UL 10C Test Lab
UL 10C — Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
Fire doors are vital for the safety of personnel and property, able to block the fire spread up to a few hours. Fire door manufacturers will need to meet certain requirements to comply with codes and sell their products to end-users.
VTEC can perform UL10C testing to ensure your fire doors meet industry standards. Our test can be used for doors that are swinging, have lights and panels or are made of various materials.
Choose VTEC Laboratories for Fire Doors Testing
VTEC Laboratories is the world's go-to lab for the UL 10C test. We are backed by more than 30 years of experience, during which we have expanded our offerings to include standardized testing, inspections, certifications, labeling and listing. If our tests do not meet your needs, our engineers will create a custom test for you.
Our clients benefit from the shortest turnaround time in the industry — we will complete your testing and deliver your results in as little as two weeks. Our team can do the specific fieldwork you need while complying with regulations and requirements.
Our expertise is why we are trusted by the United States Coast Guard, Navy and Marines. We have also worked with the building departments for Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Wisconsin and New York City.
Call 718-542-8248 or fill out our contact form to schedule your free consultation or learn more about our test methods for fire doors.
UL 10C Test Methods for Fire Doors
UL 10C is a positive pressure test that assesses the performance of fire doors, specifically evaluating its ability to retain its secure assembly during the test. VTEC's fire door testing involves exposing the fire door to a fire that is a particular temperature for a predetermined amount of time. After the time is up, a fire hose stream will be applied to the fire doors. We will pass the door sample if it stays in the opening throughout both tests.
Fire Endurance Test
The fire test is controlled using a furnace that is large enough to hold the door sample. Inside the furnace is burners that are heat controlled, so the exposure to the door sample is uniform. The higher the flame temperature, the longer the sample is exposed.
In addition, we will also record the temperature of the unexposed surface to ensure it meets those requirements. We will place a minimum of three thermocouples in each 16 square foot area of the door and take readings every minute up to 30 minutes. The furnace pressure will also be measured using a pressure probe placed 40 inches above the sill, taking readings every minute.
Hose Stream Test
The hose stream test starts within 1.5 minutes of the completion of the fire endurance test. We will direct a hose stream to the door smoothly and steadily, making sure the water impacts every part of the door. When this pattern is complete, we will do the same in reverse.
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