Safety
Safety topics such as gas leakage, flame supervision response, overheating and delayed ignition.
TESTING SERVICES
Technical Testing Programmes for Gas Appliances
We support structured evaluation of safety, performance and energy-efficiency requirements according to the product’s intended use, technical design and target market.
- Standards-led planning
- Product-specific scope
- Traceable technical process
TESTING SCOPE
A Complete View from Safety to Performance
The scope is confirmed against the product’s technical characteristics after the applicable standards and market requirements have been identified.
Combustion and Emissions
Evaluation of combustion quality and CO, NOx and CO₂ measurements within the applicable requirements.
Performance and Efficiency
Review of nominal heat input, useful efficiency and burner performance.
Operation and Durability
Operating behaviour under pressure conditions, wind effects and, where applicable, voltage fluctuations.
Gas and Mechanical Components
Functional and tightness checks for injectors, valves, taps and connection components.
TESTING PROGRAMMES
Programmes Structured Around Your Needs
These cards present the principal testing programmes. The detailed scope is defined at quotation stage according to the product, standard and target market.
01
Gas Appliance Testing
Product-specific technical evaluation for domestic, commercial, industrial and outdoor gas appliances.
02
EU 2016/426 GAR
Testing plans covering applicable safety and performance requirements under the Gas Appliances Regulation.
03
SASO 167/168
Visual, safety, strength and performance topics for gas cooking appliances intended for the Saudi market.
04
Performance and Energy Efficiency
Evaluation of thermal performance, energy consumption and product efficiency against relevant methods.
RELATED PRODUCT GROUPS
The Right Testing Framework for Each Product
Each product group has distinct operating conditions and standards. An initial technical review enables accurate matching of applicable requirements.
01
Domestic Cooking Appliances
Hobs, ovens and built-in cooking appliances.
02Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Ovens, grills and cooking equipment used in professional kitchens.
03Heating and Hot-Water Appliances
Water heaters, space heaters and central-heating boilers.
04Outdoor and Portable Appliances
Barbecues, patio heaters and portable LPG appliances.
RELATED STANDARDS
A Central Standards Scope
This list reflects the principal standards identified in the brief. Current editions, amendments and product-specific applicability must be confirmed at project start.
Domestic Cooking
- EN 30 seriesDomestic cooking appliances burning gas
- SASO 167Saudi requirements for gas cooking appliances
- SASO 168Saudi requirements for gas cooking appliances
- UAE.S GSO 1049Gulf requirements for gas cooking appliances
- UAE.S 1050UAE requirements for gas cooking appliances
- SI 907Israeli standard for gas cooking appliances
Commercial Kitchen
- EN 203 seriesGas heated catering equipment
Heating and Hot Water
- EN 26Gas-fired instantaneous water heaters
- EN 449Domestic flueless space heaters
- EN 461Non-domestic gas-fired space heaters
- EN 613Independent gas-fired convection heaters
- EN 1266Independent gas-fired convection heaters
- EN 15502 seriesGas-fired central heating boilers
Outdoor, Burners and Special Appliances
- EN 484Outdoor gas cooking appliances
- EN 497Outdoor multipurpose boiling burners
- EN 498Outdoor gas barbecues
- EN 509Decorative fuel-effect gas appliances
- EN 521Portable vapour-pressure LPG appliances
- EN 676Forced-draught gas burners
- EN 14543Outdoor patio heaters
- EN 15181Energy consumption of gas-fired ovens
GENERAL TESTING PROCESS
A Clear and Traceable Technical Flow
Project details vary by product and target market; the core workflow follows the steps below.
- 01
Define the Need
Collect product, intended-use, gas-category and target-market information.
- 02
Set the Scope
Identify applicable standards, test clauses and sample requirements.
- 03
Technical Preparation
Complete the document review, testing plan and sample preparation.
- 04
Testing and Records
Perform the agreed checks and record results in a traceable manner.
- 05
Evaluate Results
Compare findings with the requirements and share the technical outputs.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS
Information Needed for an Effective Start
The final document list depends on the selected programme. The following information can be prepared for the initial scope review.
- Product name, model list and variants
- Intended use and technical product description
- Target country or market
- Gas category, supply pressure and connection details
- Technical drawings, circuit diagrams and bill of materials
- User and installation instructions
- Previous test reports and product labels, if available
- Sample quantity and shipping conditions
Sharing product and target-market information before application helps establish the applicable scope more accurately.
LET’S DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT
Let’s Define the Right Testing Scope for Your Product
Share the product group, technical characteristics and target market so that we can review the framework of the required testing programme.