RISE offers a wide array of different tests to ensure the quality of sports surfaces for producers, suppliers and users.

As the nation’s largest resource for testing of sports surfaces we can perform independent testing of for example floor for sports centers and gymnasiums. We also test sports surfaces for athletics, both indoor and outdoor use as well as artificial grass. It´s important to us that you as a customer can feel confident that the product you are delivering or buying is guaranteed to meet the existing requirements.

We are happy to help you with tests both during product development and before market introduction. We perform follow-up tests on changes in product specifications or on quality verifications if needed.

We work with established standards, but can also develop customer-specific tests and solutions if needed.

Examples of tests

• Shock absorption
• Friction determination
• Resistance to impression
• Bond strengths
• Tensile properties
• Thickness
• Determination of ball bounce

Upon completion of the test, a report is delivered.

Please contact us for price information

Sample preparation as agreed

SS-EN 1516 Surfaces for sports areas – Determination of resistance to indentation

SS-EN 1517 Surfaces for sports areas – Determination of resistance to impact.

SS-EN 1569 Surfaces for sports areas – Determination of the behaviour under a rolling load

SS-EN 1969 Surfaces for sports areas – Determination of thickness of synthetic sports surfaces

SS-EN 12230 Surfaces for sports areas – Determination of tensile properties of synthetic surfaces

SS-EN 12235 Surfaces for sports areas – Determination of vertical ball behaviour

SS-EN 12616 Surfaces for sports areas – Determination of water infiltration rate

SS-EN 13036-4 Road and airfield surface characterisatics – Part 4: Method for measureing os slip/skid resistance of a surface – The pendulum test

SS-EN 13036-7 Road and airfield surface characterisatics – Part 4: Irregularity measurement of pavement courses: the straightedge test

SS-EN 14808 Surfaces for sports areas – Determination of shock absorption

SS-EN 14809 Surfaces for sports areas – Determination of vertical deformation

Accredited testing of the light distribution of luminaires or lighting fixtures and the creation of photometric data files. 

Manufacturers of luminaires often need to know how the light from the luminaire is distributed in all various directions. Knowing the light distribution allows the creation of photometric data files which are used in software that is commonly used by lighting designers. By providing customers with photometric data files a manufacturer increases the marketability of their products. 

Light distribution is measured according to an internal method which is based on CIE publication 121:1996.

The luminaire is mounted to a goniophotometer and the luminous intensity is measured at 10 or 25 meter distance as the luminarie is rotated in three degree of freedom. The electrical properties of the luminaire are also measured as the total luminous flux (Lumen) and luminous efficacy (Lumen/Watt) are caluculated. The correlated colour temperature and colour rendering index of the luminaire are also measured. 

The measured data is then used to create photometric data files for IES (.ies) and EULUMDAT (.ldt)

The results are reported in a test report in English which states that the test is performed as an accredited test. EULUMDAT- and IES-files are delivered with the report. 

CIE 121:1996

BS 7177:2008+A1:2011 - Specification for resistance to ignition of mattresses, mattress pads, divans and bed bases

This standard is a classification standard and only refers to other test standards. The standard is used to assess, depending on end-use environment, which fire test the mattress, mattress pad, divan or bed base should to be tested according to.

The filling used in domestic mattresses, mattress pads, divans and bed bases (low hazard) are also subjected to Government Regulation the “Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988” with amendments.

In the United Kingdom, all non-domestic mattresses, mattress pads, divans and bed bases, are required to be classified by the hazard categories - low, medium, high and very high risk. Depending on the use of the mattress, mattress pad, divan or bed base, different test standards are referred to.

The test procedure varies, depending on the test method. See each test method.

A test report, in Swedish or English, is delivered with the test results after testing.

Material needed for testing:

• Different specimen dimensions for different test methods. Please see each test method.

