Fire safety has always been a paramount concern within the building and construction industry. Devastating incidents have underscored the need for stringent regulations and innovative approaches. As technology advances and urbanization accelerates, new challenges have emerged, demanding a proactive and comprehensive approach to preventing and mitigating fire-related risks. In an era where quality, safety, and environmental responsibility take precedence, both organizations and consumers seek out trustworthy certification bodies to ensure compliance with rigorous standards.
SIRIM QAS International, a worldwide recognised testing, inspection and certification body in Malaysia, recognises the vital significance of fire safety best practices and aspires to establish its fire testing and certification capabilities and services as the benchmark for ASEAN countries. Our laboratories are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the Department of Standards Malaysia (STANDARDS MALAYSIA) under the National Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (SAMM) while our test reports are recognised by the Singapore Civil Defense Force and the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (BOMBA). SIRIM QAS International is also approved testing laboratory for Underwriters Laboratory (UL) for UL 10B – Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, UL 10C – Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, and also ULC-S104 – Standard Method for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.
SIRIM QAS International offers a wide array of fire testing and certification services, encompassing various critical aspects of fire safety evaluation. The comprehensive fire test facilities and capabilities of SIRIM QAS International comprises of various essential aspects, including Fire Resistance Tests for Non-loadbearing and Loadbearing Horizontal and Vertical Elements of Construction. They also conduct Cyclic Movement Endurance Tests for Side-Hung Doors, Small Scale Fire Resistance Tests, Reaction to Fire Tests, Active Fire Protection System Performance Tests, Fire Performance of External Cladding Systems, Ducting Tests, and Product Assessment Test Report Services. These comprehensive facilities and services position the organization as a leading authority in fire safety testing and certification.
Recently, SIRIM QAS International introduced its new fire protection laboratory, featuring the Rectangular Type Fire Resistance Furnace, the first of its kind in South East Asia. This addition to their existing fire protection testing facilities enhances their comprehensive service offerings, benefiting fire safety agencies, fire door manufacturers, and other relevant stakeholders within the construction industry. The new furnace is capable of conducting the fire resistance tests for building materials like ducts, ceilings, and steel structures.
In the context of ventilation and smoke extraction ducting systems, SIRIM QAS is entrusted with the task of testing and evaluating these systems to meet international standards in accordance with BS EN 1366-1 and BS EN 1366-8. The testing process conducted by SIRIM QAS International for ventilation and smoke extraction ducting systems involves rigorous assessment of several key aspects, including material quality and performance, manufacturing standards, installation guidelines, and fire safety. This testing measures the fire resistance of vertical and horizontal ventilation ducts used in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems including access panels, specifically examining the behaviour of ducts when exposed to fire from outside and inside the ducts.
The building industry is evolving rapidly, bringing new challenges in ensuring fire safety. SIRIM QAS International Fire Protection Testing Services serves as a reliable partner in this journey, aiding builders, architects, and regulators in guaranteeing that their structures are fire-resistant and secure. To learn more, please visit the SIRIM QAS website at www.sirim-qas.com.my or scan the QR code for quick access to detailed fire testing information. For inquiries, contact us at 603-5544 6400 or e-mail: cserviceqas@sirim.my.
