Work Item
ASTM WK95477
New Test Method for Evaluating the vulnerability of decks to embers
1. Scope
Develop a test method to determine if decks are vulnerable to ignition from embers than can land on top of a deck when a building is threatened by a wildfire.Keywords
firebrands; wood; plastic compositesRationale
Wind blown embers have been shown to be the major cause of home and building ignitions during a wildfire. Decks close to a home or building, if ignited by embers, can result in fire spreading to the home or building. Currently a standard test method to evaluate the potential vulnerability of decks to an ember exposure is not available.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 06-26-2025
Technical Contact: Stephen Quarles
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