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HKISC Voluntary Certification Scheme

Third-Party Certification under the 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.

The scheme is relevant to passive fire protection products, including fire doors and non-loadbearing fire partitions. It provides a structured certification framework covering product evidence, technical documentation, manufacturing control, quality management arrangements, product conformity, marking, traceability and ongoing surveillance.

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What is HKISC PCCS-PFPP?

HKISC PCCS-PFPP stands for the Product Conformity Certification Scheme for Passive Fire Protection Products.

It is a Hong Kong product conformity certification scheme developed for passive fire protection products. The scheme is intended to support confidence that the product manufactured and supplied to the market remains consistent with the product tested, assessed and certified.

Unlike a standalone fire test report, PCCS-PFPP certification considers the complete product conformity chain. This includes the tested construction, certified product scope, manufacturing plant, quality management system, plant production control, critical components, product marking, traceability and ongoing surveillance.

For fire doors and non-loadbearing fire partitions, this is particularly important because fire resistance performance depends on the complete assembly. This may include the door leaf or partition panel, frame, core materials, boards, glazing, seals, ironmongery, fixings, joints, supporting construction and installation details.

In practical terms, HKISC PCCS-PFPP helps bridge the gap between fire testing and reliable product supply. It provides a controlled certification route so that manufacturers, purchasers, specifiers and project stakeholders can verify that certified passive fire protection products are produced under appropriate conformity controls.

What the scheme is designed to support

The scheme is designed to provide independent product conformity certification for passive fire protection products.

It helps establish a controlled link between:

The product tested for fire performance
The product described in the certification documentation
The product manufactured under factory production control
The product marked or identified as certified
The product supplied to the market or project

This control is important because a change to any critical component or construction detail may affect the fire performance of the complete system. The certification process therefore requires the certified product scope to be clearly defined, reviewed and controlled.

CODIMI’s role under the scheme

As a third-party certification body, CODIMI evaluates whether the submitted product, test evidence, technical documentation, production arrangements and proposed certification scope meet the applicable requirements of the HKISC PCCS-PFPP scheme.

CODIMI’s certification evaluation may include review of:

Fire test reports and supporting assessments
Product drawings and construction details
Product family and scope of certification
Hardware and component schedules
Quality management system documentation
Factory production control arrangements
Traceability of critical materials and components
Product marking and certification scope
Surveillance and recertification requirements

Where the certification requirements are satisfied, CODIMI may issue third-party product conformity certification under the HKISC PCCS-PFPP scheme, subject to the applicable scheme rules, certification conditions and surveillance requirements.

Suitable applicants

This certification route may be suitable for:

Fire door manufacturers
Non-loadbearing fire partition system suppliers
Passive fire protection product manufacturers
Manufacturers supplying into Hong Kong-related specifications
Factories seeking independent product conformity certification
Suppliers requiring third-party verification of product scope and manufacturing control
Project teams requiring certification aligned with HKISC PCCS-PFPP requirements

Typical documents required

Applicants should normally prepare the following documents for initial review:

Product drawings and specifications
Fire test reports and supporting assessments
Component schedules and bill of materials
Hardware, glazing, seal and fixing details, where applicable
Installation instructions or method statements
Quality management system documents
Factory production control procedures
Production and inspection records
Material traceability records
Existing certification or listing documents, where applicable

The exact documentation required will depend on the product type, certification scope, product family and available fire test evidence.

Certification and surveillance

Certification under the HKISC PCCS-PFPP scheme is not limited to review of a fire test report. It includes evaluation of the certified product construction, manufacturing arrangements and quality control measures necessary to support continued product conformity.

Certified products may be subject to ongoing surveillance, including factory inspection, review of production control records, product traceability checks, surveillance testing or other activities required by the applicable scheme requirements.

The certificate holder is responsible for maintaining conformity with the certified scope and notifying CODIMI of relevant changes to product design, critical components, manufacturing location, production process or quality control arrangements.

Products must not be represented as certified outside the scope stated on the certificate.

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Why this matters for passive fire protection products

Passive fire protection products are normally system-dependent. Their performance depends not only on the nominal product name, but also on detailed construction, material selection, installation method and production consistency.

For example, the fire resistance performance of a fire doorset may depend on the door leaf core, frame, seals, hinges, lockset, glazing, intumescent materials, fixings and supporting construction.

Similarly, the performance of a non-loadbearing fire partition may depend on board type, framing, fixings, insulation, joints, head details, penetrations and installation workmanship.

A product conformity certification scheme helps ensure that these critical details are properly defined, reviewed and controlled.

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Important note

Certification under the HKISC PCCS-PFPP scheme should be considered in the context of the applicable project specification, purchaser requirements and Hong Kong acceptance route.

Certification does not automatically replace any statutory approval, project approval or acceptance by an authority having jurisdiction.

CODIMI can assist applicants in reviewing the available evidence, identifying technical gaps and confirming the likely certification route before formal certification work begins.

Need a preliminary review?

If you are seeking third-party certification for fire doors, non-loadbearing fire partitions or other passive fire protection products under the HKISC PCCS-PFPP scheme, please contact CODIMI for an initial review.

CODIMI can help assess whether your existing test evidence, product documentation and factory control arrangements are suitable for the intended certification scope.