ASTM-E2988 › Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Flexible Fibrous Glass Insulation for Metal Buildings to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
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Scope
1.1 This practice describes a procedure for specimen preparation and mounting when testing Flexible Fibrous Glass Insulation for Metal Buildings to assess flame spread and smoke development as surface burning characteristics using Test Method E84.
1.2 This practice applies to products described in Specification C991.
1.3 This practice provides instructions for the testing of both un-faced insulation (Specification C991 Type I) and face insulation (Specification C991 Type II).
1.4 This practice does not provide pass/fail criteria that can be used as a regulatory tool.
1.5 Use the values stated in inch-pound units as the standard in referee decisions. The values in the SI system of units are given in parentheses, for information only; see IEEE/ASTM SI-10 for further details.
1.6 This fire standard cannot be used to provide quantitative measures.
1.7 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently hazardous and adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests. Fire testing involves hazardous materials, operations and equipment.
1.8 This practice gives instructions on specimen preparation and mounting but the fire-test-response method shall be conducted in accordance with Test Method E84. See also Section 8 for information on operator safety.
1.9 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
5.1 Flexible fibrous glass insulation for metal buildings is evaluated in accordance with Test Method E84 to comply with building code requirements. This practice describes, in detail, specimen mounting procedures for Type I and Type II metal building insulation materials.
5.2 The material to be tested shall be representative of the glass fiber blanket, facing and bonding adhesive used in actual field installations.
5.3 The limitations for this procedure are those associated with Test Method E84.
Keywords
facing; fire; fire test; flame spread index; metal building insulation; smoke developed index; slit; tunnel;; ICS Number Code 91.100.60 (Thermal and sound insulating materials)
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04.07 (Building Seals and Sealants; Fire Standards; Dimension Stone)
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91.100.60 (Thermal and sound insulating materials)
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Document Number
ASTM-E2988-17R22
Revision Level
2017 R22 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
New
Publication Date
Nov. 9, 2022
Document Type
Practice
Page Count
3 pages
Committee Number
E05.22