AS1940-1993 Clause 9.8.15 asks that samples of foam concentrate shall be checked at a frequency of not less than annually against the manufacturers specifications, in accordance with NFPA11 Chapter 8.

Foam testing is crucial in ensuring that stocks of foam concentrate held in long-term storage are in good condition when they are needed to put out a fire. It is impossible to tell if foam concentrate is of operational quality by smelling it, looking at it in its drum, or touching the finished foam blanket.  Kidde has a fully equipped laboratory where foam concentrate sample testing is conducted on an almost daily basis for clients around Australia.  With knowledge and experience of evaluating foam samples gained over many years, Angus Fire staff are uniquely placed to interpret the results and provide reliable recommendations about the suitability of foam for use in an emergency. Analytical chemistry laboratories that do not specialise in fire fighting foam testing are unable to offer such specialist expertise.

Test results include physical properties, foam properties, fuel tolerance, burnback resistance, film formation (where applicable) and alcohol resistance (where applicable).
The results are reported quickly with a comprehensive test report. All test results are fully confidential and completely unbiased, copies of which are kept on file at Kidde and released to your nominated personnel only.

Upon notification, sample containers can be sent to your site with instructions on sampling procedures. Test results are usually available in 1-2 weeks, however, a 24 hour result can be given if requested.