COMPLIANCE - Groundbreaking 5m Height Fully Loaded Fire Testing

Groundbreaking fire testing by Innovaré Offsite at the world’s only 5m fully loaded test facility in Dubai has taken sustainability, and its timber based structural insulated panel systems (SIPs), to new heights. This industry first for timber-based structural solutions sets the pinnacle for beyond-standard and profit compliance.

The rigorous work and six-figure investment in fire safety tests undertaken in Dubai by Innovaré Offsite over the past year eliminate the issue of doubt and personal risk for Fire Officers who previously had to ‘calculate’ the ‘Extended Field of Operation’.

Currently, the industry calculates from 3m test panel results when working with larger height panels. However, with 5m fully loaded test results, the exacting and proven information puts us ahead of the field and is industry-leading in providing clients with the complete balance of low carbon and highly tested, fire-compliant solutions.

WHY DUBAI?

The landscape of our industry is changing for the better, and at Innovaré Offsite, we are committed to supporting this change. The new building safety culture, underpinned by the Building Safety Act 2022, means Clients, Principal Designers, and Principal Contractors all have new responsibilities and duties.

This cultural shift has increased attention to compliance and the creation and maintenance of robust documentation of custody, such as NBS Source and NBS Chorus.

As a UK manufacturer, Innovaré Offsite is dedicated to helping duty holders fulfill their obligations under the Building Safety Act 2022. By undertaking fire resistance testing to BS EN 1365-1 (loaded fire resistance testing), Innovaré Offsite provides evidence-based fire resistance data to underpin building specifications.

Responding to the evolving needs of designers and to reflect typical wall heights, Innovaré Offsite has tested at UKAS accredited test laboratories outside the UK in larger rigs up to 5m in height. Previously, load-bearing fire resistance testing in the UK was limited to 3m due to maximum available rig heights.

This proven test data puts Innovaré Offsite ahead of the field, providing clients with a balance of Low Carbon + Fire Safe solutions. This rigorous testing process and substantial investment in fire safety tests undertaken in Dubai by Innovaré Offsite over the past year provide assurance to building specifiers, owners, and end-users alike.