Caice, first to fire test Acoustic Louvres for fire classification to BS EN 13501-1: 2018 for safety compliance

Caice Acoustic Louvres have been independently tested for fire safety by Warringtonfire in accordance with BS EN 13501-1: 2018* to confirm they are suitable for high rise buildings.

David Clough, Sales Associate at Caice says, “Because the safety of our clients and the users of buildings where our products are installed is our highest priority we had our Acoustic Louvres independently tested. The test report is available on request to use digitally to keep the ‘golden threads’ for buildings intact and up to date. Helping clients to comply with the Building Safety Act 2022 for the Acoustic Louvre element of their projects, and reducing their potential personal liability."

*BS EN 13501-1: 2018 Fire Classification of construction products and building elements - reaction to fire tests for building products.

Testing to BS EN 13501-1: 2018 is required for external building surfaces for high rise buildings

Compliance can only be confirmed with testing, therefore Caice Acoustic Louvres have been independently tested by Warringtonfire and are compliant for residential and non residential buildings.

David Clough poses a challenge, “why risk users of buildings under 11 metres height by specifying Acoustic Louvres that haven’t been tested to allow classification to BS EN13501-1:2018 when Caice products are compliant?” Because Building Regulations apply to all “building work” and are not limited to residential or high-rise buildings. .

Caice Acoustic Louvre test report from Warringtonfire is available

The team at Caice have made the test report accessible upon request for you to use digitally to keep the ‘golden threads’ for your buildings intact and up to date. Helping you to comply with the Building Safety Act 2022 for the Acoustic Louvre element of your project, and reducing your potential personal liability. The report confirms the classification of A2-s1, d0, making the product suitable for high rise residential buildings.