BS 476-13:1987
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Fire tests on building materials and structures Method of measuring the ignitability of products subjected to thermal irradiance
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30-06-1987
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National foreword
Committees responsible
Method
0 Introduction
1 Scope and field of application
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Principles of the test
5 Suitability of a product for testing
6 Specimen construction and preparation
7 Test apparatus
8 Test environment
9 Additional equipment
10 Setting up procedure and requirements
11 Calibration
12 Test procedure
13 Expression of results
14 Test report
Annexes
A Commentary on the text and guidance note for
operators
B Summary test report
C Application and limitations of test
D Variability in time to sustained surface ignition
Table
Coefficients of variation, repeatabilities and
reproducibilities of time to sustained surface ignition
Figures
1 Wrapping of the specimen
2 Ignitability test apparatus - general view
3a Specimen support framework - part sectional
elevation along B-B
3b Specimen support framework - part sectional plan
along A-A
4a Specimen support framework and radiator cone
4b Radiator cone
4c Methods for attachment of thermocouples to heater
coil
4d Grids of readings for irradiance distribution
5 Pilot flame nozzle
6a Pilot flame application mechanism - pilot flame arm
6b Pilot flame application mechanism - base plate (plan
view)
6c Pilot flame application mechanism - cam geometry
7 Specimen insertion and location tray
8 Specimen screening plate
9 Extraction hood and draught screen for ignitability
apparatus
10 Diagrammatic arrangement of apparatus and additional
equipment
11 Dummy specimen board
Method for examining ignition characteristics of essentially flat materials, composites or assemblies.
| Committee |
FSH/21
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 85/40847 DC, BS DD70(1981). Also numbered as ISO 5657. (07/2005)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
40
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This International Standard specifies a method for examining the ignition characteristics of the exposed surfaces of specimens of essentially flat materials, composites or assemblies not exceeding 70 mm in thickness, when placed horizontally and subjected to specified levels of thermal irradiance.
| Standards | Relationship |
| ISO 5657:1986 | Identical |
| 07/30147204 DC : 0 | BS 476-10 - FIRE TESTS ON BUILDING MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES - PART 10: GUIDE TO THE PRINCIPLES, SELECTION, ROLE AND APPLICATION OF FIRE TESTING AND THEIR OUTPUTS |
| BS 6203:2003 | Guide to fire characteristics and fire performance of expanded polystyrene materials (EPS and XPS) used in building applications |
| BS 6203:1991 | Guide to fire characteristics and fire performance of expanded polystyrene materials used in building applications |
| BS N 5:1992 | Specification for crew portable protective breathing equipment for use during aircraft emergencies |
| BS 476-10:2009 | Fire tests on building materials and structures Guide to the principles, selection, role and application of fire testing and their outputs |
| BS 476-10:1983 | Fire tests on building materials and structures Guide to the principles and application of fire testing |
| PD 6686:2006 | Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries |
| PD 6520:1988 | Guide to fire test methods for building materials and elements of construction |
| DEFSTAN 07-247(PT1)/3(2009) : 2009 | THE SELECTION OF MATERIALS ON THE BASIS OF THEIR FIRE CHARACTERISTICS - PART 1: SELECTION OF MATERIALS ON THE BASIS OF THEIR FIRE CHARACTERISTICS |
| DEFSTAN 07-247(PT1)/2(2006) : 2006 | THE SELECTION OF MATERIALS ON THE BASIS OF THEIR FIRE CHARACTERISTICS - PART 1: SELECTION OF MATERIALS ON THE BASIS OF THEIR FIRE CHARACTERISTICS |
| ISO/TR 6585:1979 | Fire hazard and the design and use of fire tests |
| BS 2782-10:Method 1004:1977 | Methods of testing plastics. Glass reinforced plastics Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing |
| ISO/TR 3814:1989 | Tests for measuring "reaction-to-fire" of building materials — Their development and application |
| BS 4422:2005 | Fire. Vocabulary |
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