ASTM F793/F793M-15

Standard Classification of Wall Coverings by Use Characteristics

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This classification provides criteria by which wall coverings of appropriate use characteristics can be chosen for particular residential and commercial decorating applications.
SCOPE
1.1 This classification covers the classification of wall coverings by use characteristics, that is, according to their serviceability in use, recognizing that certain wall coverings are designed primarily for decorative effect, while other wall coverings are also designed to achieve a high degree of serviceability.  
1.1.1 This classification applies to all wall coverings but some sections apply specifically to vinyl-coated wall covering materials.  
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems has the potential to result in non-conformance with the standard.  
1.3 This standard is used to measure and describe the properties 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.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Dec-2015
• ICS: 91.180 - Interior finishing
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.15 - Wallcoverings

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F793/F793M −15
Standard Classification of
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Wall Coverings by Use Characteristics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F793/F793M; 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 D751Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
D1308Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on
1.1 This classification covers the classification of wall
Clear and Pigmented Organic Finishes
coverings by use characteristics, that is, according to their
D2486Test Methods for Scrub Resistance of Wall Paints
serviceability in use, recognizing that certain wall coverings
E84Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
are designed primarily for decorative effect, while other wall
Building Materials
coverings are also designed to achieve a high degree of
E2404Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of
serviceability.
Textile, Paper or Polymeric (Including Vinyl) and Wood
1.1.1 This classification applies to all wall coverings but
WallorCeilingCoverings,FacingsandVeneers,toAssess
some sections apply specifically to vinyl-coated wall covering
Surface Burning Characteristics
materials.
G21Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Poly-
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
meric Materials to Fungi
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
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2.2 Federal Standards:
each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore,
Fed. Std. No. 191ATextile Test Methods (Superseding Fed.
each system shall be used independently of the other. Combin-
Std. No. 191) (Revisions to August 2000)
ing values from the two systems has the potential to result in
Fed. Spec. CCC-W-408D Wall Covering, Vinyl-Coated
non-conformance with the standard.
(Dated January 1994, Reinstated December 2003)
1.3 This standard is used to measure and describe the
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2.3 ICC Codes:
properties of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
IBC International Building Code
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
IFC International Fire Code
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
IRC International Residential Code
assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
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actual fire conditions.
2.4 NFPA Codes and Standards:
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
NFPA 1Fire Code
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the
NFPA 101Life Safety Code
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
NFPA 265Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Panels and Walls
NFPA 286Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribu-
2. Referenced Documents
tion of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire
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Growth
2.1 ASTM Standards:
NFPA 5000Building Construction and Safety Code
D618Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
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D685Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products
2.5 UL Standard:
for Testing
UL723TestforSurfaceBurningCharacteristicsofBuilding
Materials
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This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.15 on
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Wallcoverings. AvailablefromStandardizationDocumentsOrderDesk,Bldg.4SectionD,700
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2015. Published January 2016. Originally Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, ATTN: NPODS.
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approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F793–10a. DOI: Available from International Code Council (ICC), 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite
10.1520/F0793_F0793M-15. 600, Falls Church, VA 22041.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
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3. Terminology leaving a minimum of product residue on the wall and without
damage to the wall surface.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.17 tear strength—ability of a wall covering to resist the
3.1.1 abrasion resistance—ability to withstand mechanical
propagat
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Designation: F793 − 10a F793/F793M − 15
Standard Classification of
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Wall CoveringCoverings by Use Characteristics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F793;F793/F793M; 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
1.1 This classification covers the classification of wall coveringcoverings by use characteristics, that is, according to itstheir
serviceability in use, recognizing that certain wall covering iscoverings are designed primarily for decorative effect, while other
wall covering iscoverings are also designed to achieve a high degree of serviceability.
1.1.1 This classification applies to all wall coverings but some sections apply specifically to vinyl-coated wall covering
materials.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values givenstated
in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered each system
are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems has the potential to result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.3 This standard is used to measure and describe the properties 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.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
D1308 Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and Pigmented Organic Finishes
D2486 Test Methods for Scrub Resistance of Wall Paints
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E2404 Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Textile, Paper or Polymeric (Including Vinyl) and Wood Wall or
Ceiling Coverings, Facings and Veneers, to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
G21 Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi
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2.2 Federal Standards:
Fed. Std. No. 191A Textile Test Methods (Superseding Fed. Std. No. 191) (Revisions to August 2000)
Fed. Spec. CCC-W-408D Wall Covering, Vinyl-Coated (Dated January 1994, Reinstated December 2003)
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2.3 ICC Codes:
IBC International Building Code
IFC International Fire Code
IRC International Residential Code
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This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.15 on Wallcoverings.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2010Dec. 15, 2015. Published January 2011January 2016. Originally approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as
F793 – 10.F793 – 10a. DOI: 10.1520/F0793-10A.10.1520/F0793_F0793M-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. 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 Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, ATTN: NPODS.
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Available from International Code Council (ICC), 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600, Falls Church, VA 22041.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2.4 NFPA Codes and Standards:
NFPA 1 Fire Code
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
NFPA 265 Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height Panels and
Walls
NFPA 286 Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth
NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code
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2.5 UL Standard:
UL 723 Test for Surfa
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