RISE has extensive experience of sound insulation measurements of windows in order to ensure the indoor Environment. Our customers are in industry and within public sector and we are accredited for the current Swedish and international standards

RISE has been active in the development of current standards and calculation methods.

We work widely in all areas with examples such as research, product development, calculations, verification and certification.

RISE offers, among other things, the following services in the field of sound insulation of windows

• Accredited measurements in the laboratory and in the field.
• Calculation of sound insulation of windows and facade elements in different traffic noise situations.
• Dimensioning of windows’ sound insulation.
• Evaluation of the acoustic properties of a window (this can be done with sound insulation measurements in the lab, calculations and field measurements).

National and international standards

Test report

RISE has extensive experience of sound insulation measurements in buildings in order to ensure the indoor environment. We work widely in all areas with examples such as research, verification and certification. Our customers are in industry and within public sector and we are accredited for the current Swedish and international standards

It is important to build according to the regulations that exist today, but sometimes there can be problems anyway. We have a long experience of assessing both that the sound environment is satisfactory in new buildings, for example through our work with P-marking, and investigate why the sound environment is perceived as unsatisfactory in existing buildings. In homes, in different workplaces from office landscapes to hospitals, in schools and in other areas, we have investigated what problems the sound environment poses for the business and what the causes are. Sometimes we have been involved in the process and come up with measures and improvements. Sometimes we have had the role of third-party auditor, where we acted on the basis of RISE status as an independent institute, depending on the needs of the customer. To help us, we have all the resources required to run qualified acoustic assignments in the field.

Measurements in buildings

Report

The sound environment in offices, schools and in our homes affects both how we feel and how we perform. Furniture and interior design products optimized for good acoustics yield better indoor environments and thus better working conditions. We can measure and assess acoustic properties of entire indoor environments as well as of individual products

In our fully equipped acoustic laboratory, we provide independent testing and accredited measurements of products. We also make field measurements of acoustic parameters in real environments and perform listening tests to evaluate how different sounds are perceived. When we test products such as suspended ceilings, screens, baffles and furniture, we often measure sound absorption, but we are also accredited to measure, for example, screen damping, footfall noise et cetera.

Standards we are accredited for include sound absorption according to SS-EN ISO 354, SS-EN ISO 10534, SS-EN ISO 16487 and ISO 11654, screen attenuation according to SS-EN ISO 10053 , standards for sound properties of furniture SS-ISO 20189, etc.  We use the editions that are valid or specifically required for a certain certification.

We are also active in the development of new standards, such as the international standard ISO 22955 Acoustic quality of open office spaces, and where a representative from RISE participated as the appointed expert from Sweden in the work. Our mission in this context is to promote Swedish industry interests, and we welcome a dialogue if you have ideas for improvements of the standards. We can certify your products for different acoustic standards and markets. It can be anything from a complete CE marking to provide the needed information for marking products with TMF's Möbelfakta label

We measure according to accepted standards, which include ISO 354, ISO 10534, ISO 11654, ISO 10053, ISO 20189, SS 25269, ASTM E-1111 etc.

Test reports, and, where applicable, certifications.

The products must be able to withstand a fully developed fire and prevent the fire from spreading between, for example, an apartment and a staircase.

Testing is performed according to EN 1634-1 which describes a method for determining the fire resistance of doors, openable windows, gates, and shutters which are mounted in vertical constructions. The standard must be read together with EN 1363-1. To get the most out of tests, RISE is happy to help you choose what to test to reach as wide field of application as possible. By studying extended field of application standards such as EN 15269-2 for steel doors and EN 15269-3 for wooden doors, we can cover a range of doors with as few tests as possible.

The test specimen is mounted in a supporting construction which is selected based on the door construction and how the door is to be used in practice. For doors that must meet the requirements for insulation, thermocouples are mounted on the non-fire-exposed side of the door. For doors where the temperature on the non-fire side can exceed 300 °C, the radiation can also be measured.

The door with the supporting construction is placed on a vertical furnace which is then heated according to the standard fire source curve which is described in EN 1363-1. The test then lasts as long as you wish to get it approved for. You can also extend the test time slightly and then get better conditions for subsequent assessments of similar constructions. During testing, the following requirements for the product are investigated:

E = Integrity (tightness) i.e. flames, openings and hot gases

I₁ and I₂ = Thermal insulation

W = Radiation

Testing takes place in Borås or Trondheim.

After testing, a test report with the results is delivered in Swedish/Norwegian or English. The report can be used as a basis for a classification according to EN 13501-2, which in turn can be used in declaring fire performance in connection with CE-marking or a Swedish type approval. Read more about CE-marking of doors here.

