The results of fire resistance tests are crucial for compliance with building codes and help ensure that buildings are designed to provide a safer environment for occupants during a fire.

Ignis Labs can complete testing on wall systems, joints, service penetrations and fire doors.

• AS 1530.4: Pilot tests for wall elements and penetrations fire resistance levels.
• AS 1905.1: Components for the protection of openings in fire-resistant doorsets.
• AS 4072.1: Components for the protection of openings in fire-resistant separating elements part 1 service penetrations and control joints.