ASTM E2573-19
(Practice)Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Site-Fabricated Stretch Systems to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Site-Fabricated Stretch Systems to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Site-fabricated stretch systems used as interior finish are evaluated with Test Method E84 to comply with building, fire, or life safety code requirements. This practice describes specimen preparation and mounting procedures for such materials and systems.
5.2 The limitations for this procedure are those associated with Test Method E84.
5.3 Additional Limitations—This practice does not apply to test systems that cannot be used to produce self-supporting specimens. If the test specimen is not self-supporting, further guidance can be found in Annex A4 of Test Method E84.
5.4 This practice shall not apply to vinyl stretch ceiling materials, which are covered by Practice E2599.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice describes procedures for specimen preparation and mounting when testing a site-fabricated stretch system to assess flame spread and smoke developed as surface-burning characteristics using Test Method E84.
1.2 Testing is conducted with Test Method E84.
1.3 This practice does not provide pass/fail criteria that can be used as a regulatory tool.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. See IEEE/ASTM SI-10 for further details.
1.5 This fire standard cannot be used to provide quantitative measures.
1.6 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests. Fire testing involves hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard gives instructions on specimen preparation and mounting, but the fire-test-response method is given in Test Method E84. See also Section 10.
1.7 This practice shall not apply to vinyl stretch ceiling materials, which are covered by Practice E2599.
1.8 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.
1.9 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes shall not be considered requirements of the standard.
1.10 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.
Designation: E2573 − 19 An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Site-Fabricated
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Stretch Systems to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2573; 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 ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.1 This practice describes procedures for specimen prepa-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
ration and mounting when testing a site-fabricated stretch
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
systemtoassessflamespreadandsmokedevelopedassurface-
burning characteristics using Test Method E84.
2. Referenced Documents
1.2 Testing is conducted with Test Method E84.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.3 This practice does not provide pass/fail criteria that can
E84Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
be used as a regulatory tool.
Building Materials
E176Terminology of Fire Standards
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
E2599Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barrier and Vinyl Stretch
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Ceiling Materials for Building Applications to Assess
and are not considered standard. See IEEE/ASTMSI-10 for
Surface Burning Characteristics
further details.
IEEE/ASTMSI-10International System of Units (SI): The
1.5 This fire standard cannot be used to provide quantitative
Modern Metric System
measures.
1.6 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently
3. Terminology
hazardous,andadequatesafeguardsforpersonnelandproperty
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this prac-
shall be employed in conducting these tests. Fire testing
tice refer to Terminology E176.
involves hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
standard gives instructions on specimen preparation and
3.2.1 frame, n—an item (plastic extrusion, wood, metal or
mounting, but the fire-test-response method is given in Test
other material) that is mounted to an existing substrate via
Method E84. See also Section 10.
mechanical fasteners or adhesive, that has a mechanism for
1.7 This practice shall not apply to vinyl stretch ceiling
holding an outer layer (fabric or vinyl) by tension.
materials, which are covered by Practice E2599.
3.2.2 joining material, n—the frame piece used to join two
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
or more site fabricated stretch panels together, to create a
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
midseam.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.3 longitudinal midseam, n—a seam made from the
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
joining material used in the stretch system, which is centered
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
on the test specimen and runs the entire length of the test
1.9 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
specimen.
which provide explanatory material.These notes and footnotes
3.2.4 self-supporting specimen, n—a specimen that remains
shall not be considered requirements of the standard.
in place by its own structural characteristics both before and
1.10 This international standard was developed in accor-
duringthefiretestorisburntorpyrolyzedpriortofallingaway
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
from its original position.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire
Standards and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.22 on Surface
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Burning. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2019. Published January 2020. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as E2573–17. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E2573-19. the ASTM website.
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3.2.5 site-fabricated stretch system, n—a syste
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E2573 − 17 E2573 − 19 An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Site-Fabricated
1
Stretch Systems to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2573; 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 practice describes procedures for specimen preparation and mounting when testing a site-fabricated stretch system to
assess flame spread and smoke developed as surface-burning characteristics using Test Method E84.
1.2 Testing is conducted with Test Method E84.
1.3 This practice does not provide pass/fail criteria that can be used as a regulatory tool.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. See IEEE/ASTM SI-10 for further
details.
1.5 This fire standard cannot be used to provide quantitative measures.
1.6 Fire testing of products and materials is inherently hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be
employed in conducting these tests. Fire testing involves hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard gives
instructions on specimen preparation and mounting, but the fire-test-response method is given in Test Method E84. See also Section
10.
1.7 This practice shall not apply to vinyl stretch ceiling materials, which are covered by Practice E2599.
1.8 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.9 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes shall
not be considered requirements of the standard.
1.10 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
E2599 Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barrier and Vinyl Stretch Ceiling
Materials for Building Applications to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
IEEE/ASTM SI-10 International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this practice refer to Terminology E176.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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This practice 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 July 1, 2017Dec. 15, 2019. Published July 2017January 2020. Originally approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 20122017 as
E2573–12.–17. DOI: 10.1520/E2573-17.10.1520/E2573-20.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.2.1 frame, n—an item (plastic extrusion, wood, metal or other material) that is mounted to an existing substrate via mechanical
fasteners or adhesive, that has a mechanism for holding an outer layer (fabric or vinyl) by tension.
3.2.2 joining material, n—the frame piece used to join two or more site fabricated stretch panels together, to create a midseam.
3.2.3 longitudinal midseam, n—a seam made from the joining material used in the stretch system, which is centered on the test
specimen and runs the entire length of the test specimen.
3.2.4 self-supporting specimen, n—a specimen that r
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