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| written by a group of experts with field knowledge and no reference to a particular geographical area |
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originally published in 2000, consolidation of the UBC, BOCA, SBC
published by ICC (International Code Council) |
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| UL label for a tested assembly |
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| sample assembly was tested and passed for certain conditions. label must describe what those conditions are |
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test for fire resistance of construction assemblies
*evaluates ability to prevent the passage of fire, heat, and hot gases
-2 parts of test, test heat transfer through assembly and hose stream test
-given ratings in hours |
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rates door assemblies for passage of heat, flame, and gases, hose stream test
similiar to UL10B, UL10C |
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| window & glass block assemblies |
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-whether the material is flammable, and if so, if it burns or if it supports combustion
-degree of flammability (how fast)
-how much smoke and toxic gas it produces |
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steiner tunnel test - tests flame spread
classifies materials by flame spread
Class A (I), B (II), C (III)
A is the mostfire resistant |
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measures amount of smoke given off
same test as NFPA 258
smoke density of less than 450 typical req. |
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tests flooring for flame spread
same test as NFPA 253
watts per sq meter, higher the number, the more resistant the material
Class I - hospitals, nursing homes, detention facilities
Class II - other spaces
IBC allows Class II materials in sprinklered buildings where Class I may otherwise be req |
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carpet flammability
tests ignition ability
methanine pill test
required for all carpet sold in US |
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room corner test
sometimes required as an alternate to the tunnel test to simulate real world conditions
tests wall,floor, ceiling spread |
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evaluates materials other than textiles mounted to wall or ceiling,
tests for their contributions to fire spread, heat, smoke |
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flammability of window treatments
2 types of tests based on weight of fabrics
pass or fail |
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| code requirements for fire protection, 2 broad categories |
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resistance of materials and assemblies
surface burning characteristics of finish materials |
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wall assembly with rating of one hour
tenant separation, corridor walls
one hour rated, sometimes stops at rated ceiling |
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vertical or horizontal
seperate occupancies, enclose vertical exit enclosures
always continuous from floor to deck |
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continuous vertical or horizontal membrane with a minimum fires resistance rating of 1 hour
passive form of smoke control |
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