Hearth Products

Testing Services

Special Research Projects

• Air Quality Related Research Projects (Federal/State Governments and Local Air Quality Agencies)
• Manufactured Fuels Comparative Emissions Testing (wax/fiber firelogs, compressed logs, firestarters, pellet fuels)
• Custom Third Party Performance and Safety Evaluations of Manufactured Fuels
• California Charcoal Ignition Method Compliance Certification Testing - Rule 1174
• Creosote Removal Product Evaluations
• Chimney Fire Suppression Product Evaluations

Accredited Auditing Agency for Densified Biomass Products (pellet fuels and compressed firelogs)

• Accredited by the Board of Review of the American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) to provide services for the PFI Standards Program
• PFI website: https://www.pelletheat.org/how-to-enroll

Key Dates

• November 2010: Dirigo Laboratories incorporates and starts business
• January 2011: EPA accredited for Methods 28, 28 OWHH
• October 2013: Receives accreditation for:
  • ISO 17020:2012 Inspection Bodies
  • ISO 17025: 2005 Testing and Calibration Laboratory
  • ISO 17065: Product Certification
• December 2017: PFS TECO acquires Dirigo Laboratories (Read full Press Release)

To learn more about the certification and testing services available for the hearth products you manufacture and market, please contact: