About Element Birchwood

Warringtonfire Birchwood is our new state-of-the-art fire resistance testing facility – one of the largest and most advanced of its kind in the world. With expanded capacity and cutting-edge technology, we provide comprehensive testing, technical, and certification services to customers globally.

Birchwood’s 200-strong team of fire safety experts is here to fulfil your end-to-end needs, from testing prototypes to certifying final products, all under one roof. We support a wide range of industry sectors to ensure products are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose, and facilitate entry to domestic and international markets, which may have specific compliance regulations.

Warrington Expertise

Fire Resistance

Our experts determine a product's fire resistance through destructive fire testing, replicating its intended end-use. Our testing spans the construction, marine, and rail sectors and is conducted to British, European, and International standards, in support of CE, UKCA, and UKNI marking.

Certification

Our certification specialists offer UKAS-accredited certification for products and personnel. Our experts collaborate with clients across specialist industry sectors and with specifiers, regulators, and enforcement authorities to help set the benchmark for fire protection, safety, and security.

Standards we test to and things we test

These are our most prevalent requests. Don't see what you're looking for? Contact us!
  • Fire resistance products (tested through destructive fire testing replicating intended end-use)
  • Construction sector products
  • Marine sector products
  • Rail sector products

 

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