1. Scope
1. Scope
1.1 This practice describes procedures for specimen preparation and mounting when testing plastic materials intended for use as decking or siding products to assess flame spread and smoke development as surface burning characteristics using Test Method E 84.
1.2 This practice does not apply to the testing of plastics materials intended for uses other than as plastic siding or as plastic decking.
1.3 Testing is conducted with Test Method E 84, following a preliminary screening test.
1.4 This practice does not provide pass/fail criteria for use as a regulatory tool.
1.5 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.
1.6 This fire standard cannot be used to provide quantitative measures.
1.7 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 standard gives instructions on specimen preparation and mounting, but the fire-test-response method is given in Test Method E 84. See also section 11.
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.
1.9 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes shall not be considered requirements of the standard.
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The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
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