Fire Performance of Building Materials and Components

Passive fire protection includes, among other things, the targeted analysis of the fire behavior of building materials and components. The key question is: “How do these materials behave if a fire breaks out in this area?”

The reason behind this is that fires generally do not develop randomly but follow a specific pattern. The speed at which a fire spreads depends largely on the building materials and components used in the surrounding environment.

For this reason, it is particularly important to evaluate the fire behavior of the materials and products used on an individual basis and examine them in detail.

Division into Different Areas

In passive fire protection, the fire behavior of building materials and products is assessed from various perspectives. For example, the requirements in the construction industry differ significantly from those applicable to railway applications. Furniture and textiles can also play a decisive role in accelerating the spread of fire.

In short: anyone who understands the fire behavior of building materials and products can often prevent more serious consequences. In addition, comprehensive knowledge of the specific environment is essential for developing an optimal fire protection concept. This expertise helps ensure that extinguishing agents and other fire protection measures are selected and applied in a precise and effective manner.

Your Partner for Comprehensive Fire Protection Solutions & Safety

Our portfolio includes a wide range of services specifically designed to ensure the safety and quality of your construction projects. These include:

Testing and Certification in the Construction Industry
(including roofing systems and floor coverings)

• We ensure that your materials comply with stringent fire protection standards.

Railway Applications – Rail Vehicle Components

• We test materials and components for railway applications in accordance with the specific requirements of rail vehicle construction to ensure the highest safety standards.

Shipbuilding – IMO (International Maritime Organization)

• We perform testing for materials and components used in shipbuilding in compliance with international IMO fire protection regulations.

Cables

• Our team tests cables and cable systems for circuit integrity and fire protection properties to ensure safety and compliance with applicable standards.

Furniture and Textiles

• We assess the fire behavior of furniture and textiles to evaluate fire safety performance and minimize potential risks.

Our fire testing services provide comprehensive support in complying with current regulations and standards. Through our testing services for general building authority test certificates, we ensure that your construction materials and building systems comply with applicable requirements.

In addition, we support you with approval testing within the framework of general building authority approvals (DIBt) to help obtain the necessary certifications for your construction products.

Our experts also carry out the classification of construction products and construction methods, ensuring compliance with the latest fire protection regulations. With our expertise and many years of experience, we ensure that your construction projects meet the highest safety standards.