ASTM-E84 2012

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E84-12a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

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ASTM	2012	22

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Categories: 13.220.50 - Fire-resistance of building materials and elements, 91.100.01 - Construction materials in general, ASTM

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1.1 This fire-test-response standard for the comparative surface burning behavior of building materials is applicable to exposed surfaces such as walls and ceilings. The test is conducted with the specimen in the ceiling position with the surface to be evaluated exposed face down to the ignition source. The material, product, or assembly shall be capable of being mounted in the test position during the test. Thus, the specimen shall either be self-supporting by its own structural quality, held in place by added supports along the test surface, or secured from the back side.

1.2 The purpose of this test method is to determine the relative burning behavior of the material by observing the flame spread along the specimen. Flame spread and smoke developed index are reported. However, there is not necessarily a relationship between these two measurements.

1.3 The use of supporting materials on the underside of the test specimen has the ability to lower the flame spread index from those which might be obtained if the specimen could be tested without such support. These test results do not necessarily relate to indices obtained by testing materials without such support.

1.4 Testing of materials that melt, drip, or delaminate to such a degree that the continuity of the flame front is destroyed, results in low flame spread indices that do not relate directly to indices obtained by testing materials that remain in place.

1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.6 The text 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.

1.7 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. .

1.8 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.

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1	Scope Referenced Documents
2	Terminology Significance and Use Apparatus
3	FIG. 1
4	FIG. 2
5	FIG. 3
6	Test Specimens FIG. 4
7	Calibration FIG. 5
8	FIG. 6
9	Procedure FIG. 7 FIG. 8 FIG. 9 FIG. 10
10	Interpretation of Results Analysis of Products of Combustion Report FIG. 11
11	Precision and Bias Keywords TABLE 1
12	A1. CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES OF RED OAK DECKS A1.1 Introduction TABLE 2 FIG. A1.1
13	A2. PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING MOISTURE CONTENT IN RED OAK A2.1 Introduction A3. FIBER-CEMENT BOARD REQUIREMENTS A3.1 Introduction X1. GUIDE TO MOUNTING METHODS X1.1 Introduction
14	X1.2 Acoustical and Other Similar Panel Products Less Than 20 in. (508 mm) X1.3 Caulks and Sealants X1.4 Adhesives X1.5 Batt or Blanket-Type Insulating Materials X1.6 Coating Materials, Cementitious Mixtures, and Sprayed Fibers FIG. X1.1
15	X1.7 Plastics X1.8 Thin Membranes X1.9 Mounting Method for Textile Materials X1.10 Loose-fill Insulation FIG. X1.2
16	X2. DERIVATION OF FLAME SPREAD AREA FORMULAS APPEARING IN X2.1 Introduction X2.2 Formula 1—Constant X2.3 Formula 2—Constant FIG. X2.1
17	X2.4 Formulas 1 and 2 FIG. X2.2
18	X3. GUIDE TO HANDLING MULTIPLE TEST DATA X3.1 Introduction X3.2 Flame Spread Index (FSI) X3.3 Smoke Developed Index (SDI)-Average Smoke Value 200 or Under X3.4 Smoke Developed Index (SDI)-Average Smoke Value Over 200 X4. COMMENTARY X4.1 Introduction X4.2 History of Test Method E84
19	X4.3 Fire Exposure Conditions X4.4 Furnace Calibration X4.5 Repeatability and Reproducibility
20	X4.6 Advantages and Problems X4.7 Uses and Limitations
21	X4.8 Correlation with Other Fire Conditions X5. SPECIFIC TEST METHODS AND APPLICATION STANDARDS X5.1 REFERENCES

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Standard Title	E84-12a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
Published Code	ASTM
Publication Date	2012
Pages Count	22
ICS Codes	13.220.50 - Fire-resistance of building materials and elements 91.100.01 - Construction materials in general

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