Testing

Question 1

ASTM E119

Answer 1

Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.

This test involved building a sample of the wall or floor/ceiling assembly in the lab and setting a standard fire on one side of it. Monitoring devices measure temp and other aspects of the test as it proceeds. There are 2 parts to this test:
1. Measures heat transfer through the assembly
2. Hose stream test which uses a high-pressure hose stream to simulate how well the assembly stands up to an impact from falling debris and the cooling and eroding effects of water

Question 2

NFPA 252

Answer 2

Standard methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies

Evaluates the ability of a door assembly to resist the passage of flame, heat and gases, which establishes the time rating

Question 3

ASTM E84

Answer 3

Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

Also known as Steiner Tunnel Test, rates the surface burning characteristics of interior finishes and other building materials. Narrow chamber is used, a sample piece with a controlled flame at one end