Fire reaction, assembly resistance & firestop selection
Material reaction-to-fire (E84, E136), assembly fire-resistance (E119), penetration firestop and joint systems (E814, E1966, E2307), roof coverings (E108) and door assemblies (UL 10C) answer different questions at different scales.
Sample considerations
- ASTM E84: Material, mounting/substrate, product thickness and intended assembly
- ASTM E119: Complete wall/floor/beam assembly, load condition, orientation and ratings objective
- ASTM E136: Material composition, form, specimen preparation and intended use class
- ASTM E814 / ANSI/UL 1479: Penetrating item, barrier type, annular space, firestop system and ratings sought
- ASTM E1966: Joint configuration, movement capability, adjacent assemblies and cycling before fire exposure
- ASTM E2307: Curtain-wall/floor intersection geometry, joint size and movement
- ASTM E108: Roof deck, covering build-up, slope and exposure class sought
- UL 10C: Door assembly construction, hardware, glazing, frame and rating objective