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AS1530.4 FRL/FRR
Fire Resistance Testing
Fire TS Laboratory is accredited to conduct fire resistance tests in compliance with AS1530.4 - Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures. Part 4: Fire resistance tests for elements of construction.
Through the years of work, the laboratory's team have undertaken a multitude of fire resistance tests in accordance with the sections of AS1530.4
Through the years of work, the laboratory's team have undertaken a multitude of fire resistance tests in accordance with the sections of AS1530.4
Certification Testing
An endorsed/certification report is issued based on the undertaken test whether full scale or pilot scale - dependent on the testing prototype. The report format is strictly compliant with AS1530.4 guidelines; issued with IANZ & ILAC MRA endorsement and signed by an IANZ signatory. Such a report is a valid document that identifies FRL/FRR (fire resistance level/rating) of elements in construction and officially accepted by industry regulators.
Endorsed report issuance in 2 weeks’ time after the test.
Endorsed report issuance in 2 weeks’ time after the test.
Research Testing
Pilot/full-scale research testing on building materials, components and systems can be completed to evaluate their performance as a part of the R&D process prior to the endorsed testing. The results of the research test are compiled as raw data in Excel.
The raw data of the sponsored research testing provides valuable insights into the system performance deficiencies (if any) and assists with the direction of further research effort. It also gives a higher level of confidence to the sponsor during the endorsed testing stage.
The raw data of the sponsored research testing provides valuable insights into the system performance deficiencies (if any) and assists with the direction of further research effort. It also gives a higher level of confidence to the sponsor during the endorsed testing stage.
Testing Scope
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Cellulosic Temperature Curve
Hydrocarbon Temperature Curve
Section 3: Walls - Vertical Separating Elements
3000mm x 3000mm
The specimen size is 3000mm x 3000mm.
Vertical
Testing is undertaken in vertical orientation.
Load Bearing Testing
Dead weight or hydraulic loading can be applied on the specimen during testing.
See-Through Windows
The specimen behaviour can be viewed through the furnace windows.
Section 4: Floors, Roofs and Ceilings - Horizontal Separating Elements
Up to 4000mm x 3000mm
The maximum specimen size is 4000mm x 3000mm.
Horizontal
Testing is undertaken in horizontal orientation.
Load Bearing Testing
Dead weight or hydraulic loading can be applied on the specimen during testing.
See-Through Windows
The specimen behaviour can be viewed through the furnace windows.
Section 5: Columns
Up to 3000mm
Tests can be done for specimen up to 3000mm tall.
Vertical
Testing is undertaken in vertical orientation.
Load Bearing Testing
Dead weight or hydraulic loading can be applied on the specimen during testing.
See-Through Windows
The specimen behaviour can be viewed through the furnace windows.
Section 6: Beams, Girders and Trusses
Up to 4000mm
Tests can be done for specimen up to 4000mm in length.
Horizontal
Testing is undertaken in horizontal orientation.
Load Bearing Testing
Dead weight or hydraulic loading can be applied on the specimen during testing.
See-Through Windows
The specimen behaviour can be viewed through the furnace windows.
Section 7: Doorsets and Shutter Assemblies
Up to 4000mm x 3000mm
The maximum specimen size is 4000mm x 3000mm.
Vertical
Testing is undertaken in vertical orientation.
Hardware Testing
Reduced size specimen for the hardware testing and assessment is available in both pilot and full scale furnaces.
See-Through Windows
The specimen behaviour can be viewed through the furnace windows.
Section 8: Uninsulated Glazing
Up to 4000mm x 3000mm
The maximum specimen size is 4000mm x 3000mm.
Vertical
Testing is undertaken in vertical orientation.
Heat Flux Measurement
Heat flux meter installed in front of specimen, measuring up to 50kW/m2
See-Through Windows
The specimen behaviour can be viewed through the furnace windows.
Section 9: Air Ducts
Up to 4000mm x 3000mm
The maximum specimen size is 4000mm x 3000mm.
Vertical & Horizontal
Both vertical and horizontal testing can be undertaken.
Internal & External Fire Exposure
Certification testing for both heat exposures.
See-Through Windows
The specimen behaviour can be viewed through the furnace windows.
Section 10: Service Penetrations & Control Joints
Up to 4000mm x 3000mm
The maximum specimen size is 4000mm x 3000mm.
Vertical & Horizontal
Both vertical and horizontal testing can be undertaken.
Pilot scale & Full scale
Both pilot and full scale tests can be undertaken.
See-Through Windows
The specimen behaviour can be viewed through the furnace windows.
Section 12: Critical Services
Up to 4000mm x 3000mm
The maximum specimen size is 4000mm x 3000mm.
Vertical & Horizontal
Both vertical and horizontal testing can be undertaken.
Pilot scale & Full scale
Both pilot and full scale tests can be undertaken.
See-Through Windows
The specimen behaviour can be viewed through the furnace windows.
Additional Standarts
Fire TS Laboratory has a number additional standards necessary for for issuance of the Formal Opinions/Assessments based on a number of the test standards in conjunction with AS1530.4 test method:
AS 1735.11 Lifts, escalators and moving walks - Part 11: Fire-rated landing doors
AS 1905.1 Components for the protection of openings in fire-resistant walls Part 1: Fire-resistant doorsets
AS 1905.2 Components for the protection of openings in fire-resistant walls - Part 2: Fire- resistant roller shutters
AS 4072.1 Components for the protection of openings in fire-resistant separating elements Part 1: Service penetrations and control joints
NZS 4520 Fire-resistant doorsets
AS 1735.11 Lifts, escalators and moving walks - Part 11: Fire-rated landing doors
AS 1905.1 Components for the protection of openings in fire-resistant walls Part 1: Fire-resistant doorsets
AS 1905.2 Components for the protection of openings in fire-resistant walls - Part 2: Fire- resistant roller shutters
AS 4072.1 Components for the protection of openings in fire-resistant separating elements Part 1: Service penetrations and control joints
NZS 4520 Fire-resistant doorsets
Our Equipment
Fire TS Laboratory's pilot and full-scale furnaces are highly sophisticated equipment which demonstrate consistent performance and produce reliable results.
