ASTM E176-04a - 1.7.2004
 
1. Scope

1.1 This terminology covers terms, related definitions, and descriptions of terms used or likely to be used in fire-test-response standards, fire-hazard-assessment standards, and fire-risk-assessment standards. Definitions of terms are special-purpose definitions that are consistent with the standard definitions but are written to ensure that a specific fire-test-response standard, fire-hazard-assessment standard, or fire-risk-assessment standard is properly understood and precisely interpreted.

Note 1—For additional information, refer to ASTM Policy on Fire Standards.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E2187-20a

Standard Test Method for Measuring the Ignition Strength of Cigarettes (Includes all amendments and changes 5/15/2020).

E2226-23a

Standard Practice for Application of Hose Stream (Includes all amendments and changes 1/9/2024).

E2837-23a

Standard Test Method for Determining the Fire Resistance of Continuity Head-of-Wall Joint Systems Installed Between Rated Wall Assemblies and Nonrated Horizontal Assemblies (Includes all amendments and changes 1/1/2024).

E2886/E2886M-20

Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Ability of Exterior Vents to Resist the Entry of Embers and Direct Flame Impingement

E2912-17

Standard Test Method for Fire Test of Non-Mechanical Fire Dampers Used in Vented Construction

E2957-17

Standard Test Method for Resistance to Wildfire Penetration of Eaves, Soffits and Other Projections

ISO1182,

Fire Tests-Building Materials-Non-Combustibility Test

ISO13943,

E1474-22

Standard Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rate of Upholstered Furniture and Mattress Components or Composites Using a Bench Scale Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter

E1509-22

Standard Specification for Room Heaters, Pellet Fuel-Burning Type

E1513-93(2000)

Standard Practice for Application of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRMs)

E1529-22

Standard Test Methods for Determining Effects of Large Hydrocarbon Pool Fires on Structural Members and Assemblies

E1537-22

Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture

E1354-23

Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter

E1355-23

Standard Guide for Evaluating the Predictive Capability of Deterministic Fire Models

E2404-22

Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Textile, Paper or Polymeric (Including Vinyl) and Wood Wall or Ceiling Coverings, Facings and Veneers, to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics

E2405-05

Standard Test Method for Determination of Fire and Thermal Parameters of Materials Using an Intermediate Scale Test with Vertically Oriented Specimen (Withdrawn 2011)

E2536-21

Standard Guide for Assessment of Measurement Uncertainty in Fire Tests

E2573-19

Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Site-Fabricated Stretch Systems to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics

E2574/E2574M-17(2021)

Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of School Bus Seat Assemblies

E2599-22

Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barrier and Vinyl Stretch Ceiling Materials for Building Applications to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics

E2632/E2632M-20

Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Under-Deck Fire Test Response of Deck Materials

E2652-22

Standard Test Method for Assessing Combustibility of Materials Using a Tube Furnace with a Cone-shaped Airflow Stabilizer, at 750 ?C

E1546-21

Standard Guide for Development of Fire-Hazard-Assessment Standards

E2653-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine Precision Estimates for a Test Method with Fewer Than Six Participating Laboratories

E2688-23

Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Tapes to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics

E2690-22

Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Caulks and Sealants to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics

E2707-22

Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Penetration of Exterior Wall Assemblies Using a Direct Flame Impingement Exposure

E2726/E2726M-12a(2017)

Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Fire-Test-Response of Deck Structures to Burning Brands (Includes all amendments and changes 8/13/2018).

E1590-23

Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses

E1623-22a

Standard Test Method for Determination of Fire and Thermal Parameters of Materials, Products, and Systems Using an Intermediate Scale Calorimeter (ICAL) (Includes all amendments and changes 12/7/2022).

E2749-23a

Standard Practice for Measuring the Uniformity of Furnace Exposure on Test Specimens (Includes all amendments and changes 1/8/2024).

E2816-20a

Standard Test Methods for Fire Resistive Metallic HVAC Duct Systems (Includes all amendments and changes 8/24/2020).

E2307-23b

Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barriers Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-story Test Apparatus (Includes all amendments and changes 12/21/2023).

E2230-22

Standard Practice for Thermal Qualification of Type B Packages for Radioactive Material

E2231-21

Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Pipe and Duct Insulation Materials to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics

E2257-22

Standard Test Method for Room Fire Test of Wall and Ceiling Materials and Assemblies

E2280-21

Standard Guide for Fire Hazard Assessment of the Effect of Upholstered Seating Furniture Within Patient Rooms of Health Care Facilities

E2335-22

Standard Guide for Laboratory Monitors

E1740-22

Standard Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rate and Other Fire-Test-Response Characteristics of Wall Covering or Ceiling Covering Composites Using a Cone Calorimeter

E1822-21

Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Stacked Chairs

E1995-21

Standard Test Method for Measurement of Smoke Obscuration Using a Conical Radiant Source in a Single Closed Chamber, With the Test Specimen Oriented Horizontally

E2032-21

Standard Practice for Extension of Data From Fire Resistance Tests Conducted in Accordance with ASTM E 119

E2058-19

Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Material Flammability Using a Fire Propagation Apparatus (FPA)

E2061-23

Standard Guide for Fire Hazard Assessment of Rail Transportation Vehicles

E2067-23

Standard Practice for Full-Scale Oxygen Consumption Calorimetry Fire Tests

E2102-21

Standard Test Method for Measurement of Mass Loss and Ignitability for Screening Purposes Using a Conical Radiant Heater

E906/E906M-21

Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using a Thermopile Method

E970-23

Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed Attic Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

E1317-19

Standard Test Method for Flammability of Surface Finishes

E1321-18

Standard Test Method for Determining Material Ignition and Flame Spread Properties

E1352-16

Standard Test Method for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies (Withdrawn 2022)

E814-23a

Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems (Includes all amendments and changes 7/26/2023).

E1353-21

Standard Test Methods for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture (Withdrawn 2022)

E152-81AE02

Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies (Withdrawn 1995)

E162-22

Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

E535-23

Standard Practice for Preparation of Fire-Test-Response Standards

E603-23

Standard Guide for Room Fire Experiments

E119-22

Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

E163-84E01

Methods for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies (Withdrawn 1995)

E603-23

Standard Guide for Room Fire Experiments

E648-23

Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

E800-20

Standard Guide for Measurement of Gases Present or Generated During Fires

D3675-22

Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Flexible Cellular Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

C1313-05

Standard Specification for Sheet Radiant Barriers for Building Construction Applications

D5865-13

Standard Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and Coke

E108-20a

Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings (Includes all amendments and changes 4/17/2020).

E84-23d

Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 1/29/2024).

C1224-22

Standard Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building Applications

E136-24

Standard Test Method for Assessing Combustibility of Materials Using a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 ?C

E1678-21a

Standard Test Method for Measuring Smoke Toxicity for Use in Fire Hazard Analysis (Includes all amendments and changes 1/11/2022).