‘Deseop'ment of Toterational Ssamlards, Geides and Recommenditns bed by the Worle Trade Oryantsation Techs Harriers to Trade (THT) Cummbice, GET ccsianstion: E8410 uit Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials’ alton Fin the case of fsesinn the year as zevison. A mers press inbeats the year of aM appa A saperex fpolon 2) icine a ectonal hinge spe the est rovson se spo This sonal hasbeen aspoved for ate 1. Seope* 1.1 This fire-test-response standard for the comparative surlace burning behavior of building materials is applicable to ind ceilings. The test is exposed surfaces such as walls conducted with the specimen in the ceiling position with the urlace to be evaluated exposed face down to the ignition source, The msterial, product, or assembly shall he capable of ‘being mounted in the test position during the test. Thus, the specimen shill either be selsupporting by is own structural quality, held in place by added supports along the test surface, cor secured from the buck side 1.2 The purpose of this test method is to determine the relative burning behavior oF the mater! by observing the Mame sprese along the specimen. Flame spreael and smoke developed index are reported, However, there is not necessarily «stelationship between these to measurements 1.3 The use of supporting materials on the underside othe test specimen has the ability to lower the dame spread index. from thase which might be abtined iF the specimen could be tested without such support. These test results donot neces sarily relate 19 indiges eblsined by testing materials without such support. 1.4 Testing of materials that melt, drip, oF delaminate to such a degree that the continuity ofthe fhime front is destroyed results in low flame spresd indices that do not relate directly to indices obtained by testing materials that remain in place 1.5. The valves stated in inch-pound tits are to be regarded 4s standard. The values given in parentheses ate mathematical conversions to ST units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.6 The tex! of this standard references notes and Footnotes that provide explanatory information, These notes and footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be considered as requirements of the standard This tu bod is under de jadi of ASTM Comes EOS ca Fee ‘Cart ston sprayed Mah 1, 2019. Pyblstes Apa! 201%, Orginay soproved a 1950. List ion appoved 2018 as ESS I8b. DOL genes of the US. Departien of Bese 17 This standard fs used to measure ani describe the response of muterials. producis, of assemblies iv heat andl flame snder controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fre-hacard or jire-risk assessment of the mate als, pro shes under actual fire conditions L8 This standard does not purport 1 address all of the safely concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro priate safety, health, and environmental practices and dever- imine the applicability of regulatory limiuations prior to use 19 Fire sting is inherently hucandous. Adequate safe- guards Jor personnel and property shali be employed in 110 This intemationat standard was developed in accor~ dance with internationally recognized principles on standart ion established in she Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standants, Guides and Recom ‘mendations issued hy the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee 2, Referenced Documents 2.41 ASTM Standars:* ‘A390 Specification for Zine-Coated (Galvanized) Steet Poultry Fence Fabric (Hexagonal ard Straight Line) C1186 Specification for Flat Fiber Cement Sheets C1288 Specification for FherCement Inferior Substrate Sheets C1396(C1396M Specification For Gypsum Board Dad? Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Meastre- rent af Wool ard Woox!