ASTM E 1537 : 2015
Superseded
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Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture
Hardcopy , PDF
13-11-2015
English
01-11-2015
Committee |
E 05
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DocumentType |
Test Method
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Pages |
23
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PublisherName |
American Society for Testing and Materials
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Status |
Superseded
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Supersedes |
1.1This is a fire-test-response standard.
1.2The purpose of this test method is to determine the burning behavior of upholstered furniture used in public occupancies by measuring specific fire-test responses when the specimen of furniture is subjected to a specified flaming ignition source under well-ventilated conditions.
1.3Data are obtained describing the burning behavior from a specific ignition source until all burning has ceased, a period of 1 h has elapsed, or flashover appears inevitable.
1.4This test method does not provide information on the fire performance of upholstered furniture in fire conditions other than those conditions specified. In particular, this test method does not apply to smoldering ignition by cigarettes. See X1.6 for further information.
1.5The rate of heat release of the burning specimen is measured by an oxygen consumption method. See X1.6.4 for further information.
1.6The production of light obscuring smoke is measured and the concentrations of certain toxic gas species in the combustion gases are determined. See X1.6.5 for further information.
1.7The burning behavior is visually documented by photographic or video recordings, whenever possible.
1.8The system of units to be used in referee decisions is the SI system of units, see IEEE/ASTM SI-10 only. The units given in parentheses are for information only.
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.
1.10Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests.
1.11This 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.
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