Room, Wall, and Ceiling

Standardized Testing

Fire Restistance Testing: Building Materials, Fire Doors, and Windows | Roof Coverings and Accelerated Weathering | Interior Coverings, Finishes, and Furnishings | Research and Development: Including New Urban Wildlife Interface Testing | Materials Properties, Ignition, and Combustibility | Accreditation |

Standards Include:
DASMA 107
ISO 9705
NFPA 265
NFPA 286
UBC 26-3
UBC 8-2
UL 1715

These standards detail test methods to evaluate the burning characteristics and contribution to fire growth of building assemblies when exposed to fire conditions in a standard room configuration. These procedures can test wall or ceiling assemblies of foam plastic, textile materials, or interior finish materials. A 30lb wood crib, excelsior, and ethanol are used as the sources of ignition and burned to test the fire resistance of the wall or ceiling assemblies.

Furnishing and Matress

Standards Include:
ASTM E-1537
ASTM E-1590
CA TB 116
CA TB 117
CA TB 121
CA TB 129
CA TB 133
NFPA 266
NFPA 267
UL 1056
UL 1895

These test methods are used to determine heat release, smoke density, weight loss, generation of carbon monoxide, and other ignition properties of upholstered furniture and mattresses. They determine performance of these samples when exposed to a flaming ignition source. This performance data has been found to be useful in assessing the fire hazard of upholstered furniture and mattresses in public occupancies.

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