ASTM E814-08b

Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is used to determine the performance of a firestop system with respect to exposure to a standard time-temperature fire test and a hose stream test. The performance of a firestop system is dependent upon the specific assembly of materials tested including the number, type, and size of penetrations and the floors or walls in which it is installed.
Two ratings are established for each firestop system. An F rating is based upon flame occurrence on the unexposed surface, while the T rating is based upon the temperature rise as well as flame occurrence on the unexposed side of the firestop system. These ratings, together with detailed performance data such as the location of through-openings and temperatures of penetrating items are intended to be one factor in assessing performance of firestop systems.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is applicable to firestop systems of various materials and construction. Firestop systems are intended for use in openings in fire-resistive walls and floors that are evaluated in accordance with Test Methods E 119.
1.2 Tests conducted in conformance with this test method record firestop system performance during the test exposure; but such tests shall not be construed to determine suitability of the firestop system for use after test exposure.
1.3 This test method also measures the resistance of firestop systems to an external force stimulated by a hose stream. However, this test method shall not be construed as determining the performance of the firestop system during actual fire conditions when subjected to forces such as failure of cable support systems and falling debris.
1.4 The intent of this test method is to develop data to assist others in determining the suitability of the firestops for use where fire resistance is required.
1.5 This test method does not apply to membrane penetrations of a floor-ceiling assembly or roof-ceiling assembly that are tested as part of the assembly in accordance with Test Methods E 119.
1.6 This test method does not apply to membrane penetrations of load-bearing walls.
1.7 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.
1.8 This standard 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 materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.  
1.9 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.  
1.10 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 requirements of the standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2008
• ICS: 13.220.50 - Fire-resistance of building materials and elements
• Technical Committee: E05 - Fire Standards
• Drafting Committee: E05.11 - Fire Resistance

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E814-08a - Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM E814-09 - Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E119-22 - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E2174-20a - Standard Practice for On-Site Inspection of Installed Firestop Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E2816-20a - Standard Test Methods for Fire Resistive Metallic HVAC Duct Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E1529-22 - Standard Test Methods for Determining Effects of Large Hydrocarbon Pool Fires on Structural Members and Assemblies
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E176-21ae1 - Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E2912-17 - Standard Test Method for Fire Test of Non-Mechanical Fire Dampers Used in Vented Construction
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E2785-14(2022) - Standard Test Method for Exposure of Firestop Materials to Severe Environmental Conditions
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E2336-20 - Standard Test Methods for Fire Resistive Grease Duct Enclosure Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C1620-16(2023) - Standard Specification for Aerosol Polyurethane and Aerosol Latex Foam Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E3038-22a - Standard Practice for Assessing and Qualifying Candidates as Inspectors of Firestop Systems and Fire-Resistive Joint Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E2837-23 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Fire Resistance of Continuity Head-of-Wall Joint Systems Installed Between Rated Wall Assemblies and Nonrated Horizontal Assemblies
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C1852-20 - Standard Guide for Product Selection/Delivery Systems for Aerosol Foam Sealants and Adhesives
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E2226-15b(2019) - Standard Practice for Application of Hose Stream
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation:E814–08b
Standard Test Method for
1
Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 814; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
INTRODUCTION
Characteristically fire spreads from one building compartment to another by the collapse of a
barrier, or by openings through which flames or hot gases may pass, or by transfer of sufficient heat
to ignite combustibles beyond the barrier. Test Methods E119 describe the method to be used to
measure the fire-resistive performance of these barriers.
However, various techniques of providing for the distribution of services within a structure
sometimes require that openings be made in fire-resistive walls and floors to allow the passage of such
penetrating items as cables, conduits, pipes, trays, and ducts through to the adjacent compartment.
Fire-stop material is installed into these openings to resist the spread of fire.
The performance of through-penetration firestops should be measured and specified according to a
common standard that describes the method of fire exposure and rating criteria.
1. Scope 1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
1.1 This test method is applicable to firestop systems of
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
various materials and construction. Firestop systems are in-
and are not considered standard.
tended for use in openings in fire-resistive walls and floors that
1.8 This standard is used to measure and describe the
are evaluated in accordance with Test MethodsE119.
response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
1.2 Tests conducted in conformance with this test method
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
record firestop system performance during the test exposure;
incorporate all factors required for fire-hazard or fire-risk
but such tests shall not be construed to determine suitability of
assessment of materials, products, or assemblies under actual
the firestop system for use after test exposure.
fire conditions.
1.3 This test method also measures the resistance of firestop
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the
systems to an external force stimulated by a hose stream.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
However, this test method shall not be construed as determin-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ing the performance of the firestop system during actual fire
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
conditions when subjected to forces such as failure of cable
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
support systems and falling debris.
1.10 Thetextofthisstandardreferencesnotesandfootnotes
1.4 The intent of this test method is to develop data to assist
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
others in determining the suitability of the firestops for use
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
where fire resistance is required.
requirements of the standard.
1.5 This test method does not apply to membrane penetra-
tions of a floor-ceiling assembly or roof-ceiling assembly that
2. Referenced Documents
are tested as part of the assembly in accordance with Test
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
MethodsE119.
E119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction
1.6 This test method does not apply to membrane penetra-
and Materials
tions of load-bearing walls.
1 2
This method is under the jurisdiction of Committee E05 on Fire Standards and For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.11 on Construction Assemblies. contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved July 1, 2008. Published August 2008. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E 814 – 08a. the ASTM website.
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E814–08b
E 176 Terminology of Fire Standards assembly of materials tested including the number, type, and
E 2226 Practice for Application of Hose Stream size of penetrations and the floors or walls in which it is
2.2 Other Documents: installed
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:E814–08a Designation:E814–08b
Standard Test Method for
1
Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 814; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
INTRODUCTION
Characteristically fire spreads from one building compartment to another by the collapse of a
barrier, or by openings through which flames or hot gases may pass, or by transfer of sufficient heat
to ignite combustibles beyond the barrier. Test Methods E 119 describe the method to be used to
measure the fire-resistive performance of these barriers.
However, various techniques of providing for the distribution of services within a structure
sometimes require that openings be made in fire-resistive walls and floors to allow the passage of such
penetrating items as cables, conduits, pipes, trays, and ducts through to the adjacent compartment.
Fire-stop material is installed into these openings to resist the spread of fire.
The performance of through-penetration firestops should be measured and specified according to a
common standard that describes the method of fire exposure and rating criteria.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method is applicable to firestop systems of various materials and construction. Firestop systems are intended for
use in openings in fire-resistive walls and floors that are evaluated in accordance with Test Methods E 119.
1.2 Tests conducted in conformance with this test method record firestop system performance during the test exposure; but such
tests shall not be construed to determine suitability of the firestop system for use after test exposure.
1.3 This test method also measures the resistance of firestop systems to an external force stimulated by a hose stream. However,
this test method shall not be construed as determining the performance of the firestop system during actual fire conditions when
subjected to forces such as failure of cable support systems and falling debris.
1.4 The intent of this test method is to develop data to assist others in determining the suitability of the firestops for use where
fire resistance is required.
1.5 This test method does not apply to membrane penetrations of a floor-ceiling assembly or roof-ceiling assembly that are
tested as part of the assembly in accordance with Test Methods E 119.
1.6 This test method does not apply to membrane penetrations of load-bearing walls.
1.7 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.
1.8 This standard 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 materials,
products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
1.9 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.
1.10 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 requirements of the standard.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
1
This method is under the jurisdiction of Committee E05 on Fire Standards and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.11 on Construction Assemblies.
Current edition approved JuneJuly 1, 2008. Published JulyAugust 2008. Originally approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E 814 – 08a.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States
...

