Standards Impact

Authors

  • James P. Thompson

Keywords:

Standards, combustibility, fuel potential, heat release, test methods, building codes, ASTM

Abstract

Fire standards are required for regulating the use of materials and protecting life and property. Consumer impact on standards and test methods is presented with the ASTM E 5-E 39 case offered as an illustration. A study of how a new standard, limited combustible, was introduced into the building industry is discussed. Standards can frequently impact other standards, such as the utilization of insulation materials for energy conservation increasing fire intensity or causing more smoke during fires. Recent changes in ASTM E 119 have broadened use of the test method to include testing of specific assemblies of materials intended for particular designs and functions.

References

American Society for Testing and Materials. 1977. Assessing fire hazard-some research needs. ASTM Stand. News5(9):11-13.n

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Published

2007-06-05

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Research Contributions