Fire Testing for Construction Materials

 1. GB 5725-2009 - Safety nets (or formerly GB 16909-1997 - Fine mesh safety vertical net);

2. BS 5867-2:2008 (Type B performance requirements) - Fabrics for curtains, drapes and window blinds - Part 2: Flammability requirements - Specification; and

3. NFPA 701:2023 (Test Method 2) - Standard methods of fire tests for flame propagation of textiles and films.

SGS Fire Testing Services are committed to delivering comprehensive and professional fire safety solutions for building materials and components, transportation products, electrical wires and cables, new energy products, upholstered furniture, and textile products. Failure to ensure proper fire safety could lead to unexpected costs—or worse—harm to end-users and irreparable damage to your brand. Fire safety and fire protection remain critical concerns.

At SGS, we operate a global network of laboratories, including Designated Laboratories by the Buildings Department^, equipped with state-of-the-art fire testing expertise and equipment, enabling us to perform fire safety tests in compliance with most national and regional regulations and standards. As an independent third-party service provider, our highly trained experts are widely recognized and trusted to work with you, understand and support your existing compliance program, and provide advanced facilities for combustion testing, fire safety consulting, risk assessment, and certification.

Reference:

* Practice Note for Registered Contractors 85 (Chinese only): https://www.bd.gov.hk/doc/tc/resources/codes-and-references/practice-notes-and-circular-letters/pnrc/Pnrc85_c.pdf

^ List of Designated Laboratories: https://www.bd.gov.hk/doc/tc/resources/codes-and-references/accredited-lab/accredited_lab_fire_retardant_protective_net_c.pdf