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ASTM F2152-01

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Standard Guide for In-Situ Burning of Spilled Oil: Fire-Resistant Boom

Standard Guide for In-Situ Burning of Spilled Oil: Fire-Resistant Boom

SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers a set of criteria to evaluate the performance, material characteristics, and essential features of fire-resistant oil spill containment boom.
1.2 This guide covers two types of fire-resistant oil containment boom: those that are intrinsically fire-resistant through the use of fire-resistant materials, and those that provide fire-resistance through the use of coolants. This guide may not be fully applicable to other types of fire-resistant boom.
1.3 This guide is one of three related to in-situ burning of oil spills. Guide F 1788 addresses environmental and operational considerations, and Guide F 1990 addresses ignition devices.
1.4 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 requirements prior to use.

General Information

Status
Historical
Publication Date
09-Oct-2001
ICS
13.220.50 - Fire-resistance of building materials and elements
Technical Committee
F20 - Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response
Drafting Committee
F20.15 - In-Situ Burning
Current Stage
Ref Project

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Replaced By
ASTM F2152-07 - Standard Guide for In-Situ Burning of Spilled Oil: Fire-Resistant Boom
Effective Date
01-Apr-2007
Referred By
ASTM F1990-23 - Standard Guide for In-Situ Burning of Spilled Oil: Ignition Devices
Effective Date
10-Oct-2001
Referred By
ASTM F2230-19 - Standard Guide for In-situ Burning of Oil Spills on Water: Ice Conditions
Effective Date
10-Oct-2001
Referred By
ASTM F1788-22 - Standard Guide for In-Situ Burning of Oil Spills on Water: Environmental and Operational Considerations
Effective Date
10-Oct-2001

