ASTM E176-21ae1
(Terminology)Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 Definitions—Terms and related definitions given in Section 4 are intended for use uniformly and consistently in all fire test standards and in all fire-test-response standards, fire-hazard-assessment standards, and fire-risk-assessment standards in which they appear.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 As indicated in Section 4, terms and their definitions are intended to provide a precise understanding and interpretation of fire-test-response standards, fire-hazard-assessment standards, and fire-risk-assessment standards in which they appear.
3.2.2 A specific definition of a given term is applicable to the standard or standards in which the term is described and used.
3.2.3 Different definitions of the same term, appearing respectively in two or more standards, are acceptable provided each one is consistent with and not in conflict with the standard definition for the same term, that is, concept.
3.2.4 Each standard in which a term is used in a manner specially defined (see 1.1 and Section 5) shall list the term and its description under the subheading, Definitions of Terms.
3.3 Definitions for some terms associated with fire issues and not included in Terminology E176 are found in ISO 13943. When discrepancies exist, the definition in Terminology E176 shall prevail.
SCOPE
1.1 This terminology covers terms, related definitions, and descriptions of terms used or likely to be used in fire-test-response standards, fire-hazard-assessment standards, and fire-risk-assessment standards. Definitions of terms are special-purpose definitions that are consistent with the standard definitions but are written to ensure that a specific fire-test-response standard, fire-hazard-assessment standard, or fire-risk-assessment standard is properly understood and precisely interpreted.
Note 1: For additional information, refer to ASTM Policy on Fire Standards.2 See also Annex A1 of Practice E535.
1.2 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.
1.3 This fire standard cannot be used to provide quantitative measures.
1.4 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.
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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.
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Designation: E176 − 21a An American National Standard
Standard Terminology of
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Fire Standards
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E176; 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.
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ε NOTE—Annex A1 was updated editorially in July 2022 to reflect changes made in E05 Subcommittee standard termi-
nology sections.
1. Scope C1313Specification for Sheet Radiant Barriers for Building
Construction Applications
1.1 This terminology covers terms, related definitions, and
D3675Test Method for Surface Flammability of Flexible
descriptions of terms used or likely to be used in fire-test-
Cellular Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
response standards, fire-hazard-assessment standards, and fire-
D5865Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and
risk-assessment standards. Definitions of terms are special-
Coke
purpose definitions that are consistent with the standard
E84Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
definitions but are written to ensure that a specific fire-test-
Building Materials
response standard, fire-hazard-assessment standard, or fire-
E136TestMethodforAssessingCombustibilityofMaterials
risk-assessment standard is properly understood and precisely
Using a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C
interpreted.
E119Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction
NOTE 1—For additional information, refer to ASTM Policy on Fire
and Materials
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Standards. See also Annex A1 of Practice E535.
E152TestMethodforFireTestsOfDoorAssemblies(With-
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1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
drawn 1995)
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E162Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
E535Practice for Preparation of Fire-Test-Response Stan-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
dards
1.3 Thisfirestandardcannotbeusedtoprovidequantitative
E603Guide for Room Fire Experiments
measures.
E163Test Method for Fire Tests Of Window Assemblies
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(Withdrawn 1999)
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- E603Guide for Room Fire Experiments
E648Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
E800GuideforMeasurementofGasesPresentorGenerated
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. During Fires
E814Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop
2. Referenced Documents
Systems
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E906/E906MTest Method for Heat and Visible Smoke
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C1224Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building Release Rates for Materials and Products Using a Ther-
mopile Method
Applications
E970TestMethodforCriticalRadiantFluxofExposedAttic
Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire
Standards and is the responsibility of Subcommittee E05.31 on Terminology and E1317Test Method for Flammability of Surface Finishes
Editorial.
E1321Test Method for Determining Material Ignition and
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2021. Published January 2022. Originally
Flame Spread Properties
approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as E176–21. DOI:
E1352Test Method for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of
10.1520/E0176-21AE01.
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Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies
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Components of Upholstered Furniture Materials and Assemblies
E1354Test Method for Heat
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