1. Scope
1.1 This practice describes a procedure for specimen preparation and mounting when testing reflective insulation and sheet radiant barriers to assess flame spread and smoke development as surface burning characteristics using Test Method E 84. 1.2 Testing is conducted in accordance with Test Method E 84. 1.3 This practice does not provide pass/fail criteria that can be used as a regulatory tool. 1.4 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. 1.5 This fire standard cannot be used to provide quantitative measures. 1.6 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. This practice gives instructions on specimen preparation and mounting, but the fire-test-response method is given in Test Method E 84. See also Section 8. 1.7 The text of this practice references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered requirements of the standard. 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.
Mounting method is needed for reflective insulation in ASTM E 84 fire test.
Keywords
fire; fire test; flame spread; radiant barrier; reflective insulation; reflective plastic core insulation; smoke developed; Steiner tunne
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
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