Accredited Product Categories

CODIMI provides third-party certification services for a broad range of fire safety products, passive fire protection systems, fire-resistant construction products, fire service equipment and specialist fire protection systems across different certification schemes and end markets.

Our certification activities cover products used in buildings, infrastructure, industrial facilities, marine applications, offshore assets and international project specifications.

Depending on the product category and target market, certification may be carried out under the Singapore Product Listing Scheme, the CODIMI Voluntary Certification Scheme, the HKISC PCCS-PFPP scheme, refinery / marine / offshore certification routes, or other accepted certification and technical assessment routes.

The applicable certification route depends on the product type, intended application, end market, applicable standard, certification scheme, manufacturing arrangement, traceability requirement and surveillance regime.

Certification routes covered by CODIMI

Singapore Product Listing Scheme

CODIMI Pte Ltd provides certification for SCDF-regulated fire safety products under the Singapore Product Listing Scheme.

Products certified under this route may require Certificates of Conformity, serial labels, Declarations of Compliance, batch inspection, factory inspection, site inspection, surveillance testing or market surveillance depending on the applicable scheme requirements.

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CODIMI Voluntary Certification Scheme

The CODIMI Voluntary Certification Scheme provides a structured third-party certification route for products and systems where independent assurance is required beyond, outside or in addition to a mandatory regulatory product listing scheme.

This route is particularly relevant to product innovation, enhanced product assurance, purchaser-specified certification, international market access and certification against standards, specifications or technical criteria accepted by CODIMI.

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HKISC PCCS-PFPP Scheme

CODIMI provides third-party product conformity certification for passive fire protection products under the HKISC Product Conformity Certification Scheme for Passive Fire Protection Products, commonly referred to as PCCS-PFPP.

This route is particularly relevant to passive fire protection products such as fire-rated doors, fire-rated partitions and non-combustible materials intended for Hong Kong-related specifications or acceptance routes.

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Refinery, Marine and Offshore Certification

CODIMI supports certification, technical assessment, testing strategy and market access for passive fire protection products used in refinery, petrochemical, marine and offshore environments.

These applications may involve hydrocarbon fire, rapid temperature rise fire exposure, jet fire, marine fire divisions, fire doors, fire-resisting divisions, durability exposure, environmental exposure, classification requirements and project-specific technical specifications.

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Product categories by end application

1. Building compartmentation and fire-resisting construction

CODIMI provides certification for products and systems used to maintain fire compartmentation in buildings and infrastructure projects.

Typical product areas include:

Fire-rated partitions;

Compartment walls;

Protected shafts enclosing lifts;

Protected shafts enclosing staircases or services;

Non-loadbearing fire partitions;

Loadbearing and non-loadbearing fire-rated walls;

Fire-rated board systems;

Framed wall systems;

Composite wall systems;

Shaft wall systems;

Fire-rated masonry or blockwork systems;

Fire-resisting junctions, head details and movement joints, where supported by suitable evidence.

These systems are normally assessed as complete constructions. The certified scope may depend on wall height, thickness, board type, framing, insulation, fixing method, joint treatment, supporting construction and installation details.

2. Fire-rated floors, ceilings and horizontal barriers

CODIMI provides certification for horizontal fire-resisting constructions used to maintain fire separation, protect escape routes or protect structural elements and building services.

Typical product areas include:

Fire-rated floors;

Fire-rated ceilings;

Compartmentation ceilings;

Suspended fire-rated ceilings;

Membrane ceilings;

Protected structural floor systems;

Protection to steel beams supporting reinforced concrete floors;

Protection to timber floors;

Protection to steel flooring;

Fire-rated access panels and hatches, where applicable;

Horizontal fire barriers and enclosure systems.

Certification may require evidence of fire resistance, loadbearing or non-loadbearing performance, ceiling suspension details, fixing systems, service penetrations, insulation, cavity conditions and installation limitations.

3. Fire-rated enclosure, spray and board protection systems

CODIMI provides certification for enclosure and protection systems used to protect structural elements, building services and fire safety systems.

Typical product areas include:

Fire-rated enclosures;

Spraying materials;

Spray-applied fire-resistive materials;

Fire-rated board systems;

Protection to steel structures;

Protection to fire-fighting systems;

Protection to building services;

Protection to sprinkler pipework;

Protection to service risers;

Protection to cables, cable trays and service routes;

Service duct and shaft protection;

Applied protection to concrete, steel, timber and composite members.

