ASTM E108-04
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
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1.1 This fire-test-response standard covers the measurement of the relative fire characteristics of roof coverings under simulated fire originating outside the building. It is applicable to roof coverings intended for installation on either combustible or noncombustible decks when applied as intended for use. The following test methods are included:
1.1.1 Intermittent flame exposure test.
1.1.2 Spread of flame test.
1.1.3 Burning brand test.
1.1.4 Flying brand test.
1.1.5 Rain test.
1.2 Three classes of fire test exposure are described:
1.2.1 Class A Tests are applicable to roof coverings that are effective against severe test exposure, afford a high degree of fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and do not present a flying brand hazard.
1.2.2 Class B Tests are applicable to roof coverings that are effective against moderate test exposure, afford a moderate degree of fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and do not present a flying brand hazard.
1.2.3 Class C Tests are applicable to roof coverings that are effective against light test exposure, afford a light degree of fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and do not present a flying brand hazard.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units shall be regarded as the standard. Values given in brackets are for information only.
1.4 This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled laboratory 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.
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.
1.5 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 this standard.
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An American National Standard
Designation:E108–04
Standard Test Methods for
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Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E108; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 Thisfire-test-responsestandardcoversthemeasurement
1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
of the relative fire characteristics of roof coverings under
that provide explanatory information. These notes and foot-
simulated fire originating outside the building. It is applicable
notes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be
to roof coverings intended for installation on either combus-
considered as requirements of this standard.
tible or noncombustible decks when applied as intended for
use. The following test methods are included:
2. Referenced Documents
1.1.1 Intermittent flame exposure test.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1.2 Spread of flame test.
D225 Specification for Asphalt Shingles Surfaced with
1.1.3 Burning brand test.
Mineral Granules
1.1.4 Flying brand test.
D226 Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt
1.1.5 Rain test.
Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
1.2 Three classes of fire test exposure are described:
D227 Specification for Coal-Tar Saturated Organic Felt
1.2.1 ClassATests areapplicabletoroofcoveringsthatare
Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
effective against severe test exposure, afford a high degree of
D250 Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Asbestos Felt
fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and
Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
do not present a flying brand hazard.
D312 Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
1.2.2 Class B Tests areapplicabletoroofcoveringsthatare
D450 Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing,
effective against moderate test exposure, afford a moderate
Dampproofing, and Waterproofing
degree of fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from
D1227 Specification for Emulsified Asphalt Used as a
position, and do not present a flying brand hazard.
Protective Coating for Roofing
1.2.3 ClassCTests areapplicabletoroofcoveringsthatare
D2178 Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roof-
effectiveagainstlighttestexposure,affordalightdegreeoffire
ing and Waterproofing
protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and do
D2626 Specification forAsphalt-Saturated and Coated Or-
not present a flying brand hazard.
ganic Felt Base Sheet Used in Roofing
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units shall be regarded
D2898 Test Methods for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-
as the standard. Values given in brackets are for information
Retardant Treated Wood for Fire Testing
only.
D3018 SpecificationforClassAAsphaltShinglesSurfaced
1.4 This standard is used to measure and describe the
with Mineral Granules
response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
D3158 Specification for Asphalt Saturated and Coated
flame under controlled laboratory conditions, but does not by
Organic Felt Used in Roofing
itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
D3378 Specification forAsphalt-Saturated and CoatedAs-
assessment of the materials, products or assemblies under
bestos Felt Used in Roofing
actual fire conditions.
D3462 SpecificationforAsphaltShinglesMadefromGlass
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Felt and Surfaced with Mineral Granules
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D4442 TestMethodsforDirectMoistureContentMeasure-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ment of Wood and Wood-Base Materials
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ThesetestmethodsareunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeE05onFire
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StandardsandarethedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeE05.14onExternalFire For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Exposure Standards. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved February 1, 2004. Published March 2004. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as E108-00. the ASTM website.
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