Fire Test Competence Center
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CPR Compliance: Enhancing Fire Safety in Construction
The Construction Products Regulation (CPR), introduced in July 2017, established strict requirements for products permanently installed in civil engineering works, such as:
- Homes
- Industrial and commercial buildings
- Offices, airports, and hospitals
- Schools, subways, and more
The regulation tightened rules for fire tests that cables must undergo. These tests must be conducted externally at qualified certifying body laboratories, making compliance more time-consuming and expensive.
Introducing the LAPP Fire Test Competence Center
To address these challenges, LAPP Group saw an opportunity in the Customer Testing Facilities (CTFs) program offered by qualified certifying bodies. In April 2022, the design and development of a state-of-the-art laboratory at the LAPP Camuna Cavi production plant in Italy began.
Key Features:
- Location: A 500 m² building within the production plant, spread across two floors.
- Dedicated Space: 200 m² exclusively for CPR-related fire tests.
- Advanced Equipment:
- A combustion chamber compliant with EN 50399 standards.
- Facilities for all reaction-to-fire tests required by the CPR.
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Benefits of the Laboratory Facility
- Certified for CTFs Program
- Recognised by certifying bodies VDE and IMQ.
- Conducts all CPR-required tests in-house.
- Faster Certification
- Shortens the certification process significantly.
- Reduces time-to-market for products under CPR compliance.
- Economic Advantage
- Lowers costs associated with external testing.
- Specialised Competence
- The Fire Test Competence Center, fully operational since December 2023, positions LAPP Camuna Cavi as a specialised hub for the entire LAPP Group.
- Third Party Testing: In addition to testing its own products, the laboratory also functions as a trusted, independent testing center. It offers professional and precise testing services to validate product performance and ensure compliance with specific regulatory standards.
A Commitment to Excellence
The establishment of the Fire Test Competence Center reflects LAPP Group's dedication to safety, innovation, and efficiency, ensuring compliance with the most stringent fire safety regulations.
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