Fire resistance is defined in BS 476: Part 20: 1987 as the ability of an element of building construction to withstand exposure to a standard temperature, time and pressure regime without loss of its fire separating function or loadbearing function or both for a given time.

Tests are carried out to British and European test standards

Tests are carried out on:

• Walls and partitions


• Floors


• Ceilings


• Beams and columns


• Doors


• Glazing


• Intumescent seals

For a full list and standards please click on Fire Test Standards.

A 5m partition at the end of a fire test