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This method of fire tests for qualifying a thermal
barrier for protecting foam plastic insulation or metal composite
materials (MCM), herein referred to as a thermal barrier, is
applicable to building construction materials, products, or
assemblies intended to be used to protect foam plastic insulation
or MCM from direct fire exposure.
The performance of the thermal barrier is evaluated by
its ability to limit the temperature rise on its unexposed surface
and by the ability of the thermal barrier to remain intact in
order to provide protection from ignition of the foam plastic
insulation or MCM during a standard fire exposure.
This method of fire tests does not evaluate thermal barriers
used in or on upholstered furniture or mattresses.
This standard does not purport to address all safety
problems or considerations associated with its use.
The purpose of this method of fire tests is to evaluate the
ability of the thermal barrier to prevent ignition of foam plastic
insulation or MCM from a standard fire exposure for a period
of 15 minutes.
The purpose of this method of fire tests is also to evaluate
the ability of the thermal barrier to remain in place and
prevent ignition of foam plastic insulation or MCM for a period
of 15 minutes during a standard room/corner fire exposure.
| ISBN(s) : | 9781455904242 |
| Number of Pages : | 15 |
| Published : | 08/09/2012 |
