New Guide for Extension of Data for Perimeter Fire Barrier Tests Conducted in Accordance with ASTM E2307
1. Scope
This guide covers the extension of results obtained from fire tests performed in accordance with Test Method E2307 to applications that have not been tested. Test Method E2307 measures the performance of the perimeter fire barrier and its ability to maintain a seal to prevent fire spread during the deflection and deformation of the exterior wall assembly and floor assembly during the fire test, while resisting fire exposure from an interior compartment fire as well as from the flame plume emitted from the window burner below. A perimeter fire barrier is the perimeter joint protection that provides fire resistance to prevent passage of fire from floor to floor within the building at the opening between the exterior wall assembly and the floor assembly.
Keywords
Perimeter Fire Barrer; extension of data; fire resistance; firestop; firestopping; joint systems
Rationale
The purpose of this standard is to create a generalized guide for using data from perimeter fire barrier testing in accordance with E2307 and validating general conditions that are viewed as severe or less severe than the tested condition to extend the data to cover many other potential applications.
