Test method e84 is a 10min firetest response method. Astm e84 test method for surface burning of building material. Recent astm changes in the fire testing of reflective insulation and radiant barriers resulted in a new required mounting method astm e2599 for fire testing. Astm e84 20 standard test method for surface burning. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Code officials frequently use the flame spread index and smoke developed index values obtained by the astm e84 test and regulatory agencies in the acceptance of interior finish materials for various applications. This test is applicable to exposed surfaces, such as ceilings or walls, provided that the. If the wood product is homogeneous, flame spread may be considered nearly independent of material thickness at thicknesses greater than 12. Astm e 84 surface burning characteristics of ezobord 9 mm. Astm e84 98 surface burning characteristics author. Additionally, the national fire protection agency nfpa 101 life safety code requires that interior wall or ceiling finish that is required elsewhere in this code to be class a, class b, or class c shall be classified based on test results from nfpa 255, astm e84, or ul 723. Understanding the astm e84 fire retardancy standard for foam. Class i 0 25 astm c518 standard test method for steadystate thermal transmission properties by means of the heat flow meter apparatus astm c840 standard specification for application and finishing of gypsum board astm c96 standard specification for gypsum board astm e84 standard test method for surface burning characteristics of building materials. Cgi technical data additional lengths, widths and colors available by quotation.
The flame spread index and smoke developed index values obtained by the astm e 84 test are used by code officials and regulatory agencies in the acceptance of interior finish materials for various applications. Astm e84 10 standard test method for surface burning characteristics of building materials this standard should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be. Astm e84 class a or class b and canulcs102 king plastic. Class 1 or a code officials frequently use the flame spread index and smoke developed index values obtained by the astm e 84 test and regulatory agencies in the acceptance of interior finish materials for various applications.
You may be aware of discussions comparing flame spread and smoke developed values for products. Class c fire rating per astm e84 and canulcs10210 rev. Aug 22, 2011 upgrade to king flameshield for astm e 84 class a or class b flame compliance and canulcs102 for canadian compliance. Astm e84 surface burning characteristics of building materials technical bulletin november 2014 the purpose of the method is to determine the relative burning behavior of the material by observing the flame spread along the specimen. Surfaseal finish surfaseal is a unique surface treatment that, when compared to ordinary frp, exhibits up to ten times cleanability, six times the stain resistance and twice the abrasion resistance. Chow department of building services engineering, the hong kong polytechnic university, hong kong, china received 28 march 2001. Flame spread and smoke density developed are reported, however, there is. Take care to not confuse this with astm e648 critical radiant heat flux test for interior floor finishes. Explanation of class 1 building materials astm international astm, originally known as the american society for testing and materials, is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services.
Development of an astm e 84 class 1 fire and smoke vinyl. Figure 1 suggests that hardwood species with densities greater than 700 kgm3 are potential class ii materials and species of densities greater than 970 kgm3 are potential class i materials. Astm e84 19502010 september 15, 2010 standard test method for surface burning characteristics of building materials this firetestresponse standard for the comparative surface burning behavior of building materials is applicable to exposed surfaces such as walls and ceilings. Astm e 84 standard test method for surface burning.
The following standards address testing of materials in accordance with test methods that are applications or variations of the test method or apparatus used for test method e84. The most widely accepted classification system is described in the national fire protection. Development of an astm e 84 class 1 fire and smoke vinyl ester resin bruce curry october, 2001 abstract a unique new fire retardant vinyl ester resin that meets astm e 84 class 1 flame spread and smoke rating has been developed. Dca1 flame spread performance of wood products used for. Posted august 22, 2011 by king plastic corporation. Astm e 84 test method for surface burning of building material ecosafene products technical service co. It is not uncommon for astm to announce new testing requirements for building materials for a variety of reasons.
E84 15 standard test method for surface burning characteristics of building materials, flame spread, flame spread index, smoke developed, smoke developed index, steiner tunnel, surface burning characteristics, 25 ft tunnel, tunnel test. Aug 12, 2016 testing burn characteristics via astm e84 astm e84 is used to assess the surface burning characteristics of building products. Upgrade to king flameshield astm e 84 class a or class b flame compliance and canulcs102 for canadian compliance. It has very low odp ozone depletion potential and gwp global warming potential.
The test is conducted with the specimen in the ceiling position with the surface to be evaluated exposed face down to the ignition source. Surface burning characteristics class c astm e84 taber abrasion resistance cs17 wheels. Class 0 when tested in accordance to bs 476 part 6, class 1 when tested in accordance to bs 476 part 7, class bs1, d0 when tested in accordance to european standard en 5011, hence the product offers all the proven product properties such as flatness, formability, resistance to weather and easy processing. The test was conducted in accordance with astm e 84 17, standard test method for surface burning characteristics of building materials. Summary of test procedure continued upon ignition of the gas burners, the flame spread distance is observed and recorded every second. The manufacturing process utilizes 75% recycled polyester fiber to create a sustainable, ecofriendly and recyclable product. Astm d1623 170 kpa min dimensional stability astm d2126 0. According to the standard classification system cited by building codes, this fabric is. December 15, 2004 surface burning characteristics for materials used in plenums astm e84 ul 723 vs. Class a firerating per astm e 84 additional lengths, widths and colors available by quotation. Active standard astm e84 developed by subcommittee.
Oct 20, 2018 astm e84, is also known as the steiner tunnel test, and tests the flame spread rating of interior finishes and building materials, specifically of wall and ceiling materials. Accepted 30 april 2001 abstract four flame spread tests on materials and components were surveyed in this paper. Astm e 84 standard test method for surface burning characteristics of of building materials. In the case of the azobebongossi of table 1, the fsi was 10 when the duration of the astm e84 81a. Astm e8416 standard test method for surface burning. Class i 0 25 astm designation number identifies a unique version of an astm standard. This firetestresponse standard for the comparative surface burning behavior of building materials is applicable to exposed surfaces such as walls and ceilings. Class i 0 25 450 class ii 26 75 450 class iii 76 200 astm e84 surface burning characteristics of building materials test is typically used to determine the relative surface burning characteristics of materials used as coverings for walls and ceilings. Aug 30, 2011 understanding the astm e84 fire retardancy standard for foam sound treatment products posted on august 30, 2011 by the foam factory no matter how useful or beneficial a product is, if it lacks safety, it shouldnt be used. Our kingkus astm e84 2018 polyester acoustic tile is a quick and easy sound absorption solution for drop tile suspended grid systems. The results help fire protection engineers better understand how various materials will react during a fire. Based on the astm e84 fsi, three classes of interior finish are specified.