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We have completed an important upgrade of our fire resistance testing laboratory. All testing furnaces used for fire resistance testing of construction products have been connected to a new measurement system, which has been successfully verified and put into operation. The new system modernises the way measured data are processed and monitored during testing. In […]

Different roles, one common goal: protecting lives and property In June 2026, FIRES, s.r.o. had the opportunity to support a practical training exercise for members of the Fire and Rescue Service Poprad focused on emergency door opening. Practical training under realistic conditions For the training, we provided installed door assemblies mounted in our testing frame, […]

Non-standard mechanical test of a flooring system Recently, we carried out an unusual mechanical test for a renowned manufacturer of flooring systems. The objective was to evaluate the behaviour of a floorboard installed on a dry fill subfloor under repeated loading simulating walking loads. Test procedure developed according to specific requirements As no standardized test […]

How the 2026 revision changes allowable spans for PIR sandwich panel walls Practical comparison with EN 15254-5:2018 using three worked examples Marek Gorlický  |  Head of Testing Laboratory  |  FIRES, s.r.o. Based on the enquiries and recurring questions we receive from sandwich panel manufacturers, we have prepared this article to explain the practical impact of […]

Each type of construction product has its own way of expressing fire performance. Through this series, we explain how to read and interpret classification codes according to the relevant European standards. Part 1 – Fire Resistance Classification of Ventilation Ducts Applicable standards Testing: EN 1366-1:2014+A1:2020 Classification: EN 13501-3:2025 Extended application of test results: EN 15882-1:2011+A1:2017 […]

Each type of construction product has its own way of expressing fire performance. Through this series, we explain how to read and interpret classification codes according to the relevant European standards. Part 2 – Fire Resistance Classification of Fire Dampers Applicable standards Testing: EN 1366-2:2015 Classification: EN 13501-3:2025 Extended application of test results: EN 15882-2:2022 […]