ASTM E2307-04e1
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-story Test Apparatus
Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-story Test Apparatus
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1.1 This test method measures the performance of the perimeter fire barrier system and its ability to maintain a seal to prevent fire spread during the deflection and deformation of the exterior wall assembly and floor assembly during the fire test, while resisting fire exposure from an interior compartment fire as well as from the flame plume emitted from the window burner below. The end point of the fire resistance test is the period of time elapsing before the first condition of compliance is reached as the perimeter fire barrier system is subjected to a time-temperature fire exposure.
1.2 The fire exposure conditions used are those specified by this test method for the first 30 min of exposure and then conform to the Test Methods E 119 time-temperature curve for the remainder of the test in the test room.
1.3 This test method specifies the heating conditions, methods of test, and criteria for evaluation of the ability of a perimeter fire barrier system to maintain the fire resistance where a floor and exterior wall assembly are juxtaposed to a perimeter joint.
1.4 Test results establish the performance of perimeter fire barrier systems during the fire-exposure period and shall not be construed as having determined the suitability of perimeter fire barrier systems for use after that exposure.
1.5 This test method does not provide quantitative information about the perimeter fire barrier system relative to the rate of leakage of smoke or gases or both. While it requires that such phenomena be noted and reported when describing the general behavior of perimeter fire barrier system during the fire resistance test, such phenomena are not part of the conditions of compliance.
1.6 Potentially important factors and fire characteristics not addressed by this test method include, but are not limited to:
1.6.1 The performance of the perimeter fire barrier system constructed with components other than those tested, and
1.6.2 The cyclic movement capabilities of perimeter fire barrier systems other than the cycling conditions tested.
1.7 This test method 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 the fire-hazard or fire-risk assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
1.8 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.9 The text of this test method references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
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.
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An American National Standard
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Designation:E2307–04
Standard Test Method for
Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barriers
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Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-story Test Apparatus
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2307; 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.
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´ NOTE—The word “system” was deleted from the phrase “perimeter fire barrier system” throughout in September 2004.
INTRODUCTION
A perimeter fire barrier is the perimeter joint protection that provides fire resistance to prevent
passage of fire from floor to floor within the building at the opening between the exterior wall
assembly and the floor assembly. A perimeter fire barrier is a unique building construction detail not
addressed by other fire test methods.
Among its other functions, a perimeter fire barrier impedes the vertical spread of fire from the floor
of origin to the floor(s) above, at the building’s exterior perimeter and accommodates various
movements such as those induced by thermal differentials, seismicity, and wind loads.
This test method describes criteria and test methods used to determine the fire resistance of
perimeter fire barriers when subjected to standard fire exposure conditions using the intermediate-
scale, multistory test apparatus (ISMA). The use of the multi-story test apparatus and this test method
are intended to simulate a possible fire exposure on a perimeter fire barrier.
1. Scope 1.4 Test results establish the performance of perimeter fire
barriers during the fire-exposure period and shall not be
1.1 This test method measures the performance of the
construed as having determined the suitability of perimeter fire
perimeter fire barrier and its ability to maintain a seal to
barriers for use after that exposure.
preventfirespreadduringthedeflectionanddeformationofthe
1.5 This test method does not provide quantitative informa-
exterior wall assembly and floor assembly during the fire test,
tion about the perimeter fire barrier relative to the rate of
while resisting fire exposure from an interior compartment fire
leakage of smoke or gases or both. While it requires that such
as well as from the flame plume emitted from the window
phenomena be noted and reported when describing the general
burner below. The end point of the fire resistance test is the
behavior of perimeter fire barrier during the fire resistance test,
period of time elapsing before the first condition of compliance
such phenomena are not part of the conditions of compliance.
is reached as the perimeter fire barrier is subjected to a
1.6 Potentially important factors and fire characteristics not
time-temperature fire exposure.
addressed by this test method include, but are not limited to:
1.2 The fire exposure conditions used are those specified by
1.6.1 The performance of the perimeter fire barrier con-
this test method for the first 30 min of exposure and then
structed with components other than those tested, and
conform to the Test Methods E119 time-temperature curve for
1.6.2 The cyclic movement capabilities of perimeter fire
the remainder of the test in the test room.
barriers other than the cycling conditions tested.