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Designation:F2152–01
Standard Guide for
In-Situ Burning of Spilled Oil: Fire-Resistant Boom
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2152; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope F 1990 Guide for In-Situ Burning of Spilled Oil: Ignition
Devices
1.1 This guide covers a set of criteria to evaluate the
F 2084 Guide for Collecting Containment Boom Perfor-
performance, material characteristics, and essential features of
mance Data in Controlled Environments
fire-resistant oil spill containment boom.
1.2 This guide covers two types of fire-resistant oil contain-
3. Terminology
ment boom: those that are intrinsically fire-resistant through
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
the use of fire-resistant materials, and those that provide
3.1.1 actively-cooled fire-resistant boom—type of fire-
fire-resistance through the use of coolants. This guide may not
resistant boom that uses ancillary equipment to supply coolant
be fully applicable to other types of fire-resistant boom.
to the boom to increase its fire resistance.
1.3 Thisguideisoneofthreerelatedtoin-situburningofoil
3.1.2 ancillary equipment—mechanical devices essential to
spills. Guide F 1788 addresses environmental and operational
the operation of a given boom system; for example, water
considerations, and Guide F 1990 addresses ignition devices.
pumps, power supplies, control manifolds, and so forth.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.3 fire resistance—the ability of a barrier to maintain
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
structural integrity and oil containment ability while being
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
subjected to the thermal stress of a petroleum fire.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1.4 fire-resistant boom—barrier intended for containment
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
of burning oil floating on water.
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.5 freeboard—minimum vertical height of the boom
above the water line.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.6 heat flux—the thermal intensity indicated by the
F 625 Practice for Classifying Water Bodies for Spill Con-
amount of energy per unit area. (kW/m ).
trol Systems
3.1.7 in-situ burning—burning of oil directly on the water
F 715 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics Used for Oil Spill
surface.
Control and Storage
3.1.8 residue—the material, excluding airborne emissions,
F 818 Terminology Relating to Spill Response Barriers
remaining after the oil stops burning.
F 962 Specification for Oil Spill Response Boom Connec-
3.1.8.1 Discussion—Residue includes only material derived
tion
from the oil that is burned, and it shall not include material
F 1093 Test Methods for Tensile Strength Characteristics of
related to the boom or its components.
Oil Spill Response Boom
3.1.9 salvageable components—components of the boom
F 1523 Guide for Selection of Booms in Accordance With
that may be reused in a repair or reconstruction of the boom to
Water Body Classifications
its original state.
F 1788 Guide for In-Situ Burning of Oil Spills on Water:
3.2 For other definitions relating to boom properties and
Environmental and Operational Considerations
dimensions, refer to Terminology F 818.
4. Equipment Description
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F20 on Hazardous
4.1 To be effective, the fire-resistant boom shall contain oil
Substances and Oil Spill Response and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
floating on water before, during, and after exposure to in-situ
F20.15 on In-Situ Burning.
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 2001. Published December 2001.
burning of oil.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.2 Some fire-resistant booms use coolant to increase their
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
fire resistance. With some booms, this is actively supplied by
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. ancillary equipment; others rely on wicking of the water in
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
F2152–01
which the boom is floating. Additional requirements and 5.2.4 Corrosion Resistance—Fire-resistant oil spill contain-
testing stipulations for such booms are noted in 5.5 and 6.5. ment booms (and ancillary systems, if applicable) shall be
4.3 If a boom is defined as reusable, a procedure for manufactured of components that do not degrade significantly
cleaning, decontaminating, salvage, and restoration shall be and that maintain fire resistance characteristics while exposed
provided to the user by the manufacturer. to typical marine environmental conditions.
4.4 Fire-resistant booms may be used in conjunction with 5.2.5 Extreme Temperature Properties—The fire-resistant
conventional booms or “transition” booms. If a boom is to be boom and any ancillary equipment shall not be adversely
used in this fashion, a suitable means of connection between affected by use or storage at temperatures within the range of
the fire boom and transition boom must be made, such as a -40 to 40°C.
connector in accordance with Specification F 962. 5.2.6 Fabric Tests—Fabrics and components shall meet the
applicable test methods for fabrics used in spill control barriers
5. Minimum Equipment Performance Characteristics
and temporary storage devices in accordance with Test Meth-
5.1 Overview:
ods F 715.
5.1.1 Minimum performance characteristics are grouped
5.2.7 Hazardous Waste—If the boom’s materials of manu-
under three headings: Operability, Oil Containment; and Fire-
facture include any hazardous materials, the appropriate Ma-
Resistance. All minimum performance characteristics listed
terial Safety Data Sheet and exposure limits shall be provided
here shall be achieved before a boom is considered to meet the
by the manufacturer. The fire-resistant boom system shall not
requirements of this guide.
create or add to the hazardous waste pollution, nor shall it have
5.1.2 The fire-resistant boom shall withstand oil fires and
any special disposal requirements beyond that typically re-
contain oil in various conditions that include both calm water
quired of oil spill booms.
and waves with a significant wave height of up to 1 m and a
5.2.8 End Connectors—The fire-resistant boom section in-
period of 3 to 4 s.
terconnections shall meet boom fire tolerance requirements.
5.1.3 For booms intended for use in salt water or brackish
5.2.9 Documentation—Documentation shall be provided by
water, the boom shall be tested in water that has a salinity of
the manufacturer addressing storage, handling, maintenance,
15 o/oo (parts per thousand) or greater. For booms that rely on
health and safety, test results, and recommended repair proce-
wicking, the salinity shall be 33 o/oo or greater. For actively-
dures.
cooled booms, the water in which the boom is tested may be
5.3 Oil Containment Characteristics:
15 o/oo if the water supplied to the boom (from a separate
5.3.1 Prior to exposure to an oil fire, the fire-resistant boom
supply) has a salinity of 33 o/oo or greater.
shalldisplaysimilaroilcontainmentcharacteristicsexpectedof
5.2 Operability Characteristics:
conventional oil spill containment booms.
5.2.1 The fire-resistant boom shall meet the minimum
5.4 Fire-Resistance Characteristics:
physical dimensions and strength parameters as for conven-
5.4.1 Thefire-resistantboomshallcontainoilandsurvivein
tional oil containment booms, except for the buoyancy-to-
heat fluxes equivalent to an in-situ
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1.5 Testing of materials that melt, drip, or delaminate to such a degree that the continuity of the flame front is destroyed, results in low flame spread indices that do not relate directly to indices obtained by testing materials that remain in place.  
1.6 Units—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.  
1.7 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information. These notes and footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.  
1.8 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 f...

