ASTM_F_1550_-_10.pdf

Designation:F155010Standard Test Method forDetermination of Fire-Test-Response Characteristics ofComponents or Composites of Mattresses or Furniture forUse in Correctional Facilities after Exposure to Vandalism,by Employing a Bench Scale Oxygen ConsumptionCalorimeter1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1550;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.INTRODUCTIONIn correctional occupancies,vandalism of mattresses or furniture occurs with significant frequency.After such vandalism,it is possible that the filling material(foam or other padding)of the mattress orfurniture becomes exposed.If the mattress or furniture filling material is exposed,it is possible for aproduct which meets prescribed fire-test-response characteristics in its intact state to perform in adecidedly less satisfactory manner.This standard test method provides a means for measuring,inbench scale,fire-test-response characteristics of composite upholstered components of mattresses orfurniture,for use in correctional facilities,after having been vandalized in a prescribed manner so asto expose the filling material,using an oxygen consumption calorimeter.1.Scope1.1 This fire-test-response test method is designed for use todetermine various fire-test-response characteristics,includingignitability and heat release rate,from composites of mat-tresses or furniture,or correctional facilities,which have beenvandalized in a prescribed manner to expose the fillingmaterial,by using a bench scale oxygen consumption calorim-eter.1.2 This test method provides for measurements of the timeto sustained flaming,heat release rate,peak and total heatrelease,and effective heat of combustion at a constant radiantheat flux of 35 kW/m2.See 5.7 for limitations.1.3 The apparatus used in this test method is also capable ofdetermining heat release data at different heat fluxes.1.4 The specimen is oriented horizontally and a sparkignition source is used.1.5 All fire-test-response characteristics are determined us-ing the apparatus and the procedures described in Test MethodE1354.1.6 The tests are done on bench-scale specimens combiningthe mattress or furniture outer layer components.Frameelements are not included.1.7 The vandalism is simulated by causing a prescribed cuton the outer layer of the composite,deep enough to expose thefilling material to the incident radiation.1.8 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.9 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.1.10 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.For specific safetyprecautions,see Section 7.1.11 Fire testing is inherently hazardous.Adequate safe-guards for personnel and property shall be employed inconducting these tests.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F33 onDetention and Correctional Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommit-tee F33.05 on Furnishings and Equipment.Current edition approved Dec.1,2010.Published January 2011.Originallyapproved in 1994.Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F1550 05.DOI:10.1520/F1550-10.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesE176 Terminology of Fire StandardsE1354 Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke ReleaseRates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Con-sumption CalorimeterE1474 Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rateof Upholstered Furniture and Mattress Components orComposites Using a Bench Scale Oxygen ConsumptionCalorimeterE1537 Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furni-tureE1590 Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses2.2 ISO Standards:3ISO 13943 Fire SafetyVocabularyISO 4880 Burning Behavior of Textiles and TextileProductsVocabulary2.3 California Bureau of Home Furnishings and ThermalInsulation Standards:4CA Technical Bulletin 129(October 1992),FlammabilityTest Procedure for Mattresses for Use in Public BuildingsCA Technical Bulletin 133(January 1991).FlammabilityTest Procedure for Seating Furniture for Use in PublicOccupancies3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method andassociated with f