Fire safety is a critical consideration in every building project, and choosing the right products is essential. That’s where Certifire certification comes in — providing independent assurance that fire protection products will perform as intended in the event of a fire.
What Is Certifire?
Certifire is an internationally recognised, third-party certification scheme for passive fire protection products, operated by Warringtonfire and accredited by UKAS. It covers a wide range of fire-critical components, including fire doors, seals, glazing systems, and essential ironmongery.
Unlike self-declared markings, Certifire certification is based on independent testing, factory audits, and ongoing surveillance, giving specifiers and building owners confidence that certified products consistently meet required fire performance standards.
Why Certifire Matters
Fire safety products are only effective if they perform exactly as expected. Certifire provides:
Independent verification of fire performance
Ongoing quality assurance, not just one-off testing
Clear traceability and documentation via an online register
Confidence for specifiers, contractors, and regulators
For life-safety-critical components, this added layer of assurance is invaluable.
Merlin’s Approach to Certifire Compliance
At Merlin, fire compliance isn’t an afterthought — it’s built into everything we do. That’s why all of our essential ironmongery is fully Certifire approved, ensuring it has been independently tested and is continually audited to meet the highest fire performance standards.
By specifying Certifire-certified ironmongery, Merlin helps designers and contractors reduce risk, simplify compliance, and deliver safer buildings — without compromise. Our Certifire certificates can be found here.