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ASTM E2874-23(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Determining the Fire-Test Response Characteristics of a Building Spandrel-Panel Assembly Due to External Spread of Fire

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method provides for the following measurements and evaluations:  
5.1.1 Ability of the spandrel-panel assembly to resist the passage of flames or hot gases sufficient to ignite a cotton pad, or be visible to an observer.  
5.1.2 Transmission of heat through, and above, the spandrel-panel assembly using heat flux and unexposed surface temperature measurements.  
5.2 This test method does not provide the following:  
5.2.1 This test method does not evaluate the fire propagation characteristics of exterior nonload-bearing wall assemblies containing combustible components, or flame spread over the test assembly.  
5.2.2 This test method does not evaluate the fire-test-response characteristics of the perimeter joint protection between the floor assembly and the exterior wall assembly. This is covered in Test Method E2307.  
5.2.3 Evaluation of the degree to which the spandrel-panel assembly contributes to the fire hazard by generation of smoke, toxic gases, or other products of combustion,  
5.2.4 Measurement of the degree of control or limitation of the passage of smoke or products of combustion through the spandrel-panel assembly,  
5.2.5 Measurement of flame spread over the surface of the spandrel-panel assembly or exterior wall assembly,  
5.2.6 Durability of the test specimen under actual service conditions, including the effects of cycled temperature,  
5.2.7 Effects of loads (for example, wind, seismic, etc.) on the spandrel-panel assembly established by this test method,  
5.2.8 Movement capabilities of the test specimen,  
5.2.9 Other attributes of the test specimen, such as wear resistance, chemical resistance, air infiltration, water-tightness, and so forth, and  
5.2.10 Lateral spread of flame from the compartment of fire origin to adjacent spaces.  
5.3 In this test method, the test specimens are subjected to one or more specific test conditions. When different test conditions are substituted or the end-use conditions are changed,...
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1.1 This test method evaluates the fire-test response characteristics of a spandrel-panel assembly spanning the intersection of a floor assembly.  
1.2 This test method is used to assess the spandrel-panel assembly’s ability to impede spread of fire to the interior of the room or the story immediately above it via fire spread from the exterior of a building, and provide a quantitative measure of the fire hazard in terms of an I-Rating, T-Rating, and F-Rating from a specified set of fire conditions involving specific materials, products, or assemblies.  
1.3 This test evaluates the performance of the portions of the exterior wall installed between vertically adjacent window openings in multi-story buildings.  
1.4 This test method addresses the potential for fire spread to a single story immediately above the room of fire origin.  
1.5 The test method simulates a fire in a post-flashover condition in a compartment that is venting to the exterior through a window opening.  
1.6 The fire exposure conditions within the test room are those specified by this test method for the first 30 min of exposure and then conform to Test Methods E119 time-temperature curve for the remainder of the test. The fire exposure on the exterior surface of the test specimen comprises both the exposure from the fire plume exiting the window opening of the test room and the exterior burner, although the fire exposure on the exterior surface of the test assembly is not equivalent to that of Test Methods E119.  
1.7 This test method specifies the heating conditions, methods of test, and criteria for evaluation of a building’s spandrel-panel assembly. Specimens are not tested using any super-imposed axial load.  
1.8 Test results establish the performance of the spandrel-panel assembly during the fire-exposure period and shall not be construed as having determined the suitability of a spandrel-panel assembly for use after that exposure.  
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ASTM E3157-23(Guide)
Standard Guide for Understanding and Using Information Related to Installation of Firestop Systems

