About Warringtonfire Birchwood
Warringtonfire Birchwood is our new state-of-the-art fire resistance testing facility – one of the largest and most advanced of its kind in the world. With expanded capacity and cutting-edge technology, we provide comprehensive testing, technical, and certification services to customers globally.
Birchwood’s 200-strong team of fire safety experts is here to fulfil your end-to-end needs, from testing prototypes to certifying final products, all under one roof. We support a wide range of industry sectors to ensure products are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose, and facilitate entry to domestic and international markets, which may have specific compliance regulations.
Warrington Expertise
Fire Resistance
Our Warrington experts determine a product's fire resistance through destructive fire testing, replicating its intended end-use. Our testing spans the construction, marine, and rail sectors and is conducted to British, European, and International standards, in support of CE, UKCA, and UKNI marking.
Certification
Our Warrington certification specialists offer UKAS-accredited certification for products and personnel. Our experts collaborate with clients across specialist industry sectors and with specifiers, regulators, and enforcement authorities to help set the benchmark for fire protection, safety, and security.
Frequently Asked Questions
To ensure a smooth transition, we’ve prepared a comprehensive FAQ guide detailing practicalities and the site's new processes, grouped into the following sections:
- General Information
- Deliveries
- Operations and Transition
- Safety and Security
- On-site Work and Fabrication
- Your Account: Billing and Payments.
Our Services and Capabilities
- Doorset and hardware testing
- Structural steelwork protection testing
- Fire stopping product testing
- Floor and suspended ceiling testing
- Glass and glazing systems testing
- Smoke curtains and component testing
- Wall and partition systems testing
- Fire product and personnel certification
- Non-fire product and personnel certification
- Marine certification.
Transition of Fire Resistance Testing Services
Our fire resistance testing services will be transitioning systematically from our current location at Holmesfield Road to Birchwood over the course of 2025 to minimise any disruptions. This transition began on 1 January 2025 and is expected to be completed by 31 July 2025. During this period, certain tests will still be conducted at our existing site. For more information about this project, please visit the project's dedicated page, which showcases the latest news and progress, or review our customer guide.
Fire Resistance
Find out how we test our customers passive fire protection products, to meet British, European and International standards in support of both CE marking and other third-party certification programs.
Fire Technical Services
Find out how we are able to support you with a suite of fire technical services including reports, advisory and certification.
Fire Certification Services
Find out more about our UKAS accredited fire certification services for products and personnel.