1. Scope

1.1 This practice describes procedures for specimen preparation and mounting when testing pipe and duct insulation materials to assess flame spread and smoke development as surface burning characteristics using Test Method E 84.

1.2 Testing is conducted with Test Method E 84.

1.3 This practice does not provide pass/fail criteria that can be used as a regulatory tool.

1.4 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.

1.5 This fire standard cannot be used to provide quantitative measures.

1.6 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 8.

1.7 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered requirements of the standard.

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.

1.8 This fire standard cannot be used to provide quantitative measures.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation

C1186 Specification for Flat Fiber-Cement Sheets

C1224 Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building Applications

C1396/C1396M Specification for Gypsum Board

E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

E136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750C

E176 Terminology of Fire Standards

E2599 Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barrier and Vinyl Stretch Ceiling Materials for Building Applications to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics

Keywords

Ducts/duct liners--specifications; Flame spread; Pipe thermal insulation; Smoke analysis; Specimen preparation (general); Surface burning characteristics;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.220.50 (Fire-resistance of building materials and elements)

DOI: 10.1520/E2231-07A

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