Codes

Question 1

ASTM E648 (NFPA 253)
Radiant Panel Test
Floor covering panel system — carpets

804.2 - Interior floor finish classification

Answer 1

Measures tendency to spread fire + minimum energy required to sustain flame

Measures the flame spread of flooring systems, like carpet, in corridors and exits.

Class II required

higher #, better rating

Question 2

ASTM D2859
Methemine pill test
Required for all US cpt

Answer 2

Pass/fail test measures the size of the burn to determine flame resistance of textile floor coverings

Question 3

ASTM E119

Answer 3

Standard test methods for fire tests of building construction materials

Building sample of the wall/floor/ceiling assembly in laboratory & setting fire on one side

Evaluates assembly’s ability to present passage of fire heat & hot gases for given a mint of time

Question 4

ASTM E662 (NFPA 258)
Smoke density test

Answer 4

Measures the amount of smoke given off by a material that is burning or smoldering

Material is tested when it begins to smolder and again when a flame source is added - smoke density chamber test

Question 5

NFPA 701
Vertical flame test

Answer 5

Pass/fail test that measures the flammability of draperies, curtains and other window treatments.

Question 6

NFPA 252
Door assemblies

Answer 6

Evaluates ability of a door assembly to resist passage of flame heat & gases

Question 7

ASTM-E84
Steiner tunnel
Surface burning
Rating 3 classification

Answer 7

Tests flame spread + smoke developed for interior finishes applied to wall & ceilings

Narrow test chamber w/controlled flame at one end

Rates surface burning characteristics in 3 groups of classification:
-(A) I flame spread 0-25 (most fire resistant)
-(B) II flame spread 26-75
-(C) III flame spread 76-200

Question 8

NFPA 286
Room corner test
Other than textiles

Answer 8

Measures fire grow in room + potential for fire spread beyond room

Evaluates interior ceiling/wall finishes

Addresses finishes that do not remain in place

Question 9

NFPA 260 (TB-117-2013)

Answer 9

Cigarette ignition resistance of components of upholstered furniture

Testing of smolder resistance of cover fabrics, barrier materials, resilient filling materials & decking materials used in upholstered furniture

Question 10

ASTM D4966
Martindale Test

Answer 10

Number of cycle endured before fabric show objectionable change
(wool) Figure 8 like motion

Question 11

NFPA 261
resistance test of furniture composites

Answer 11

standard tests resistance of a seat cushion mockup (include foam, liner, & fabric) to lighted cigarette

Question 12

NFPA 265
Room corner test
Addition to E84

Answer 12

Evaluates interior textile WALL covering to room fire growth

Question 13

ASTM 6413
Measures flame resistance, after flame, + after glow
- vertical flame resistance of textiles

Answer 13

Flame resistance of Textiles

Also vertical test - NFPA 701

Question 14

CAL 133 (TB133)
pass/fail test of a piece of furniture

Answer 14

Flammability test for seating furniture in public occupancies

Question 15

of cycles/double rubs endured before fabric shows noticeable wear - cotton

ASTM D4157

Answer 15

Wyzenbeek Test

Question 16

NFPA 266
evaluates effect of an open flame on an actual sample of chair

Answer 16

Full seating test
Strictest test for furniture
req’d in many states

Question 17

NFPA 257
fire protection for window openings in fire-resistive walls

Answer 17

Test for windows & glass block assemblies

Question 18

ASME A112.19.15
Bathtubs/Whirlpool Bathtubs with Pressure Sealed Doors

Answer 18

functional performance and physical characteristics for a pressure sealed door of a bathtub/whirlpool bathtub. The door is intended to allow entry into the fixture when the tub is empty, and maintains water tightness when the tub is full.

Question 19

NFPA 210.52

Answer 19

An outlet is req’d for each section of countertop that is 12” or wider + no more than 24” between outlets

Question 20

NFPA 70

Answer 20

• All receptacle outlets that serve on countertop of kitchen, MUST be GFCI-protected
• GFCI for DW

Question 21

ANSI/BIFMA X5.11

Answer 21

2015 Large Occupant Office Chair
for large occupant (254-400 lbs)

Question 22

ANSI/BIFMA X7.1

Answer 22

acceptance criteria for VOC emissions from furniture used in offices to be classified as low-emitting product

Question 23

BIFMA e3

Answer 23

Furniture Sustainability Standard. The purpose of this voluntary standard is to provide measurable market-based definitions of progressively more sustainable furniture

Addresses product-based characteristics in the general areas of environmental, health and wellness, and social impacts.