Product Assessment Reports

Streamline your path to building regulation compliance with Elements' expert assessment of fire-resistant designs and variations. Save time and resources by validating your product configurations through professional analysis based on existing test data, eliminating unnecessary additional testing while maintaining full compliance and safety standards.

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What is Product Assessment at Element?

Product Assessment Reports provide expert evaluation of fire resistance performance based on existing test data. At Element, we analyze your specific design configurations using comprehensive fire resistance test results, enabling development of new designs or variations without additional testing requirements. Our assessments cover both standard applications and bespoke constructions.

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What Can Element Offer You For Product Assessment Reports?

Products we test

Elements' assessment capabilities span the complete spectrum of fire-resistant building elements and external wall systems. We evaluate everything from individual components to complete assemblies, including cladding panels, façade materials, insulation systems, fire-resistant doors, walls, partitions, and bespoke construction elements. Our comprehensive approach covers both standard configurations and custom designs to meet your specific project requirements.

Prior to making any decision on the façade facing and insulation combination to be used, we suggest you seek guidance from the warranty holder for the building as to the combination they would be prepared to accept.

Key tests offered

We deliver comprehensive desk-based assessments utilizing data from multiple testing protocols, including BS 8414 fire performance evaluations and detailed fire resistance testing analysis. Our assessments address both standard variations and unique project requirements, providing you with robust validation for your specific needs across all common testing standards and custom configurations.

Methods and solutions offered

Our methodology combines technical expertise with practical application through detailed analysis of existing fire test data, comprehensive review of construction drawings, and thorough system configuration validation. We apply proven assessment methodologies developed through decades of industry experience, delivering solutions that meet both regulatory requirements and practical construction needs while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Our assessments provide a qualified judgement, based on a large body of testing evidence, constructional drawings, and detailed analysis, on whether a system or configuration will meet the criteria.  

Fire safety service

Drawing on almost 40 years of specialized experience, our assessments incorporate Fire Test Study Group principles, latest regulatory guidance, industry best practices, and technical innovation in fire safety. This comprehensive approach ensures your products receive thorough, reliable evaluation backed by decades of expertise and deep understanding of practical construction considerations.  

Standards we test to and products we test

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  • European Standard
  • British Standard
  • NFPA
  • ASTM
  • ISO

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

Comprehensive validation without complete testing

Transform your product development process with our expert assessment methodology. We analyze existing test data to validate multiple variations of your fire-resistant products, eliminating unnecessary testing while maintaining complete compliance coverage for all your design configurations.

Cost and time efficiency maximized

Accelerate your path to market while reducing expenses through our sophisticated desk-based assessments. Our approach validates compliance without additional physical testing, saving you valuable time and resources without compromising safety standards or regulatory requirements.

Complex designs made achievable

Turn your challenging designs into reality with our specialized assessment expertise. Our job-specific evaluations provide professional validation for unique or unusual constructions that would be impractical or impossible to physically test, giving you confidence in your innovative solutions.

Rapid innovation pathway

Speed up your product development cycle through our strategic assessment approach. We leverage existing fire testing evidence to validate your design variations quickly and efficiently, helping you bring new products to market faster while maintaining full compliance with all relevant standards.

Why Choose Element

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Industry-leading experience

Four decades of fire testing expertise informing our assessment methodology

Comprehensive assessment approach

Full evaluation of test data, drawings, and configurations for robust validation

Recognized authority

Assessments aligned with Building Control Alliance guidelines and industry standards

Custom solution capability

Specialized expertise in both standard variations and bespoke construction projects

35+
years

Fire testing experience

40+
years

Conducting external wall assessments

8,500
global team

of materials and product testing experts
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do assessments align with building regulations?

Our assessments follow Option 3 of BCA Technical Guidance Note 18, providing a compliant path for system variations through evaluation by UK-accredited fire testing laboratories using existing fire test data.

What documentation is needed for an assessment?

We require constructional drawings, existing fire test data, and detailed system specifications to conduct a comprehensive assessment of your product's fire resistance performance.

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