Kimmo Kaukanen

MSc in Machine Engineering

Fire Testing

Kimmo Kaukanen

Kimmo Kaukanen works as a fire testing expert at Measurlabs’ organic materials team. He has 20+ years of experience with fire testing, having worked at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Eurofins, and Rakennustieto Oy in roles incorporating hands-on testing, business development, and team management. Kimmo has also participated in IMO and CEN working groups focusing on the development of fire testing standards.

Kimmo majored in machine automation and holds an MSc in machine engineering from LUT University. He has also completed additional courses on fire dynamics, safety licenses, and sales.

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Kimmo Kaukanen
Kimmo Kaukanen

May 26, 2025

Guide to EN 45545-2 fire testing requirements for railway materials

EN 45545-2 specifies 28 requirements (R1–R28) and three hazard levels (HL1–HL3) that are used to determine applicable fire tests and performance criteria.

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Guide to EN 45545-2 fire testing requirements for railway materials
Kimmo Kaukanen
Kimmo Kaukanen

April 22, 2025

Combustible dust testing and classification according to industry standards

Potentially combustible dust is tested and classified according to ISO, EN, and ASTM standards to ensure safe handling, storage, and transportation.

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Combustible dust testing and classification according to industry standards
Kimmo Kaukanen
Kimmo Kaukanen

March 6, 2025

Overview of UN/ECE Regulation No 118 for fire testing of bus interior components

One or more tests described in Annexes 6–10 to UN/ECE R118 are generally required for materials to be used in bus interior, heating, or engine compartments.

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Overview of UN/ECE Regulation No 118 for fire testing of bus interior components

Read articles by our experts and guest authors on the practical implications of regulations, scientific advancements, and the ideal uses of different analysis methods.

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EN 13501-1: Fire classification of construction materials and building elements

EN 13501-1
Fire classification of construction materials is generally performed by the European classification standard EN 13501-1. The price displayed on this page includes the preparation of the classification report. The tests can be purchased separately. The tests required for EN 13501-1 fire classification include the following: For non-flooring: Class F and E: EN ISO 11925-2, Class D, C, B: EN ISO 11925-2 and EN 13823, Class A2: EN 13823 and EN ISO 1182 or EN ISO 1716, Class A1: EN ISO 1182 and EN ISO 1716. For flooring : Class Ffl and Efl: EN ISO 11925-2, Class Dfl, Cfl, Bfl: EN ISO 11925-2 and EN ISO 9239-1, Class A2fl: EN ISO 9239-1 and EN ISO 1182 or EN ISO 1716, Class A1fl: EN ISO 1182 and EN ISO 1716. For linear pipes: Class FL and EL: EN ISO 11925-2, Class DL, CL, BL: EN ISO 11925-2 and EN 13823, Class A2L: EN 13823 and EN ISO 1182 or EN ISO 1716, Class A1L: EN ISO 1182 and EN ISO 1716. In addition to the main class, the materials are given additional classifications for smoke production (s1, s2, and s3) and burning particles (d0, d1, and d2).
564 €
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EN 13823: Fire testing with a Single Burning Item (SBI)

EN 13823
This test is used to assess the reaction of building products (excluding flooring) to fire when exposed to a thermal attack by a single burning item (SBI). In the test, the spread of flames and smoke is measured. The main purpose of the test is to classify building products according to Euroclass A2, B, C, or D, as per the European classification standard EN 13501-1. Measurlabs can provide individual EN ISO 13823 testing as well as the full set of tests required for EN 13501-1 fire rating classification.
1,978 €
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EN ISO 11925-2: Ignitability with a small flame

EN ISO 11925-2
This test measures the ignitability of building materials when exposed to a small flame. The main purpose of the test is to classify building products according to Euroclass B, Bfl, BL, C, Cfl, CL, D, Dfl, DL, E, Efl, or EL as per the European classification standard EN 13501-1. Measurlabs provides individual EN ISO 11925-2 testing as well as other certified tests for EN 13501-1 fire rating classification.
917 €
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EN ISO 1716: Gross heat of combustion (calorific value)

EN ISO 1716
This method is used to determine the gross heat of combustion of solid building products at constant volume in a bomb calorimeter. Results are reported in J/kg. If the product is non-homogeneous, meaning that it consists of multiple materials, each material must be tested separately. The result can be used to classify construction products into classes A1, A1fl, A1L, A2, A2fl, and A2L according to the fire classification standard EN 13501-1.
1,043 €
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