ASTM E3082-17e1
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Determining the Effectiveness of Fire Retardant Treatments for Natural Christmas Trees
Standard Test Methods for Determining the Effectiveness of Fire Retardant Treatments for Natural Christmas Trees
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 In past research experiments, some surface applied fire retardant chemicals improved the fire performance characteristics of natural Christmas trees, whereas other retardants were not effective, or adversely affected tree quality or burning characteristics. These methods are intended to provide a two-step process to determine the effectiveness of surface applied treatments to natural Christmas trees.
4.2 The fire performance of natural trees is highly variable and varies from species to species. Test results from these methods do not intend to provide data for judgment on the absolute fire performance of any natural or treated natural tree, but rather provide a means for comparing the fire performance of treated versus untreated trees.
4.3 These test methods do not take into account the influence of decorations that are added to the tree.
4.4 For Test Method 1, only Fraser fir [Abies fraseri (Pursh) Poi.] trees are tested. Although this is one of the most commonly used Christmas trees in the United States, it is possible that results for other tree species will differ from the results for this species.
4.5 For Test Method 2, Large Scale Fire Test, it is important that the treated and untreated tree specimens be evaluated consistently and as simultaneously as possible for adequate comparative results.
4.6 The performance of the treatment will vary depending on the uniformity of the application of the treatment. This quality of application is not determined by these test methods.
SCOPE
1.1 This fire-test-response standard provides a two-step testing process for determining the effectiveness of surface applied treatments for natural Christmas trees to improve fire test response.
1.2 The purpose of these test methods is to:
1.2.1 Utilize a detached branch test (Method 1) to screen potential surface-applied fire retardant products and to determine their effectiveness in limiting the spread of flame and the continuation of flaming by comparing the burning characteristics of treated and untreated small Christmas tree branches subjected to a small open Bunsen-burner type flame ignition source, and
1.2.2 Use whole natural Christmas trees (Method 2) to determine the effectiveness of surface applied fire retardants found to be effective in the detached branch test (Method 1) through comparison of heat release rate contribution of treated trees as compared to untreated trees when subjected to an open flame ignition source.
1.3 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.
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.
1.5 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests.
1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.7 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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Designation: E3082 − 17 An American National Standard
Standard Test Methods for
Determining the Effectiveness of Fire Retardant Treatments
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for Natural Christmas Trees
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E3082; 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.
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ε NOTE—In 5.8.2,1-1 ⁄2 in. was corrected to 1 ⁄2 in. in August 2018.
1. Scope (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
as requirements of the standard.
1.1 This fire-test-response standard provides a two-step
testing process for determining the effectiveness of surface
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
applied treatments for natural Christmas trees to improve fire
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
test response.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.2 The purpose of these test methods is to:
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.2.1 Utilize a detached branch test (Method 1) to screen
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
potential surface-applied fire retardant products and to deter-
mine their effectiveness in limiting the spread of flame and the
2. Referenced Documents
continuation of flaming by comparing the burning characteris-
tics of treated and untreated small Christmas tree branches
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
subjected to a small open Bunsen-burner type flame ignition
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
source, and
D1835 Specification for Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases
1.2.2 Use whole natural Christmas trees (Method 2) to
D5025 Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-
determine the effectiveness of surface applied fire retardants
Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
found to be effective in the detached branch test (Method 1)
E2067 Practice for Full-Scale Oxygen Consumption Calo-
through comparison of heat release rate contribution of treated
rimetry Fire Tests
trees as compared to untreated trees when subjected to an open
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2.2 California Regulations:
flame ignition source.
California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Chapter 8, Article
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3 Registration and Labeling of Chemicals
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
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conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
2.3 NFPA Standards:
and are not considered standard.
NFPA 1 Fire Code
NFPA289 Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
2.4 UL Standards:
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
UL 1975 Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
for Decorative Purposes
1.5 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safe-
UL 2358 Outline for Fire Tests of Pre-lit Artificial Seasonal
guards for personnel and property shall be employed in
Use Trees and Other Seasonal Decorative Items
conducting these tests.
1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
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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.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E05 on Fire Available from State of California Department of Industrial Relations.
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Standards and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.15 on Furnishings Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
and Contents. Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.
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Current edition approved July 1, 2017. Published August 2017. DOI: 10.1520/ Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), 2600 N.W. Lake Rd., Camas,
E3082-17E01. WA 98607-8542, http://www.ul.com.
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2.5 Gas Processors Association Standard: 2-year-old specimen branches, each 18 to 24 in. (457 to 610
GPA 2140 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Specifications and Test mm) long, and of similar diameter and foliage density, shall be
Method cut from the distal ends of branches in the upper half of each
tree specimen (Fig. 1). Bundle tog
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Designation: E3082 − 17 E3082 − 17 An American National Standard
Standard Test Methods for
Determining the Effectiveness of Fire Retardant Treatments
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for Natural Christmas Trees
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E3082; 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.
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ε NOTE—In 5.8.2, 1-1 ⁄2 in. was corrected to 1 ⁄2 in. in August 2018.
1. Scope
1.1 This fire-test-response standard provides a two-step testing process for determining the effectiveness of surface applied
treatments for natural Christmas trees to improve fire test response.
1.2 The purpose of these test methods is to:
1.2.1 Utilize a detached branch test (Method 1) to screen potential surface-applied fire retardant products and to determine their
effectiveness in limiting the spread of flame and the continuation of flaming by comparing the burning characteristics of treated
and untreated small Christmas tree branches subjected to a small open Bunsen-burner type flame ignition source, and
1.2.2 Use whole natural Christmas trees (Method 2) to determine the effectiveness of surface applied fire retardants found to
be effective in the detached branch test (Method 1) through comparison of heat release rate contribution of treated trees as
compared to untreated trees when subjected to an open flame ignition source.
1.3 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.
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.
1.5 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these
tests.
1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.7 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:
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
D1835 Specification for Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases
D5025 Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
E2067 Practice for Full-Scale Oxygen Consumption Calorimetry Fire Tests
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2.2 California Regulations:
California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Chapter 8, Article 3 Registration and Labeling of Chemicals
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2.3 NFPA Standards:
NFPA 1 Fire Code
NFPA 289 Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel Packages
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire Standards and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.15 on Furnishings and
Contents.
Current edition approved July 1, 2017. Published August 2017. DOI: 10.1520/E3082-17.10.1520/E3082-17E01.
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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.
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Available from State of California Department of Industrial Relations.
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Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2.4 UL Standards:
UL 1975 Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes
UL 2358 Outline for Fire Tests of Pre-lit Artificial Seasonal Use Trees and Other Seasonal Decorative Items
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2.5 Gas Processors Association Standard:
GPA 2140 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Specifications and Test Method
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definiti
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