1. Rationale
It was thought by the task group that it would be important to clarify that a material specimen is still a self-supporting specimen if it does not remain in place by virtue of having been burnt or pyrolyzed
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Ballot Item:
3.2.10 self-supporting specimen, n - a specimen that remains in place by its own structural characteristics both before and during the fire test or is burnt or pyrolyzed prior to falling away from its original position.
Keywords
pipe; duct; insulation; flame; IEEE; preparation; ICS Number Code 13.220.50
Citing ASTM Standards
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