The classification standard EN 13501-2 defines the classes that can be used in Europe and the classes in the table below can be applied to doors, openable windows, gates, and shutters. National authorities in the member states can choose not to use all classes, which is why it is important to check which classes are of interest before testing.

EN 1363-1

EN 1363-2

EN 1634-1 

EN 13501-2

EN 15269-1

EN 15269-2

EN 15269-3

EN 15269-5

EN 15269-7

EN 15269-10

EN 15269-11

EN 16034

Meet the fire requirements in the BBR for facade systems in multi-storey buildings through the method SP FIRE 105. A full-scale method where the facade is exposed by an apartment fire that escapes out through a window opening. RISE offers testing at our fire lab in Borås, where our world-leading smoke cleaning system takes care of all emissions.

Fire test according to SP FIRE 105 evaluates the fire properties of a facade system regarding flame spread, falling parts, temperature at the eaves and radiation towards the floor above the burning apartment. The general recommendation in National Board of Housing, Building and Planning's building regulations, the BBR, refers directly to the method in the case of external walls in building class BR1 and the requirements are described in the recommendation.

Examples of facade systems that can be tested in this method are wooden facades, rough casted cellular plastic facades, board facades, concrete elements etc.

The facade system is mounted on our rig, either directly against the steel frame or on a cover of lightweight concrete blocks. The rig is 4 meters wide and 6 meters high and contains two fictitious window openings that represent two floors.

The thing to keep in mind is that assembly should be performed as close to reality as possible. Window frames should be used around the fictitious windows and along the lower edge of the system, the edge first exposed by the fire. It is important to determine which substrate(s) the system is usually applied to and how the various components are to be mounted. Any air gaps or similair should be considered.

During testing, the rig is placed over a fire room that will simulate an apartment that is on fire. A fire with 60 liters of Heptane is the source of the fire and creates an flash over ignition of the apartment that pushes flames out of the window opening and the flames expose the surface of the facade. The test lasts around 17 minutes. During this time, falling parts are observed and temperature measurements at the eaves and radiation measurements against the floor above the burning apartment are performed. After the test, the specimen is inspected to determine how far the flame base has reached.

After testing, a test report is delivered in Swedish or English with the results. The report can be used as a basis for an assessment from RISE or a Swedish type approval that facilitates reaching the market.

Discuss test setup with us.

In our top modern test bed we conduct testing of ballistic resistance. Our shooting range is flexibel and can easily be adapted towards applicable ballistical demands and standards with high security and secrecy. RISE are accredited by SWEDAC and used to work with safety protected procurements.

RISE experts offers companies and society functions a uniqe possibility to test and evaluate products in a customized ballistic test bed. We also offer a possibility to develop new standards and methods in collaboration with customers to increase services at RISE.

Our experts develop and build test equipment to meet customer requests. We use a top modern facility north of Varberg, strategically placed close to E6 highway. 

The shooting range is flexible and can handle up to caliber 50, bigger test object is no limit and the range can easily be adapted to ballistical demands and standards with high security and secrecy for both lab and personnel. We are accredited by SWEDAC and used to work with safety protected procurements.

Our experts collaborate with companies, defence industries as well as governments.

SS-EN 1063: Buildning glass – Safety glass – Testing and classification of ballistic resistance

SS-EN 1522: Windows, doors, jalusier och sun protection– Ballistic protection – Demands and classification 

SS-EN 1523: Windows, doors, jalusier och sun protection– Ballistic protection – Test methods

We offer accredited reports and perform testing. 

The work include both accredited and non-accredited testing methods. The scope of accreditation is available upon request – please feel free to contact us for more information.

According to agreement between customer and RISE, our short leadtimes is a competetive advantage.

SS-EN 1063: Buildning glass – Safety glass – Testing and classification of ballistic resistance

SS-EN 1522: Windows, doors, jalusier och sun protection– Ballistic protection – Demands and classification 

SS-EN 1523: Windows, doors, jalusier och sun protection– Ballistic protection – Test methods

DSC is mainly used for analysing plastics, polymer fibers and coatings. Determination of melt temperature (Tm), glass transition temperature (Tg), Oxidation Induction Temperature- or Time (OIT) are very common. OIT is an indirect measure of the ability of a material to resist degradation by oxidation in air. Also curing reaction may be analysed.

Most polymers have specific melt temperatures, or glass transition temperatures. Therefore DSC is often used to identify plastics and plastic mixtures. For identification of un-known samples DSC-analysis is often  combined with FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) Spectroscopy. 

