Reaction to Fire Testing aims at determining how a material or product contributes to fire development and spread. Unlike fire resistance testing, which evaluates the ability of a structure or component to withstand fire exposure, reaction to fire testing focuses on the initial behaviour of materials when exposed to flames or heat. This type of testing is crucial for understanding how a material contributes to the ignition, growth, and spread of a fire within a building or space.
Reaction to fire testing applies to all building materials. This includes floor coverings, wall finishes, ceiling tiles, insulation, wiring, upholstery, trims and decorations, coatings etc.
