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    TECNALIA carries out fire testing to understand the fire risk of industrial premises

    30 April 2021

    Incendio nave industrial

    Industrial establishments must fulfil certain fire safety conditions and requirements

    Following several fires at industrialpremises resulting in considerable material damage during the first quarter of the year, the need for a detailed analysis of the fire risk associated with industrial activity has been highlighted.  

    Industrial establishments  must fulfil certain fire safety conditions and requirements, in accordance with the Fire Safety Regulation in Industrial Establishments (RSCIEI). 

    In order to analyse fulfilment of this regulation, the Fire Safety Laboratory offers engineering firms and architectural studios fire performance testing, as well as technical support in the document review  associated with a their projects. 

    Tests

    Our service consists of reaction to fire and fire resistance testing of stored material, with the determination of its heating value, as well as installed construction systems, such as coatings, dividing elements or load bearing elements. 

    The fire load density of the establishment  can also be calculated to obtain   its inherent risk level . The purpose is to comply with theRSCIEI and prevent accidental fireslimit their spread and reduce personal and financial damages.