Testing building materials
In our Fire Technology and Natural Hazards Laboratories, we test and certify that products can limit fire spread and help buildings withstand the elements.
FM Approvals employs a worldwide certification process backed by scientific research, data, and over a century of experience. Loss prevention products and services that successfully complete testing to the highest standards of quality, technical integrity, and performance can be labelled as FM Approved.
The presence of the FM APPROVED mark instils confidence in tested and certified products throughout the global market.
FM Approved products and services are listed in the Approval Guide and RoofNav.
Testing at this level requires top experts and state-of-the-art laboratories. FM's 1,600-acre (648 ha) Research Campus is home to such research facilities and testing laboratories that hyper-focus on loss prevention to ensure only the best earn the FM APPROVED mark.
Here's what you need to know about our testing categories:
In our Fire Technology and Natural Hazards Laboratories, we test and certify that products can limit fire spread and help buildings withstand the elements.
In the Electrical Hazards and Detection System Laboratories, we test the electrical equipment used in hazardous or explosive environments and the effectiveness of various detection systems.
In our Fire Technology and Hydraulics Laboratories, we test fire protection equipment, such as sprinklers, water mist systems, and fire extinguishing systems.