Related standards:

• EN 597-
• EN 597-2
• BS 6807:2006

EN ISO 1716 - Fire technical test of building products, Determination of the gross heat of combustion (calorific value) PCS (MJ/kg).

Fire technical testing within EN ISO 1716 evaluates a building products calorific value, PCS (MJ/kg) The main field of application is classification according to Euroclass A_ca, A1, A1_fl, A1_L, A2, A1_L, A2_fl, and A2_L(designation for non-combustible products) according to the European System EN 13501-1 and EN 13501-6. Three other test methods are also used for these fire classes: EN 13823, EN ISO 9239-1 and EN ISO 1182. 

Example of products that can be tested with this method: 

• Homogenous and multi layered building products, for example insulation products of mineral wool with or without facings, fibre reinforced cement, silicate boards, sealing compounds etc. 

Within EU building products shall be CE-marked according to the Construction Product Regulation (CPR). Building products with harmonized product standards or that have an ETAG/EAD need a CE-marking to be sold within the EU. A basis for the CE-marking is a fire classification according to EN 13501-1 which for instance include the test method EN ISO 1716.

Test procedure:

A small test specimen with a specified weight is combusted completely during constant volume and oxygen atmosphere inside a high-pressure calometric bomb. The combustion of the test specimen heats up water, whose temperature rise gives a measurement of calorific potential

After testing a test report is delivered in English with the results. The report can be used for classification which is needed to be able to CE-mark the building product.

Material consumption during test

For a complete test, a minimum of one test specimen with the dimension 250 mm x 250 mm and the mass 50 g is required.

EN ISO 1716

EN 13501-1

EN 13501-6

NT FIRE 043 – Large, free-hanging curtain and drapery textiles: Heat release, fire spread and smoke production – Full scale test.

The test method simulates a fire in a large free-hanging vertical textile that can give off high heat release and cause fast fire spread. The method is applicable in cases where ignitability (materials difficult to ignite) is not enough to reach certain demands on fire properties.

During a fire in a high risk environment, a large textile is one of the components that constitute the greatest fire hazard because it can develop large amounts of heat and smoke and speed up the fire spread.

The test method NT FIRE 043 measures among other parameters the heat release and smoke production. The product can be classified according to the criteria in appendix F. Test data on heat and smoke production from the textile can also be used as input for fire modeling. 

The method evaluates vertically oriented textiles technical fire properties when it is exposed to a gas burner with an output effect of 100 kW. The following parameters are measured: developed heat release, smoke production, weight loss, flame spread (top of specimen) and maximum flame height from the floor.

A test report, in Swedish or English, is delivered with the test results after testing.

Material needed for testing

Complete test

• 2 specimens with the dimensions 3100 mm x 3000 mm

Indicative test

• 1 specimen with the dimensions 3100 mm x 3000 mm

BS 5852: Part 2:1982 - Methods of test for the ignitability of upholstered composites for seating by flaming sources.

The standard is used to assess the ignitability of material combinations, such as covers and fillings used in upholstered seating, when subjected to different ignition sources of gas flames and small wooden cribs. The thermal output of the ignition sources shall approximate a burning match to four sheets of a full size newspaper.

In United Kingdom all items of domestic upholstered furniture must meet the “Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988” with amendments 1989, 1993 and 2010. The regulations specify which technical fire methods to be used for a furniture or its components, the requirements, labelling and how often the tests should be performed. In some cases, the Act also makes requirements beyond what is stated in the test standards to which it refers.

The tests are performed in a test cabinet with a calibrated air flow. The cover fabric and the filling are put in a test rig to create a small sofa with a 90º angle between seat and back. The ignition sources are located in the junction between seat and back. There are six different ignition sources, numbered 2-7. ignition sources 2-3 are gas flames and ignition sources 4-7 are wooden cribs (the higher number the larger gas flame/crib).

