1. Scope
1.1 This test method determines the fire test response characteristics of decks or other horizontal ancillary structures attached to or in close proximity to primary structures. The burning brand exposures test is intended to determine the surface spread of flame and degradation modes of decking materials or other horizontal surfaces when exposed to a burning brand on the upper surface of a deck structure. 1.2 The use of paints, coatings, stains, or other surface treatments for fire protection purposes are beyond the scope of this test method. This test method excludes the use paints, stains, or coatings for this fire test response determination. 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. Values in parentheses are for information only. 1.4 This test method 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. 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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. 1.6 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be used in conducting these tests.
Standard will start to address many of the external fire exposure issues related to wildland and urban interface.
Keywords
burning brands; decking products; upper surface deck fire test; spread of flame
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
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