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AFITI: Strategic Partner of the Eduardo Torroja Institute in the Technical Evaluation of Innovative Products. Article 5.3 of the Fire Protection Installations Regulations (RIPCI).

The Eduardo Torroja Institute of Construction Sciences (IETcc), part of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), has been a leading authority for over six decades in the technical evaluation of innovative products in the construction industry. Through the Technical Suitability Document (DIT) procedure within the European Organization for Technical Approvals (UEAtc), the IETcc sets quality and safety standards for the sector.

Advanced Protection: Self-Extinguishing Batteries and Fire Testing in Electric Vehicles

With the increasing use of scooters and electric cars, safety in electric mobility has become a concern for vehicle manufacturers, safety regulators, users, and society at large. Having a battery capable of extinguishing its own fire could mean the difference between life and death in an electric vehicle. This innovative technology, based on a novel electrolyte composed of elements from commercial extinguishers, promises to eradicate fire incidents in electric vehicles.

AFITI, Pioneer as a Fire Safety Testing Laboratory, Over 30 Years with ENAC Accreditation

Since its inception, AFITI has played a crucial role in managing the Fire Testing and Research Center LICOF, a laboratory originally created at CSIC in 1975 and later transferred in 1985 to the Ministry of Industry

Title: Passive Protection: A Fundamental Pillar for Safeguarding Lives and Properties in Fire Prevention.

Introduction: In the battle against fires, prevention plays a crucial role in safeguarding lives and properties. The work of specialized...

Advances in Structural Safety: AFITI. Fire Resistance Tests for Reactive Protection of Structures.

Toledo, November 15, 2023 – Marking a pivotal milestone in the realm of structural safety, AFITI’s facilities in Toledo have...

Increase in Fire Reaction Testing Requests at AFITI Following the Incident in Murcia Nightclubs

Following the tragic fire that claimed the lives of 13 people in Murcia nightclubs recently, fire safety has become an...

Presentation: David Sáez, AFITI, on “Fire Safety Requirements in Roof Structures. Interior and Exterior Propagation. Broof (T1) Test”**

El 12 de septiembre de 2023, David Sáez, Director Técnico del Laboratorio de Reacción al Fuego de AFITI, se convirtió...

Ensuring Safety: Fire Door Testing Under International Standards

Para asegurar la seguridad de edificios y sus ocupantes, es esencial implementar soluciones de protección contra incendios que comúnmente involucran...

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