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ASTM F 1550 : 2016 : REDLINE

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Standard Test Method for Determination of Fire-Test-Response Characteristics of Components or Composites of Mattresses or Furniture for Use in Correctional Facilities after Exposure to Vandalism, by Employing a Bench Scale Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter
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Superseded date

07-07-2022

Language(s)

English

Published date

06-14-2016

CONTAINED IN VOL. 15.08, 2016 Specifies various fire-test-response characteristics, including ignitability and heat release rate, from composites of mattresses or furniture, or correctional facilities, which have been vandalized, by using a bench scale oxygen consumption calorimeter.

1.1This fire-test-response test method is designed for use to determine various fire-test-response characteristics, including ignitability and heat release rate, from composites of mattresses or furniture, or correctional facilities, which have been vandalized in a prescribed manner to expose the filling material, by using a bench scale oxygen consumption calorimeter.

1.2This test method provides for measurements of the time to sustained flaming, heat release rate, peak and total heat release, and effective heat of combustion at a constant radiant initial test heat flux of 35 kW/m2. See 5.7 for limitations.

1.3The apparatus used in this test method is also capable of determining heat release data at different initial test heat fluxes.

1.4The specimen is oriented horizontally and a spark ignition source is used.

1.5All fire-test-response characteristics are determined using the apparatus and the procedures described in Test Method E1354.

1.6The tests are done on bench-scale specimens combining the mattress or furniture outer layer components. Frame elements are not included.

1.7The vandalism is simulated by causing a prescribed cut on the outer layer of the composite, deep enough to expose the filling material to the incident radiation.

1.8The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.9This 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.

1.10This 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. For specific safety precautions, see Section 7.

1.11Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests.

Committee
F 33
DocumentType
Redline
Pages
12
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

NFPA 555 : 2017 METHODS FOR EVALUATING POTENTIAL FOR ROOM FLASHOVER
ASTM F 1870 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Guide for Selection of Fire Test Methods for the Assessment of Upholstered Furnishings in Detention and Correctional Facilities
ASTM E 2574/E2574M : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of School Bus Seat Assemblies

ASTM E 1537 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture
ISO 13943:2017 Fire safety — Vocabulary
ASTM E 1474 : 2014 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rate of Upholstered Furniture and Mattress Components or Composites Using a Bench Scale Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter
ISO 4880:1997 Burning behaviour of textiles and textile products Vocabulary
ASTM E 1590 : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses
ASTM E 1354 : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter

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