ASTM E2726/E2726M-12a
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Fire-Test-Response of Deck Structures to Burning Brands
Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Fire-Test-Response of Deck Structures to Burning Brands
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is intended to establish the test protocol for decking materials and systems. This test method is intended to address a fire caused by exterior sources that involves the upper surface of the deck or structure.
This test is a practical assessment of fire-test-response characteristics under a prescribed fire loading. This test method is a variation of Test Method E108.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method determines the fire-test-response characteristics of deck structures attached to or in close proximity to primary structures. The burning brand exposures test is intended to determine the degradation modes of decking materials when exposed to a burning brand on the upper surface of a deck structure.
1.2 The use of paints, coatings, stains, or other surface treatments for fire protection purposes are beyond the scope of this test method. This test method excludes the use of paints, stains, or coatings for this fire-test-response determination.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests.
1.6 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.
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Designation: E2726/E2726M − 12a
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating the Fire-Test-Response of Deck Structures to
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Burning Brands
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE2726/E2726M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
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 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This test method determines the fire-test-response char- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
acteristics of deck structures attached to or in close proximity D2898 Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-
to primary structures. The burning brand exposures test is Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing
intended to determine the degradation modes of decking D6662 Specification for Polyolefin-Based Plastic Lumber
materials when exposed to a burning brand on the upper Decking Boards
surface of a deck structure. D7032 Specification for Establishing Performance Ratings
for Wood-Plastic Composite Deck Boards and Guardrail
1.2 The use of paints, coatings, stains, or other surface
Systems (Guards or Handrails)
treatments for fire protection purposes are beyond the scope of
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
this test method. This test method excludes the use of paints,
Building Materials
stains, or coatings for this fire-test-response determination.
E108 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
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are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
2.2 ICC Evaluation Services, Inc.:
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
AC 109 Acceptance Criteria for Thermoplastic Composite
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
Lumber Products
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
AC 174 Acceptance Criteria for Deck Board Span Ratings
with the standard.
and Guardrail Systems (Guards and Handrails)
1.4 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 terms used in this test
incorporate all factors required for fire-hazard or fire-risk 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 deck structure, n—exterior structures comprised of
1.5 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently deck boards or panels, stair treads, risers, and landings of
hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property decks, porches, and balconies.
shall be employed in conducting these tests.
3.2.2 test material, n—members that constitute the exposed
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the surface of the deck structures.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Significance and Use
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 4.1 Thistestmethodisintendedtoestablishthetestprotocol
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
fordeckingmaterialsandsystems.Thistestmethodisintended
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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 E05.14 on External Fire contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Exposures. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2012. Published September 2012. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as E2726/E2726M–12. Available from International Code Council Evaluation Service, 5600 Workman
DOI:10.1520/E2726_E2726M–12A. Mill Road, Whittier, CA.
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E2726/E2726M − 12a
to address a fire caused by exterior sources that involves the 5.5 Burner—Gas-fueled burner for brand ignition. The
upper surface of the deck or structure. flame temperature of the igniting flame shall be 888 6 28°C
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[1630 6 50°F] measured 59 mm [2 ⁄16 in.] above the top of the
4.2 This test is a practical assessment of fire-test-response
burner, which is shielded from drafts.
characteristicsunderaprescribedfireloading.Thistestmethod
is a variation of Test Method E108.
6. Test Specimens (see Fig. 2)
5. Test Apparatus
6.1 The test specimen shall consist of j
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Designation:E2726/E2726M–12 Designation: E2726/E2726M – 12a
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating the Fire-Test-Response of Deck Structures to
1
Burning Brands
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE2726/E2726M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
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 (ϵ) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method determines the fire-test-response characteristics of deck structures attached to or in close proximity to
primary structures. The burning brand exposures test is intended to determine the surface spread of flame and degradation modes
of decking materials when exposed to a burning brand on the upper surface of a deck structure.
1.2 The use of paints, coatings, stains, or other surface treatments for fire protection purposes are beyond the scope of this test
method. This test method excludes the use of paints, stains, or coatings for this fire-test-response determination.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be
employed in conducting these tests.
1.6 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2898 Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing
D6662 Specification for Polyolefin-Based Plastic Lumber Decking Boards
D7032 Specification for Establishing Performance Ratings forWood-Plastic Composite and Plastic Lumber Deck Boards, Stair
Treads, Guards, and Handrails
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E108 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
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2.2 ICC Evaluation Services, Inc.:
AC 109 Acceptance Criteria for Thermoplastic Composite Lumber Products
AC 174 Acceptance Criteria for Deck Board Span Ratings and Guardrail Systems (Guards and Handrails)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer to Terminology E176.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 deck structure, n—exterior structures comprised of deck boards or panels, stair treads, risers, and landings of decks,
porches, and balconies.
3.2.2 test material, n—members that constitute the exposed surface of the deck structures.
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeE05onFireStandardsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeE05.14onExternalFireExposures.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2012. Published January 2012. DOI:10.1520/E2726_E2726M–12.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2012. Published September 2012. Originally approved in 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as E2726/E2726M–12.
DOI:10.1520/E2726_E2726M–12A.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@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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Available from International Code Council Evaluation Service, 5600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method is intended to establish the test protocol for decking materials and systems. This test method is intended
to address a fire caused by exterior sources that involves the upper surface of the deck or structure.
4.2 This test is a practical assessm
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