It has very low odp ozone depletion potential and gwp global warming potential. Class 1 or a code officials frequently use the flame spread index and smoke developed index values obtained by the astm e 84 test and regulatory agencies in the acceptance of interior finish materials for various applications. Class a firerating per astm e 84 additional lengths, widths and colors available by quotation. Upgrade to king flameshield astm e 84 class a or class b flame compliance and canulcs102 for canadian compliance. Class i 0 25 450 class ii 26 75 450 class iii 76 200 astm e84 surface burning characteristics of building materials test is typically used to determine the relative surface burning characteristics of materials used as coverings for walls and ceilings. This firetestresponse standard for the comparative surface burning behavior of building materials is applicable to exposed surfaces such as walls and ceilings. It is not uncommon for astm to announce new testing requirements for building materials for a variety of reasons. The most widely accepted classification system is described in the national fire protection. New astm e2599 mounting method for e84 10 fire testing. This test is applicable to exposed surfaces, such as ceilings or walls, provided that the. For a more complete understanding of this test method, refer to. You may be aware of discussions comparing flame spread and smoke developed values for products.
Astm e 84 standard test method for surface burning. Development of an astm e 84 class 1 fire and smoke vinyl. Astm d1623 170 kpa min dimensional stability astm d2126 0. Posted august 22, 2011 by king plastic corporation. Oct 20, 2018 astm e84, is also known as the steiner tunnel test, and tests the flame spread rating of interior finishes and building materials, specifically of wall and ceiling materials.
Dca1 flame spread performance of wood products used for. The following standards address testing of materials in accordance with test methods that are applications or variations of the test method or apparatus used for test method e84. Chow department of building services engineering, the hong kong polytechnic university, hong kong, china received 28 march 2001. The test is conducted with the specimen in the ceiling position with the surface to be evaluated exposed face down to the ignition source. Accepted 30 april 2001 abstract four flame spread tests on materials and components were surveyed in this paper. Active standard astm e84 developed by subcommittee. Understanding the astm e84 fire retardancy standard for foam. Aug 12, 2016 testing burn characteristics via astm e84 astm e84 is used to assess the surface burning characteristics of building products. Class i 0 25 astm c518 standard test method for steadystate thermal transmission properties by means of the heat flow meter apparatus astm c840 standard specification for application and finishing of gypsum board astm c96 standard specification for gypsum board astm e84 standard test method for surface burning characteristics of building materials. C astm d570 surface burning characteristics class c class c astm e84.
The test was conducted in accordance with astm e 84 17, standard test method for surface burning characteristics of building materials. Astm e84 19502010 september 15, 2010 standard test method for surface burning characteristics of building materials this firetestresponse standard for the comparative surface burning behavior of building materials is applicable to exposed surfaces such as walls and ceilings. Class i 0 25 astm designation number identifies a unique version of an astm standard. Summary of test procedure continued upon ignition of the gas burners, the flame spread distance is observed and recorded every second. Astm e 84 standard test method for surface burning characteristics of of building materials. December 15, 2004 surface burning characteristics for materials used in plenums astm e84 ul 723 vs.
Flame spread and smoke density developed are reported, however, there is. Development of an astm e 84 class 1 fire and smoke vinyl ester resin bruce curry october, 2001 abstract a unique new fire retardant vinyl ester resin that meets astm e 84 class 1 flame spread and smoke rating has been developed. Cgi technical data additional lengths, widths and colors available by quotation. Astm e84 15 standard test method for surface burning. Astm e8416 standard test method for surface burning. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Astm e 84 test method for surface burning of building material ecosafene products technical service co. Astm e84 surface burning characteristics of building materials technical bulletin november 2014 the purpose of the method is to determine the relative burning behavior of the material by observing the flame spread along the specimen. Astm e84 test method for surface burning of building material. Class c fire rating per astm e84 and canulcs10210 rev. The results help fire protection engineers better understand how various materials will react during a fire. The flame spread index and smoke developed index values obtained by the astm e 84 test are used by code officials and regulatory agencies in the acceptance of interior finish materials for various applications. Aug 22, 2011 upgrade to king flameshield for astm e 84 class a or class b flame compliance and canulcs102 for canadian compliance. Astm e84 class a or class b and canulcs102 king plastic.
In the case of the azobebongossi of table 1, the fsi was 10 when the duration of the astm e84 81a. Astm e84 20 standard test method for surface burning. Code officials frequently use the flame spread index and smoke developed index values obtained by the astm e84 test and regulatory agencies in the acceptance of interior finish materials for various applications. Take care to not confuse this with astm e648 critical radiant heat flux test for interior floor finishes. Astm e842018 class a polyester board astm e84 class a.
Standard method of test for surface burning characteristics. Class 0 when tested in accordance to bs 476 part 6, class 1 when tested in accordance to bs 476 part 7, class bs1, d0 when tested in accordance to european standard en 5011, hence the product offers all the proven product properties such as flatness, formability, resistance to weather and easy processing. Test method e84 is a 10min firetest response method. According to the standard classification system cited by building codes, this fabric is. Surface burning characteristics class c astm e84 taber abrasion resistance cs17 wheels. Astm e 84 surface burning characteristics of ezobord 9 mm. Our kingkus astm e84 2018 polyester acoustic tile is a quick and easy sound absorption solution for drop tile suspended grid systems.
Astm e84 10 standard test method for surface burning characteristics of building materials this standard should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be. Additionally, the national fire protection agency nfpa 101 life safety code requires that interior wall or ceiling finish that is required elsewhere in this code to be class a, class b, or class c shall be classified based on test results from nfpa 255, astm e84, or ul 723. Astm e84 98 surface burning characteristics author. If the wood product is homogeneous, flame spread may be considered nearly independent of material thickness at thicknesses greater than 12. Testing burn characteristics via astm e84 consulting. Recent astm changes in the fire testing of reflective insulation and radiant barriers resulted in a new required mounting method astm e2599 for fire testing. The manufacturing process utilizes 75% recycled polyester fiber to create a sustainable, ecofriendly and recyclable product. E84 15 standard test method for surface burning characteristics of building materials, flame spread, flame spread index, smoke developed, smoke developed index, steiner tunnel, surface burning characteristics, 25 ft tunnel, tunnel test. The 25foot tunnel method is also described by nfpa 255 and ul 723. Based on the astm e84 fsi, three classes of interior finish are specified. Surfaseal finish surfaseal is a unique surface treatment that, when compared to ordinary frp, exhibits up to ten times cleanability, six times the stain resistance and twice the abrasion resistance.
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