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The Urgency of Strengthening Regulations and Controls

As we well know, the regulation of fire resistance in construction products is crucial to ensuring safety in buildings. Over the years, European regulations have evolved to reflect technological advancements and new demands for safety and sustainability. In this context, the transition from Regulation 2000/367/EC to Regulation 2024/1681 is noteworthy.

Update of the Ordinance Regulating Fire Resistance Testing

As we well know, the regulation of fire resistance in construction products is crucial to ensuring safety in buildings. Over the years, European regulations have evolved to reflect technological advancements and new demands for safety and sustainability. In this context, the transition from Regulation 2000/367/EC to Regulation 2024/1681 is noteworthy.

AFITI attends the Security Forum 2024, discussing building materials and elements and their relationship with the building envelope from the perspective of a fire testing laboratory.

The Security Forum 2024, held in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain, brought together prominent professionals and experts from the security sector to share knowledge, innovations, and cutting-edge practices. The Association for the Promotion of Research and Technology in Fire Safety (AFITI) presented a lecture titled "Fire Behavior of Materials and Construction Elements and their Relationship with the Building Envelope from the Perspective of a Fire Testing Laboratory."

Reflections on Fire Safety: Lessons from the Grenfell Tower

In the past decade, Europe has witnessed multiple fires that have triggered profound reflection on residential construction safety, most notably the tragedy at Grenfell Tower in London. This event underscored the importance of fire protection in buildings and prompted a thorough review of safety practices in the sector.

AFITI hosts Market Surveillance authorities for the Marine Equipment Directive from the ADCO Group.

At AFITI's facilities in Toledo, a meeting was held with Market Surveillance authorities for the Marine Equipment Directive from the ADCO Group. This meeting, which took place on Wednesday, April 24, is part of the ADCO Group's initiative to facilitate cooperation, exchange of information, and experiences in market surveillance, in accordance with Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products, as well as the MED 2014/90/EU Directive itself in its Article 33.

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...

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