The certified scope may depend on substrate, fixing method, reinforcement, thickness, surface preparation, environmental exposure, installation condition and fire test evidence.

4. Fire-rated doorsets, doors and associated hardware

CODIMI provides certification for fire-rated doorsets and related door assemblies.

Typical product areas include:

Timber fire doorsets;

Steel fire doorsets;

Composite fire doorsets;

Glazed fire doorsets;

Single-leaf and double-leaf doorsets;

Single-acting and double-acting doorsets;

Fire-rated acoustic doors;

Fire-rated security doors;

Fire-rated riser doors;

Fire-rated door frames;

Vision panels and glazing systems;

Intumescent and smoke seals;

Hinges;

Locks and latches;

Digital locksets;

Door closers;

Hold-open devices;

Coordinators;

Panic and emergency exit hardware;

Cylinders and mechatronic door furniture;

Power-operated pedestrian doorsets, where forming part of the certified scope.

For fire-rated doorsets, certification normally relates to the complete assembly, not only the door leaf. The certified scope may depend on the door leaf construction, core material, frame, seals, ironmongery, glazing, fixings, supporting construction, installation method and permitted variations.

5. Lift landing doors, dumb waiter doors and specialist closures

CODIMI provides certification for specialist fire-resisting closures used in vertical transportation, service openings and building access applications.

Typical product areas include:

Fire-rated lift landing doors;

Lift landing door assemblies;

Dumb waiter doors;

Bin chute doors;

Fire-rated hatch doors;

Service hatch doors;

Fire-rated access doors and panels;

Specialist compartmentation closures.

These products may require fire resistance testing, product construction review, factory inspection, batch inspection, serial labelling and traceability controls depending on the certification scheme and market requirement.

6. Fire shutters, fire curtains, smoke curtains and smoke barriers

CODIMI provides certification for active, deployable and fixed fire or smoke separation products.

Typical product areas include:

Fire shutters;

Fire-rated roller shutters;

Fire curtains;

Insulated fire curtains;

Smoke curtains;

Smoke barriers;

Smoke control barriers;

Perimeter seals and side guides;

Motors, controls, fail-safe mechanisms and activation systems forming part of the certified product.

Certification may include review of fire resistance, smoke leakage, closing performance, control system arrangement, supporting construction, installation method, project traceability and ongoing surveillance requirements.

7. Fire-rated glazing, glass blocks and glazed partitions

CODIMI provides certification for fire-rated glazing systems where supported by applicable test evidence and technical documentation.

Typical product areas include:

Fire-rated glass;

Fire-rated glass blocks;

Fire-rated glass partitions;

Glazed fire doors;

Glazed screens;

Glazed partitions;

Fire-rated windows;

Transom and side-light assemblies;

Steel, aluminium or timber glazed framing systems;

Glazing beads, seals, setting blocks and fixing arrangements.

Fire-rated glazing certification is normally system-dependent. The approved scope may depend on glass type, glass size, framing material, bead detail, glazing seal, fixing method, orientation, supporting construction and whether integrity or insulation performance is required.

8. Fire stopping and penetration sealing systems

CODIMI provides certification for fire stopping systems used to maintain compartmentation where services pass through fire-resisting elements.

Typical product areas include:

Fire stopping materials;

Fire-rated collars;

Pipe collars;

Pipe wraps;

Intumescent sleeves;

Penetration seals;

Cable penetration seals;

Pipe penetration seals;

Mixed service penetration seals;

Blank seals;

Fire stopping mortars;

Coated batt systems;

Fire-rated sealants;

Linear joint seals;

Head-of-wall and movement joint seals;

Perimeter fire barriers;

Cavity barriers and fire barriers, where applicable.

Certification may depend on the service type, pipe material, pipe diameter, insulation, cable type, aperture size, wall or floor construction, seal depth, annular gap, backing material, orientation and installation method.

9. Fire-rated ductwork, dampers and service protection

CODIMI provides certification for ductwork, dampers and building service protection systems.

