ASTM F793-10

Standard Classification of Wall Covering by Use Characteristics

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This classification provides criteria by which wall covering of appropriate use characteristics can be chosen for particular residential and commercial decorating applications.
SCOPE
1.1 This classification covers the classification of wall covering by use characteristics, that is, according to its serviceability in use, recognizing that certain wall covering is designed primarily for decorative effect, while other wall covering is also designed to achieve a high degree of serviceability.
1.2 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.
1.3 This standard is used to measure and describe the properties 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 the materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2010
• ICS: 91.180 - Interior finishing
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.15 - Wallcoverings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F793-07 - Standard Classification of Wall Covering by Use Characteristics
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
• Replaced By: ASTM F793-10a - Standard Classification of Wall Covering by Use Characteristics
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F793 – 10
Standard Classification of
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Wall Covering by Use Characteristics
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF793;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E2404 Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of
Textile, Paper or Polymeric (Including Vinyl) Wall or
1.1 This classification covers the classification of wall
Ceiling Coverings toAssess Surface Burning Characteris-
covering by use characteristics, that is, according to its
tics
serviceability in use, recognizing that certain wall covering is
G21 PracticeforDeterminingResistanceofSyntheticPoly-
designed primarily for decorative effect, while other wall
meric Materials to Fungi
covering is also designed to achieve a high degree of service-
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2.2 Federal Standards:
ability.
Fed.Std.No.191A TextileTestMethods(SupersedingFed.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Std. No. 191) (Revisions to August 2000)
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Fed. Spec. CCC-W-408D Wall Covering, Vinyl-Coated
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
(Dated January 1994, Reinstated December 2003)
and are not considered standard.
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2.3 ICC Codes:
1.3 This standard is used to measure and describe the
IBC International Building Code
properties of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
IFC International Fire Code
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
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2.4 NFPA Codes and Standards:
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
NFPA265 Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire
actual fire conditions.
Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Panels and Walls
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the
NFPA 286 Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribu-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
tion of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Growth
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code
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2. Referenced Documents
2.5 UL Standard:
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UL 723 Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Build-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ing Materials
D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products
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for Testing
3. Terminology
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
D1308 Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on
3.1.1 abrasion resistance—ability to withstand mechanical
Clear and Pigmented Organic Finishes
action such as rubbing, scraping, or scrubbing that may
D2486 Test Methods for Scrub Resistance of Wall Paints
progressively tend to remove material from the surface of a
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
wall covering.
Building Materials
3.1.2 blocking resistance—ability to resist adhesion or
sticking between two surfaces of a wall covering that touch
under uniform loading and temperature conditions for a speci-
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This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
fied time.
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.15 on
Wallcoverings.
Current edition approved April 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally
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approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F793–07. DOI: AvailablefromStandardizationDocumentsOrderDesk,Bldg.4SectionD,700
10.1520/F0793-10. Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, ATTN: NPODS.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from International Code Council (ICC), 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM 600, Falls Church, VA 22041.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
the ASTM website. Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
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Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Corporate Progress, 333
on www.astm.org. Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062.
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3.1.3 breaking strength—ability of a wall covering to with- 5. Basis of Classification
stand a pulling force in the plane of the web.
5.1 Wall covering is classified based on its performanc
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Designation:F793–07 Designation: F793 – 10
Standard Classification of
1
Wall Covering by Use Characteristics
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF793;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This classification covers the classification of wall covering by use characteristics, that is, according to its serviceability in
use, recognizing that certain wall covering is designed primarily for decorative effect, while other wall covering is also designed
to achieve a high degree of serviceability.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard is used to measure and describe the properties 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 the materials,
products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
D1308 Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented Organic Finishes
D2486 Test Methods for Scrub Resistance of Wall Paints
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E2404 Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Textile, Paper or Polymeric (Including Vinyl) Wall or Ceiling
Coverings to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
G21 Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi
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2.2 Federal Standards:
Fed. Std. No. 191Textile Test Methods Fed. Std. No. 191A Textile Test Methods (Superseding Fed. Std. No. 191) (Revisions
to August 2000)
Fed. Spec. CCC-W-408DWall Covering, Vinyl-Coated Wall Covering, Vinyl-Coated (Dated January 1994, Reinstated
December 2003)
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2.3 ICC Standards:ICC Codes:
IBC International Building Code
IFC International Fire Code
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2.4 NFPA Standards:NFPA Codes and Standards:
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code NFPA 255Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
NFPA 265 Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height Panels
and Walls
NFPA 286 Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth
NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code
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This classification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.15 on Wallcoverings.
Current edition approved Jan.April 1, 2007.2010. Published February 2007.May 2010. Originally approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 20062007 as
F793–06.F793–07. DOI: 10.1520/F0793-107.
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ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail] Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, ATTN: NPODS.
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Available from International Code Council (ICC), 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600, Falls Church, VA 22041.
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Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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2.5 UL Standard:
UL 723 Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 abrasion resistance—ability to withstand mechanical action such as rubbing, scraping, or scrubbing that may
progressively tend to remove material from the surface of a wall covering.
3.1.2 blocking resistance—ability to resist adhesion or sticking between two su
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