Third Party Testing for Specialised Access Panels

Posted on Jul 08, 2024

Third party testing and verification plays a key role in providing reassurance that Access Panels with special features such as fire rated, acoustic, air tight or anti-tamper meet stringent standards and perform as intended. It provides an unbiased assessment of product performance.

Fire Rated Access Panels

Fire rated access panels, such as our 1 hour fire rated panels, are designed to prevent the spread of fire for a specific period, 1 hour or 2 hours. This provides critical time for evacuation and emergency response. Third party testing of these panels is crucial as it validates their fire resistance capabilities under controlled conditions.

Certified testing bodies, such as Warrington Fire, conduct rigorous fire tests to ensure these panels can withstand high temperatures and maintain their integrity. Our certification gives architects, builders and contractors confidence that the panel will perform as needed.

Our Fire rated Access Panels also include an acoustic rating as well as a tested smoke seal, as standard.

Acoustic Access Panels

Acoustic access panels are essential in environments where sound containment is vital, such as recording studios, theatres and hospitals. Acoustic panels by Ceildoor are engineered to reduce noise transmission.

Third party acoustic testing, such as University of Salford’s Acoustic Laboratory, ensures the product meets the required standard for noise reduction.

Air Tight Access Panels

In buildings where air quality is a priority, Air Tight access panels are indispensable. Ceildoor’s Air Tight access panels are designed to prevent moisture, dust and air leakage, maintaining controlled environments. Third party testing for air-tightness verifies the panels meet or exceed the minimum standards.

Test results with E-Coli and MRSA demonstrated that bacterial levels were reduced to below the limit of detection within 24 hours, thanks to the silver ion anti-bacterial coating on our panels.

Anti-Tamper Access Panels

Security is a significant concern in many facilities, and Anti-Tamper access panels are designed to prevent unauthorised access. Ceildoor’s Anti-Tamper access panels feature mechanisms that deter tampering.

Third party testing of these panels by Bodycote Warringtonapt focused on assessing the effectiveness of their anti-tamper features under various conditions. This independent validation ensures the panels provide the necessary security and durability.

By choosing access panels that have undergone rigorous independent testing, customers can have confidence in the integrity and reliability of these critical components.

Copies of our latest testing reports are available on request.