Standard Guide for Fire-Resistance Experiments

Importancia y uso:

4.1 The methods and procedures set forth in this guide relate to the conduct and reporting of fire-resistance tests obtained from particular fire-resistance tested specimens tested using conditions different than those addressed by Test Methods E119.

4.2 Data derived from fire tests conducted and reported under this guide are useful for general fire research and as potential input data for use in fire models.

4.3 It is necessary that users of this guide have knowledge and understanding of the provisions of Test Methods E119, including those pertaining to conditions of acceptance in order to understand how the alternative test conditions relate to those specified in Test Methods E119.

4.4 Users of this guide should be aware that tests conducted using exposure conditions different than those specified in Test Methods E119 do not provide or generate fire resistance ratings suitable for determining compliance with code or regulatory requirements.

4.4.1 In Test Methods E119, standard test specimens are subjected to specific exposure conditions. Substitution of different exposure conditions can change the measured fire-test-response characteristics of a test specimen. Therefore, the data are valid for only the alternative exposure conditions used.

Subcomité:

E05.11

Volúmen:

04.07

Número ICS:

13.220.40 (Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products)

Palabras clave:

alternative instrumentation; alternative pressure differentials; alternative test specimens; alternative time-temperature curves;