New Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Joint Systems Installed Between Interior Rated Wall Assemblies and Exterior Nonrated Wall Assemblies
1. Scope
Develop a test protocol and standard methodology for evaluating the joint protection at the opening between interior rated wall assemblies and exterior nonrated wall assemblies.
Keywords
joint system; rated wall to nonrated wall
Rationale
This condition exists in the field today, yet there is not a test standard to evaluate this type of joint system.
WK82055 - New Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Joint Systems Installed Between Interior Rated Wall Assemblies and Exterior Nonrated Wall Assemblies | ASTM