Typical product areas include:

Fire-rated duct systems;

Ventilation ducts;

Smoke extract ducts;

Single-compartment smoke extraction ducts;

Kitchen extract ducts;

Pressurisation ducts;

Service ducts and shafts;

Duct protection boards;

Duct wrap systems;

Fire dampers;

Smoke dampers;

Combined fire and smoke dampers;

Damper installation systems;

Access panels and inspection hatches forming part of duct systems.

Certification may require evidence of fire resistance, leakage, insulation, stability, damper closure performance, actuator arrangement, supporting construction, penetration details and installation limitations.

10. Structural steel and structural member fire protection

CODIMI provides certification for fire protection systems used to protect structural steel and other structural members.

Typical product areas include:

Intumescent coating systems;

Reactive coating systems;

Cementitious spray materials;

Board encasement systems;

Blanket and wrap systems;

Fire protection systems for beams, columns and hollow sections;

Protection to concrete members;

Protection to concrete / profiled sheet steel composite members;

Protection to concrete-filled hollow steel columns;

Protection to timber members;

Protection to steel beams with web openings;

Protection to solid steel bars in tension;

Primers and topcoats forming part of the approved system;

Application and dry film thickness control systems.

Certification may require review of fire resistance evidence, section factor range, critical steel temperature, durability evidence, primer and topcoat compatibility, surface preparation, application method, dry film thickness measurement, installer competence, project traceability and Declarations of Compliance.

11. Composite panels, sandwich panels and external wall materials

CODIMI provides certification for composite panel systems and external wall-related materials where fire performance is required by the applicable scheme or specification.

Typical product areas include:

Composite panels;

Composite panel core materials;

Composite panel assemblies;

Cladding to external walls;

Sandwich panels;

Insulated metal panels;

External wall panels;

Façade-related materials;

Façade insulation;

Fire barriers and cavity barriers;

Fire stopping at slab edge and façade interfaces;

Spandrel protection systems;

Curtain wall fire stopping systems.

The applicable route may depend on reaction-to-fire performance, system fire test evidence, material verification, assembly testing, project specification and local regulatory acceptance requirements.

12. Cold-room materials and insulated room systems

CODIMI provides certification for cold-room materials and insulated room systems where fire performance is required by the applicable scheme or specification.

Typical product areas include:

Cold-room materials;

Non-fire-rated cold-room materials requiring reaction-to-fire evidence;

Fire-rated cold-room materials;

Cold-room panels;

Insulated panel systems;

Panel jointing systems;

Panel fixing systems;

Doors and access panels used with cold-room or insulated panel systems.

Certification may include review of fire resistance, reaction-to-fire performance, core material, facing material, panel thickness, joint details, fixing systems, smoke and toxicity evidence, factory production control and project surveillance requirements.

13. Reaction-to-fire, lining, insulation and construction materials

CODIMI provides certification or technical review for materials where reaction-to-fire performance is relevant to the intended application.

Typical product areas include:

Materials for wall construction;

Materials for ceiling construction;

Materials for floor construction;

Internal wall and ceiling linings;

Finishing materials for walls and ceilings;

Plastic finishing materials;

Thermal insulation materials;

Decorative panels;

Acoustic panels;

Roof covering materials;

Engineering timber;

Raised floor panels;

Non-combustible materials.

Depending on the market and application, evidence may include reaction-to-fire classification, non-combustibility, combustibility, heat emission, flame spread, fire propagation, smoke production, toxicity, calorific value, roofing fire performance or project-specific material verification.

14. Solar PV and building-integrated energy products

CODIMI provides certification for building-mounted or building-integrated solar PV products where fire safety or product safety requirements are applicable.

Typical product areas include:

Building-mounted solar PV modules;

Roof-mounted solar PV modules;

Wall-mounted solar PV modules;

Wall-integrated solar PV modules;

Building-integrated photovoltaic products;

Solar PV products requiring fire classification or roof covering fire performance evidence.

Certification may involve product safety, construction review, reaction-to-fire performance, roof fire performance and end-use installation limitations.

15. Fire-resistant and flame-retardant cables

CODIMI provides certification for cables used in fire safety, life safety or circuit integrity applications.

Typical product areas include:

Fire-resistant cables;

Flame-retardant cables;

Cables required to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions;

Single-cable vertical flame propagation applications;

Bunched-cable vertical flame spread applications.

Certification may require review of fire resistance, circuit integrity, flame propagation, flame spread, cable construction, production control and surveillance requirements.

