Codes and Standards

Question 1

Window Covering: Vertical Ignition Test

Answer 1

NFPA 701

Question 2

Wall/Ceiling Finishes: Steiner Tunnel test ( Flame-spread rating of finishes)

Answer 2

ASTM E84 (UL 723)

Question 3

Test that classifies materials into one of three groups based on their tested flame-spread characteristics.

Answer 3

ASTM E84 (steiner tunnel test)

Class I, II or III

with a flame spread ratings of 0-25, 26-75, and 76-200 respectively

Question 4

What is an alternate test to ASTM E84?

Answer 4

NFPA 286 (room corner test)

evaluates extent to which wall and ceiling finish (other than textiles) contributes to fire growth

Question 5

Common name for ASTM E84?

Answer 5

Steiner Tunnel Test

tests flame spread rating of finishes, can also be used to generate smoke developed index

Question 6

Common name for NFPA 286?

Answer 6

Room corner test

evaluates extent to which wall and ceiling finishes (other than textiles) contributes to fire growth

Question 7

Common name for NFPA 258 (ASTM E662)?

Answer 7

Smoke density chamber test

smoke developed from flaming and non flaming solid materials

Question 8

Common name for ASTM E2573?

Answer 8

preparation of stretch systems

site-fabricated stretch wall systems

Question 9

Common name for ASTM E119?

Answer 9

wall and floor / ceiling assembly test

fire ratings of walls, structure, and floor construction assemblies

Question 10

Common name for NFPA 252 (ANSI/UL 10B)?

Answer 10

Fire tests of door assemblies

endurance test of doors to flame and heat transfer

Question 11

Common name for NFPA 257?

Answer 11

Fire tests of window assemblies

endurance of glazing for 45 minutes to flame and heat transfer

Question 12

Common name for ASTM E119?

Answer 12

fire tests of fire-resistance-rated glazing

endurance of glazing when tested as a transparent wall

Question 13

Common name for CAL TB 116 (NFPA 261)?

Answer 13

cigarette ignition resistance test of furniture COMPOSITES

mockup of a seat cushion, including foam, liner, and fabric

Question 14

Common name for CAL TB 117 (NFPA 260)?

Answer 14

cigarette ignition resistance test of furniture COMPONENTS

separate fabric and fillings of upholstered furniture

Question 15

Common name for CAL TB 133 (NFPA 266)?

Answer 15

full seating test

actual sample of a chair tested to an open flame

Question 16

Common name for NFPA 701?

Answer 16

vertical ignition test

Draperies, curtains, and other windows treatments, as well as banners, awnings and fabric structures

Question 17

NFPA equivalent to CAL TB 117?

Answer 17

NFPA 260

Question 18

NFPA equivalent to CAL TB 116?

Answer 18

NFPA 261

Question 19

NFPA equivalent to CAL TB 133?

Answer 19

NFPA 266

Question 20

John Landsteiner

Answer 20

ASTM E84, flame-spread rating of finishes (wall/ ceiling finishes)

Question 21

Betsy Landsteiner

Answer 21

NFPA 286, room corner test (wall/ ceiling finishes, not textiles)

Question 22

Uncle Calvin

Answer 22

CAL TB 116 (NFPA 261), cigarette ignition resistance test - seat cushion

CAL TB 117 (NFPA 260), cigarette ignition resistance test - separate fabric and fillings of upholstered furniture

CAL TB 133 (NFPA 266), full seating test - actual sample tested to an open flame

Question 23

Michelle K

Answer 23

NFPA 265, contribution of textile wall finish to fire growth in full-scale mockup

Question 24

The 5-8 Club

Answer 24

NFPA 258, smoke density chamber test (wall finishes), smoke develped from flaming and nonflaming solid materials

Question 25

Ilya

Answer 25

ASTM E2573, preparation of stretch systems, site- fabricated stretch wall systems used with E84

Question 26

Ethan

Answer 26

ASTM E119, wall and flooring/ ceiling assembly test, fire ratings of walls, structure, and floor construction assemblies

Question 27

Darien

Answer 27

D2859, methenamine pill test, carpets and rugs

Question 28

Jamie

Answer 28

NFPA 253 (ASTM E648), flooring radiant panel test - carpet, resilient floors, and other floor coverings in corridors. Two materials classes defined - Class I (not less than 0.45 W/cm2) and Class II (not less than0.22 W/cm2).

Question 29

Common name for NFPA 253 (E648)

Answer 29

flooring radiant panel test carpet, resilient floors, and other floor coverings in corridors

Question 30

Common name for ASTM D2859

Answer 30

methamine pill test carpets and rugs

Question 31

What are the two parts of ASTM E119 test?

Answer 31

1. heat transfer through the assembly (determines temperature at which the surface or adjacent materials on the side of the assembly not exposed to the heat source will combust). 2. Hose Stream test. Uses high pressure hose stream to simulate how well the assembly stands up to an impact from falling debris and cooling and eroding effects of water.

Question 32

Which test is described below? overall the test evaluates an assembly's ability to prevent the passage of fire, heat and hot gases for a given amount of time. Ratings are 1, 2, 3, and 4 hours. Doors and other openings can also be given 20, 30 and 45 minute ratings.

Answer 32

E119 Test

Question 33

Hadassah

Answer 33

NFPA 252 (ANSI UL/ 10B), fire tests of door assemblies, fire and hose stream test, establishes time endurance rating

Question 34

Willa

Answer 34

NFPA 257, fire tests of window assemblies, fire and hose stream test, establishes time endurance rating endurance of glazing for 45 minutes to flame and heat transfer (for fire-resistance glazing, refer to E119)