Ignis Fire Testing serves insurers with robust sprinkler testing
INSURERS require reliable, independently verified data on fire-suppression systems to assess and manage risk and claims correctly. Recognising this, Ignis Fire Testing – based in Blackheath, Cape Town – now offers specialised sprinkler head testing in accordance with the international standard ISO 6182-1 as well as sprinkler pipe testing. By providing efficient, high-volume verification of sprinkler system performance, they are a strategic partner for South African and global insurers, as well as building developers and owners.
Supporting insurers in underwriting and claims
For underwriters, accurate sprinkler performance data means better risk modelling, enhanced confidence in fire-suppression capability, and improved decision-making on policy terms and premiums. In claims situations, verified test results can support root-cause investigations, knowledge of system integrity, and performance at the time of event.
With testing available locally in Cape Town, insurers and industry partners no longer face the delays and costs associated with shipping products overseas for testing.
Ignis Fire Testing’s rigorous sprinkler tests
Ignis Fire Testing performs ISO 6182-1–compliant sprinkler testing that meets recognised international protocols, with rapid turnaround times and traceable, verifiable data suitable for underwriting and technical assessment.
They can test up to ten sprinkler heads simultaneously, which is mostly the number required to evaluate whether a sprinkler system is sufficiently functional. Tests can be conducted across the full range of temperature ratings (from 57 °C to 182 °C) applicable to different sprinkler heads, as required for various building types and risk classifications.
The test methodology uses either glycerine or water as the fluid medium in the testing bath. The bath’s temperature is controlled via a Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller in accordance with code requirements. The activation of each sprinkler head is captured automatically, providing verifiable activation times and performance data.
About Ignis Fire Testing
Located at 28 Chardonnay Road, Saxenburg Park 1, Blackheath, Kuils Rivier (Western Cape), Ignis Fire Testing is Africa’s most advanced fire-testing laboratory. The facility covers fire resistance, reaction-to-fire and auxiliary fire equipment testing. The company’s interdisciplinary team comprises mechanical, electrical, chemical, and civil engineers, providing comprehensive technical support.