During the gas flame tests the test assembly is not allowed to smoulder for more than 30 minutes from the start of the test (60 minutes for wooden cribs). The test assembly is not allowed to show evidence of charring more than 100 mm in any direction apart from upwards from the ignition source. The gas flames are removed after 40 seconds (ignition source 2) or 70 seconds (ignition source 3). No flaming is allowed to continue for more than 120 seconds after removal of the burner tube. No flaming is allowed to continue for more than 10 minutes after start of the test with ignition source 4-5 (13 minutes with ignition source 6-7).

A test report, in Swedish or English, is delivered with the test results after testing.

Material needed for testing:

• Cover/interliner/wadding, 2-3 pieces with the dimensions 1100 x 650 mm.
• Filling, 2-3 pieces with the dimensions 450 x 450 x 75 mm.
• Filling, 2-3 pieces with the dimensions 450 x 300 x 75 mm.

The thickness of 75 mm regards the filling together with any wadding.

If the filling differs between the seat, back, armrests, etc. all fillings must be tested separately.

Testing according to the British furniture regulation:

Amount of material as well as dimensions may differ depending on the schedule to be tested.

Pre-treatment:

According to the British furniture regulation, all interliners and cover fabrics that have been treated with a flame retardant, shall go through a water soaking procedure before testing.  

Similar standard:

• BS 5852:2006

EN ISO 9239-1 - Reaction to fire tests for floorings - Part 1: Determination of the burning behaviour using a radiant heat source

The fire test EN ISO 9239-1 evaluates the ability of floorings to withstand flames and raidiant heat. The product's flame spread, smoke generation and the lowest radiant heat to sustain burning are measured in the method. The method is mainly used to classify floor coverings according to the European system for Euroclass EN 13501-1.

To be able to sell a construction product in Europe, the product must be tested, classified and if possible, CE-marked in accordance with the Construction Product Regulation. To meet the technical fire requirements, there are common test methods and a common classification system, EN 13501-1, also called Euroclass. This classification system is used by all EU countries, including Norway and Iceland. In Sweden the Building Regulations, BBR, use the Euroclass system.

The test specimen is placed in a horizontal position below a gas-fired radiant panel inclined at 30° where it is exposed to a defined heat flux. A pilot flame is applied to the hotter end of the specimen. Following ignition, any flame front which develops is noted and a record is made of the progression of the flame front horizontally along the length of the specimen in terms of the time it takes to spread to defined distances. Smoke production during the test is recorded as light transmission in the exhaust stack. One specimen is tested in one direction (e.g. production direction) and one specimen in the direction perpendicular to the first specimen. The test which yields the worst results is repeated twice in that direction.

All types of flooring can be tested in this method, for example those comprised by fire regulations and included in the European Construction Product Directive, CPD, for example wood floor, plastic floor, rubber floor, linoleum floor etc

A test report, in Swedish or English, is delivered with the test results after testing.

Material consumption during test:

Complete test

• 4 part tests. 10 test specimens, 5 specimens in one direction (e.g. production direction) and 5 specimens in perpendicular direction to the first direction, with the dimension 230 mm x 1050 mm

Indicative test

• 1 part test. 2 test specimens, with the dimension 230 mm x 1050 mm.

Large scale room fire test of surface layers in building products. The method evaluates fire properties such as heat release rate, smoke production rate, flame spread, burning droplets and the presence of flashover.  

Testing can be performed according to e.g. ISO 9705, ISO 9705-1, EN 14390 and FTP Code 2010 (Resolution MSC.307(88)) Part 10, annex 1.

Fire technical test in a room fire scenario according to e.g. ISO 9705, ISO 9705-1, EN 14390 and FTP Code 2010 (Resolution MSC.307(88)) Part 10, annex 1. The test evaluates the surface layer's fire properties: heat release rate (kW), total heat release (MJ), smoke production (m²/s). The phenomenon of flashover, flame spread and burning droplets/particles are also recorded visually. If needed, the level of toxic gases can also be measured using FTIR gas analysis equipment.