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The information contained in this guide is general in nature because of: the great number of commercially available firestop systems globally; the quantity and variety of internationally published firestop system’s listings; worldwide variations in building and fire code requirements; and the many conditions and applications associated with a firestop system’s use.  
4.2 This guide provides general information and guidance that is primarily used by firestop contractors and firestop industry inspectors of a firestop system. However, this guide should also be used by others, such as architects, engineers, specifiers, etc. Some of the information referenced in this guide provides resources for additional information not contained in the manufacturer’s installations, the firestop system’s test report, and listing. Information contained in this guide also allows a single source for a general comparison of firestop materials used during the installation of firestop systems.  
4.3 This guide discusses general procedures, such as substrate cleaning and priming, as well as installation of the components of a firestop system.
Note 2: The term “substrate” has a particular meaning in engineering. A substrate is defined as the “basic surface on which a material adheres, for example, paint or laminate.”21  
4.4 This guide explains the general properties and functions of various penetrating items and firestop materials.  
4.5 This guide presents general guidelines for the application of the various materials used in the installation of a firestop system for a specific application, and environmental conditions and effects that are known to potentially affect a firestop system’s installation.  
4.6 This guide is intended to be read completely at least once, and each of the Sections 1 through 19 should be read in their entirety to avoid misunderstanding and misapplication.  
4.7 This guide may22 also provide some value to users of IMO Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and ot...
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1.1 This guide is a compendium of information related to installing firestop systems in fire-separating elements. This guide is intended to be used to increase industry knowledge of national and international testing requirements, code prerequisites, and other supplemental tests that may be specified, which can affect the installation and performance of firestop systems.  
1.2 This guide relates to the use of firestop systems tested, or evaluated, to Test Method E814 and other test methods addressing the same specific subject matter, such as CAN/ULC-S115; EN 1366-3; IMO Resolution MSC.307(88), FTP Code; IEEE 634; ISO 10295-1; UL 1479; etc.  
1.3 This guide also addresses the use of firestop systems tested or evaluated to Test Methods E119 or other test methods that use a firestop system as a component of a typically larger test assembly, such as AS 1530.4; BS 476-21; BS 476;3 CAN/ULC-S101; ISO 834;4 NFPA 251; UL 263; etc.  
1.4 This guide discusses the installation of firestop systems in membrane penetrations and through penetrations. The installation is typically performed by a firestop contractor (also known as a firestop installer or an installer). However, the quality of the installation is based on the information provided to the firestop contractor as well as the expertise and competence of the firestop contractor. A lack of information in the test report, listing, manufacturer’s instructions, or project documents can be the cause of a deficient installation.  
1.5 The term “firestop system” refers to and includes both a membrane-penetration firestop system and through-penetration firestop system.  
1.6 Information in this guide is applicable to firestop systems that accommodate single or multiple penetrating items.  
1.7 This guide does not address the design aspects of locating and defining the dimensions of an opening; or the method to create the opening; or the inspection of the penetrating item prior to ...

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ASTM E814-23a(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 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.  
5.2 Two ratings shall be established for each firestop system. An F rating shall be based upon flame occurrence on the unexposed surface, while the T rating shall be 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.
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1.1 This test method is applicable to firestop systems of various materials and construction. Firestop systems are intended for use in openings in fire-resistive walls and floors that are evaluated in accordance with Test Methods E119.  
1.2 Tests conducted in conformance with this test method record firestop system performance during the test exposure; but such tests shall not be construed to determine suitability of the firestop system for use after test exposure.  
1.3 This test method also measures the resistance of firestop systems to an external force stimulated by a hose stream. However, this test method shall not be construed as determining the performance of the firestop system 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 firestops for use where fire resistance is required.  
1.5 This test method does not apply to membrane penetrations of a floor-ceiling assembly or roof-ceiling assembly that are tested as part of the assembly in accordance with Test Methods E119.  
1.6 This test method does not apply to membrane penetrations of load-bearing walls.  
1.7 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.  
1.8 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.  
1.9 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.  
1.10 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.  
1.11 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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