Fire Testing

Fire Testing

SIRIM QAS International plays an important role as a one-stop conformity assessment by providing
certification, inspection and testing services. Realizing the importance to support the industries, regulatory
authorities and any interested parties, SIRIM QAS International has established testing facilities under the Fire
Protection Section. This reputable testing laboratory provides complete fire testing services under the areas
of passive and active fire protection.
The section is fully equipped with comprehensive and up-to-date testing facilities to carry out testing in
accordance with national and international standards. With its high level of integrity, credibility and competent
personnel, the section is capable in assisting the industries to meet their global requirements and needs.
Services provided are closely aligned with the needs of the industries to cater customers specific
requirements.

The Benefits of Testing Services

SIRIM QAS International test is accepted by the regulatory authority namely the Fire and Rescue Department of
Malaysia.
Provides an independent assurance that the test was conducted in accordance with the stated specification, test
method and correct test environment.
Enhance customer acceptance and confidence on the quality, reliability and safety of the products.
Products bearing SIRIM marks/labels provide an excellent marketing tool and enhance the reputation of the
manufacturer.

Why SIRIM QAS International?

SIRIM QAS International demonstrated its capability through achieving accreditation for its Fire Protection
Section to ISO/IEC 17025 from the Department of Standards Malaysia (STANDARDS MALAYSIA) under the
National Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (SAMM) and recognition from Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Together with our long years of experience, highly technical and professional expertise and excellent facilities,
SIRIM QAS International is committed to furnish the necessary support to ensure the industry has a leading
business edge.
SIRIM QAS International is uniquely placed to offer the best service and support packages to meet clients
best interests both nationally and/or internationally.

Range of Services
Products Tested
Fire Resistance Tests for Non-loadbearing and
Loadbearing Horizontal Elements of
Construction
- Flooring System
- Roofing System
- Suspended Ceiling System
- Beam
- Roller Shutter Assemblies (Horizontal)
- Ducting System
Fire Resistance Tests for Non-loadbearing and
Loadbearing Vertical Elements of Construction
- Timber Doorsets
- Composite Doorsets
- Steel Doorsets
- Glazed Doorsets
- Fire Dampers
- Roller Shutter Assemblies (Vertical and Sliding)
- Drywall Partition/Panel System
- Lift Landing Door
- Precast Wall Panel
- Penetration Seals

- Brick/Block Walls
- Glazing
Cyclic Movement Endurance Test for Side-Hung
- Fire Resistance Doorset
Indicative Fire Resistance Tests on
Products/Systems
- Iron Mongeries
- Horizontal Building Elements
- Vertical Building Elements
- Penetration Seals
Reaction to Fire Tests
- Non-Combustibility Test
- Surface Spread of Flame Test
- Fire Propagation Test
Active Fire Protection System for Performance
Tests
- Portable Fire Extinguishers (Water, Foam, Dry
Powder and CO2)
- Fire Reel Hoses
- Fire Hose Reels
- Landing Valves
- CO2 Valves

Testing Facilities
Horizontall Fire Resistance
Test Furnace
Verticall Fire Resistance
Test Furnace
Indicative Fire Resistance
Test Furnace
Non-Combustibility Test
Apparatus
Fire Propagation Test
Apparatus
Surface Spread of Flame
Test Apparatus
Cyclic Movement
Endurance Test Apparatus
Facilities for Performance
Testing of Portable Fire
Extinguishers
Hydrostatic Test Apparatus

Relevant Standards
IMO A 18/Res.754

Fire Resistance Tests:

MS 1073: Part 2: 1996
MS 1073: Part 3: 1996
BS 476: Part 20: 1987
BS 476: Part 21: 1987
BS 476: Part 22: 1987
BS 476: Part 23: 1987
BS 476: Part 24: 1987
BS EN 1363-1: 1999
BS EN 1363-2: 1999
BS EN 1364-1: 1999
BS EN 1365-1: 1999
BS EN 1366-1: 1999
BS EN 1634-1: 2000
UL 10B
UL 10C
AS 1530: Part 4 : 1997
ASTM E119

Method for Determination of the Fire Resistance

(General Principles)
Method for Determination of the Fire Resistance
(Type of Doorsets)
Method for Determination of the Fire Resistance of
Elements of Construction (General Principles)
Method for Determination of the Fire Resistance of
Loadbearing Elements of Construction
Method for Determination of the Fire Resistance of
Non-loadbearing Elements of Construction
Methods for Determination of the Contribution of
Components to the FIre Resistance of Structure
Methods for Determination of the Fire Resistance of
Ventilation Ducts
Fire Resistance Tests - Part 1: General Requirements
Alternative and Additional Procedures (Hydrocarbon
test)
Fire Resistance Tests for Non-loadbearing Elements Part 1: Walls
Fire Resistance Tests for Loadbearing Elements Part 1: Walls
Service Ducts and Shafts
Fire Resistance Tests for Door and Shutter Assemblies Part 1: Fire Doors and Shutters
Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
Fire Resistance Tests of Elements of Construction
Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

Fire Resistance Tests for A, B, and F Class

Divisions
Specific Requirements for Loadbearing Vertical
Separating Elements
Specific Requirements for Loadbearing Horizontal
Separating Elements
Specific Requirements for Beams
Specific Requirements for Non-Loadbearing Vertical
Separating Elements
Specific Requirements for Non-Loadbearing Ceiling
Elements

ISO 834-4:2000
ISO 834-5:2000
ISO 834-6:2000
ISO 834-8:2002
ISO 834-9:2003

Cyclic Movement Endurance Test:

MS 1073: Part 3: 1996

Cyclic Movement Endurance Test (Appendix B)

(Side-Hung Doorsets Only)

Amd. 1: 2003

Reaction to Fire Tests:

BS 476: Part 4: 1970 (84)
BS 476: Part 6: 1989
BS 476: Part 7: 1997

Non-Combustibility Test
Fire Propagation Test
Surface Spread of Flame Test

Active Fire Protection:

MS1539: 2002
BS
BS
BS
BS

EN 671: 1995
EN 694: 1994
5041: 1987
341: 1991

Specification for Portable Fire Extinguishers Part 1: Construction and Testing Methodology
Fire Hose Reels
Fire Reel Hoses
Landing Valves
CO2 Valves

Application Process
Enquiries

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Application
Submission of Test Items

Product Testing
Issuance of Test Report

I N T E R N AT I O N A L

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SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.

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Tel:
603-5544 6400
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