ASTM E84
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ASTM E84
Current Standard
ASTM E84-08a (2008 rev. a)
Scope
This test method is intended to provide only comparative measurements of surface flame spread and smoke density measurements with that of select grade red oak and fiber-cement board surfaces under the specific fire exposure conditions described herein.
This test method exposes a nominal 24-ft (7.32-m) long by 20-in. (508-mm) wide specimen to a controlled air flow and flaming fire exposure adjusted to spread the flame along the entire length of the select grade red oak specimen in 5½min.
This test method does not provide for the following:
Measurement of heat transmission through the tested surface.
The effect of aggravated flame spread behavior of an assembly resulting from the proximity of combustible walls and ceilings.
Classifying or defining a material as noncombustible, by means of a flame spread index by itself.[1]
Historical Standards
2008
2007
2006
2005
- E84-05e1
- E84-05
2004
- E84-04
2003
- E84-03b
- E84-03
2001
- E84-01
2000
- E84-00a
