WFRGENT NV performs fire tests mainly on construction materials, materials used in transport (train, tram, bus, aeroplane, car, shipbuilding) and materials for the off-shore industrie (boats, drilling platforms).

These tests are performed in two departments:

Reaction to fire

In this department the tests on materials are performed in small scale set-ups. The goal is to evaluate the contribution of a material in the development of a starting fire.

Fire resistance

in this department tests are being performed on construction elements to evaluate their behaviour in a fully developed fire. The evaluation contains the preservation of the load-bearing capacity of structural construction elements and the capability to contain the fire: this is valid for walls, doors, floors,… The tests are being performed on a vertical and a horizontal furnace in full size if possible.

The tests can be divided into standard tests. These take mainly place in relation with the European Construction Products Directive, which has been converted into national legislation. Sometimes ad hoc tests are performed, not according to a prescribed standard, but specifically drawn-up to examine particular situations.

WFRGENT NV is also an important subcontractor of the v.z.w. ISIB, an association that supplies assessments concerning passive fire protection and which certifies installers for products that contribute to the passive fire protection. More information: www.isibfire.be