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    STANDARD TEST METHODS FOR FIRE TESTS OF ROOF COVERINGS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy

    Superseded date:  31-08-2014

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    Published date:  01-04-2004

    Publisher:  Underwriters Laboratories

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    INTRODUCTION
    1 Scope
    2 Units of Measurement
    PERFORMANCE
    3 General
    4 Preparation of Samples
    5 Test Apparatus and Set-Up - Intermittent-Flame,
       Spread-of-Flame, Burning-Brand, and Flying-Brand Tests
    6 Intermittent-Flame Test
    7 Spread-of-Flame Test
    8 Burning-Brand Test
    9 Flying-Brand Test
    10 Rain Test
    11 Weathering Test
    CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE
    12 General
    13 Report

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    Specifies the measurement of the relative fire characteristics of roof coverings exposed to simulated fire sources originating from outside a building on which the coverings are installed.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Underwriters Laboratories
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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