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  
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.3 This fire standard cannot be used to provide quantitative measures.

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Designation: E176 − 12b AnAmerican 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.
1. Scope E84Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
Building Materials
1.1 This terminology covers terms, related definitions, and
E136Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical
descriptions of terms used or likely to be used in fire-test-
Tube Furnace at 750°C
response standards, fire-hazard-assessment standards, and fire-
E119Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction
risk-assessment standards. Definitions of terms are special-
and Materials
purpose definitions that are consistent with the standard
E152TestMethodforFireTestsOfDoorAssemblies(With-
definitions but are written to ensure that a specific fire-test-
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drawn 1995)
response standard, fire-hazard-assessment standard, or fire-
E162Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials
risk-assessment standard is properly understood and precisely
Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
interpreted.
E535Practice for Preparation of Fire-Test-Response Stan-
NOTE 1—For additional information, refer to ASTM Policy on Fire
dards
2
Standards.
E603Guide for Room Fire Experiments
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
E163Test Method for Fire Tests Of Window Assemblies
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safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
(Withdrawn 1999)
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
E603Guide for Room Fire Experiments
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
E648Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
1.3 Thisfirestandardcannotbeusedtoprovidequantitative
E800GuideforMeasurementofGasesPresentorGenerated
measures.
During Fires
E814Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop
2. Referenced Documents
Systems
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E906/E906MTest Method for Heat and Visible Smoke
C1224Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building
Release Rates for Materials and Products Using a Ther-
Applications
mopile Method
C1313Specification for Sheet Radiant Barriers for Building
E970TestMethodforCriticalRadiantFluxofExposedAttic
Construction Applications
Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
D3675Test Method for Surface Flammability of Flexible
E1317Test Method for Flammability of Marine Surface
Cellular Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
Finishes
D5865Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and
E1321Test Method for Determining Material Ignition and
Coke
Flame Spread Properties
E108Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
E1352Test Method for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of
Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies
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E1353Test Methods for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire
Standards and is the responsibility of Subcommittee E05.31 on Terminology and Components of Upholstered Furniture
Editorial.
E1354Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2012. Published December 2012. Originally
Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Con-
approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as E176-12a. DOI:
sumption Calorimeter
10.1520/E0176-12B.
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Available from ASTM Headquarters, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West
E1355Guide for Evaluating the Predictive Capability of
Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Deterministic Fire Models
3
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
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website.
www.astm.org.
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E176 − 12b
E1474Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rate E2335Guide for Laboratory Monitors
of Upholstered Furniture and Mattress Components or E2404Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of
Wall or Ceiling Coverings to Assess Surface Burning
Composites Using a Bench Scale Oxygen Consumption
Calorimeter Characteristics
E2405Test Method for Determination of Fire and Thermal
E1509Specification for Room Heaters, Pellet Fuel-Burning
Parameters of Materials Using an Intermediate Scale Test
Type
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with Vertically Oriented Spe
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