1.3 This test method specifies the heating conditions, meth-
1.7 This test method is used to measure and describe the
ods of test, and criteria for evaluation of the ability of a
response of materials, products or assemblies to heat and flame
perimeter fire barrier to maintain the fire resistance where a
under controlled conditions but does not by itself incorporate
floor and exterior wall assembly are juxtaposed to a perimeter
all factors required for the fire-hazard or fire-risk assessment of
joint.
the materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire condi-
tions.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire
1.8 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Standards and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.11 on Fire
as the standard. The SI values given in parentheses are for
Resistance.
information only.
Current edition approved March 1, 2004. Published April 2004. DOI: 10.1520/
E2307-04E01.
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1.9 The text of this test method references notes and 3.1.3 exterior wall assembly, n—a curtain wall or a load-
footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and bearing exterior wall that is either fire resistance rated or one
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be that
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An American National Standard
´1
Designation:E2307–04 Designation:E2307–04
Standard Test Method for
Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barriers
1
Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-story Test Apparatus
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 2307; 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.
1
´ NOTE—The word “system” was deleted from the phrase “perimeter fire barrier system” throughout in September 2004.
INTRODUCTION
A perimeter fire barrier is the perimeter joint protection that provides fire resistance to prevent
passage of fire from floor to floor within the building at the opening between the exterior wall
assembly and the floor assembly. A perimeter fire barrier is a unique building construction detail not
addressed by other fire test methods.
Among its other functions, a perimeter fire barrier impedes the vertical spread of fire from the floor
of origin to the floor(s) above, at the building’s exterior perimeter and accommodates various
movements such as those induced by thermal differentials, seismicity, and wind loads.
This test method describes criteria and test methods used to determine the fire resistance of
perimeter fire barriers when subjected to standard fire exposure conditions using the intermediate-
scale, multistory test apparatus (ISMA). The use of the multi-story test apparatus and this test method
are intended to simulate a possible fire exposure on a perimeter fire barrier.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method measures the performance of the perimeter fire barrier and its ability to maintain a seal to prevent fire
spread during the deflection and deformation of the exterior wall assembly and floor assembly during the fire test, while resisting
fire exposure from an interior compartment fire as well as from the flame plume emitted from the window burner below. The end
point of the fire resistance test is the period of time elapsing before the first condition of compliance is reached as the perimeter
fire barrier is subjected to a time-temperature fire exposure.
1.2 The fire exposure conditions used are those specified by this test method for the first 30 min of exposure and then conform
to the Test Methods E 119 time-temperature curve for the remainder of the test in the test room.
1.3 This test method specifies the heating conditions, methods of test, and criteria for evaluation of the ability of a perimeter
fire barrier to maintain the fire resistance where a floor and exterior wall assembly are juxtaposed to a perimeter joint.
1.4 Test results establish the performance of perimeter fire barriers during the fire-exposure period and shall not be construed
as having determined the suitability of perimeter fire barriers for use after that exposure.
1.5 This test method does not provide quantitative information about the perimeter fire barrier relative to the rate of leakage of
smoke or gases or both. While it requires that such phenomena be noted and reported when describing the general behavior of
perimeter fire barrier during the fire resistance test, such phenomena are not part of the conditions of compliance.
1.6 Potentially important factors and fire characteristics not addressed by this test method include, but are not limited to:
1.6.1 The performance of the perimeter fire barrier constructed with components other than those tested, and
1.6.2 The cyclic movement capabilities of perimeter fire barriers other than the cycling conditions tested.
1.7 This test method 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 the fire-hazard or fire-risk assessment of the
materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
1.8 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI values given in parentheses are for
information only.
1.9 The text of this test method references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.10 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire Standards and
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