In housing, fire safety is non-negotiable. Yet in many solar installations, the PV modules themselves are not fire tested, only the flashing kits are. At Solar Capture Technologies, we’ve taken a different approach. Our SCT-437 Composite Solar Roof Tile has been tested and certified to the highest fire safety standards available: BROOF (t4) under EN 13501-5 and UL 790 Class A.
This isn’t just a technical detail. For developers, housing providers, contractors, and homeowners, it means safer buildings, simpler compliance, and more usable roof space.
- Tested Beyond the Minimum
Most in-roof or on-roof PV systems rely on the fire performance of the roof covering beneath them. Our tiles are different:
- The entire solar tile system (including flashing) was tested directly.
- Achieved BROOF (t4) classification across roof pitches from 10° to 70°
- Also achieved UL 790 Class A, the highest international fire safety rating.
Test results:
- No ignition under burning brands.
- No fire penetration, no melting, no flaming debris
- Independently validated, with BBA certification confirming performance.
- Why This Matters for Housing & Development
- NHBC compliance made simple → BROOF (t4) is the benchmark for new builds.
- Full roof coverage possible → unlike standard PV, which often needs non-solar “borders” for fire regs.
- Reduced insurance and compliance risk → housing associations and developers gain assurance that the roof covering itself is fire-safe.
- Benefits for Contractors & Installers
Fire-tested solar tiles mean:
- Faster approvals and less time spent proving compliance.
- No grey area between roofer and solar installer responsibilities.
- Confidence that the system meets the strictest safety standards from day one.
- Reassurance for Homeowners
For homeowners, fire testing isn’t just a certification — it’s peace of mind:
- A solar roof that is as safe as it is efficient.
- Built to last the lifetime of the roof.
- Backed by UK manufacturing and local support.
Solar should never compromise safety. With the SCT-437 Composite Solar Roof Tile, it doesn’t. Tested to both BROOF (t4) — the UK gold standard — and UL 790 Class A, SCT sets a new benchmark for fire-safe solar, giving developers, contractors, and homeowners the confidence they need.
👉 Learn more about the SCT Composite Solar Roof Tile or contact us at enquiries@solarcapturetechnologies.com.
