ASTM E1513-93(2005)e1
(Practice)Standard Practice for Application of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRMs)
Standard Practice for Application of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRMs)
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1.1 This practice covers guidelines for application of sprayed fiber and cementitious fire-resistive materials.
1.2 This practice is general in nature. It is not intended to cover all requirements for application.
1.3 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section and .
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Designation:E1513–93 (Reapproved 2005)
Standard Practice for
Application of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRMs)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1513; 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.
´ NOTE—Warning notes were editorially moved into text in May 2005.
1. Scope E760 Test Method for Effect of Impact on Bonding of
Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material Applied to Structural
1.1 This practice covers guidelines for application of
Members
sprayed fiber and cementitious fire-resistive materials.
E1368 Practice for Visual Inspection of Asbestos Abate-
1.2 This practice is general in nature. It is not intended to
ment Projects
cover all requirements for application.
1.3 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to
3. Terminology
be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in
3.1 Definitions:
parentheses are for information only.
3.1.1 ManyitemsinthispracticearedefinedinTerminology
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
E631.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.1 application, n—an act of applying sprayed fire-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
resistive materials.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precau-
3.2.2 sprayed cementitious material, n—consisting of one
tionary statements are given in Section 10 and 14.1.2.
or more binders, aggregates, and fibers, the material is mixed
2. Referenced Documents with water to form a slurry and is conveyed through a hose to
a nozzle where compressed air is typically used to disperse the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
material into a spray pattern and directed to the substrate
E119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction
requiring protection.
and Materials
3.2.3 sprayed fire-resistive materials (SFRM), n—materials
E605 Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Sprayed
that are sprayed onto substrates to provide fire-resistive pro-
Fire-Resistive Material (SFRM) Applied to Structural
tection of the substrates.
Members
3.2.4 sprayed mineral fiber material, n—consisting of one
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
or more binders, fibers, and aggregates, the material is con-
E736 Test Method for Cohesion/Adhesion of Sprayed Fire-
veyed by low pressure air through a hose to a nozzle where it
Resistive Materials Applied to Structural Members
is mixed with atomized water and directed to the substrate
E759 Test Method for Effect of Deflection on Sprayed
requiring protection.
Fire-Resistive Material Applied to Structural Members
4. Summary of Practice
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Perfor-
4.1 This practice describes the procedures for selecting,
mance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.21 on
specifying, applying, and testing SFRM.
Serviceability.
Current edition approved April 4, 2005. Published May 2005. Originally
5. Significance and Use
approved in 1993. Last pevious edition approved in 2000 as E1513 – 93 (2000).
DOI: 10.1520/E1513-93R05E01.
5.1 This practice is intended for use by the material speci-
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fier, general contractor, applicator, or any individual group
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
requiring information regarding the application of SFRM.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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5.2 This practice is not intended to replace the manufactur- 10. Safety
ers’ application instructions.
10.1 Current OSHA, applicable local ordinances, or code
regulations shall be followed at all times.
6. Materials
10.1.1 Equipment shall have safety guards that meet appli-
6.1 The SFRM shall be either sprayed fiber or cementitious
cable OSHAregulations in place. Grounded electrical connec-
types. The material shall be manufactured in accordance with
tions shall be used.
the manufacturer’s specifications and quality control proce-
10.1.2 Protective Equipment—All persons in the applica-
dures. The material shall be free of any contamination that
tion area shall wear protective equipment as required. Ex-
could impair its performance.
amples of equipment that may be needed are: respirators, dust
masks, coveralls, goggles or safety glasses, and hard hats.
7. Storage and Handling
10.1.3 Workmen shall not wear loose fitting clothing that
7.1 All materials shall be delivered to the job site in clearly
could become caught in the machinery. However, that person-
labeled, unopened bags. Labels shall include the manufacturer,
nel actually spraying product may wear loose, long sleeve
product name, surface burning characteristics of the product,
clothing for protection and comfort reasons.
and list of appropriate fire resistance classified assemblies in
10.1.4 Scaffold—When required, a strong, lightweight,
which the product is a component.
stable, rolling scaffold shall be used. An open grate flooring
7.2 Materials with a shelf life shall be used within that
will help prevent material build up on the scaffold floor. Safety
period. Materials that have gone beyond their shelf life shall be
railing meeting OSHA regulations shall surround the scaffold
removed from the job site, or manufacturer shall provide
floor area.
documentation attesting that the product is still usable for its
10.1.5 Floors—The floors in the work area shall be kept
original intended purpose.
free of obstructions, excessive moisture, waste material, or
7.3 Materials shall be kept dry until used and stored off the
other unsafe conditions.
ground under cover.
11. Substrate Preparation
8. Equipment and Utilities
11.1 Prior to the application of SFRM, all areas to be
8.1 Equipment used for application shall be of a type
sprayedshallbeinspectedbytheapplicatortoensureasuitable
recommended by the SFRM manufacturer. Equipment shall
surface for proper SFRM bonding. The following recommen-
include, but is not limited to: application machine, material
dations shall be followed:
mixer, material hoses, stand pipe, and spray nozzles.
11.1.1 Allsurfacestobesprayedshallbefreeofdirt,grease,
8.2 The following utilities are typically provided by the
oil, mill scale, loose scale, loose rust, or any material that will
general contractor: electricity, potable water, and lighting.
impair proper adhesion.
8.3 The following utilities may be needed depending upon
11.1.2 Cleaning—The applicator shall bring to the general
job conditions and, if needed, shall be provided by the general
contractor’s attention any surface that does not meet the
contractor:
requirements of 11.1.1. Responsibility for cleaning substrates
8.3.1 Heating (see 12.1.1), and
shall be established prior to submittal of SFRM bid. Unaccept-
8.3.2 Forced ventilation (see 12.1.2).
able surfaces shall be cleaned in accordance with substrate or
SFRM manufacturers recommendations. (On asbestos removal
9. Fire Resistance Classifications
projects it is necessary to coordinate substrate conditions and
9.1 General—Required fire resistance classifications are
cleaning procedures to ensure the integrity of the post removal
outlined by building codes such as those published by BOCA,
encapsulant coatings.)
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SBCCI, ICBO and enforced by local authorities having
11.1.3 Masking—Surfaces that are susceptible to damage
jurisdiction. Required fire resistance classifications are deter-
and are not to be sprayed shall be masked, covered or
mined by construction type, occupa
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