NRC — Fire safety testing facility
Highlights
This program is a great opportunity for your business to enhance fire safety and reduce risks. By partnering with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), you gain access to world-class fire safety testing facilities. These facilities are adaptable to meet your specific needs, whether you require standard testing or custom research and development.
What You Get:
- Comprehensive testing services for materials, structural systems, and fire protection technologies.
- Expert support from planning through execution and analysis.
- Access to advanced equipment like the column test furnace, wall test furnace, and immersive VR labs for human behavior studies.
Why Apply:
- Competitive pricing for both standard and customized testing.
- Tailored solutions to meet your unique requirements.
- Collaboration opportunities with key partners from academia, government, and industry.
By being approved for this program, you will benefit from cutting-edge research and testing capabilities, helping you improve safety standards and innovate within your industry. The qualification process is straightforward, ensuring you can quickly start leveraging these valuable resources.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Research and development activities
- Fire safety testing and analysis
- Equipment and materials necessary for fire safety projects
- Personnel costs directly related to the project
- Travel expenses for project-related activities
Use of Funds:
- Funds can be used for the above eligible expenses.
- Funds cannot be used for unrelated business activities, personal expenses, or any non-project-related costs.
Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:
- As this is a grant, there are no repayment terms or interest rates.
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with this grant program.
Qualifications
- Must be a business operating in Canada.
Must be involved in one of the following industries:
- Construction
- Defense and security
- Forestry and forest-based industries
- Manufacturing and processing
- Transportation
- Marine
- Aerospace
- Automotive
Disqualifications:
- Businesses not operating within Canada.
- Businesses outside the specified industries.
Description
This program offers your business access to world-class fire safety testing facilities. You can use these facilities to test the fire resistance of materials, structural systems, and products. This can help you develop and enhance fire protection systems, smoke management, fire detection, and suppression systems.
Benefits include:
- Customizable testing to meet your specific needs.
- Expert support from on-site professionals with extensive knowledge and experience.
- Access to advanced technology like virtual reality labs for studying human behavior in fire emergencies.
You will find the pricing competitive, with fixed rates for standard tests and customized pricing for specific requirements. This program is a valuable opportunity to improve your products' safety and compliance, ultimately reducing fire risks and costs for your business.
Program Steps
Gather Required Documentation:
- Business registration details
- Financial statements
- Business plan
- Details of the intended use of the testing facilities
Contact NRC Business Development:
- Reach out to Chris Pezoulas, Director of Business Development
- Telephone: 613-993-9502
- Email: [email protected]
Discuss Your Testing Needs:
- Explain your specific testing requirements
- Discuss how the NRC facilities can meet your needs
Receive a Customized Testing Plan:
- Work with NRC experts to develop a tailored testing plan
- Ensure the plan aligns with your business objectives
Review Pricing and Terms:
- Understand the fixed-rate pricing for standard tests
- Discuss pricing for customized and ad hoc testing programs
Submit Application and Documentation:
- Provide all required documentation
- Submit your application as per the guidance from NRC
Schedule Testing:
- Once approved, schedule the testing at NRC facilities
- Coordinate with NRC staff for any specific requirements
Conduct Testing:
- Attend the testing sessions as needed
- Collaborate with NRC experts during the testing process
Receive and Review Results:
- Obtain the results of the tests
- Review the findings with NRC experts to understand the implications
Implement Findings:
- Use the test results to improve your products or processes
- Apply the insights gained to enhance fire safety in your business operations
