Facilities and furnaces
Our 3000 square meter headquarter near Copenhagen houses a modern fire laboratory with various furnaces for almost all types of fire tests.
At DBI, we conduct a wide range of accredited fire tests on materials, components, and structures for the maritime sector. For example, we test the following products to assist in the product development phase and perform classification testing:
Bulkheads • decks • doors • windows • insulation • surface materials • textiles • furniture and much more.
In addition to classification tests, we also conduct indicative tests in connection with product development. Our experts can help you throughout the entire process, from product development to classification and implementation.
See video of DBI's various fire test furnaces
Our various furnaces allow us to conduct almost all types of fire tests, from small scale to full scale, including items up to 4.48 meters high.
At our laboratory we have all the necessary tools for assembling test items, and our staff is happy to help with construction and assembly. DBI is accredited by DANAK for testing in accordance with the applicable standards.
Live streaming and fast reporting time
If you are prevented from attending a test in person, or if a number of additional people want to participate from a remote location, tests can be live streamed by agreement via a password-protected link.
Under normal circumstances, and as long as we have received all the necessary documentation, our reporting time is approximately 14-days from completion of testing.
Furthermore, DBI’s accredited assessments reports can potentially reduce the number of tests you have to perform, thereby providing faster access to the market at a lower cost.
Resistance to fire
In our Resistance-to-Fire laboratory, we have a vertical furnace and 3 combi-furnaces, including one large multi-purpose furnace with a maximum power of 10 megawatts. We offer testing in the following sizes:
Development tests
• 500 x 500 mm test pieces, vertical and horizontal: ISO 834 and Hydrocarbon
• Test samples up to 1.5 x 1.5 m, vertical and horizontal: ISO 834
Classification tests
– both ISO834 and Hydrocarbon fire curves
• Vertically up to 3.2 x 4.5 m or 5.5 x 3.0 m
• Horizontally up to 4.0 x 5.5 m
When testing in accordance with the Hydrocarbon fire curve ISO 20902- 1:2018, which simulates oil fires on, for example an oil rig, products can be used for both marine and offshore structures.
Reaction to fire
In our Reaction-to-Fire Laboratory, we test materials for the maritime sector, including testing of Flame Spread, Non-combustibility, Ignitability, Heat Release, Calorific Potential and Smoke & Toxicity.
Scaled Fire Tests
- Faster and more cost-effective product development
DBI offers scaled fire tests in a smaller test oven, which can give you an indication of the fire safety properties of your product as early as in the stages of concept and development. This increases the chances of passing a fullscale fire test and reduces the product’s Time to Market.
Small-scale fire tests can be combined with computer simulation, which can also contribute to a more effective product development process.
Neither scaled tests nor computer simulation can replace classification fire tests. However, both methods can save you from wrong construction choices and give you a better idea of when to invest in a full-scale fire test.
This makes your product development faster and more cost-effective.
