ASTM E1317-12
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Flammability of Marine Surface Finishes
Standard Test Method for Flammability of Marine Surface Finishes
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method provides a means for evaluation of the flammable performance of surface finish materials used in constructing and outfitting ships.
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.
All specimens are tested while mounted in a vertical plane.
The following surfaces are exposed to test:
Bulkhead specimens having surface veneers, fabrics, or painted finishes are tested on one or both exposed sides.
Ceiling finish materials shall be tested on the lower exposed surface.
For ceiling finish materials which are perforated and air backed, tests also shall be conducted on the back (upper) surface of the material.
Deck finish and flooring materials are tested on the upper exposed surface.
Protective membranes or finishes on insulation materials are tested on the air-exposed face or faces.
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.
This test method does not provide:
Full information on fire properties of surface-finish materials supported by backing materials other than those tested.
Full information on surface-finish materials when used in other thicknesses than those tested.
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 aboard ship (Note 1). In particular, these include surface finishes intended for use in ship construction such as deck surfacing materials, bulkhead and ceiling veneers including any adhesives used to fasten the veneers to the bulkheads and ceilings, paints, and exposed treatment of insulating materials.
Note 1—This test method has been prepared 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.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 7.
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Designation: E1317 − 12 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.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard
1.1 This fire-test-response standard covers a procedure for
statements, see Section 7.
measuring fire properties associated with flammable behavior
of surface finishes used on noncombustible substrates aboard
2. Referenced Documents
ship (Note 1). In particular, these include surface finishes
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
intended for use in ship construction such as deck surfacing
E84Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
materials, bulkhead and ceiling veneers including any adhe-
Building Materials
sives used to fasten the veneers to the bulkheads and ceilings,
E162Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials
paints, and exposed treatment of insulating materials.
Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
NOTE 1—This test method has been prepared to closely follow the test
E176Terminology of Fire Standards
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procedure of IMO Resolution A.653(16) (1). Optional provisions not
E648Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-
applicable to the domestic use of this test method have been deleted.
Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
1.2 Tests performed according to this test method are
E970TestMethodforCriticalRadiantFluxofExposedAttic
intended to yield fire properties that, when appropriately
Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
interpreted, are potentially useful to select materials and
E1321Test Method for Determining Material Ignition and
surfacetreatmentsthatwilllimittherapidgrowthandspreadof
Flame Spread Properties
fire.
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2.2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
1.3 This test method requires a specific range of specimen
CFR Title 46,Part 164.009, Noncombustible Materials
radiant thermal exposure for measuring fire properties.
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2.3 ISO Standard:
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
ISO 5658-2Reaction to fire tests – Spread of flame-Part 2:
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Lateral spread on building and transport products in
standard.
vertical configuration
1.5 This standard is used to measure and describe the
3. Terminology
response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of general terms used in
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk this test method, refer to Terminology E176.
assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
actual fire conditions. 3.2.1 compensating thermocouple, n—a thermocouple for
the purpose of generating an electrical signal representing
1.6 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safe-
long-term changes in the stack metal temperatures wherein a
guards for personnel and property shall be employed in
fraction of the signal generated is subtracted from the signal
conducting these tests.
developed by the stack-gas thermocouples.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2.2 critical flux at extinguishment, n— a flux level at the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
specimen surface corresponding to the distance of farthest
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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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 July 1, 2012. Published August 2012. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E1317–08b. DOI: Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
10.1520/E1317-12. Office, Washington, DC 20402.
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An American National Standard
Designation:E1317–08b Designation:E1317–12
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.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 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 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—ThistestmethodhasbeenpreparedtocloselyfollowthetestprocedureofIMOResolutionA.653(16)(1). Optionalprovisionsnotapplicable
to the domestic use of this test method have been deleted.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 7.
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 E 286Method of Test for Surface Flammability of Building Materials Using an 8-ft
(2.44-m) Tunnel Furnace
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
2.3 ASTM Adjuncts:ASTM
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Detailed drawings (19), construction information, and parts list (Adjunct to E1317) ISO Standard:
ISO 5658-2 Reaction to fire tests – Spread of flame-Part 2: Lateral spread on building and transport products in vertical
configuration
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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 Sept.July 1, 2008.2012. Published October 2008.August 2012. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as
E1317–08ab. DOI: 10.1520/E1317-08B.10.1520/E1317-12.
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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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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.
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Discontinued; see 1992 Annual Book of ASTM Standards , Vol 04.07.
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Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
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Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
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