Standards/testing Flashcards
ASTM E119
Tests wall or floor/ceiling assembly in 2 parts: temperature at which it will combust, and hose stream test
Result = time-based rating
NFPA 252
Ability of door assembly in 2 parts: time-endurance rating, and hose stream test
Result = time-based rating
NFPA 257
Tests window openings for fire resistive walls with hose stream test procedure
Result = time-based rating
ASTM E84
Steiner tunnel test.
Result = 3 classifications: I (A), II (B), and III (C) based on flame-spread rating
What is the flame spread rating of each class of ASTM E84
Class I (A) = 0-25 Class II (B) = 26-75 Class III (C) = 76-200
ASTM E662
Measures amount of smoke given off by a flaming or smoldering material
Result: smoke density value from 0-800
NFPA 258
Measures amount of smoke given off by a flaming or smoldering material
Result: smoke density value from 0-800
NFPA 253
Flooring radiant panel test
Result = W/cm^2 (higher number = more resistant)
2 classes: I = critical radiant flux not less than 0.45 W/cm^2, II = critical radiant flux not less than 0.22 W/cm^2
ASTM E648
Flooring radiant panel test
Result = W/cm^2 (higher number = more resistant)
2 classes: I = critical radiant flux not less than 0.45 W/cm^2, II = critical radiant flux not less than 0.22 W/cm^2
ASTM D2859
Methenamine pill test
Result = pass/fail
What test is required for all carpet sold and manufactured in the US?
Methenamine pill test
ASTM D2859
NFPA 265
Room corner test (textiles)
Result = pass/fail
NFPA 286
Room corner test (non-textile)
Result = pass/fail
What test was developed to address concerns with interior finishes that do not remain in place during testing of ASTM E84
NFPA 265
ASTM E2573
Stretch wall systems
Stretch wall systems must comply with requirements of which standards?
ASTM E84 or NFPA 286