When you certify with us, you're not just meeting standards, you're exceeding expectations.

As one of the leaders in the testing and certification landscape of the Middle East, ESL sets the benchmark for excellence in fire and life safety product certification. Our globally accredited certification scheme is not just a compliance pathway—it’s your passport to international markets and a seal of credibility that reassures your customers.

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Fire resistant Construction Products and Building Elements - Verifying Strength. Certifying Protection

We provide trusted validation for fire-resistant construction products and building elements—ensuring they meet stringent fire safety standards and regulatory benchmarks. From fire-rated doors and partitions to structural components and façade systems, our certification marks represent reliability, compliance, and performance under critical conditions.

We empower architects, builders, and regulators with the confidence to specify and approve materials that protect lives, preserve assets, and elevate the resilience of the built environment.

Partitions and building structures – Shaping Spaces. Strengthening Structures
We provide compliance assurance for a broad spectrum of construction elements. Our certification covers both non-loadbearing components—such as partition walls, ceilings, and curtain walls—and essential loadbearing structures, including walls, beams, columns, floors, and roofs. We also certify protected structural members, ensuring they meet defined performance and safety criteria.

Means of egress – Your Way Out. Certified Safe

We ensure that means of egress—including exit routes, doors, stairs, and emergency pathways—comply with rigorous safety and building code requirements. Our certification guarantees these critical components provide safe, accessible, and reliable evacuation routes during emergencies.

Firestop systems – Sealing Safety. Stopping Fire

Firestop systems underscores the critical role these solutions play in safeguarding buildings against the spread of fire and smoke. By ensuring that all penetrations, joints, and openings are expertly sealed with certified firestop products, we help maintain compartmental integrity and enhance occupant safety. This certification guarantees that firestop systems meet stringent performance standards, providing architects, engineers, and builders with the confidence that fire will be effectively contained.

Safety glazing – Safe Views, Secure Spaces
We ensure that safety glazing products meet the highest international standards—EN, ANSI, ASTM, BS, CPSC, UL, and more—guaranteeing exceptional strength, impact resistance, and fire performance where required. Whether installed in partition walls or door assemblies, certified safety glazing delivers crystal-clear visibility without compromising on protection.
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Reaction to Fire - Certifying Safety. Controlling Fire Risk Indoors & Outdoors

Our certification rigorously evaluates materials for combustibility, ignitability, flame spread, heat release, and radiant flux—especially for flooring—ensuring every component contributes minimally to fire growth. This extends to combustible decorative materials, interior finishes, and furniture, all assessed to meet stringent local authority approvals.

Product certification covers:

Interior wall, ceiling and floor finishing materials such as: Gypsum boards, Plaster boards, Textile (wall, ceiling, floor), Expanded wall vinyl coverings, Carpets

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Elevated Façade & Exterior Wall Cladding Systems - Certifying Excellence. Safeguarding Every Exterior.

Our certification ensures full compliance with international standards by rigorously assessing the classification, combustibility, surface burning characteristics, and flame spread ratings of construction products used in exterior façades. By certifying both non-fire-resistance-rated and non-loadbearing exterior wall cladding materials and systems, we provide assurance that these critical building components meet the highest benchmarks for fire safety and performance.

  • Metal Composite Panels (MCM)
  • Aluminum Composite Panels (ACP)
  • EIFS/ETICS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System)
  • Sandwich panels
  • GRC/GRFC/GRP panels (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete/Polymer)
  • Photovoltaic (PV) panels used as façade systems
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Fire performance of roof assembly & coverings from exterior fire exposure - Certified Protection from the Top Down

The classification of roof assemblies and coverings is a critical step in determining the suitability of roofing products for specific applications and in validating their conformity through certification. Roofing systems composed of materials such as organic or glass fiber, along with essential subcomponents like thermal insulation, vapor barriers, and support structures, must be assessed holistically for their performance under exterior fire exposure.

As a certification body, we focus on evaluating the fire behavior of complete roofing assemblies—ensuring they demonstrate resistance to ignition and limited flame spread when exposed to external fire sources. Through our certification, stakeholders gain assurance that roofing systems meet the necessary safety and performance expectations, contributing to the protection of buildings and the resilience of their uppermost structures.

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Safety glazing - Safe Views, Secure Spaces

We ensure that safety glazing products meet the highest international standards—EN, ANSI, ASTM, BS, CPSC, UL, and more—guaranteeing exceptional strength, impact resistance, and fire performance where required. Whether installed in partition walls or door assemblies, certified safety glazing delivers crystal-clear visibility without compromising on protection.

