The British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC), the industry’s most trusted rating provider for over 25 years, has added BS EN 1279 Part 6 testing to its ever-evolving offering. As the purpose-built laboratory continues to gear up for growth, this is the latest service to be available to IGU manufacturers.
“Anyone manufacturing Insulated Glass Units (IGUs) in the UK is required to comply with BS EN 1279,” said Richard Sellman, BFRC managing director. “BS EN 1279-6:2018 which outlines the minimum required Factory Production Control (FPC), and within this FPC is a requirement to have IGUs tested on an annual or biannual basis, known as the Periodic test. In addition, if an IGU manufacturer wishes to change one of the components to an alternative supplier or material, then a ‘periodic test’ may also be required according to BS EN 1279-1:2018, Annex D in order to confirm the manufacturer’s ability to successfully use that particular component in combination with the others.
“In line with these requirements, BFRC Testing is now able to carry out periodic testing and Inspection as follows:
- Visual inspection and measurement of the IGU sealant geometry (cf the System Description)
- Moisture Penetration Index (I) after the short Climate Test
- Gas concentration before and after the short Climate Test
- Fogging Test according to BS EN 1279-4:2018 Annex C
“This is the latest in the long line of developments at BFRC to extend the scope of our offering and offer practical solutions to further support our members. This is and always has been a priority for us, not just to support with certification and testing needs such as this, but also working hard behind the scenes to promote ethical practice and accountability across the industry as a whole. We will be launching a lot more in the coming months, all of which will underline our commitment to being what and who we say we are.”
