ASTM E2032-07
(Guide)Standard Guide for Extension of Data From Fire Resistance Tests Conducted in Accordance with ASTM E 119
Standard Guide for Extension of Data From Fire Resistance Tests Conducted in Accordance with ASTM E 119
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1.1 This guide covers the extension of fire endurance results obtained from fire tests performed in accordance with Test Method E 119 to constructions that have not been tested. Test Method E 119 evaluates the duration for which test specimens will contain a fire, retain their standard integrity, or both during a predetermined test exposure.
1.2 This guide is based on principles involving the extension of test data using simple considerations. The acceptance of these principles and their application is based substantially on an analogous worst case proposition.
1.3 These principles are only applicable to temperature conditions represented by the standard time-temperature curve described in Test Method E 119. Test Method E 119 is a fire-test-response standard.
1.4 The types of building constructions which are the subject of this guide are categorized as follows: beams; floor and roof assemblies; columns; and walls and partitions. Floor and roof assemblies include such assemblies with ceiling protective membranes.
1.5 The extension of test data using numerical calculations based on empirical data or theoretical models is not covered in this guide.
1.6 This guide does not cover the substitution of one proprietary material for another proprietary material, or materials for which fire test data are not presently available.
1.7 This guide does not purport to be comprehensive in its treatment of non-proprietary modifications of tested constructions. Engineering evaluation or tests are recommended for assessing modifications not specifically covered in this guide.
1.8 The values given in SI units are regarded as standard.
1.9 This guide 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.
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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An American National Standard
Designation:E2032–07
Standard Guide for
Extension of Data From Fire Resistance Tests Conducted in
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Accordance with ASTM E119
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 2032; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
1.1 This guide covers the extension of fire endurance results
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
obtained from fire tests performed in accordance with Test
MethodE119 to constructions that have not been tested. Test
2. Referenced Documents
MethodE119 evaluates the duration for which test specimens
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
will contain a fire, retain their standard integrity, or both during
C 168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
a predetermined test exposure.
C 553 Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal
1.2 This guide is based on principles involving the exten-
Insulation for Commercial and Industrial Applications
sionoftestdatausingsimpleconsiderations.Theacceptanceof
C 612 Specification for Mineral Fiber Block and Board
these principles and their application is based substantially on
Thermal Insulation
an analogous worst case proposition.
E119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction
1.3 These principles are only applicable to temperature
and Materials
conditions represented by the standard time-temperature curve
E 176 Terminology of Fire Standards
described in Test Method E 119. Test Method E119 is a
E 631 Terminology of Building Constructions
fire-test-response standard.
E 1264 Classification for Acoustical Ceiling Products
1.4 The types of building constructions which are the
E 1513 Practice for Application of Sprayed Fire-Resistive
subject of this guide are categorized as follows: beams; floor
Materials (SFRMs)
and roof assemblies; columns; and walls and partitions. Floor
and roof assemblies include such assemblies with ceiling
3. Terminology
protective membranes.
3.1 Definitions:
1.5 The extension of test data using numerical calculations
3.1.1 For definitions used in this guide, refer to Terminolo-
based on empirical data or theoretical models is not covered in
gies E 176, C 168, and E 631.
this guide.
3.1.2 fire endurance, n—a measure of the elapsed time
1.6 This guide does not cover the substitution of one
during which a material or assemblage continues to exhibit fire
proprietary material for another proprietary material, or mate-
resistance
rials for which fire test data are not presently available.
3.1.3 fire resistance, n—the property of a material or assem-
1.7 This guide does not purport to be comprehensive in its
blage to withstand fire or give protection from it.
treatment of non-proprietary modifications of tested construc-
3.1.3.1 Discussion—In this guide, it is characterized by the
tions. Engineering evaluation or tests are recommended for
ability to confine a fire and continue to perform a given
assessing modifications not specifically covered in this guide.
structural function.
1.8 The values given in SI units are regarded as standard.
3.1.4 mineralfiberinsulation,n—insulationcomposedprin-
1.9 This guide is used to measure and describe the response
cipally of fibers manufactured from rock, slag, or glass
of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under
processed from molten state into fibrous form to comprise
controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all
flexiblebattsorblankets,rigidorsemi-rigidblocksandboards,
factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of the
or loose fill insulations, with or without binder.
materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
3.1.4.1 Discussion—Mineral fiber blanket thermal insula-
1.10 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tions and mineral fiber block and board thermal insulations are
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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Current edition approved July 15, 2007. Published August 2007. the ASTM website.
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