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Ventilation and Smoke Control Systems - Verified Systems for Safer Airflow in Emergencies

Effective ventilation and smoke control systems are vital components in safeguarding occupants and maintaining visibility during fire emergencies. These systems are designed not only to extract smoke and heat but to guide airflow strategically, enabling safer evacuation routes and improved conditions for emergency responders.

We verify that these life-safety systems perform reliably under critical conditions—ensuring proper functionality of components such as smoke exhausts, pressure differentials, automatic vents, and mechanical ventilation systems. Our certification confirms that each system meets the necessary performance criteria for smoke management, enabling structures to maintain breathable, navigable spaces even in high-risk scenarios.

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Cables | Powering safety systems with Certified Confidence

In active fire protection, the uninterrupted operation of critical systems during fire conditions is non-negotiable. Whether supporting fire alarm and detection systems, emergency lighting, communication networks, or firefighting equipment, cables must maintain circuit integrity and resist fire to ensure safety and system reliability when it matters most.

Our certification confirms that cables meet stringent performance requirements for fire resilience, mechanical strength, and operational continuity. This includes the evaluation of cables with rated voltages up to and including 600V/1000V, ensuring they are suitable for use in life-safety systems and high-performance environments.

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Building hardware and systems for fire/smoke door assemblies and door on escape routes - Assuring Safety at Every Critical Doorway

Our certification process rigorously evaluates the performance of building hardware and integrated systems that ensure doors function flawlessly under fire and smoke conditions. This includes assessing components such as hinges, locks, closers, seals, and control mechanisms that collectively preserve door integrity, prevent smoke infiltration, and facilitate safe evacuation.

By certifying these essential elements, we provide assurance that escape routes remain secure and accessible, allowing occupants to evacuate swiftly and safely.

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Fire Extinguishing Equipment and Extinguishing Media - Your First Line of Defense - Tested, Trusted, Certified

Our certification covers:

  • Portable Fire Extinguishers for all fire classifications—Class A (ordinary combustibles), Class B (flammable liquids and gases), Class C (electrical fires), Class D (combustible metals), and Class K (kitchen oils and fats). These include water, foam (AFFF, FFFP), carbon dioxide, dry powder, dry chemical, wet chemical, and halocarbon agents.
  • Wheeled Fire Extinguishers, essential for high-risk industrial zones and expansive facilities where mobility and agent volume are critical.
  • Aerosol Extinguishing Devices, compact and effective for enclosed areas or mobile units.
  • Fire Blankets, vital for smothering fires involving cooking oil or in garment fires, meeting stringent heat-resistance and deployment standards.

Each product is rigorously tested for extinguishing effectiveness, discharge characteristics, corrosion resistance, serviceability, and compatibility with various operational environments—ensuring rapid deployment, maximum fire control, and safety for users.

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Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs - In moments of crisis, visibility is everything.

We certify emergency lighting systems and exit signs designed to operate flawlessly when it matters most. Our certification covers a wide array of technologies—from central battery-operated networks to monitored and standalone self-contained units—ensuring continuous illumination across all critical paths of egress.
Whether lighting up stairwells, guiding corridors, or highlighting emergency exits and firefighting points, these systems are evaluated for lux performance, battery endurance, rapid activation, and environmental resilience. We also certify high-intensity, energy-efficient exit signs and directional indicators essential for structured evacuations and first responder navigation.

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Voice Evacuation System - Ensuring Reliable Alerts When It Matters Most

We ensure that voice evacuation systems comply with rigorous international standards for sound clarity, system reliability, and operational effectiveness in emergency situations. Our certification process validates that these systems deliver clear, intelligible voice messages that guide occupants safely and efficiently during evacuations. By certifying these critical life-safety components, we provide architects, engineers, and building owners with the confidence that their emergency communication infrastructure will perform flawlessly when every second counts.

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Fire Detection and Alarm Systems - Engineered Alerts | swift response | Precision Detection

Early detection saves lives, we specialise in the certification of fire detection and alarm systems that are rigorously tested for performance, reliability, and adaptability across a wide range of environments and building types.

Our certification covers a full spectrum of components, including photoelectric and optical smoke detectors, heat and flame detectors, air-sampling systems, gas sensors, and advanced addressable control panels. These systems go beyond basic detection—intelligently distinguishing between real fire threats and everyday environmental factors to minimize false alarms.

