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Pre-site Requirements

Standards of Testing:
EN 12155:2000 or CWCT section 6 of Standard Test Methods Building Envelopes.

DIHM - (Documented In House Method)
DIHM-LFT01A
DIHM-LFT02A

The following online form must be completed in full.

Additional information required:
Pmax (maximum test pressure)
Details of of the test specimen or location as follows:

  • Types of constructions
  • Profile references
  • Origin of materials
  • Types of materials
  • Dates of manufacture if known

Dimensioned drawings of specimen
Product designation from manufacturers literature

Testing will be a 3 stage process.
(1) site review. 1 day estimated
a Facade Group technician will attend site to measure up for cabinet and talk through testing with site team/ managers.
(2) Cabinet install, set up and pre checks. 2/3 days estimated
Cabinet will be assembled on site and pressure tested. water bowsers will be filled. spray rack set up and calibrated.
(3) Test day. 1 day estimated.
Pre checks as per standards followed by testing procedure.
Dismantling of all equipment for further inspection and removal from site.

All certificates of tests will be issued once payment has cleared.
Certificates will be ready to issue 5 days after testing has been completed.
An expedited service is available at extra cost.

A MARKED UP ELEVATION DRAWING AND UNMARKED ELEVATION DRAWING MUST BE SUPPLIED VIA EMAIL.

Accept DIHM
DIHM - Documented In House Method - LFT's Adjustment to the standard for testing on site rather than an off site test. link at end of page for DIHM and amendments made.
Standard
Check boxes for tests required.
Is an online induction required?
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Site Power
Conformation of water source generating min 2 bar