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ASTM E 970 : 2017

Superseded
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Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed Attic Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

09-11-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

20-07-2017

1.1This fire-test-response standard describes a procedure for measuring the critical radiant flux of exposed attic floor insulation subjected to a flaming ignition source in a graded radiant heat energy environment in a test chamber. The specimen is any attic floor insulation. This test method is not applicable to those insulations that melt or shrink away when exposed to the radiant heat energy environment or the pilot burner.

1.2This fire-test-response standard measures the critical radiant flux at the point at which the flame advances the farthest. It provides a basis for estimating one aspect of fire exposure behavior for exposed attic floor insulation. The imposed radiant flux simulates the thermal radiation levels likely to impinge on the floors of attics whose upper surfaces are heated by the sun through the roof or by flames from an incidental fire in the attic. This fire-test-response standard was developed to simulate an important fire exposure component of fires that develop in attics, but is not intended for use in estimating flame spread behavior of insulation installed other than on the attic floor.

1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information. These notes and footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.

1.5This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.

1.6This 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.

1.7The 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 as requirements of the standard.

1.8This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee
E 05
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
14
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

ASTM E 176 : 2021 : REV A Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
ASTM C 665 : 2017 Standard Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing
ASTM C 739 : 2021 : REV A Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation
ASTM C 1497 : 2016 Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Stabilized Thermal Insulation
ASTM C 764 : 2019 Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation
ASTM E 1317 : 2019 Standard Test Method for Flammability of Surface Finishes
ASTM E 1321 : 2018 Standard Test Method for Determining Material Ignition and Flame Spread Properties

ASTM E 2653 : 2021 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine Precision Estimates for a Fire Test Method with Fewer Than Six Participating Laboratories
ASTM E 177 : 1990 : REV A : R1996 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E 2653 : 2008 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Fire Test Method with Fewer Than Six Participating Laboratories
ASTM E 2653 : 2009 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Fire Test Method with Fewer Than Six Participating Laboratories
ASTM E 691 : 2020 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM E 176 : 2018 : REV A : EDT 1 Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
ASTM E 2653 : 2015 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine Precision Estimates for a Fire Test Method with Fewer Than Six Participating Laboratories
ASTM E 122 : 2017 : R2022 Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process
ASTM E 122 : 2017 Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process
ASTM E 84 : 2021 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
ASTM C 739 : 2017 Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation
ASTM E 84 : 2022 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
ASTM E 691 : 2019 : EDT 1 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM C 739 : 2021 : REV A Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation
ASTM E 84 : 2020 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
ASTM E 84 : 2021 : REV A Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
ASTM E 176 : 2021 Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
ASTM E 691 : 2022 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM E 2653 : 2014 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine Precision Estimates for a Fire Test Method with Fewer Than Six Participating Laboratories
ASTM E 691 : 2009 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM E 176 : 2018 : REV A : EDT 2 Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
ASTM C 739 : 2021 Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal Insulation
ASTM E 691 : 2021 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM C 167 : 1998 Standard Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Blanket or Batt Thermal Insulations
ASTM E 176 : 2021 : REV A Standard Terminology of Fire Standards

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