DANSK DS/ISO 24473 PDF

This International Standard specifies a family of test methods that simulate a real scale fire on a test
object or group of objects under well-ventilated conditions. A range of different fire sizes can be
studied according to the scale of the equipment available.
The method is intended to evaluate the contribution to fire growth provided by an object or group of
objects using a specified ignition source. The type, position and heat output of the ignition source will
influence the fire growth and is chosen so as to be representative of the hazard being investigated.
A test performed in accordance with the method specified in this International Standard provides data
for all stages of a fire that excludes the effects of feedback from any surrounding structure. When
used in relation to specific situations, the effect of the environment including ventilation should also be
taken into account.
The method can be used to provide comparative data on fire behaviour under ventilated conditions for
different products or assemblies, in terms of the production of heat, smoke and combustion gases,
and to provide data input for mathematical modelling studies.