ASTM E108-07a
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The test methods described herein are intended to provide a basis for relative comparison of roof coverings. The test methods include simulated fire exposure to the outside of the roof coverings, and, where applicable, a determination as to whether the fire performance characteristics of the roof coverings will be adversely affected by prolonged exposure to rain.
These test methods measure the surface spread of flame and the ability of the roof covering material or system to resist fire penetration from the exterior to the underside of a roof deck under the conditions of exposure.
These test methods also provide criteria to determine if the roof covering material will develop flying burning material, identified as flying brands, when subjected to a 12-mph [5.3-m/s] wind during the simulated fire exposure tests.
These test methods do not necessarily illustrate the expected performance of roof coverings under all actual fire conditions, but they do provide a basis for comparing roof covering materials when subjected to fire sources that are described herein.
These test methods do not provide any basis for determining the fire resistance characteristics when exposed to a fire originating in the building to which the roofing material is applied.
The test methods described herein involve calibrating the test equipment using a calibration deck inclined at a slope of 5 in. per horizontal ft (0.416:1). The tests described herein are performed on test decks inclined at slopes up to and including 5 in. per horizontal ft. The severity of the test exposure decreases as the slope of the test deck decreases below 5 in. per horizontal ft.
SCOPE
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:E108–07a
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 (´) 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 responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
1.1 Thisfire-test-responsestandardcoversthemeasurement
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
of the relative fire characteristics of roof coverings under
1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
simulated fire originating outside the building. It is applicable
that provide explanatory information. These notes and foot-
to roof coverings intended for installation on either combus-
notes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be
tible or noncombustible decks when applied as intended for
considered as requirements of this standard.
use. The following test methods are included:
1.1.1 Intermittent flame exposure test.
2. Referenced Documents
1.1.2 Spread of flame test.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1.3 Burning brand test.
D225 Specification for Asphalt Shingles (Organic Felt)
1.1.4 Flying brand test.
Surfaced With Mineral Granules
1.1.5 Rain test.
D226 SpecificationforAsphalt-SaturatedOrganicFeltUsed
1.2 Three classes of fire test exposure are described:
in Roofing and Waterproofing
1.2.1 ClassATests areapplicabletoroofcoveringsthatare
D227 Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt
effective against severe test exposure, afford a high degree of
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Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and
D250 NO TITLE
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 SpecificationforAsphaltGlassFeltUsedinRoofing
effectiveagainstlighttestexposure,affordalightdegreeoffire
and Waterproofing
protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and do
D2626 Specification for Asphalt-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 Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-
as the standard. Values given in brackets are for information
Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing
only.
D3018 Specification for ClassAAsphalt Shingles Surfaced
1.4 This standard is used to measure and describe the
with Mineral Granules
response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
D3158 Discontinued 1984; Specification forAsphalt Satu-
flame under controlled laboratory conditions, but does not by
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rated and Coated Organic Felt Used in Roofing
itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
D3378 Discontinued 1985; Specification for Asphalt-
assessment of the materials, products or assemblies under
Saturated and Coated Asbestos Felt Base Sheet Used in
actual fire conditions.
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Roofing
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D3462 Specification forAsphalt Shingles Made from Glass
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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ThesetestmethodsareunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeE05onFire contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
StandardsandarethedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeE05.14onExternalFire Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Exposures. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2007. Published March 2007. Originally Withdrawn.
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approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as E108-07. DOI: Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced
10.1520/E0108-07A. on www.astm.org.
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Felt and Surfaced with Mineral Granules of 5 in. per horizontal ft (0.416:1). The tests described herein
D4442 Test Methods for Direct Moisture Cont
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of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:E108–07 Designation:E108–07a
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 (´) 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
1.1 Thisfire-test-responsestandardcoversthemeasurementoftherelativefirecharacteristicsofroofcoveringsundersimulated
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 areapplicabletoroofcoveringsthatareeffectiveagainstmoderatetestexposure,affordamoderatedegree
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.
1.5 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.
1.6 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D225 Specification for Asphalt Shingles (Organic Felt) Surfaced With Mineral Granules
D226 Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
D227 Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
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D250 Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Asbestos Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
D312 Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
D450 Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing
D1227 Specification for Emulsified Asphalt Used as a Protective Coating for Roofing
D2178 Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
D2626 Specification for Asphalt-Saturated and Coated Organic Felt Base Sheet Used in Roofing
D2898 Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire Standards and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.14 on External Fire
Exposure Tests.
Current edition approved Jan. 15,Feb. 1, 2007. Published FebruaryMarch 2007. Originally approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 20052007 as E108-057.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Withdrawn.
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D3018 Specification for Class AAsphalt Shingles Surfaced with Mineral Granules
D3158 Discontinued 1984; Specification for Asphalt Saturated and Coated Organic Felt Used in Roofing
D3378 Discontinued 1985; Specific
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