16. Fire service equipment and fire-fighting products

CODIMI provides certification for selected fire service equipment and fire-fighting products.

Typical product areas include:

Fire pumps;

Portable fire extinguishers;

Fire extinguishing systems for kitchen hoods;

Fire hose reels;

Standby fire hoses;

Landing valves;

Breeching inlets.

Certification may include type testing, batch inspection, factory quality system review, product marking, surveillance and compliance with applicable product standards.

17. Refinery, petrochemical and offshore passive fire protection

CODIMI supports certification and technical assessment for passive fire protection systems used in high-hazard industrial environments.

Typical product areas include:

Hydrocarbon fire protection systems;

Rapid temperature rise fire protection systems;

Jet fire protection systems;

Epoxy intumescent coatings;

Offshore-grade passive fire protection coatings;

Cementitious hydrocarbon fire protection;

Passive fire protection for refinery and petrochemical structural steel;

Fire protection for process modules;

Vessel and equipment protection;

Pipe support protection;

Skirt and saddle protection;

Boards, wraps and insulation systems for industrial fire protection.

These systems may require evidence for hydrocarbon fire exposure, rapid temperature rise fire exposure, jet fire resistance, durability, environmental exposure, weathering, ageing, corrosion compatibility, impact resistance, blast-related considerations and project-specific engineering assessment.

18. Marine, shipbuilding and high-speed craft fire protection

CODIMI supports certification strategy, technical review and assessment for marine fire protection products used in shipbuilding, offshore and maritime applications.

Typical product areas include:

Refinery / marine / offshore fire-resisting divisions;

Class, B-class and F-class divisions;

High-speed craft fire-resisting divisions;

Marine fire doors;

Fire door control systems;

Marine decks;

Marine bulkheads;

Marine windows;

Marine ceilings;

Marine linings;

Marine fire dampers;

Pipe penetrations;

Duct penetrations;

Cable transits;

Penetration sealing systems;

Fire-rated insulation and lining systems.

The applicable certification or acceptance route may depend on IMO FTP Code requirements, classification society rules, flag state requirements, shipyard specifications, offshore project requirements and the intended vessel or asset type.

19. Hong Kong PCCS-PFPP passive fire protection products

CODIMI provides third-party product conformity certification under the HKISC PCCS-PFPP scheme for relevant passive fire protection products.

Typical product areas include:

Fire-rated doors;

Fire-rated doorsets;

Fire-rated partitions;

Non-loadbearing fire partitions;

Non-combustible materials;

Passive fire protection products covered by the HKISC PCCS-PFPP framework;

Related components forming part of the certified product family.

This route focuses on product conformity, manufacturing control, quality management, marking, traceability and ongoing surveillance for passive fire protection products supplied under Hong Kong-related certification requirements.

Product categories by end market

Singapore

For Singapore, CODIMI provides certification for SCDF-regulated fire safety products under the Singapore Product Listing Scheme.

Typical product areas include fire-rated partitions, compartment walls, fire-rated floors and ceilings, fire-rated enclosures, fire stopping systems, fire-rated duct systems, fire dampers, smoke dampers, fire-rated doors, lift landing doors, dumb waiter doors, fire shutters, fire curtains, smoke curtains, intumescent coating systems, composite panels, cold-room materials, fire service equipment and other products within the applicable certification scope.

Products supplied under the Singapore PLS may require Certificates of Conformity, serial labels, Declarations of Compliance, factory inspection, site inspection, batch inspection, surveillance testing or market surveillance depending on the applicable scheme requirements.

Southeast Asia

CODIMI supports manufacturers and suppliers seeking certification, product listing, technical assessment or market access support across Southeast Asia.
This may include support for products intended for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and other regional markets, subject to the applicable local regulatory and project requirements.

Typical areas include fire doors, fire stopping systems, fire-rated construction systems, intumescent coatings, duct protection, dampers, façade-related fire safety products, fire service equipment and passive fire protection systems.

Where a product is intended for more than one Southeast Asian market, CODIMI can assist in reviewing whether a coordinated testing and certification strategy can support multiple target jurisdictions.

Hong Kong SAR

For Hong Kong-related certification, CODIMI provides third-party product conformity certification under the HKISC Product Conformity Certification Scheme for Passive Fire Protection Products, commonly referred to as PCCS-PFPP.

