ASTM E1317-19
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Flammability of Surface Finishes
Standard Test Method for Flammability of Surface Finishes
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method provides a means for evaluation of the flammable performance of surface finish materials.
5.2 A specimen of the surface finish of concern is mounted on the support material contemplated for use and subjected to a controlled significant radiant-flux exposure.
5.3 All specimens are tested while mounted in a vertical plane.
5.4 The following surfaces are exposed to test:
5.4.1 Specimens having surface veneers, fabrics, or painted finishes are tested on one or both exposed sides.
5.4.2 Ceiling finish materials shall be tested on the lower exposed surface.
5.4.3 For ceiling finish materials which are perforated and air backed, tests also shall be conducted on the back (upper) surface of the material.
5.4.4 Floor finish and flooring materials are tested on the upper exposed surface.
5.4.5 Protective membranes or finishes on insulation materials are tested on the air-exposed face or faces.
5.5 This test method provides fire properties that relate to the flammability of the specimens tested. These include ignitability, heat exposure for continued burning, critical flux at extinguishment, and heat-release behavior under varying flux-exposure conditions applied.
5.6 This test method does not provide:
5.6.1 Full information on fire properties of surface-finish materials supported by backing materials other than those tested.
5.6.2 Full information on surface-finish materials when used in other thicknesses than those tested.
5.6.3 Methods for using the fire property measurements as a measure for classifying the fire risk or hazard of the specimens tested.
SCOPE
1.1 This fire-test-response standard covers a procedure for measuring fire properties associated with flammable behavior of surface finishes used on noncombustible substrates (Note 1). In particular, these include surface finishes intended for use as surfacing materials and ceiling veneers including any adhesives used to fasten the veneers to ceilings, paints, and exposed treatment of insulating materials.
Note 1: This test method was originally developed to closely follow the test procedure of IMO Resolution A.653(16) (1).2 ISO 5658-2 also describes similar test equipment. The test procedure used by IMO for regulation of surface finishes is IMO 2010 FTP Code Part 5 (2), which has replaced IMO Resolution A.653(16).
1.2 Tests performed according to this test method are intended to yield fire properties that, when appropriately interpreted, are potentially useful to select materials and surface treatments that will limit the rapid growth and spread of fire.
1.3 This test method requires a specific range of specimen radiant thermal exposure for measuring fire properties.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 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 the materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
1.6 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 7.
1.8 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 Barr...
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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.
Designation: E1317 − 19 An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
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Flammability of Surface Finishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1317; 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* responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
1.1 This fire-test-response standard covers a procedure for
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
measuring fire properties associated with flammable behavior
For specific hazard statements, see Section 7.
ofsurfacefinishesusedonnoncombustiblesubstrates(Note1).
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
In particular, these include surface finishes intended for use as
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
surfacing materials and ceiling veneers including any adhe-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
sivesusedtofastentheveneerstoceilings,paints,andexposed
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
treatment of insulating materials.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
NOTE 1—This test method was originally developed to closely follow
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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the test procedure of IMO Resolution A.653(16) (1). ISO 5658-2 also
describes similar test equipment. The test procedure used by IMO for
2. Referenced Documents
regulationofsurfacefinishesisIMO2010FTPCodePart5 (2),whichhas
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replaced IMO Resolution A.653(16).
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E84Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
1.2 Tests performed according to this test method are
Building Materials
intended to yield fire properties that, when appropriately
E162Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials
interpreted, are potentially useful to select materials and
Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
surfacetreatmentsthatwilllimittherapidgrowthandspreadof
E176Terminology of Fire Standards
fire.
E648Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-
1.3 This test method requires a specific range of specimen
Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
radiant thermal exposure for measuring fire properties.
E970TestMethodforCriticalRadiantFluxofExposedAttic
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
E1321Test Method for Determining Material Ignition and
standard.
Flame Spread Properties
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1.5 This standard is used to measure and describe the
2.2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
CFR Title 46,Part 164.009, Noncombustible Materials
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flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
2.3 ISO Standard:
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
ISO 5658-2Reaction to fire tests – Spread of flame-Part 2:
assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
Lateral spread on building and transport products in
actual fire conditions.
vertical configuration
1.6 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safe-
3. Terminology
guards for personnel and property shall be employed in
conducting these tests.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of general terms used in
this test method, refer to Terminology E176.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Standards and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.22 on Surface contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Burning. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved April 15, 2019. Published April 2019. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as E1317–12. DOI: Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
10.1520/E1317-19. Office, Washington, DC 20402.
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Designation: E1317 − 12 E1317 − 19 An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
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Flammability of Marine Surface Finishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1317; 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. Scope Scope*
1.1 This fire-test-response standard covers a procedure for measuring fire properties associated with flammable behavior of
surface finishes used on noncombustible substrates aboard ship (Note 1). In particular, these include surface finishes intended for
use in ship construction such as deck surfacing materials, bulkhead as surfacing materials and ceiling veneers including any
adhesives used to fasten the veneers to the bulkheads and ceilings, paints, and exposed treatment of insulating materials.
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NOTE 1—This test method has been preparedwas originally developed to closely follow the test procedure of IMO Resolution A.653(16) (1). Optional
provisions not applicable to the domestic use of this test method have been deleted.ISO 5658-2 also describes similar test equipment. The test procedure
used by IMO for regulation of surface finishes is IMO 2010 FTP Code Part 5 (2), which has replaced IMO Resolution A.653(16).
1.2 Tests performed according to this test method are intended to yield fire properties that, when appropriately interpreted, are
potentially useful to select materials and surface treatments that will limit the rapid growth and spread of fire.
1.3 This test method requires a specific range of specimen radiant thermal exposure for measuring fire properties.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 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 the materials,
products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
1.6 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these
tests.
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 7.
1.8 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E162 Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
E648 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
E970 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed Attic Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
E1321 Test Method for Determining Material Ignition and Flame Spread Properties
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2.2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
CFR Title 46, Part 164.009, Noncombustible Materials
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire Standards and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.22 on Surface Burning.
Current edition approved July 1, 2012April 15, 2019. Published August 2012April 2019. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 20082012 as
E1317 – 08b.E1317 – 12. DOI: 10.1520/E1317-12.10.1520/E1317-19.
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The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to a list of references at the end of this standard.
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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 Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end
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