Dear eFOI user,
Thank you for your request dated Jan. 11, 2025, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
You have inquired on DOST-FPRDI's fire tests for construction materials. I am pleased to inform you that your FOI request has been approved.
The DOST-FPRDI offers fire testing services, specifically the ignitability and combustibility tests. According to our OneLab, the ignitability test is based on ISO 11925-2 “Reaction to Fire Tests- Ignitability of Products subject to Direct Impingement of flame—Part 2: Single flame source test”. Samples for this test are usually for wall application. Testing fee per sample is P1,831.00
Meanwhile, the combustibility test uses ASTM E 69 standard “Combustible Properties of Treated Wood by Fire-Tube Test Apparatus”. Samples for this test are fire-retardant treated, while testing fee is P1,308.00 per sample.
For sample requirements/ specifications, please refer to the attached file. You may bring or send your test samples at the DOST-FPRDI, Los Banos, Laguna. For other inquiries on the Institute's testing services, you may call (049) 536-2377.
Thank you very much, and we hope for the success of your research. If you can spare some time, kindly answer our feedback form so we'll know how else we could improve: https://forms.gle/iQ6scAKFvqE1qJya8
For the sample requirements, please see the attached file.
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Respectfully,
FOI Officer
Forest Products Research and Development Institute
DOST FPRDI Fire Testing 2025
