ISO/DIS 10295-2
(Main)Fire tests for building elements and components -- Integrity and insulation performance testing of service installations
Fire tests for building elements and components -- Integrity and insulation performance testing of service installations
Essais au feu pour les éléments et composants de bâtiment -- Essai de performance d'intégrité et d'isolation des installations de service
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DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/DIS 10295-2
ISO/TC 92/SC 2 Secretariat: ANSI
Voting begins on: Voting terminates on:
2004-07-29 2004-12-29
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION • МЕЖДУНАРОДНАЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ПО СТАНДАРТИЗАЦИИ • ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALISATION
Fire tests for building elements and components — Integrity andinsulation performance testing of service installations —
Part 2:
Linear joint (gap) seals
Essais au feu pour les éléments et composants de bâtiment — Essai de performance d'intégrité et d'isolation
des installations de service —Partie 2: Joints d'étanchéité pour interstices linéaires
ICS 13.220.50; 91.140.01
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Contents Page
Foreword............................................................................................................................................................. v
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... vi
1 Scope..................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Normative references........................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions........................................................................................................................... 1
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms ......................................................................................................... 3
5 Test equipment..................................................................................................................................... 3
6 Test conditions..................................................................................................................................... 3
6.1 Heating conditions................................................................................................................................ 3
6.2 Pressure................................................................................................................................................. 3
6.3 Load........................................................................................................................................................ 3
6.4 Movement.............................................................................................................................................. 4
7 Specimen preparation.......................................................................................................................... 4
7.1 Supporting construction...................................................................................................................... 4
7.2 Test Construction................................................................................................................................. 4
7.3 Joint seal............................................................................................................................................... 6
7.4 Splice location....................................................................................................................................... 6
7.5 Test specimen size ............................................................................................................................... 6
7.6 Number of test specimens................................................................................................................... 7
7.7 Conditioning.......................................................................................................................................... 7
7.8 Information and test specimen verification ....................................................................................... 7
7.9 Tested joint width ................................................................................................................................. 7
8 Instrumentation..................................................................................................................................... 8
8.1 Temperature.......................................................................................................................................... 8
8.1.1 Furnace thermocouples (Plate thermometers).................................................................................. 8
8.1.2 Unexposed surface thermocouples.................................................................................................... 8
8.1.3 Roving thermocouples......................................................................................................................... 8
8.2 Pressure................................................................................................................................................. 8
8.3 Deformation........................................................................................................................................... 9
8.4 Integrity.................................................................................................................................................. 9
8.5 Multiple test specimens ....................................................................................................................... 9
9 Test procedure...................................................................................................................................... 9
9.1 Selection of procedures....................................................................................................................... 9
9.2 Load application................................................................................................................................... 9
9.3 General test procedure......................................................................................................................... 9
9.4 Termination of test.............................................................................................................................. 10
10 General performance criteria............................................................................................................. 10
10.1 Insulation............................................................................................................................................. 10
10.2 Integrity................................................................................................................................................ 10
11 Expression of test results.................................................................................................................. 10
11.1 Performance criteria/Expressing test results .................................................................................. 10
11.2 Joint seal classifications ................................................................................................................... 10
12 Test report........................................................................................................................................... 11
Annex A (normative) Movement, deflection and other configurations ...................................................... 13
A.1 Mechanically induced movement...................................................................................................... 13
