Birchwood

About Warringtonfire Birchwood

Warringtonfire Birchwood is our new state-of-the-art fire resistance and smoke 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.

Our 200-strong team of fire safety experts offers unparalleled expertise and is ready 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.

Equipment & Technologies

Our custom-built laboratory is equipped with the latest fire testing technology, enabling faster, more accurate testing across a wider range of materials and products. The facility also offers enhanced capabilities for assessing complex fire scenarios.

Key features of the Birchwood facility include:

• Multiple full-scale vertical and horizontal furnaces
• Indicative furnace for small-scale rapid testing
• A smoke rig for movement and leakage assessments
• Temperature-controlled spray booths
• 18 well-equipped wall preparation bays
• Additional preparation areas with space for curing and frame storage
• Autofed shot blast facilities
• Confidentiality shields.

Our clients also benefit from generous amenities, including accessible showers, locker rooms and toilets; meeting and conference rooms; viewing areas and social spaces such as canteen areas; plentiful parking with 175 bays, including 10 disabled and 10 EV charging spots; as well as the Birchwood Park central site facilities.

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
• Smoke leakage testing
• Fire product and personnel certification
• Non-fire product and personnel certification
• Marine certification.

Sustainability Features

The Birchwood facility has been designed with energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in mind. Features include advanced air treatment systems, built-in recycling systems, energy-efficient equipment, EV charging infrastructure, high-performance insulation, LED and natural lighting, and future-ready energy systems capable of accommodating hydrogen-blended fuel supplies as infrastructure develops.