FM 4450 : 1989
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
12-01-2013
I. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Scope
1.3 Basis for FM Approval
1.4 Basis for Continued Approval
1.5 Basis for Requirements
1.6 Effective Date
1.7 System of Units
II. GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 Product Information
2.2 Requirement
III. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND GLOSSARY
3.1 Applicable Documents
3.2 Glossary
IV. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Markings
4.2 Installation Instructions
V. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Combustibility
5.2 Wind Uplift Resistance
5.3 Resistance to Foot Traffic
5.4 Corrosion Resistance
5.5 Impact Resistance
5.6 Susceptibility to Heat Damage
VI. OPERATIONS REQUIREMENTS
6.1 Demonstrated Quality Control Program
6.2 Facilities and Procedures Audits (F&PA)
APPENDIX A: APPROVAL MARKS
APPENDIX B: FIRE HAZARD TEST PROCEDURE
I. Introduction
II. Fire Test Furnace
III. Test Sample
IV. Calibration of Test Equipment
V. Fire Test Procedure
VI. Test Results
VII. Classification
APPENDIX C: FM APPROVALS 5 X 9 UPLIFT PRESSURE TEST PROCEDURE
I. Introduction
II. Design of Instrument
III. Sample
IV. Operation
V. Results
APPENDIX D: UPLIFT PULL TEST PROCEDURE FOR CLASS 1 INSULATED
STEEL DECK ROOFS
I. Introduction
II. Preparation of Test Panel
III. Test Procedure
IV. Test Results
APPENDIX E: CORROSION TEST PROCEDURE FOR FASTENERS AND STRESS
DISTRIBUTION PLATES
I. Introduction
II. Test Procedure
III. Evaluation of Results
APPENDIX F: IMPACT RESISTANCE TEST PROCEDURE FOR PLASTIC
FASTENERS AND/OR STRESS DISTRIBUTION PLATES
UTILIZED FOR CLASS 1 INSULATED STEEL DECK ROOFS
I. Introduction
II. Description of Test Apparatus
III. Test Procedure
IV. Evaluation of Results
APPENDIX G: SUSCEPTIBILITY TO HEAT DAMAGE TEST FOR CLASS 1
ROOF INSULATIONS
I. Introduction
II. Description of Test Apparatus
III. Test Procedure
IV. Evaluation of Results
APPENDIX H: SMALL SCALE QC AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TEST FOR
COMPONENTS IN CLASS 1 INSULATED STEEL DECK ROOFS
I. Introduction
II. Insulation Delamination Test
III. Breaking Load Test
IV. Small Scale Burn Tests
APPENDIX I: UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
APPENDIX J: FM APPROVALS 12 X 24 UPLIFT PRESSURE TEST PROCEDURE
I. Introduction
II. Summary of Test Method
III. Design of Test Apparatus
IV. Sample
V. Operation
VI. Results
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