ASTM-E2726 › Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Fire-Test-Response of Deck Structures to Burning Brands
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Scope
1.1 This test method determines the fire-test-response characteristics of deck structures attached to or in close proximity to primary structures. The burning brand exposures test is intended to determine the surface spread of flame and degradation modes of decking materials when exposed to a burning brand on the upper surface of a deck structure.
1.2 The use of paints, coatings, stains, or other surface treatments for fire protection purposes are beyond the scope of this test method. This test method excludes the use of paints, stains, or coatings for this fire-test-response determination.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4 This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire-hazard or fire-risk assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
1.5 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Significance and Use
This test method is intended to establish the test protocol for decking materials and systems. This test method is intended to address a fire caused by exterior sources that involves the upper surface of the deck or structure.
This test is a practical assessment of fire-test-response characteristics under a prescribed fire loading. This test method is a variation of Test Method E108.
Keywords
burning brands; decking products; spread of flame; upper surface deck fire test; ICS Number Code 13.220.50 (Fire-resistance of building materials and elements); 79.060.01 (Wood-based panels in general)
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
04.07 (Building Seals and Sealants; Fire Standards; Dimension Stone)
To find similar documents by classification:
13.220.50 (Fire-resistance of building materials and elements)
79.060.01 (Wood-based panels in general)
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Document Number
ASTM-E2726_E2726M-12AR17
Revision Level
2012A R17 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
New
Publication Date
Dec. 15, 2017
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
7 pages
Committee Number
E05.14