NFPA 701:2023
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Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films
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12-19-2022
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Chapter 1 Administration 701– 5 1.1 Scope. .... 701– 5 1.2 Purpose. 701– 5 1.3 Units. 701– 6 Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 701– 6 2.1 General. . 701– 6 2.2 NFPA Publications. 701– 6 2.3 Other Publications. 701– 6 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. 701– 6 Chapter 3 De
nitions 701– 6 3.1 General. . 701– 6 3.2 NFPA Ofcial Denitions. 701– 6 3.3 General Denitions. 701– 6 Chapter 4 General Requirements for Test Method 1 701– 6 4.1 General. . 701– 6 Chapter 5 Test Apparatus and Materials for Test Method 1 701– 7 5.1 Conditioning Oven. 701– 7 5.2 Hood. 701– 7 5.3 Test Chamber, Specimen Mounting Pin Bar, and Gas Burner. 701– 7 5.4 Gas and Control System. 701– 7 5.5 Mounting Jig. 701– 8 5.6 Timer. 701– 8 5.7 Balance. . 701– 8 5.8 Ruler. 701– 8 5.9 Wire Brush. 701– 8 5.10 Binder Clips. 701– 8 Chapter 6 Calibration and Standardization for Test
Test Method 1 shall apply to materials with an areal density less than or equal to 700 g/m2 (21 oz/yd2), including the following: (1) Fabrics or other materials used in curtains, draperies, or other window treatments (2) Single-layer fabrics (3) Multilayer curtain and drapery assemblies in which the layers are fastened together by sewing or other means (4) Combustible artificial decorative vegetation with an areal density less than or equal to 700 g/m2 (21 oz/yd2) (5) Where required, fabrics with an areal density less than or equal to 700 g/m2 (21 oz/yd2) and used in other construction applications.
| DocumentType |
Test Method
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| ISBN |
978-145592988-7
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| Pages |
26
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| PublisherName |
National Fire Protection Association
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
| NFPA 914:2023 | Code for the Protection of Historic Structures |
| NFPA 33:2024 | Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials |
| NFPA 80:2025 | Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives |
| NFPA 302:2025 | Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft |
| NFPA 140:2024 | Standard on Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Soundstages, Approved Production Facilities, and Production Locations |
| UL 723:11ED 2018-04-19 | Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| NFPA 265:2023 | Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls |
| NFPA 101:2021 | Life Safety Code |
| NFPA 286 : 2019 | Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth |
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