Degree of crystallinity, miscibility of different polymers, curing reactions as well as heat capacity may be analysed. A very common analysis is oxidation stability of polyethylene or polypropylene. A sample is heated in air/oxygen and the time to thermal oxidaton or degradation is measured.

In DSC thermal properties in an material  are measured as a function temperature. A small test sample, typically 5-10 mg is placed in sample holder and heated at a constant rate or is held at constant tempererature. An empty crucible is placed in the instrument oven together with the test sample. Sample and reference are exposed to the same temperature program and the difference in temperature at thermal transitionis is registered. Melting of the sample needs more energy compared to the reference and causes a temperature difference, which is recorded in a thermogram. 

The instrument temperature measure samples from -50°C up to 1100 °C and the heating rate varies between 0,1 till 100°C per minute. 

DSC instruments are found at several locations at RISE and we collaborate to give our clients the best service and delivery time. In Mölndal the core comtenece is recycling and material formulation and processing  in Borås our expertise is focused on polymer constructon materials and accelerated ageing , in Göteborg plastic pipes are analysed and in Stockholm/Kista we have competence on polymers used in chemical process industry.

Test results are delivered in a technical report including thermogram, where method used is described and results are explained.  

Results are delivered within two weeks after samples have arrivet at RISE:s laboratory.  

ISO 11357

The P-mark is a certification for air filters intended for ventilation systems within the classification groups ISO ePM1, ISO ePM2.5 and ISO ePM10. The P-mark is RISE own quality label, which is found on many products and services, of which air filters are one.

The P-marking is a way of showing how requirements in Swedish building regulations and in voluntary requirements are fulfilled. P-marking of air filters is a voluntary commitment which means that the quality of the filters is controlled by an independent party, which contributes to increasing customers’ confidence in the product.

The P-marking is based on certification rule CR 055 ”Air filter for ventilation plants”. In order for an air filter to be P-marked, it must first be tested with regard to: initial pressure drop and filter class according to ISO 16890, energy consumption according to Eurovent 4/21 and long-term characteristics that are evaluated over three months with regard to degree of filtration efficiency.

In addition, the manufacturer is required to have a functioning quality system for its production. The manufacturer’s factory production control is monitored; an agreement is signed with RISE on continuous inspections and thereafter RISE performs external inspection every year at the production site, including sampling for test in accordance with ISO 16890.

If the requirements of the certification rule are fulfilled, a certificate may be issued and the filter could then be marked with the P-mark. Certificates can include a product group, also called a product family, and can thus include more articles than the one being tested. The certificate is valid for five years and can then be renewed for further five-year periods.

According to tender, normally within 6 months

Certification rule 055

ISO16890

SP-method 1937

Today it is common to use prefabricated wet room modules as an alternative to a in site-built bathroom in new building projects. It is then important to set the right requirements for the design and that the entire wet room module is tested and approved according to our Swedish rules.

It is of course extremely important that the finished wet room module is waterproof and there is no leakage of water at penetrations, wall and floor angles, floor drain, fixings or linking. It is also important that the different materials are compatible with each other and do not cause corrosion or other damage.

RISE has extensive expertise and services in the prefabricated wet room area, some examples include:

• Watertight and load tests according to ETAG 022. Water spray of floors, walls, penetrations that is, everything where there is a risk of leakage. Load of pipe penetrations and suspension devices, all to mimic real use.
• Corrosion resistance and compatibility between different materials
• Moisture calculations of different design designs
• Damage investigations

We work with type approval of prefabricated wet room modules. Type approval is a national system for assessing and verifying the conformity of construction products with requirements in Swedish building regulations. This means that the construction product is assessed in the aspects expressly stated in the type-approval, by references to the Planning and Construction Act and sections of  – The Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning's Building Regulations.

A type-approval helps the developer to certify that the construction product meets the requirements of the Swedish building regulations. RISE publishes type approval and the associated document, usually the installation instructions.

The holder may refer to type approval to show that the product is tested and certified by a third party and complies with Swedish building regulations.

A test method used for function testing of wet room modules is: EAD 030352-00-0503 combination of Annexes A and E (former ETAG 022).

Type approval of wet room modules takes place according to CR 136 Certification rule for type approval of prefabricated wet room modules.

Tests are presented in a test report.  In the case of type-approval, a certificate is issued. 

Follow the link below to see list of type-approved prefabricated wet room modules

https://publiccert.extweb.sp.se/en/Product/905/Search/badrum

EAD 030352-00-0503 combination of Annexes A and E (former ETAG 022)

CR 136 Certification rule for type approval of prefabricated wet room modules