Furniture, Finishes, Equipment and Lighting

Question 1

ASTM D2047

Answer 1

Dynamic Coefficient of Friction of Hard Surfaces - establishes criteria for static COF measurements of flooring surfaces (only for dry surfaces)

Question 2

Minimum Rating for DCOF (Dynamic Coefficient of Friction)

Answer 2

0.42

Question 3

ASTM E84

Answer 3

Steiner Tunnel Test; used for interior wall and ceiling textile finishes; rated from A-C, A being the most fire resistive

Question 4

ASTM 2859

Answer 4

Methenamine Pill Test; measures if a carpet will ignite and sustain a fire. required for all carpet sold in the US

Question 5

NFPA 265

Answer 5

textile wall finishes NOT including ceilings

Question 6

Radiant Panel Test

Answer 6

ASTM E648 NFPA 253: used to rate interior floor finishes such as carpet, resilient flooring, and hardwood floor assemblies, as well as wall base. Originally developed to simulate the type of fire that develops in corridors and exit ways, the test measures the tendency of a floor covering material to spread a fire.

Measures are rated Class I, Class II or Class III with class I being required in corridors, hospitals and other occupancies where its more difficult to get out

Question 7

ASTM E662

Answer 7

Smoke Chamber Test - can be used by manufacturers in research and development of materials but is not currently used for regulation or fire rating purposes.

Question 8

Avora FR

Answer 8

the trademark for licensed fabrics containing 100% inherent FR polyester fiber from INVISTA. Trade name for a modified polyester yarn that is permanently flame resistant within the fiber regardless of wear or the number of washing.

Question 9

AATCC 16

Answer 9

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorist - test uses a Fade-Ometer to determine the color fastness under light exposure of textile materials using six different test options. The most common test option uses xenon arc lamp with continuous light.

Question 10

AATCC 8

Answer 10

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorist - tests colorfastness to crocking or rubbing

Question 11

TB 117-2013

Answer 11

Also referred to as CAL 117; smolder test for fabrics, barrier materials and resilient filling material

Question 12

ASTM D4157

Answer 12

Wyzenbeek abrasion resistance test (only for fabrics)

Question 13

ANSI A137.1

Answer 13

American National Standard Specifications for Ceramic Tile - measures the DCOF of ceramic tiles

Question 14

ANSI A326.3

Answer 14

measures DCOF of all other hard surface flooring materials (not tile)

Question 15

ASTM F462

Answer 15

the Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Slip-Resistant Bathing Facilities, a test used with soapy water for bathtubs and shower structures, was withdrawn without replacement in 2016.

Question 16

Parameter Method

Answer 16

uses base unit pricing per material when specific products are not yet selected

Question 17

Square Footage Method

Answer 17

based off of project type and used much before the design work has started

Question 18

Detailed Quantity Takeoff Method

Answer 18

used when the project has progressed to the point of specific manufacturers and products to determine a fairly exact budget number

Question 19

Matrix Costing

Answer 19

details pricing alternatives

Question 20

When selecting interior partition finishes to meet flame-spread standards, the most important considerations are

Answer 20

the occupancy group, and the location in the building where the finishes will be used

Question 21

FOB Destination

Answer 21

the seller retains title to the goods while in transit, because the title is transferred at the destination (delivery).

Question 22

FOB Shipping Point

Answer 22

the title is transferred to the buyer when the goods leave the manufacturer or seller.

Question 23

Scribe

Answer 23

an oversized piece of plastic laminate or wood that can be trimmed in the field to follow any minor irregularities of the wall.

Question 24

Flat (Plain) Slicing

Answer 24

cuts along length of the log parallel to surface; has a variegated wavy figure with grain lines closer together at the sides

Question 25

Quarter Slicing

Answer 25

cuts perpendicular to growth rings, accentuating straight grain

Question 26

Half-Round Slicing

Answer 26

cuts on an arc parallel to the center of the log

Question 27

Rift Cut

Answer 27

accomplished by quartering a log and cutting it at 15 degree angle to the growth rings which results in minimal grain pattern

Question 28

Rotary Cut

Answer 28

makes continuous rolls of veneer with variegated wavelike figure; used mostly for plywood. This produces a very pronounced grain pattern and produces the most veneer with the least waste.