ASTM_E_1317_-_12.pdf

Designation:E131712An American National StandardStandard Test Method forFlammability of Marine Surface Finishes1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1317;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()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This fire-test-response standard covers a procedure formeasuring fire properties associated with flammable behaviorof surface finishes used on noncombustible substrates aboardship(Note 1).In particular,these include surface finishesintended for use in ship construction such as deck surfacingmaterials,bulkhead and ceiling veneers including any adhe-sives used to fasten the veneers to the bulkheads and ceilings,paints,and exposed treatment of insulating materials.NOTE1This test method has been prepared to closely follow the testprocedure of IMO Resolution A.653(16)(1).2Optional provisions notapplicable to the domestic use of this test method have been deleted.1.2 Tests performed according to this test method areintended to yield fire properties that,when appropriatelyinterpreted,are potentially useful to select materials andsurface treatments that will limit the rapid growth and spread offire.1.3 This test method requires a specific range of specimenradiant thermal exposure for measuring fire properties.1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.5 This standard is used to measure and describe theresponse of materials,products,or assemblies to heat andflame under controlled conditions,but does not by itselfincorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire riskassessment of the materials,products,or assemblies underactual fire conditions.1.6 Fire testing is inherently hazardous.Adequate safe-guards for personnel and property shall be employed inconducting these tests.1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.For specific hazardstatements,see Section 7.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics ofBuilding MaterialsE162 Test Method for Surface Flammability of MaterialsUsing a Radiant Heat Energy SourceE176 Terminology of Fire StandardsE648 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy SourceE970 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of ExposedAtticFloor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy SourceE1321 Test Method for Determining Material Ignition andFlame Spread Properties2.2 Code of Federal Regulations(CFR):4CFR Title 46,Part 164.009,Noncombustible Materials2.3 ISO Standard:5ISO 5658-2 Reaction to fire tests Spread of flame-Part 2:Lateral spread on building and transport products invertical configuration3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of general terms used inthis test method,refer to Terminology E176.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 compensating thermocouple,na thermocouple forthe purpose of generating an electrical signal representinglong-term changes in the stack metal temperatures wherein afraction of the signal generated is subtracted from the signaldeveloped by the stack-gas thermocouples.3.2.2 critical flux at extinguishment,n a flux level at thespecimen surface corresponding to the distance of farthest1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on FireStandards and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.22 on SurfaceBurning.Current edition approved July 1,2012.Published August 2012.Originallyapproved in 1990.Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E1317 08b.DOI:10.1520/E1317-12.2The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to a list of references at the end ofthis standard.3For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.4Available from Superintendent of Documents,U.S.Government PrintingOffice,Washington,DC 20402.5Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036,http:/www.ansi.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 advance and subsequent self-extinguishment of the flame onthe centerline of a specimen.3.2.2.1 DiscussionThe flux reported is based on calibra-tion tests with a special calibration dummy specimen.3.2.3 dummy specimena noncombustible(as defined by46 CFR 164.009)insulating board used for standardizing theoperating condition of the equipment