ASTM F793-06

Standard Classification of Wall Covering by Use Characteristics

SCOPE
1.1 This classification covers the classification of wall covering by use characteristics, that is, according to its serviceability in use, recognizing that certain wall covering is designed primarily for decorative effect, while other wall covering is also designed to achieve a high degree of serviceability.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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: 30-Apr-2006
• ICS: 91.180 - Interior finishing
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.15 - Wallcoverings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F793-05 - Standard Classification of Wall Covering by Durability Characteristic
• Effective Date: 01-May-2006
• Replaced By: ASTM F793-07 - Standard Classification of Wall Covering by Use Characteristics
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2007

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 793 – 06
Standard Classification of
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Wall Covering by Use Characteristics
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F793; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Burning Characteristics
G21 Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic
1.1 This classification covers the classification of wall
Polymeric Materials to Fungi
covering by use characteristics, that is, according to its
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2.2 Federal Standards:
serviceability in use, recognizing that certain wall covering is
Fed. Std. No. 191 Textile Test Methods
designed primarily for decorative effect, while other wall
Fed. Spec. CCC-W-408D Wall Covering, Vinyl-Coated
covering is also designed to achieve a high degree of service-
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2.3 ICC Standards:
ability.
IBC International Building Code
1.2 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
IFC International Fire Code
asthestandard.Thevaluesgiveninparenthesesaremathemati-
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2.4 NFPA Standards:
cal conversions to SI units that are provided for information
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
only and are not considered standard.
NFPA 255 Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteris-
1.3 This standard is used to measure and describe the
tics of Building Materials
properties of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
NFPA265 Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
Panels and Walls
assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
NFPA 286 Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribu-
actual fire conditions.
tion of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Growth
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the
NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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2.5 UL Standard:
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
UL 723 Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Build-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ing Materials
2. Referenced Documents
3. Terminology
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products
3.1.1 abrasion resistance—ability to withstand mechanical
for Testing
action such as rubbing, scraping, or scrubbing that may
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
progressively tend to remove material from the surface of a
D1308 Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on
wall covering.
Clear and Pigmented Organic Finishes
3.1.2 blocking resistance—ability to resist adhesion or
D2486 Test Methods for Scrub Resistance of Wall Paints
sticking between two surfaces of a wall covering that touch
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
under uniform loading and temperature conditions for a speci-
Building Materials
fied time.
E2404 Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of
3.1.3 breaking strength—ability of a wall covering to with-
PaperorVinylWallorCeilingCoveringstoAssessSurface
stand a pulling force in the plane of the web.
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This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
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Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.15 on AvailablefromStandardizationDocumentsOrderDesk,Bldg.4SectionD,700
Wallcoverings. Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, ATTN: NPODS.
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Current edition approved May 1, 2006. Published May 2006. Originally Available from International Code Council (ICC), 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite
approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F793–05. 600, Falls Church, VA 22041.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
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F793–06
3.1.4 coating adhesion—measure of the strength of the 5. Basis of Classification
bond between the surface coating and the backing or substrate
5.1 Wall covering is classified based on its performance in
of a wall covering.
tests for:
3.1.5 c
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