ASTM F793-05

Standard Classification of Wall Covering by Durability Characteristic

SCOPE
1.1 This classification covers the classification of wall covering by durability 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-Nov-2005
• ICS: 91.180 - Interior finishing
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.15 - Wallcoverings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F793-93(2004) - Standard Classification of Wallcovering by Durability Characteristics
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005
• Replaced By: ASTM F793-06 - Standard Classification of Wall Covering by Use Characteristics
• Effective Date: 01-May-2006

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 793 – 05
Standard Classification of
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Wall Covering by Durability 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 Paper or Vinyl Wall Coverings to Assess Surface Burning
Characteristics
1.1 This classification covers the classification of wall
G21 Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic
covering by durability characteristics, that is, according to its
Polymeric Materials to Fungi
serviceability in use, recognizing that certain wall covering is
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2.2 Federal Standards:
designed primarily for decorative effect, while other wall
Fed. Std. No. 191 Textile Test Methods
covering is also designed to achieve a high degree of service-
Fed. Spec. CCCW-408C Wallcoverings and Vinyl Coated
ability.
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2.3 ICC Standards:
1.2 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
IBC International Building Code
asthestandard.Thevaluesgiveninparenthesesaremathemati-
IFC International Fire Code
cal conversions to SI units that are provided for information
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2.4 NFPA Standards:
only and are not considered standard.
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
1.3 This standard is used to measure and describe the
NFPA 255 Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteris-
properties of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
tics of Building Materials
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
NFPA265 Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height
assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
Panels and Walls
actual fire conditions.
NFPA 286 Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribu-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tion of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Growth
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
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2.5 UL Standard:
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
UL 723 Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Build-
2. Referenced Documents
ing Materials
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3. Terminology
D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
for Testing
3.1.1 abrasion resistance—ability to withstand mechanical
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
action such as rubbing, scraping, or scrubbing that may
D1308 Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on
progressively tend to remove material from the surface of a
Clear and Pigmented Organic Finishes
wall covering.
D2486 Test Method for Scrub Resistance of Wall Paints
3.1.2 blocking resistance—ability to resist adhesion or
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
sticking between two surfaces of a wall covering that touch
Building Materials
under uniform loading and temperature conditions for a speci-
E2404 Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of
fied time.
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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 Dec. 1, 2005. Published December 2005. Originally Available from International Code Council (ICC), 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite
approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F793–93 (2004). 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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F793–05
3.1.3 breaking strength—ability of a wall covering to with- 5. Basis of Classification
stand a pulling force in the plane of the web.
5.1 Wallcoveringisclassifiedbasedonitsdurabilityintests
3.1.4 coating adhesion—measure of the strength of the for:
bond between the surface coating and the backing or substrate
Abrasion re
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