Typical product areas include fire-rated doors, fire-rated doorsets, fire-rated partitions, non-loadbearing fire partitions, non-combustible materials and related passive fire protection products covered by the scheme.

This route focuses on product conformity, manufacturing control, quality management, product marking, traceability and ongoing surveillance for passive fire protection products supplied under Hong Kong-related certification requirements.

Mainland China, Macau SAR and Taiwan

CODIMI supports manufacturers in Mainland China, Macau SAR and Taiwan with certification strategy, testing coordination, technical documentation review and international market access for fire safety products.

This is particularly relevant for manufacturers seeking to export fire safety products to Singapore, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, the Middle East, the United Kingdom, Europe or other international markets.

Typical product areas include fire doors, fire-rated partitions, fire stopping products, intumescent coatings, fire-rated glazing, duct systems, composite panels, marine fire protection products and refinery / offshore passive fire protection systems.

United Kingdom

CODIMI’s UK operation supports manufacturers, suppliers, consultants and project teams with certification strategy, technical assessment and fire performance evaluation for products intended for the UK market.

Typical areas include fire resistance assessment, passive fire protection products, fire doorsets, fire stopping systems, fire-rated partitions, fire-rated ducts, structural steel fire protection, intumescent coatings, façade-related fire safety products and specialist fire protection systems.

Support may include test programme development, review of existing fire test evidence, assessment strategy, technical justification, certification route planning and coordination with suitable laboratories or certification partners.

Europe

For European markets, CODIMI supports manufacturers with testing strategy, technical documentation review and certification route planning where products are intended to satisfy European standards, classification requirements or project specifications.

Typical product areas include fire-rated doorsets, fire-rated partitions, fire stopping systems, fire-rated ductwork, dampers, smoke control products, reaction-to-fire materials, structural steel fire protection, intumescent coatings, marine fire protection systems and other passive fire protection products.

Where appropriate, CODIMI can assist clients in reviewing whether existing test evidence is suitable for European classification or whether additional testing, extended application, assessment or durability evidence may be required.

Middle East, UAE and Saudi Arabia

CODIMI supports manufacturers and suppliers seeking certification, technical assessment or market access for fire safety products used in the Middle East, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

These markets often involve a combination of local authority requirements, civil defence requirements, project specifications, consultant requirements, insurer expectations and international test standards.

Typical product areas include fire doors, fire stopping systems, fire-rated walls and partitions, fire-rated ducts, dampers, intumescent coatings, structural fire protection, façade-related fire safety products, composite panels, fire-rated glazing, fire shutters, smoke control products and specialist passive fire protection systems.

CODIMI can help clients review the applicable approval route, available test evidence, certification requirements, factory inspection requirements and project-specific technical gaps.

Refinery, petrochemical, marine and offshore markets

CODIMI supports certification, technical assessment, testing strategy and market access for passive fire protection products used in refinery, petrochemical, marine and offshore environments.

Typical end applications include refineries, petrochemical plants, LNG facilities, offshore platforms, FPSOs, process modules, shipbuilding, marine vessels, high-speed craft and other high-consequence energy or maritime assets.

Typical product areas include hydrocarbon fire protection systems, jet fire protection systems, epoxy intumescent coatings, offshore passive fire protection systems, marine decks, marine bulkheads, marine fire doors, marine fire dampers, pipe penetrations, duct penetrations, cable transits, penetration seals and protection systems for vessels, skids, pipe supports and structural steel.

These applications may require consideration of hydrocarbon fire, rapid temperature rise fire exposure, jet fire resistance, IMO FTP Code requirements, A-class / B-class / H-class divisions, environmental durability, weathering, corrosion compatibility, classification society requirements, flag state requirements and project-specific technical specifications.

Important note on accreditation and market acceptance

The product categories and markets listed on this page are provided as a general overview of CODIMI’s certification and technical assessment activities.

The availability of accredited certification, voluntary certification, product conformity certification or technical assessment for a specific product depends on CODIMI’s approved certification scope, the applicable scheme rules, product evidence, test standards, end-market requirements and technical suitability of the submitted documentation.

Certification or technical assessment does not automatically replace statutory approval, project approval, classification society approval, insurer acceptance or authority acceptance where these are separately required.

CODIMI will confirm the applicable certification or assessment route after reviewing the product, intended application, target market, available test evidence and applicable certification requirements.