-Based Materials Test Method for Laboratory Standardization and Calibration of Hand-Held Moisture Meters 69 Test Method for Combustible Propertics of Treated Wood by the Fire Tube Apparatus E160 Test Methot for Combustible Properties of Treated Wood by the Crib Test * of ASTM saan, vis fhe ASTM wee, nae, cores ASTI Casares Semi stsenseose x, For ia! Ho AST ‘Standaedvolusi onan, eet he stad's Bocuse Suga page 03 A Summary of Changes sction appears atthe end ofthis standarddfly esa —19 F162 Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Hest Energy Source E176 Terminology of Fite Stindunds 1286 Test Method for Surface Tammability of Building Materials Using an 8% Q.dsem) Tunnel Furnace (With- érawn 1991)" #2231 Practice for Specimen Preparation an Mounting of Pipe and Duct Lnsulation Materials to Assess Surlace Burning Characteristics E2404 Practice Jor Specimen Preperation and Mounting of “exile, Paper or Polymeric (Including Vinyl and Wood Wall or Ceiling Coverings, Fucings and Vencers, 0 Assess Surface Burning Characeristies 2573 Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Site-Fabvicated Stretch Systems to Assess Surface Burne ing Charaeteristies 2579 Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Wood Products to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics 122599 Practice Jor Specimen Preperation and Mounting of Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barvier and Viny! Stretch Ceiling Matcrals for Building Applications 10 Assess Surface Burning Characteristies F688 Practice for Specimen Preperation and Mounting of “Tapes to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics £2690 Practice Jor Specimen Preperation and Mounting of ‘Cauilks and Sealants to Assess Surlace Burning Charac- tcrsties 2768 Test Method for Extended Duration Surface Buming, ‘Characteristics of Building Matera (20 rnin Tunnel Test) E2988 Practice Jor Specimen Preperation and Mounting of exible Fibrous Glass Irsulation for Metal Buildings to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics 2.2. NEPA Standares:! NEPA 262 Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke o: Wires and Cables for Use in Air Hendling Spaces (2007) 23 UL Standanb? UL. 1820 Standard for Safety for Fire Test of Preumatic ‘Tubing tor Flame and Smoke Characteristics (2004) UL 1887 Standart for Fire Test of Phsic Sprinkler Pipe for Visible Flame and Smoke Characteristics (200) UL 2024 Standard for Safety foe Optical Fiber and Comeau ‘cation Cable Raceway (2004) 3. Terminology BA Definitions: 2.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method refer 1 ‘Terminology E176. ‘The term Hlame sprezd index from ‘Terminology 176 is of particular interest to this standard and, is detined in 3.1.2 “TAvllbls fm Netooal Fie Protection Asoisog, 1 Banery Mach Pak, uincy, MA 2168 rile fo UneraitsLaintvis, 282 gseo Roa, Nook 3.1.2 flame spread index, ma number or classification indicating a comparative measute derived trom observations rnaule during the progress of the boundary of zone of Marne under defined test conditions 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific w This Standart 3.2.1 smoke developed index, na nuriber or classification indicating 2 comparative measure derived from smoke obscu- ration data collected during the test for surface burning. characteristics, 2.2 surface flame spread, n—the propagation of a lame fay from the source of ignition across the surface of the specimen, 4, Significance and Use 4.1 This test methox! is intended to provide only vompara- tive measurements of surface ame spread and smoke density measurements with that of select gride red oak and fiber ‘cement board surfaces under the specie fire exposure condi tions described herein 2 This test method exposes «nominal 24-ft (7.32-m) long bby 20-n. (508mm) wide specimen to a controled air How and aming fire exposure adjusted to spresé the flame slong the entice length of the select grade red oak specimen in $Y min, 4.53 This test method does not provide for the following: 3.1 Measurement of heat transmission through the tested surtace. £3.2 The effeet of aggravated Mame spread behavior of an assembly resulting tom the proximity of combustible walls and ceilings. 