ASTM E176-21a - 1.12.2021
 
Significance and Use

3.1?DefinitionsTerms and related definitions given in Section 4 are intended for use uniformly and consistently in all fire test standards and in all fire-test-response standards, fire-hazard-assessment standards, and fire-risk-assessment standards in which they appear.

3.2?Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:

3.2.1?As indicated in Section 4, terms and their definitions are intended to provide a precise understanding and interpretation of fire-test-response standards, fire-hazard-assessment standards, and fire-risk-assessment standards in which they appear.

3.2.2?A specific definition of a given term is applicable to the standard or standards in which the term is described and used.

3.2.3?Different definitions of the same term, appearing respectively in two or more standards, are acceptable provided each one is consistent with and not in conflict with the standard definition for the same term, that is, concept.

3.2.4?Each standard in which a term is used in a manner specially defined (see 1.1 and Section 5) shall list the term and its description under the subheading, Definitions of Terms.

3.3?Definitions for some terms associated with fire issues and not included in Terminology E176 are found in ISO 13943. When discrepancies exist, the definition in Terminology E176 shall prevail.

 
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

1.2?This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.3?This fire standard cannot be used to provide quantitative measures.

1.4?This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
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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).