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Designation:E 1105-00An American National StandardStandard Test Method forField Determination of Water Penetration of InstalledExterior Windows,Skylights,Doors,and Curtain Walls,byUniform or Cyclic Static Air Pressure Difference1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1105:the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon(e)indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope3.Terminology1.1 This test method covers the determination of the resis-3.1 Definitions-For definitions of general terms relating totance of installed exterior windows,curtain walls,skylights,building construction used in this test method,see Terminologyand doors to water penetration when water is applied to theE631.outdoor face and exposed edges simultaneously with a static air3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:pressure at the outdoor face higher than the pressure at the3.2.1 specimen,n-the entire assembled unit submitted forindoor facetest as installed in the exterior wall of a building.1.2 This test method is applicable to any curtain-wall area or3.2.1.1 Discussion-The test specimen consists of the majorto windows,skylights,or doors alone.It is intended primarilycomponents of the assembly,including all joints,cracks,orfor determining the resistance to water penetration throughopenings between such components and any panning,recep-such assemblies for compliance with specified performancetors,extenders,sills,mullions,or other parts or componentscriteria,but it may also be used to determine the resistance toused for assembling any installation.The joints betweenpenetration through the joints between the assemblies and theassemblies and the openings into which they are mountedadjacent construction.Other procedures may be appropriate to(masonry openings,for example)are not part of the testidentify sources of leakage.specimen.However,these joints may be tested by this proce-1.3 This test method addresses water penetration through adure.manufactured assembly.Water that penetrates the assembly,3.2.2 test pressure difference,n-the specified difference inbut does not result in a failure as defined herein,may havestatic air pressure across the closed and locked or fixedadverse effects on the performance of contained materials suchspecimen expressed in pascals(lbf/ft2).as sealants and insulating or laminated glass.This test method3.2.3 water penetration,n-penetration of water beyond adoes not address these issues.plane parallel to the glazing(the vertical plane)intersecting the1.4 The proper use of this test method requires a knowledgeinnermost projection of the test specimen,not includingof the principles of pressure measurement.interior trim and hardware,under the specified conditions of air1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thepressure difference across the specimen.For products withstandard.The inch-pound equivalents of SI units may benon-planer surfaces(domes,vaults,pyramids,etc.)the planeapproximate.defining water penetration is the plane defined by the innermost1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of theedges of the unit frame.safety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-4.Summary of Test Methodpriate safery and health practices and determine the applica-4.1 This test method consists of sealing a chamber to thebility of regulatory limitations prior to use.For specific hazardinterior or exterior face of specimen to be tested,supplying airstatements,see 7.1.to a chamber mounted on the exterior or exhausting air from achamber mounted on the interior,at the rate required to2.Referenced Documentsmaintain the test pressure difference across the specimen while2.1 ASTM Standards:spraying water onto the outdoor face of the specimen at theE 631 Terminology of Building Constructions2required rate and observing any water penetration.5.Significance and UseThis test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on5.1 This test method is a standard procedure for determiningPerformance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.51the resistance to water penetration under uniform or cyclicon Component Performance of Windows.Curtain Walls,and Doors.Current edition approved Oct.10,2000.Published December 2000.Originallystatic air pressure differences of installed exterior windows,published as E 1105-86.Last previous edition E 1105-96.skylights,curtain walls,and doors.The air-pressure differences2 Annual Book of ASTM Standards,Vol 04.11.Copyright ASTM.100 Barr Harbor Drive.West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,United States.COPYRIGHT American Society for Testing and MaterialsLicensed by Information Handling Services5E1105the intake water is being delivered at the calibrated pressure,asspacing of anchorage,weatherstripping,locking arrangement,described in Section 9.hardware,sealants,glazing details,and any other pertinent12.2.2 Apply the specified static air pressure differenceconstruction details.Any modifications made on the specimenacross the test specimen promptly and maintain this pressure.to obtain the reported shall be noted.along with the specified rate of water spray,for the period of13.1.4 Sampling Procedures-If applicable,describe or listtime stipulated by the specification or the specifier.Unlessthe procedures established.otherwise specified,the duration of the pressure cycle shall be13.1.5 Test Parameters-List the specified static air pres-5 min.sure difference used in the test and the rate of water-spray12.2.3 While maintaining the water spray,reduce the airapplication if different from that specified in Section 6.Ifpressure difference to zero for a period of not less than 1 min.cyclic test was used,list the number and duration of pressure12.2.4 Repeat the preceding two steps for the specifieddifference applications.Describe the location of the test cham-number of cycles.In no case,however,shall the total time ofber,whether mounted on the interior of the building or thepressure application be less than 15 min.exterior;describe the method used to take into account the12.2.5 Observe and note points of water penetration,if any,difference in the static air pressure.If test was made to checkwhich occur during the test.the conformity of the specimen to a particular specification,12.2.6 At the conclusion of the required number of cycles,identify or describe that specification.remove the air pressure difference and stop the water spray.13.1.6 Test Conditions-List pertinent atmospheric condi-Carefully inspect the test specimen for any additional evidencetions such as pressures and temperatures and list exterior windof water penetration and note any such evidence for the report.speed and direction as measured and recorded during the test.12.3 Measure and record the barometric pressure and tem-13.1.7 Test Results-Record all water penetration as de-perature of the air near the exposed surface of the testscribed in Section 12.specimen,and of the air near the air intake or exhaust of the air13.1.8 Compliance Statement-Include a statement that thesystem.Measure and record the speed and direction of the airtests were conducted in accordance with this test method or amovement(wind)at or near the exposed surface of the testcomplete description of any deviations from this test method.specimen.Take such measurements immediately prior to or13.2 If several identical specimens of a component areduring the test.tested,the results of all specimens shall be reported,each13.Reportspecimen being properly identified,particularly with respect to13.1 Report the following information:distinguishing features or differing adjustments.A separate13.1.1 General-Testing agency,requester of test,date anddrawing of each specimen shall not be required if all differ-ences between them are noted on the drawings provided.time of test,date of report,identification,and location ofbuilding.14.Precision and Bias13.1.2 Test Specimen Description-Manufacturer,model,operation type,dimensions,materials,etc.;identification and14.1 No statement is made either on the precision or bias oflocation of the test specimen(s)within the building;physicalthis test method for measuring water penetration since thecondition of the test specimen,description of any modificationsresult merely states whether there is conformance to the criteriamade to test specimen;age of the test specimen,if known,etc.specified for success.13.1.3 Detailed Drawings-If available,detailed drawingsof the specimen that provide a description of the physical15.Keywordscharacteristics,skylight sash or door dimensions and arrange-15.1 curtain walls;doors;skylights;water penetration;win-ment,framing location,panel arrangement,installation anddowsThe American Society 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