ASTM_E_2032_-_09_2013.pdf

Designation:E203209(Reapproved 2013)An American National StandardStandard Guide forExtension of Data From Fire Resistance Tests Conducted inAccordance with ASTM E 1191This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2032;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 guide covers the extension of fire resistance ratingsobtained from fire tests performed in accordance with TestMethod E119 to constructions that have not been tested.TestMethod E119 evaluates the duration for which test specimenswill contain a fire,retain their standard integrity,or both duringa predetermined test exposure.1.2 This guide is based on principles involving the exten-sion of test data using simple considerations.The acceptance ofthese principles and their application is based substantially onan analogous worst case proposition.1.3 These principles are only applicable to temperatureconditions represented by the standard time-temperature curvedescribed in Test Method E119.Test Method E119 is afire-test-response standard.1.4 The types of building constructions which are thesubject of this guide are categorized as follows:beams;floorand roof assemblies;columns;and walls and partitions.Floorand roof assemblies include such assemblies with ceilingprotective membranes.1.5 The extension of test data using numerical calculationsbased on empirical data or theoretical models is not covered inthis guide.1.6 This guide does not cover the substitution of oneproprietary material for another proprietary material,or mate-rials for which fire test data are not presently available.1.7 This guide does not purport to be comprehensive in itstreatment of non-proprietary modifications of tested construc-tions.Engineering evaluation or tests are recommended forassessing modifications not specifically covered in this guide.1.8 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.1.9 This standard is used to determine certain fire-testresponses of materials,products,or assemblies to heat andflame under controlled conditions by using results obtainedfrom fire-test-response standards.The results obtained fromusing this standard do not by themselves constitute measures offire hazard or fire risk.1.10 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.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal InsulationC553 Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insu-lation for Commercial and Industrial ApplicationsC612 Specification for Mineral Fiber Block and BoardThermal InsulationE119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Constructionand MaterialsE176 Terminology of Fire StandardsE631 Terminology of Building ConstructionsE1264 Classification for Acoustical Ceiling ProductsE1513 Practice for Application of Sprayed Fire-ResistiveMaterials(SFRMs)3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions used in this guide,refer to Terminolo-gies E176,C168,E631,and Test Method E119.3.1.2 mineral fiber insulation,ninsulation composed prin-cipally of fibers manufactured from rock,slag,or glassprocessed from molten state into fibrous form to compriseflexible batts or blankets,rigid or semi-rigid blocks and boards,or loose fill insulations,with or without binder.3.1.2.1 DiscussionMineral fiber blanket thermal insula-tions and mineral fiber block and board thermal insulations are1This standard guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on FireStandards and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.11 on FireResistance.Current edition approved Aug.1,2013.Published September 2013.Originallyapproved in 1999.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as E203209.DOI:10.1520/E2032-09R13.2For 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.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 classified into various types based upon the maximum usetemperature,which can range from 204C(400F)to 982C(1800F),and the apparent thermal conductivity(See Specifi-cations C553 and C612).3.1.3 unit weight,nas applied to concrete,weight per unitvolume.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 acoustical ceiling panel,na form of a prefabricatedsound absorbing ceiling element used with exposed suspensionsystems(see Specification E1264).3.2.2 acoustical ceiling tile,na form of a prefabricatedsound absorbing ceiling