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A.2 Movement of joint seals during the fire test..................................................................................... 13
A.3 Vertical deflection during the fire test .............................................................................................. 13
A.3.1 Vertical deflection in horizontal supporting construction – Option 1 ........................................... 13
A.3.2 Vertical deflection in horizontal supporting construction – Option 2 ........................................... 13
A.4 Other configurations........................................................................................................................... 14
Annex B (normative) Field of application ...................................................................................................... 15
B.1 Field of application of test results..................................................................................................... 15
B.2 Supporting construction.................................................................................................................... 15
B.3 Number of specimens......................................................................................................................... 15
B.4 Cycling of joint seals .......................................................................................................................... 15
B.5 Classification....................................................................................................................................... 16
Annex C (informative) Commentary on document........................................................................................ 17
C.1 The scope............................................................................................................................................. 17
C.2 The field of application ....................................................................................................................... 17
C.3 Joint seal attributes ............................................................................................................................ 17
C.4 Movement............................................................................................................................................. 18
C.5 Movement apparatus.......................................................................................................................... 18
C.6 Supporting construction.................................................................................................................... 18
C.7 Cycling joint seals............................................................................................................................... 18
C.8 Maximum joint width........................................................................................................................... 19
C.9 Deformation and deflection................................................................................................................ 19
C.10 Loading................................................................................................................................................ 19
C.11 Classification....................................................................................................................................... 19
Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
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Foreword
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ISO 10295-2 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 92, Fire safety, Subcommittee SC 2, Fire
containment.ISO 10295 consists of the following parts, under the general title Fire tests for building elements and
components — Integrity and insulation performance testing of service installations:
Part 1: Penetration seals Part 2: Linear gap seals
NOTE There is a document being developed titled: Part 3: Penetration seals. Guidance on the use of test
configurations to establish direct and extended fields of application, with two subsections: Single component penetration
seals and Multi-component penetration seals.© ISO 2004 – All rights reserved v
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Introduction
This International Standard describes test methods used to determine the fire resistive nature of joint seals
when subjected to the standard fire exposure conditions outlined in ISO 834: Part 1. The test data generated
by this standard will permit the classification of these various joint seals based on their intended use and fire
endurance under the specified acceptance criteria of this standard.Joint seals are positioned in joints, voids, gaps, or other discontinuities between or bounded by two or more
supporting elements. Normally such openings are denoted as ‘linear’ because the length is greater than their
width defined by a typical ratio of at least 10:1 as in practice. Joints are present in buildings as a result of:
i) design to accommodate various movements induced by thermal differentials, seismicity, and
wind loads and exist as a clearance separation;ii) acceptable dimensional tolerances between two or more building elements, eg between non-
loadbearing walls and floors;iii) inadequate design, inaccurate assembly, repairs or damage to the building.
This standard describes methods of test for evaluating joint seals based on their intended use. The standard
also allows for the application of movement prior to and/or during fire testing.This standard provides the requirements for the test specimen, the test construction, the equipment (including
any special apparatus or instrumentation), the procedures and acceptance criteria as they apply to joint seals
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Fire tests for building elements and components — Integrity
and insulation performance testing of service installations —
Part 2: Linear joint (gap) seals
CAUTION — The attention of all persons concerned with managing and carrying out this fire
resistance test is drawn to the fact that fire testing may be hazardous and that there is a possibility
that toxic and/or harmful smoke and gases may be evolved during the test. Mechanical and
operational hazards may also arise during the construction of the test elements or structures, their
testing and disposal of test residues.An assessment of all potential hazards and risks to health shall be made and safety precautions shall
be identified and provided. Written safety instructions shall be issued. Appropriate training shall be
given to relevant personnel. Laboratory personnel shall ensure that they follow written safety
instructions at all times.1 Scope
This standard specifies the heating conditions, methods of test and criteria for the evaluation of the ability of a
linear joint seals to maintain the integrity and insulation of a fire separating element at the joint to be sealed.
Test results shall register material performance during the fire exposure period and shall not be construed as
having determined material suitability for use after that exposure. The purpose of the tests is to assess the
integrity and insulation performance of the linear joint seals, including the effects of induced movement in
those cases where the joint is designed to accommodate movement and has a width of > 20 mm.
It is not the intention through this test to provide quantitative information on the rate of leakage of smoke
and/or gases, or on the transmission or generation of fumes. Such phenomena shall be noted in describing
the general behaviour of specimens during test. It is not the intention of this test procedure to evaluate joint
seals where special test procedures already exist, e.g. doors, partitions, penetrations, pipes, ducts and cables.