This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:E814–08a Designation:E814–08b
Standard Test Method for
1
Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 814; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
INTRODUCTION
Characteristically fire spreads from one building compartment to another by the collapse of a
barrier, or by openings through which flames or hot gases may pass, or by transfer of sufficient heat
to ignite combustibles beyond the barrier. Test Methods E 119 describe the method to be used to
measure the fire-resistive performance of these barriers.
However, various techniques of providing for the distribution of services within a structure
sometimes require that openings be made in fire-resistive walls and floors to allow the passage of such
penetrating items as cables, conduits, pipes, trays, and ducts through to the adjacent compartment.
Fire-stop material is installed into these openings to resist the spread of fire.
The performance of through-penetration firestops should be measured and specified according to a
common standard that describes the method of fire exposure and rating criteria.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method is applicable to firestop systems of various materials and construction. Firestop systems are intended for
use in openings in fire-resistive walls and floors that are evaluated in accordance with Test Methods E 119.
1.2 Tests conducted in conformance with this test method record firestop system performance during the test exposure; but such
tests shall not be construed to determine suitability of the firestop system for use after test exposure.
1.3 This test method also measures the resistance of firestop systems to an external force stimulated by a hose stream. However,
this test method shall not be construed as determining the performance of the firestop system during actual fire conditions when
subjected to forces such as failure of cable support systems and falling debris.
1.4 The intent of this test method is to develop data to assist others in determining the suitability of the firestops for use where
fire resistance is required.
1.5 This test method does not apply to membrane penetrations of a floor-ceiling assembly or roof-ceiling assembly that are
tested as part of the assembly in accordance with Test Methods E 119.
1.6 This test method does not apply to membrane penetrations of load-bearing walls.
1.7 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.
1.8 This standard 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 materials,
products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
1.9 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.
1.10 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 requirements of the standard.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E 119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
1
This method is under the jurisdiction of Committee E05 on Fire Standards and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.11 on Construction Assemblies.
Current edition approved JuneJuly 1, 2008. Published JulyAugust 2008. Originally approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E 814 – 08a.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United State
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