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
If stretch fabric system tested with ASTM E84, what happens next?
Preparation and mounting of the system must comply with ASTM E2573
NFPA 701
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
NFPA 260
Cigarette ignition resistance test of furniture components
NFPA 260 also known as what CA standard?
CAL TB 117
What are the 3 names for cigarette ignition component test?
NFPA 260
CAL TB 117
ASTM E1353
What standard tests for cigarette ignition resistance of furniture composites?
NFPA 261
CAL TB 116
NFPA 261
Cigarette ignition resistance test for components or mockups of the cushion. NOT COMPONENTS. Mock-up of fabric, liner and cushion
NFPA 266
CAL TB 133
Full seating test. Actual chair sample.
ASTM D4157
Wyzenbeek Abrasion Resistance Test. Tests abrasion resistance of woven textile
ASTM D3884
Taber abraded test. Abrasion resistance of textiles, more commonly of carpet
ASTM D4966
Martindale abrasion test
Determines abrasion resistance of textile fabrics with pile depth less than .08”
AATCC 16
Fade-ometer test
Tests colorfastness to light
AATCC 8
Crocking resistance test
ASTM D2261
Tearing strength test, tongue method (single rip)
AATCC 147
Bacterial resistance test
ANSI/BOMA Z65.1
Standard for methods of measuring office buildings
Slip resistance in bathing facilities
ASTM F462
ASTM C1028
Coefficient of friction for tile and like surfaces
ASTM D2047
Coefficient of friction for polish-coated flooring surfaces
ASTEM E1353
Cigarette ignition for components
ASTM E1991
Life cycle assessment standard method
ASTM F462
Standard for slip resistant bathing facilities
ASTM F609
COF for footwear soles heels or related on walkway surface
What COF is generally accepted
.5 or .6+