The main area of use is for example, for cerification under the Marine Directive or for evaluating fire properties of building products that for some reason cannot be tested in their actual design on a small scale, such as thermoplastic materials, joints and materials with large irregularities. Other products can also be evaluated in the method, such as upholstered furniture.

During test, the test sample is mounted on the inside of the room, in the ceiling and on all the walls except for the wall with the door opening. A propane gas burner is located in one of the corners and produces a heat release rate of 100 kW during 10 minutes, and then 300 kW the following 10 minutes. The total test time is 20 minutes. The combustion gases are collected through a hood where heat release rate and smoke production are measured. Flame spread along walls and ceiling are observed visually. If flames emerge from the door opening, flashover has occurred and the test is terminated. The heat release rate at flashover is generally about 1 MW. 

Example of products that can be tested with this method: 

• Building products, mostly surface linings, composite panels etc.

A test report is delivered in English with the results. The report can be used for example, as a basis for a DOP, Declaration Of Performance according to national fire requirements or as a basis for classification according to the Marine Directive.

Material consumption during test:

At least 35 m², with dimensions that facilitate mounting in the room.

• ISO 9705
• ISO 9705-1
• EN 14390
• FTP Code 2010 (Resolution MSC.307(88)) Annex 1:Part 10

A fire testing method that evaluates the fire performance of all building products except floorings regarding heat realese rate, smoke production, flame spread and burning droplets/particles. The test method is a part of the test programme for CE-marking according to the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).

Fire technical test according to EN 13823 - Single Burning Item evaluates a building products fire properties regarding heat release rate, smoke production, flame spread and burning droplets/particles. The main area of use is as a basis for classification within the fire classes A2, B, C or D and associated smoke classes s1, s2 or s3 and the presence of burning droplets/particles d0, d1 or d2. 

Declaration of a products fire characteristics for specific purposes, for example Insurance purposes.

Within EU building products shall be CE-marked according to the Construction Product Regulation (CPR). Building products with harmonized product standards or that have an ETAG/EAD need a CE-marking to be sold within the EU. A basis for the CE-marking is a fire classification according to EN 13501-1 which for instance include the fire test method EN 13823.

Examples of products that can be tested with this method are all types of building products, for example those included in the European Construction Product Regulation, CPR, or found in national regulations, for example wallpaper, paint systems, acoustic boards and coverings.

In addition to the benefits of CE marking, the method also provides important information about the building products fire properties and is therefore often used in product development contexts and process optimization.

A large and a small wing are mounted in a right angle and create a corner. A gas burner with a heat release rate of 30 kW is located in the corner during testing. The test time is 21 minutes. The combustion gases are collected through a hood where heat release rate and smoke production are measured (see figure above).  The heat output of the product is used for calculating HRR, THR and FIGRA while the amount of smoke is used for calculating SPR, TSP and SMOGRA. Flame spread and burning droplets/particles are visually observed.

The mounting of the sample should be as close to reality as possible. If there are vertical and/or horizontal joints in end use, these joints should also occur on the test panel. It is important to decide which substrate the product shall be applied to and how the product shall be mounted. Possible air gaps or similar shall be considered.

The fire test is carried out at our accredited fire lab in Borås. Our advanced flue gas purification plant takes care of all our emissions.

After testing, a test report is delivered in English with the results. The report can then be used for classification, which is needed to be able to CE-mark the building Product

Material consumption during test

Complete test 3 tests:
5 test samples with the dimension 1,0 m x 1,5 m (long wing) and
5 test samples with the dimension  0,49 m x 1,5 m (small wing).

Indicative test, 1 test:
1 test sample with the dimension 1,0 m x 1,5 m (long wing) and
1 test sample with the dimension 0,49 m x 1,5 m (small wing)

EN 13823

EN 13501-1

The reference scenario to EN 13823 is ISO 9705