ASTM E814-23a
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems
Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 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.
5.2 Two ratings shall be established for each firestop system. An F rating shall be based upon flame occurrence on the unexposed surface, while the T rating shall be 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 E119.
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 E119.
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, health, and environmental 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.
1.11 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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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.
Designation: E814 − 23a An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
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Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E814; 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 U.S. 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 1.6 This test method does not apply to membrane penetra-
tions of load-bearing walls.
1.1 This test method is applicable to firestop systems of
various materials and construction. Firestop systems are in-
1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
tended for use in openings in fire-resistive walls and floors that
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
are evaluated in accordance with Test Methods E119.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
1.2 Tests conducted in conformance with this test method
and are not considered standard.
record firestop system performance during the test exposure;
1.8 This standard is used to measure and describe the
but such tests shall not be construed to determine suitability of
response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
the firestop system for use after test exposure.
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
1.3 This test method also measures the resistance of firestop
incorporate all factors required for fire-hazard or fire-risk
systems to an external force stimulated by a hose stream.
assessment of materials, products, or assemblies under actual
However, this test method shall not be construed as determin-
fire conditions.
ing the performance of the firestop system during actual fire
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the
conditions when subjected to forces such as failure of cable
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
support systems and falling debris.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
1.4 The intent of this test method is to develop data to assist
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
others in determining the suitability of the firestops for use
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
where fire resistance is required.
1.10 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
1.5 This test method does not apply to membrane penetra-
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
tions of a floor-ceiling assembly or roof-ceiling assembly that
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
are tested as part of the assembly in accordance with Test
requirements of the standard.
Methods E119.
1.11 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire
Standards and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.11 on Fire ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Resistance.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Current edition approved July 1, 2023. Published July 2023. Originally approved
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2023 as E814 – 23. DOI: 10.1520/
E0814-23A. Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Designation: E814 − 23 E814 − 23a An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
1
Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E814; 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 U.S. 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
1.1 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 E119.
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 E119.
1.6 This test method does not apply to membrane penetrations of load-bearing walls.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire Standards and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.11 on Fire Resistance.
Current edition approved June 1, 2023July 1, 2023. Published July 2023. Originally approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 20172023 as E814 – 13a
(2017).E814 – 23. DOI: 10.1520/E0814-23.10.1520/E0814-23A.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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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, health, and environmental 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.
1.11 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,
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