4.3.3 Classifying or defining a material as noncombustible, bby means of a flame spread index by isell Apparatus Sl Fire Test ChamberSee Figs. 15. S.L-1 The fire test chamber is @ rectangular horizontal duet With a removable lid. The inside dimensions are as follows: ct W794 in (451 = 63 7m) maesued batwnen he fp legos along he egowna00 17 e+ ain EBs nts oer ponte Joi in (0 #13 mm] mane fom he bon a he Specimen s uppovea Tha mesautemont nous he (aa een) hckees ofthe in OB mn) wie ween earguass gasket spe Loge: asta sin (rez 76mm, 5.1.2 The sides and buse oF the chamber shall e Fined with, an insulating firebvick with the dimensions of 4 ¥% in. by 9 in, Dy 214 in. thick as illustrated in Fig. 2. The instlating frebrick shall have the following properties: Macrur Recommended Tampere 2600°F 427°C) Depts site Ter dus 077 = 00m gems Toma Convchitva Mee — Guan Wh soos ov) 16 028 00 ron 2s oadfly esa —19 15, DRAET GAUGE CONNECTION ra Le REMOVABLE TOP LID AIR VELOCITY PORT: SSS SSS EXHAUST END um INTAKE SHUTTER 2s Wal, $n 341/6in Bn ein Inch-Pound Units SI Units 3H UI6n 76.22 16mm Win. 308.8 mm 15in. 381mm 5425in, 137m#127 mm 4f. in. 137m 19 6in. 594m. 1BR212in. 396m+ 127mm 23U4R + U2in, Zm* 127 mm 23h U2in. 70ms 127mm 24, 732m 2fe3in. 762m=76.2mm FIG. 1 Test Furnace, Showing Some Critical Dimensions (Not a Construction Drawing) 5.1.3 One side of the chamber shall be provided with double ‘observation windows* with the inside pane Mush mounted (see Fig. 2). Exposed inside glass shal! be 2 ¥ = %& by I» 1, -2 in. (70 4 10 by 279 = 25 ~ 50 mm). The centerline of the exposed area of the inside glass shall bein the upper hall of the furnace wall, with the upper edge not less than 2.5 i. (63 men) ‘below the furnace ledge. The winelovs shall be located such that not less than 12 in, (0S mm) of the specimen width can be observed. Multiple windows shall be located along the tunnel so that the entice length of the test sample is observable from ouside the fire chamber. The windows shall be pressure tight in accordance with 7.2 and 7.2.1 5.1.4 The ledges shall be fabricated of structural materials? capable of withstanding the abuse of continuous testing. The ledges shall e level with respect ( the length ard width ofthe chamber and ezch other, The Jedges shall be maintained in a State of repair commensurate with the frequency, volume, and severity of testing occurring at any time. 1S Lid: 5.1.5.1 ‘The lid shall consist of ¢ removable noncombustible ‘metal and mineral composite structure as shown is Fig. 2 and of a size necessary to cover completely the fire test chamber and the test samples. The lid shall be maintained in an Uunwamed and flat condition, When in place, the Tid shall be completely sesled to prevent air leakage into the fee test chamber during the test Seon fond snl forte extemor pon High oupoatue furase fleor, Zuconan sea. oF Wate cole 5.1.5.2 The lid shall be insulsted with a minimal thickness of 2 in, (51 mm) castable insulation or mineral composite material having physica! characteristies comparable to the following: Meerun etacve use tempeatue ot ‘at leaet, 1200" (650°) ak dersty Py bw B26kgm Thos emductity 190010 7O0F 080IE 071 Bla RIMES F LOD rate ) 5.1.5.3 The entire lid assembly shall he protected with flat sections of nominal Ynin, (6.3-nm) fiber-cement boaed meet- ing the properties of Annex A3, This protective boxrd shall be maintained in sound condition through continued replacement ‘The protective board isto be secuned to the furnace lid or place ‘on the ack side oF the test specimen, 5.1.6 Gas Burners 5.1.6.1 One end of the test chamber shall be designated es the This fice end shall be provided with wo ges burners delivering flames upward against the surface ofthe test sample (see Fig. 2). The burners shall be spaced 12 in. (305 ram) frorn the fire end of the test chamber, and 7 1S (190 = 13 mm) below the under surface ofthe test sample. Gas lo the bummers shall be provided through « single inlet pipe, distributed to each post burner through a tee- section, The outlet shall be 3% i. NPI elbow. The plane of the port shall be parallel (o the furnace floor, such that the gas 1s directed. upward toward the specimen. Each port shall be positioned With its centerline 4 = Ysin. (102 = 13 mm) on each side of the centerline of the furnace so that the flame is distributed evenly over the width of the exposed specimen surface (see Fig) 0102 ik ‘ie end