Fire Testing Laboratory

Fire Testing Services by Atharva Fire Testing Laboratories

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( EN 45455-2 and 3 compliance, IMO, Building Material, Fire Rated Doors and partitions)

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Fire Testing helps manufacturers evaluate the fire behaviour and safety performance of products before they are introduced into the market.

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We serve following industries for Fire & Ignitability tests in :

1. Railway Vehicle Components

2. Marine IMO FTP Code 2010

3. Transportation

4. Building Material

And Other industries such as Textile, Polymers, Leather, Interior Materials, Glass

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Comprehensive Fire Testing Services: Railway, Building & Marine Ensuring Safety, Compliance, and Structural Integrity with NABL, QAI, and RDSO Accredited Testing

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When it comes to fire safety, precision and compliance are non-negotiable. Whether you are manufacturing materials for high-speed transit, constructing commercial buildings, or outfitting marine vessels, understanding how your materials react to fire is critical.

As a premier testing laboratory recognized by NABL, QAI, and RDSO, we provide world-class, rigorous fire testing services tailored to the strict regulatory demands of the railway, construction, and maritime industries. We evaluate both Reaction to Fire (early-stage flammability and smoke generation) and Fire Resistance (long-term structural integrity).

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Specialized Industry Testing

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Railway Transport Fire Testing

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The enclosed environment of passenger trains demands the highest level of material safety. As an RDSO-recognized laboratory, we help manufacturers ensure their rolling stock materials prevent rapid fire spread and limit toxic smoke emissions, securing safe evacuation routes.

• International Standards: EN 45545-2 (Hazard Levels HL1-HL3), NFPA 130, BS 6853, UIC 564-2.

• Indian & RDSO Standards: IS 15061, and specific RDSO material specifications (e.g., C-K609, C-K610 for seating, C-8215 for flooring, and others).

• Dedicated Equipment: *

• • Cone Calorimeter: For measuring Heat Release Rate (HRR) and MARHE.

• • NBS Smoke Density Chamber & Toxicity Analyzers: For evaluating smoke obscuration and toxic gas emissions (CO, CO2, HCN, etc.).

  • Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) Apparatus: To determine the minimum oxygen concentration required to support combustion.

• • Spread of Flame Apparatus: For testing lateral flame spread across surfaces.

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Building Materials Fire Testing

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Construction materials must not only resist igniting but also maintain their strength during a fire to allow occupants time to escape. We provide comprehensive testing to certify your building products for both the global market and compliance with the National Building Code (NBC) of India.

• International Standards: EN 13501-1 (Euroclass), ASTM E84, ASTM E119, BS 476 (Parts 4, 6, 7, 20-22), ISO 1182, ISO 1716.

• Indian Standards: IS 3808 (Non-combustibility), IS 3614 (Fire Resistance of Doors), IS 1734, and Indian NBC compliance criteria.

• Dedicated Equipment:

• • Vertical & Horizontal Fire Resistance Furnaces: For full-scale testing of load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls, doors, columns, and floors.

  • Steiner Tunnel / Surface Spread of Flame Apparatus: To determine Flame Spread Index (FSI) and Smoke Developed Index (SDI).

  • Bomb Calorimeter: For measuring the gross heat of combustion (calorific value).

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Marine Transport Fire Testing

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Fires at sea present unique isolation challenges. We help marine equipment manufacturers achieve crucial compliance, ensuring materials meet the strict international standards required for commercial vessels and offshore platforms.

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• International Standards: IMO FTP Code (MSC.307(88)), Marine Equipment Directive (MED) for “wheelmark” certification.

• Indian Standards: Testing conforming to the rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).

• Dedicated Equipment:

  • IMO Radiant Panel Test Rig: Specifically calibrated for surface flammability of marine finishes.

  • Non-Combustibility Furnaces: To test core base materials at 750°C.

  • Class “A”, “B”, and “F” Division Test Furnaces: To evaluate the fire resistance of bulkheads, decks, and marine fire doors.

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State-of-the-Art Laboratory Facilities

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Beyond our testing rigs, our laboratory is equipped to handle the entire lifecycle of material testing to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and customer convenience:

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• Environmental Conditioning Chambers: Before any fire test, materials must be stabilized. Our temperature and humidity-controlled pre-conditioning rooms ensure samples meet strict standard requirements prior to ignition.

• Sample Preparation Workshop: Fully equipped in-house cutting and preparation facilities to size client materials exactly to test specifications, reducing delays.

• Data Acquisition & Control Center: Real-time monitoring systems that capture high-resolution thermal, optical, and chemical data, ensuring absolute integrity in our reporting.

• R&D & Technical Consultancy: Navigating complex standards can be difficult. Our technical experts provide failure analysis, material development guidance, and consulting to help you bridge the gap between initial R&D and final compliance.

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