As one of the world’s largest fire research organizations, we have extensive capabilities and expertise to customize fire tests for a wide range of systems and equipment. Our staff is well versed in a wide range of fire testing using methodologies and pulling from other fields of expertise to address research and client testing needs. Our testing laboratories are accredited through federal, state, international, and other various agencies. We have a multi-million dollar custom pollution abatement system that allows us to conduct tests safely while reducing emissions and hazardous waste. Since the 1950s, we have conducted fire testing and research servicing both industry and government.
We perform a wide range of standard and custom tests to evaluate the fire performance of construction materials, products, and systems including the fire resistance measurements of wall or floor/ceiling assemblies and structural elements and assessing the potential contribution from interior finish materials to a fire. We offer customized engineering and scientific solutions to fire and explosion problems.
For questions about this testing, please contact Matthew Blais at +1 210 522 3524.
CUSTOM TESTING AND CONSULTATION
We can design custom tests and provide consultations to provide sound scientific evaluations specific for any application. Full-scale tests are developed to determine the response of processes, structures, materials, products and environment to realistic explosions, heat, smoke and fire. Events can be recreated to determine possible root cause and to develop mitigation techniques to prevent further losses.
PRODUCT AND PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
We specialize in:
- Optimization of type and quantity of fire inhibitors in polymers and composites
- Optimization of processes for inclusion of fire inhibitors
- Batch-scale reaction studies for chemicals
- Design, construction, and operation of pilot plants
- Evaluation and optimization of the fire safety of processes and plants
- Development of active and passive safety systems for processes
- Development of automatic control systems for processes
- Simulation and modeling of upset conditions or fire scenarios in processes
Fire Testing Standards
Find specific testing in the table below or visit the following pages:
Custom Design | Contact |
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Aerosol Cans/Candles | Marina Gonzalez +1 210 522 3743 |
Aerospace Components (Testing and Evaluations) | Alexandra Schluneker +1 210 522 6423 |
Combat Vehicle Survivability Testing | Matthew Blais +1 210 522 3524 |
Combustion and Inhalation Toxicity | Matthew Blais +1 210 522 3524 |
Custom Design Offshore Fire Systems | Kyle Fernandez +1 210 522 5469 |
Environmental Control Equipment | Alexandra Schluneker +1 210 522 6423 |
Explosibility | Alexandra Schluneker +1 210 522 6423 |
Fire Fighting Foam Evaluations | Jason Huczek +1 210 522 3632 |
Fire Modeling | Jason Huczek +1 210 522 3632 |
Fire Protection Custom-Design Tests | Jason Huczek +1 210 522 3632 |
Flame Arrester | Alexandra Schluneker +1 210 522 6423 |
Flexible Hose Evaluation for Offshore Installations | Brandon Meckel +1 210 522 2728 |
Full-Scale Pool Fire Simulations | Jason Huczek +1 210 522 3632 |
Gas and Vapor Cloud Fire and Explosion | Alexandra Schluneker +1 210 522 6423 |
Gas Dispersion (Accidental Releases) | Alexandra Schluneker +1 210 522 6423 |
Glazing Materials | Karen Carpenter +1 210 522 3718 |
Heat Transfer Equipment (Testing and Evaluation) | Alexandra Schluneker +1 210 522 6423 |
High Temperature Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) | Matthew Blais +1 210 522 3524 |
Hydrocarbon Pool Fire Simulation >2000°F | Kyle Fernandez +1 210 522 5469 |
Jet Fire/High Intensity Apparatus/High-Rise Curve | Kyle Fernandez +1 210 522 5469 |
Large-Scale Heat Release Rate Calorimetry | Karen Carpenter +1 210 522 3718 |
Listing and Labeling Services | Julie Garcia +1 210 522 5832 |
Natural Gas Systems (Transmission and Distribution) | Alexandra Schluneker +1 210 522 6423 |
Perimeter Joints and Fire Stops | Karen Carpenter +1 210 522 3718 |
Pool Fire/Flame Engulfment Evaluations | Jason Huczek +1 210 522 3632 |
Pressure Relief Devices Exposed to Fire Evaluation | Alexandra Schluneker +1 210 522 6423 |
Propellant Combustion, Fires, and Military Studies | Alexandra Schluneker +1 210 522 6423 |
Propellant Pyrotechnics and High Sensitivity Studies | Alexandra Schluneker +1 210 522 6423 |
Risks and Hazard Analysis | Alexandra Schluneker +1 210 522 6423 |
Room Temperature/Rate of Heat Release Test | Jason Huczek +1 210 522 3632 |
School Bus Seat Test | Marina Gonzalez +1 210 522 3743 Samuel Fey +1 210 522 3971 |
Smoke Detector/Alarm Systems | Jason Huczek +1 210 522 3632 |
Sprinkler Evaluation for Rack Storage in Warehouse | Jason Huczek +1 210 522 3632 |
Sprinkler System Evaluations | Jason Huczek +1 210 522 3632 |
Toxicity Evaluation of Smoke by Radiant Combustion and Exposure Apparatus | Marina Gonzalez +1 210 522 3743 |
Vehicle Fuel Tank Vulnerability | Kyle Fernandez +1 210 522 5469 |
Standard Tests
We conduct a wide range of standard fire tests in accordance with strict standard methods.