ASTM_E_2010_-_01.pdf

Designation:E 2010 01An American National StandardStandard Test Method forPositive Pressure Fire Tests of Window Assemblies1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 2010;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.INTRODUCTIONThis fire test response standard replaces test method E 163,which was formerly under thejurisdiction of Committee E05 on Fire Standards.Test method E 163 was withdrawn on January 1,1995 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations GoverningASTM Technical Committees,which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since last approval date.1.Scope1.1 This test method covers fire-test-response applicable towindow assemblies,including glass block and other lighttransmitting assemblies,for use in walls or partitions to retardthe passage of fire(see Appendix X1).1.2 This fire-test-response test method will determine theability of window assemblies,including glass block and otherlight transmitting assemblies,to function as a fire barrierduring a standard fire endurance test.Such tests shall not beconstrued as determining suitability of window assemblies forcontinued use after fire exposure(see Appendix X1.2).1.3 This fire-test-response test method is intended to evalu-ate the ability of window assemblies,including glass block orother light transmitting assemblies,to remain in a wall orpartition during a predetermined fire test exposure,which isthen followed by the application of a hose stream(seeAppendix X1.3).1.4 The fire exposure is not necessarily representative of allfire conditions,which normally vary with changes in theamount,nature and distribution of fire loading,ventilation,compartment size and configuration,and heat sink character-istics of the compartment.It does,however,provide a relativemeasure of fire performance of window assemblies under thesespecified fire exposure conditions.1.5 The hose stream test used in this test method is notdesigned to be representative of an actual hose stream used bya fire department during fire suppression efforts.1.6 Any variation from the construction or conditions thatare tested will possibly change the performance characteristicsof the assembly.1.7 This fire-test-response standard does not provide thefollowing:1.7.1 The fire endurance of window assemblies in walls orpartitions constructed of materials other than those tested.1.7.2 A temperature measurement on the unexposed surfaceof the window assembly.1.7.3 A measurement of smoke or products of combustionthat pass through the window assembly.1.7.4 A measurement of smoke,toxic gases,or other prod-ucts of combustion generated by the window assembly.NOTE1The information in 1.7.3 and 1.7.4 may be important indetermining the fire hazard or fire risk of window assemblies under actualfire conditions.This information may be determined by other suitable firetest methods.For example,flame spread and smoke development may bedetermined by Test Method E 84.1.8 This fire-test-response test method permits through-openings,that are created by cracking,separation,or loss ofglazing material,provided they do not exceed specified limits.1.9 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are tobe regarded separately as the standard.Within the text,the SIunits are shown in brackets.The values stated in each systemare not exact equivalents;therefore,each system shall be usedindependently of the other.NOTE2Combining values from the two systems may result innon-conformance to this test method.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.1.11 This standard is used to measure and describe theresponse of materials,products,or assemblies to heat andflame under controlled conditions,but boes not by itselfincorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on FireStandards and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.11 on FireEndurance.Current edition approved October 10,2001.Published January 2002.Originallypublished as E 201099.Last previous edition E 201099.1Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,United States.assessment of the materials,products,or assemblies underactual fire conditions.1.12 The text of this test method references notes andfootnotes which provide explanatory material.These notes andfootnotes(excluding those in tables and figures)shall not beconsidered as requirements of this test method.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:E 119 T