ASTM E176-10a
(Terminology)Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
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.
Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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.
A specific definition of a given term is applicable to the standard or standards in which the term is described and used.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This fire standard cannot be used to provide quantitative measures.
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An American National Standard
Designation:E176–10a
Standard Terminology of
1
Fire Standards
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E176; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical
Tube Furnace at 750°C
1.1 This terminology covers terms, related definitions, and
E119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction
descriptions of terms used or likely to be used in fire-test-
and Materials
response standards, fire-hazard-assessment standards, and fire-
4
E152 Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
risk-assessment standards. Definitions of terms are special-
E162 Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials
purpose definitions that are consistent with the standard
Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
definitions but are written to ensure that a specific fire-test-
E603 Guide for Room Fire Experiments
response standard, fire-hazard-assessment standard, or fire-
4
E163 Methods of Fire Tests of Window Assemblies
risk-assessment standard is properly understood and precisely
E603 Guide for Room Fire Experiments
interpreted.
E648 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-
NOTE 1—For additional information, refer to ASTM Policy on Fire
Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
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Standards.
E800 Guide for Measurement of Gases Present or Gener-
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ated During Fires
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E814 Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Systems
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
E906 Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Rates for Materials and Products Using a Thermopile
1.3 Thisfirestandardcannotbeusedtoprovidequantitative
Method
measures.
E970 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed
AtticFloorInsulationUsingaRadiantHeatEnergySource
2. Referenced Documents
E1317 Test Method for Flammability of Marine Surface
3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Finishes
C1224 Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building
E1321 Test Method for Determining Material Ignition and
Applications
Flame Spread Properties
C1313 SpecificationforSheetRadiantBarriersforBuilding
E1352 Test Method for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of
Construction Applications
Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies
D3675 Test Method for Surface Flammability of Flexible
E1353 Test Methods for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of
Cellular Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
Components of Upholstered Furniture
D5865 Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and
E1354 Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release
Coke
Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Con-
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
sumption Calorimeter
Building Materials
E1355 Guide for Evaluating the Predictive Capability of
Deterministic Fire Models
E1474 Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rate
1 of Upholstered Furniture and Mattress Components or
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire
Composites Using a Bench Scale Oxygen Consumption
Standards and is the responsibility of Subcommittee E05.31 on Terminology and
Editorial.
Calorimeter
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2010. Published December 2010. Originally
E1509 SpecificationforRoomHeaters,PelletFuel-Burning
approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E176–10. DOI:
Type
10.1520/E0176-10A.
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Available from ASTM Headquarters, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Consho- E1529 Test Methods for Determining Effects of Large
hocken, PA 19428.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced
the ASTM website. on www.astm.org.
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E176–10a
Hydrocarbon Pool Fires on Structural Members and As- E2405 Test Method for Determination of Fire and Thermal
semblies Parameters of Materials Using an Intermediate Scale Test
with Vertically Oriented Specimen
E1537 Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furni-
ture
E2573 Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of
E1590 Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses
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An American National Standard
Designation:E176–10 Designation: E176 – 10a
Standard Terminology of
1
Fire Standards
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E176; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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.
2
NOTE 1—For additional information, refer to ASTM Policy on Fire Standards.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.3 This fire standard cannot be used to provide quantitative measures.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C1224 Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building Applications
C1313 Specification for Sheet Radiant Barriers for Building Construction Applications
D3675 Test Method for Surface Flammability of Flexible Cellular Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
D5865 Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and Coke
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750C
E119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
4
E152 Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
E162 Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
E603 Guide for Room Fire Experiments
0
E163 Methods of Fire Tests of Window Assemblies
E603 Guide for Room Fire Experiments
E648 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
E800 Guide for Measurement of Gases Present or Generated During Fires
E814 Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems
E906 Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using a Thermopile Method
E970 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed Attic Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
E1317 Test Method for Flammability of Marine Surface Finishes
E1321 Test Method for Determining Material Ignition and Flame Spread Properties
E1352 Test Method for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies
E1353 Test Methods for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture
E1354 Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption
Calorimeter
E1355 Guide for Evaluating the Predictive Capability of Deterministic Fire Models
E1474 Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rate of Upholstered Furniture and Mattress Components or Composites
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E05 on Fire Standards and is the responsibility of Subcommittee E05.31 on Terminology and Editorial.
Current edition approved JulyAug. 1, 2010. Published AugustDecember 2010. Originally approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 20092010 as
E176–09a.E176–10. DOI: 10.1520/E0176-10A.
2
Available from ASTM Headquarters, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.
3
ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,orcontactASTMCustomerServiceatservice@astm.org.For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
4
Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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E176 – 10a
Using a Bench Scale Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter
E1509 Specification for Room Heaters, Pellet Fuel-Burning Type
E1529 Test Methods for Determining Effects of Large Hydrocarbon Pool Fires on Structural Members and Assemblie
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