Accreditation

 

UKAS

 

BBA Testing is carried out in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and we are UKAS accredited for many of the tests that we offer. Click here to view our extensive UKAS Schedule. 

 

KeyMark  

 

BBA Testing Services has been awarded the status of Registered Laboratory for the measurement of thermal properties within the KeyMark scheme for thermal insulation.

 

The KeyMark scheme for thermal insulation is a pan-European voluntary scheme which supplements CE marking. The scheme requires the use of laboratories that meet the rules for performing thermal conductivity tests to ensure a full transparency and a high level of competence and accuracy within those laboratories and to provide a consistent approach throughout Europe.

 

Insulation materials can be tested in the form of boards, slabs, rolls, batts and loose fill (granular and bead).

The requirements and frequency for continued testing are detailed in the relevant standards below, and the BBA can also carry out sampling and factory production control.

 

BS EN 13162 : 2001 (Expanded Polystyrene)

BS EN 13163 : 2001 (Mineral Wool products)

BS EN 13164 : 2001 (Extruded Polystyrene Foam)

BS EN 13165 : 2001 (Rigid Polyurethane Foam products)

BS EN 13172 : 2001 Thermal Insulating Products — evaluation of conformity

 

Network Rail Specification

 

The BBA is a UKAS accredited Principal Independent Test House (PITH) under the Network Rail Specification for the certification of waterproofing systems for rail bridges.