From manual call points and control interfaces to annunciators, strobes, sounders, and integrated evacuation alerts, every element is certified to deliver rapid response, robust fault tolerance, and long-term dependability.

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Fire Protection Systems (suppression) - Strengthen Your Product assurance. Expand Your Reach

We certify the full spectrum of fire protection systems outlined in leading international standards—ensuring reliable, code-compliant performance across every hazard classification.

Our certification covers:

  • Water-Based Systems: Including automatic sprinklers (wet, dry, deluge, pre-action), standpipe and hose systems, fire hydrants, and water mist systems designed to control fire growth at every stage.
  • Foam-Based Systems: Certified for use in high-risk liquid fuel environments, including AFFF and alcohol-resistant foams, with fixed and mobile configurations.
  • Gas and Chemical Suppression Systems: Inert gas, CO₂, clean agents, and aerosol-based extinguishing solutions, tailored for sensitive and enclosed environments.
  • Detection and Control Components: Including alarm valves, flow switches, pressure reducers, and integrated system controls ensuring full operational readiness.

Every system is assessed for real-world performance in alignment with the most stringent application, installation, and maintenance protocols. With our certification, manufacturers unlock access to GCC-wide approvals and a trusted badge of compliance for international export.

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Liquefied Petroleum Gas - Fueling Compliance, Empowering Market Entry

We certify a comprehensive range of LPG systems and components, ensuring full compliance with international safety standards and seamless acceptance by Civil Defence authorities across the GCC.

With a robust portfolio of accreditations, ESL provides multiple certification pathways tailored to each product category. This flexibility translates into quicker approvals, fewer rejections, and enhanced trust from authorities and end-users alike.
Having your product ESL-certified is more than just a regulatory checkbox—it’s a competitive edge. It means faster civil defense clearances, wider market acceptance, and alignment with the same stringent benchmarks recognised globally.

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Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage - Command Control Over Combustibles | Certify with Confidence at ESL

Navigating the complexities of flammable and combustible liquid storage, transfer, and dispensing demands more than just compliance—it requires strategic certification that speaks the language of safety, systems integration, and regional acceptance.

We bring that assurance through our comprehensive certification services tailored for:

  • Bulk and Intermediate Storage Tanks (fixed roof, floating roof, and fire-resistant designs)
  • Industrial Dispensing Systems (fuel dispensers, hose reels, vapor recovery)

Transfer Infrastructure (underground and aboveground piping, valves, and connectors)

  • Control & Safety Devices (static grounding systems, flame arrestors, emergency shutoffs)
  • Retail and Commercial Fuel Handling Equipment (motor fuel and marine dispensing units)
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Photovoltaic Installations - Powering with the Sun, Ensuring Protection from the Flame.

As a trusted certification body, we specialise in fire safety evaluation and certification of photovoltaic technologies, with a dedicated focus on both Building-Attached Photovoltaics (BAPV) and Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).

These innovative systems merge energy generation with the built environment — and that demands a higher level of scrutiny. We assess not only the fire performance of the PV modules themselves, but also how they interact with construction materials, roofing systems, and façades.

Our comprehensive certification process addresses key fire safety aspects such as:

  • Flame spread and ignition resistance
  • Thermal behavior under fault conditions
  • Risk of fire propagation across mounting surfaces
  • Compatibility of integrated systems within building envelopes

What our clients say about us

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My experience with ESL was a pleasant surprise, phenomenal in regard to great service and easiness to proceed as scheduled with the tests and reporting. The staff was professional, very assistive with immediate responses to any question, working hard in all respects at all phases of our product certification from the General manager, the certification manager to the test Engineers and lab personnel. All in all a praise to ESL and a BIG thank you for responding effectively to the tight time schedule for our product certification..

George Michalatos

Technical Manager – Elval Colour
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Thanks for your sharing the ESL certificate, also many thanks ESL team’s effort and support for our project.

Shanghai Electric

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The ESL team performed very well, especially given the nature of the certification process required, a special mention to Vivek for his level of customer service……

Frontline innovations trading LLC

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Awesome, thank you for your timely support in obtaining the product certificate. You are an asset to ESL – CB. Your attention to detail regarding the standards and their applications is commendable. We truly appreciate your guidance and insights. – Quality Control.

AG Metal Industries LLC

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We have good experience with ESL skilled team and the certification project was easy and we got all needed support from the team….

Saudi Rockwool Factory

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