Standards/testing Flashcards

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ASTM E119

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Tests wall or floor/ceiling assembly in 2 parts: temperature at which it will combust, and hose stream test

Result = time-based rating

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NFPA 252

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Ability of door assembly in 2 parts: time-endurance rating, and hose stream test

Result = time-based rating

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NFPA 257

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Tests window openings for fire resistive walls with hose stream test procedure

Result = time-based rating

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ASTM E84

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Steiner tunnel test.

Result = 3 classifications: I (A), II (B), and III (C) based on flame-spread rating

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5
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What is the flame spread rating of each class of ASTM E84

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Class I (A) = 0-25
Class II (B) = 26-75
Class III (C) = 76-200
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ASTM E662

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Measures amount of smoke given off by a flaming or smoldering material

Result: smoke density value from 0-800

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NFPA 258

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Measures amount of smoke given off by a flaming or smoldering material

Result: smoke density value from 0-800

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NFPA 253

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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

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ASTM E648

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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

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ASTM D2859

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Methenamine pill test

Result = pass/fail

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11
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What test is required for all carpet sold and manufactured in the US?

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Methenamine pill test

ASTM D2859

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12
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NFPA 265

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Room corner test (textiles)

Result = pass/fail

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NFPA 286

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Room corner test (non-textile)

Result = pass/fail

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14
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What test was developed to address concerns with interior finishes that do not remain in place during testing of ASTM E84

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NFPA 265

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15
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ASTM E2573

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Stretch wall systems

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16
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Stretch wall systems must comply with requirements of which standards?

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ASTM E84 or NFPA 286

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17
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If stretch fabric system tested with ASTM E84, what happens next?

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Preparation and mounting of the system must comply with ASTM E2573

18
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NFPA 701

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Two procedures for testing materials that are exposed to air on both sides (curtains, drapery, etc)

Test 1: fabric weighing less than 21 oz/yd^2
Test 2: fabric weighing more than 21 oz/yd^2

19
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NFPA 260

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Cigarette ignition resistance test of furniture components

20
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NFPA 260 also known as what CA standard?

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CAL TB 117

21
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What are the 3 names for cigarette ignition component test?

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NFPA 260
CAL TB 117
ASTM E1353

22
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What standard tests for cigarette ignition resistance of furniture composites?

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NFPA 261

CAL TB 116

23
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NFPA 261

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Cigarette ignition resistance test for components or mockups of the cushion. NOT COMPONENTS. Mock-up of fabric, liner and cushion

24
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NFPA 266

CAL TB 133

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Full seating test. Actual chair sample.

25
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ASTM D4157

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Wyzenbeek Abrasion Resistance Test. Tests abrasion resistance of woven textile

26
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ASTM D3884

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Taber abraded test. Abrasion resistance of textiles, more commonly of carpet

27
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ASTM D4966

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Martindale abrasion test

Determines abrasion resistance of textile fabrics with pile depth less than .08”

28
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AATCC 16

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Fade-ometer test

Tests colorfastness to light

29
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AATCC 8

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Crocking resistance test

30
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ASTM D2261

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Tearing strength test, tongue method (single rip)

31
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AATCC 147

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Bacterial resistance test

32
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ANSI/BOMA Z65.1

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Standard for methods of measuring office buildings

33
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Slip resistance in bathing facilities

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ASTM F462

34
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ASTM C1028

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Coefficient of friction for tile and like surfaces

35
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ASTM D2047

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Coefficient of friction for polish-coated flooring surfaces

36
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ASTEM E1353

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Cigarette ignition for components

37
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ASTM E1991

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Life cycle assessment standard method

38
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ASTM F462

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Standard for slip resistant bathing facilities

39
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ASTM F609

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COF for footwear soles heels or related on walkway surface

40
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What COF is generally accepted

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.5 or .6+