Specialist expertise in doors, windows, fire rated products and building performance http://www.chilternfire.co.uk/latest-news en Copyright; Chiltern International Fire and BM TRADA Group 2002 - 2010. All Rights Reserved News An innovative concrete product has achieved a Class B reaction to fire classification in accordance with EN 13501: Part 1 with Chiltern International Fire Ltd (CIFL).  Concrete Cloth (CC) is a flexible, cement-i...http://www.chilternfire.co.uk/news/article/innovative-concrete-cloth-gains-class-b-reaction-to-fire-performance-with-chiltern-international-fire/2010-08-26Chiltern International Fire (CIF) has carried out a comprehensive pipe penetration seals fire resistance test programme for Polypipe Terrain, one of Europe's largest manufacturers of piping systems.The products tested fo...http://www.chilternfire.co.uk/news/article/polypipe-terrain-completes-extensive-fire-test-programme-with-chiltern-international-fire/2010-08-19Chiltern International Fire and sister company BM TRADA Certification are offering a10% discount on their ‘Timber Fire Doors Explained’ training days on 23rd September and 11th November 2010. The one-...http://www.chilternfire.co.uk/news/article/10-discount-on-timber-fire-doors-explained-training-days/2010-07-30BM TRADA Certification has expanded its technical support team with the appointment of Paul Judd as Client Manager, reflecting the growing popularity of BM TRADA’s Q-Mark brand. Further appointments will follow...http://www.chilternfire.co.uk/news/article/bm-trada-appoints-paul-judd-to-client-support-team/2010-06-30Chiltern International Fire (CIF), with sister company BM TRADA Certification, has developed an ‘on the road’ seminar day, tailored to the demands of the health sector.  Through working close...http://www.chilternfire.co.uk/news/article/fire-doors-for-the-health-sector---site-training/2010-05-04The Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service (HFRS) has booked up for tactical ventilation training at Chiltern International Fire’s High Wycombe facility. Station Commander Billy McGill said the concrete-li...http://www.chilternfire.co.uk/news/article/hertfordshire-firefighters-set-for-ppv-training/2010-04-30Three-year-old Ember (in photograph) and eight-year-old Barney are a key part of the Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service (BFRS) Fire Investigation team. They are trained to locate ignitable liquids at fire scen...http://www.chilternfire.co.uk/news/article/good-nose-for-a-fire--bucks-fire--rescue-dogs-in-training/2010-04-30An important part of Chiltern International Fire’s investment programme over the past two years was the complete refurbishment of our 1.1m3  furnace. This incorporates a highly sophisticated data loggi...http://www.chilternfire.co.uk/news/article/indicative-testing-invaluable-tool-for-product-development/2010-04-30Chiltern International Fire (CIF) has published a new Technical Information Sheet on pipe penetration seals. TI-1004 Fire Resistance – Service Penetration Seals Testing provides a quick reference guide to both ...http://www.chilternfire.co.uk/news/article/service-penetrations-seals-testing-and-ce-marking/2010-04-14Chiltern International Fire and BM TRADA Certification have expanded their Timber Fire Doors Explained training course in response to feedback from delegates. As Marketing Manager Graham Edwards explained, ‘Eve...http://www.chilternfire.co.uk/news/article/enhanced-training-course-for-fire-door-installers-/2010-04-13Chiltern International Fire (CIF)’s Mark Cummings has taken on the enhanced role of Deputy Technical Manager to help bridge the gap between testing and the demands made on fire resistance products on site. He w...http://www.chilternfire.co.uk/news/article/chiltern-international-fire-invests-in-technical-expertise/2010-03-31Chiltern International Fire (CIF) has published a free Technical Information Sheet TI-1014: Fire doors for the Health Sector, to assist manufacturers, facilities managers and specifiers to understand the fire safety chal...http://www.chilternfire.co.uk/news/article/fire-doors-for-the-health-sector---chiltern-international-fire-highlights-special-needs/2010-03-24Chiltern International Fire (CIF) has published a free Technical Information Sheet TI-1013  Reaction to Fire - Cone Calorimetry Testing. As the name suggests, the cone calorimeter is based on a conically shaped ...http://www.chilternfire.co.uk/news/article/chiltern-international-fire-offers-free-guidance-on-cone-calorimetry-testing/2010-03-04Peter Barker of Chiltern International Fire discusses the technology of fire resisting doorsets and the importance of correct installation to ensure performance in fire. A critical element of safety in buildings is the p...http://www.chilternfire.co.uk/news/article/fire-doors-save-lives-dont-they/2010-03-02Chiltern International Fire (CIF) has appointed Terry Wentworth to the position of Senior Technical Officer in its Fire Behaviour section. He will report to Section Leader Philip Howard.Mr Wentworth brings more than 20 y...http://www.chilternfire.co.uk/news/article/chiltern-international-fire-expands-fire-behaviour-team/2010-01-26