Hydrocarbon Fire Risk and UL 1709

Protecting lives, assets, and infrastructure in hydrocarbon fire scenarios requires proven performance demonstrated by testing in real-world conditions.

Join UL Solutions for a live webinar on June 10, 2026 to learn more about testing fire protection systems in hydrocarbon fire conditions, aligned with UL 1709, the Standard for Rapid Rise Fire Test of Protection Materials for Structural Steel.

Learn more about how testing and certification can help reduce risk, support compliance and enable more informed decision making across the fire protection life cycle.

Whether you are a manufacturer, specifier, asset owner or safety professional, this session will provide practical insights to help you confidently evaluate and specify fire protection products.

What you will learn

In this one-hour session, participants will:

• Gain an introduction to UL 1709, and  UL 2431, the Standard for Durability of Fire Resistive Coatings and Materials.
• Understand UL 1709 fire testing and UL 2431 durability evaluation, including test methods, measurement and impact.
• Learn why evaluating products before field installation is important and about the risks associated with untested or non-certified products.
• Discover how UL Listed and UL Certified distinctions help industry stakeholders differentiate products that meet safety and performance requirements.
• Explore the UL Product iQ® database to find UL Certified products and drive more informed product selection.

Who should attend?

This webinar is designed for professionals involved in fire safety and fire protection, including:

• Fire protection and safety engineers
• Manufacturers and product developers
• Specifiers, consultants and designers
• Asset owners and facility managers
• Regulatory, quality and compliance professionals

Speaker

Kevin Hyland, principal engineer, Built Environment, UL Solutions