ASTM E814-08
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops
Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is used to determine the performance of a firestop system with respect to exposure to a standard time-temperature fire test and a hose stream test. The performance of a firestop system is dependent upon the specific assembly of materials tested including the number, type, and size of penetrations and the floors or walls in which it is installed.
Two ratings are established for each firestop system. An F rating is based upon flame occurrence on the unexposed surface, while the T rating is based upon the temperature rise as well as flame occurrence on the unexposed side of the firestop system. These ratings, together with detailed performance data such as the location of through-openings and temperatures of penetrating items are intended to be one factor in assessing performance of firestop systems.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is applicable to through-penetration fire stops of various materials and construction. Fire stops are intended for use in openings in fire-resistive walls and floors that are evaluated in accordance with Test Methods E 119.
1.2 Tests conducted in conformance with this test method record fire-stop performance during the test exposure; but such tests shall not be construed to determine suitability of the fire stop for use after test exposure.
1.3 This test method also measures the resistance of fire stops to an external force stimulated by a hose stream. However, this test method shall not be construed as determining the performance of the fire stop during actual fire conditions when subjected to forces such as failure of cable support systems and falling debris.
1.4 The intent of this test method is to develop data to assist others in determining the suitability of the fire stops for use where fire resistance is required.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.6 This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire-hazard or fire-risk assessment of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
1.7 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered requirements of the standard.
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An American National Standard
Designation:E814–08
Standard Test Method for
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Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 814; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
INTRODUCTION
Characteristically fire spreads from one building compartment to another by the collapse of a
barrier, or by openings through which flames or hot gases may pass, or by transfer of sufficient heat
to ignite combustibles beyond the barrier. Test Methods E119 describe the method to be used to
measure the fire-resistive performance of these barriers.
However, various techniques of providing for the distribution of services within a structure
sometimes require that openings be made in fire-resistive walls and floors to allow the passage of such
penetrating items as cables, conduits, pipes, trays, and ducts through to the adjacent compartment.
Fire-stop material is installed into these openings to resist the spread of fire.
The performance of through-penetration fire stops should be measured and specified according to
a common standard that describes the method of fire exposure and rating criteria.
1. Scope incorporate all factors required for fire-hazard or fire-risk
assessment of materials, products, or assemblies under actual
1.1 This test method is applicable to through-penetration
fire conditions.
fire stops of various materials and construction. Fire stops are
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
intended for use in openings in fire-resistive walls and floors
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
that are evaluated in accordance with Test MethodsE119.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
1.2 Tests conducted in conformance with this test method
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
record fire-stop performance during the test exposure; but such
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tests shall not be construed to determine suitability of the fire
1.8 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
stop for use after test exposure.
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
1.3 This test method also measures the resistance of fire
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
stops to an external force stimulated by a hose stream.
requirements of the standard.
However, this test method shall not be construed as determin-
ing the performance of the fire stop during actual fire condi-
2. Referenced Documents
tions when subjected to forces such as failure of cable support
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
systems and falling debris.
E119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction
1.4 The intent of this test method is to develop data to assist
and Materials
others in determining the suitability of the fire stops for use
E 2226 Practice for Application of Hose Stream
where fire resistance is required.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3. Terminology
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.1 Definition:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.1.1 fire stop—a through-penetration fire stop is a specific
and are not considered standard.
construction consisting of the materials that fill the opening
1.6 This standard is used to measure and describe the
around penetrating items such as cables, cable trays, conduits,
response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
ducts, and pipes and their means of support through the wall or
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
floor opening to prevent spread of fire.
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This method is under the jurisdiction of Committee E05 on Fire Standards and For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.11 on Construction Assemblies. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved May 1, 2008. Published June 2008. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as E 814 – 06. the ASTM website.
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3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 test specimen—the penetrating item or items and the
materials or devices, or both, that seal the open
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of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:E814–06 Designation:E814–08
Standard Test Method for
1
Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 814; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
INTRODUCTION
Characteristically fire spreads from one building compartment to another by the collapse of a
barrier, or by openings through which flames or hot gases may pass, or by transfer of sufficient heat
to ignite combustibles beyond the barrier. Test Methods E 119 describe the method to be used to
measure the fire-resistive performance of these barriers.
However, various techniques of providing for the distribution of services within a structure
sometimes require that openings be made in fire-resistive walls and floors to allow the passage of such
penetrating items as cables, conduits, pipes, trays, and ducts through to the adjacent compartment.
Fire-stop material is installed into these openings to resist the spread of fire.
The performance of through-penetration fire stops should be measured and specified according to
a common standard that describes the method of fire exposure and rating criteria.
1. Scope
1.1 Thistestmethod is applicable to through-penetrationfirestopsofvariousmaterialsandconstruction.Firestopsareintended
for use in openings in fire-resistive walls and floors that are evaluated in accordance with Test Methods E 119.
1.2 Tests conducted in conformance with this test method record fire-stop performance during the test exposure; but such tests
shall not be construed to determine suitability of the fire stop for use after test exposure.
1.3 This test method also measures the resistance of fire stops to an external force stimulated by a hose stream. However, this
test method shall not be construed as determining the performance of the fire stop during actual fire conditions when subjected to
forces such as failure of cable support systems and falling debris.
1.4 The intent of this test method is to develop data to assist others in determining the suitability of the fire stops for use where
fire resistance is required.
1.5
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.6 This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under
controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire-hazard or fire-risk assessment of materials,
products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
1.61.7 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.7The1.8 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered requirements of the standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E 119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
E 2226 Practice for Application of Hose Stream
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This method is under the jurisdiction of Committee E05 on Fire Standards and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.11 on Construction Assemblies.
Current edition approved July 15, 2006. Published August 2006. Originally approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as E814–02.
Current edition approved May 1, 2008. Published June 2008. Originally approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as E 814 – 06.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definition:
3.1.1 fire st
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