2 Normative referencesThe following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.ISO 834-1, Fire resistance tests - Elements of building construction — Part 1: General requirements
ISO 13943: 2000, Fire Safety – Vocabulary3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the definitions given in ISO 13943, Fire Safety – Vocabulary, together with
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3.1
fire separating elements
floors, walls and other separating elements of construction having a period of fire resistance determined in
accordance with ISO 8343.2
joint
linear void having a length to width ratio of at least 10:1 between or within two juxtaposed elements. Typical
locations of joints include floors, the perimeter of floors, walls, ceilings and roofs
3.3joint seal
system designed to maintain the fire separating function and, where required, to accommodate a specified
degree of movement3.4
maximum joint width
widest opening an installed joint seal is intended to tolerate, as stated by the manufacturer or test sponsor
3.5minimum joint width
narrowest opening an installed joint seal is intended to tolerate, as stated by the manufacturer or test sponsor
3.6nominal joint width
specified opening of a joint in practice, to be selected by the test sponsor
3.7
splice
connection or junction within the length of a joint seal
3.8
supporting construction
fire separating elements into which joint seals are installed
3.9
termination
special design details applied at the ends of a joint seal
3.10
test construction
complete assembly of test specimens together with their supporting construction
3.11
test specimen
joint seal of specific materials, design and dimensions
3.12
transition
change in a direction in a joint seals, e.g. from horizontal to vertical in a wall construction, or through 90 at the
perimeter of a floor slab3.13
blockout
recess created, where required, in the supporting construction to allow the installation of the joint seal
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4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
Symbols and designations appropriate to this test are given in ISO 834 Part 1.
Symbol Description
R Movement Capability Factor
W Maximum Joint Width
max
W Minimum Joint Width
min
W Nominal Joint Width
nom
T Supporting Element Thickness
d Thickness of Moving Joint Face
d Thickness of Fixed Joint Face
f Deflection as Function of the Fire Resistance Time
5 Test equipment
5.1 The test equipment specified in ISO 834 Part 1 is applicable to all joint seals tested within the scope of
this standard.5.2 For tests described in this standard the internal dimensions of the test furnace shall be such that a
distance of at least 200 mm exists between the side or long edge of a linear joint and the furnace boundary,
subject to a minimum internal size of 1 m x 1 m x 1 m.6 Test conditions
6.1 Heating conditions
The heating conditions shall conform to ISO 834 Part 1.
6.2 Pressure
6.2.1 For vertical test constructions the furnace shall be operated such that a minimum pressure of 20 Pa
exists at the top of any test specimen.6.2.2 In vertical elements, all splices shall be located within the positive pressure zone so that the pressure
at the bottom of the splice is a minimum of 13 Pa for the lowest splice in the test construction.
6.2.3 For horizontal test constructions the furnace shall be operated such that a minimum pressure of 20 Pa
is established at a position (100 ± 10) mm below the lowest point of the test construction.
6.3 LoadWhere applicable a load shall be applied in accordance with the principles of ISO 834 Part 1.
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6.4 Movement
Where the seal is > 20 mm wide and is designed to accommodate movement the joint shall be cycled prior to
test in accordance with Annex A.7 Specimen preparation
7.1 Supporting construction
The supporting construction shall be of known fire resistance and representative of that used in practice.
7.2 Test Construction7.2.1 For the purposes of tests, joints can be formed in slabs or by adjacent discrete members, see Figure
Single JointMultiple Joints
Figure 1 — Supporting construction
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Supporting Construction
Joint
Supporting Construction
Supporting Construction
Joint
Supporting Construction
int
Supporting Construction
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7.2.2 A test construction may consist of multiple variations: test specimen widths, joint configurations, test
specimen configurations, joint face positions, and supporting elements of varying thickness, see Figures 2 and
KeyA straight joint (single stage joint)
B joint with blockouts
C offset joint (multi-stage joint)
Figure 2 — Joint configuration
Key
A test specimen fills joint
B test specimen at bottom of joint
C test specimen at top of joint
D test specimen forms one or more air cavities
E test specimen centred in joint
Figure 3 — Test specimen orientation in joint
7.2.3 The minimum width of the supporting elements between joint edges shall be 200 mm.
7.2.4 The minimum distance between a joint edge and an adjacent blockout edge shall be 200 mm, see
Figure 4, Note 3.© ISO 2004 – All rights reserved 5
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Key
1 test specimen
2 supporting construction
NOTE 1 305 mm
NOTE 2 exposed width of support, 610 mm horizontal and 458 mm vertical
NOTE 3 2T
Figure 4 — Cross sectional view of test construction with minimum separation distances
7.3 Joint seal7.3.1 All materials used in the construction, fabrication and installation of the test specimen shall be
representative of the intended application, design, materials and workmanship of those used in practice.
7.3.2 Where voids exist within a joint seal, the ends must be sealed to prevent air flow through the test
specimen.7.4 Splice location
7.4.1 Splices shall be located within the positive pressure zone so that the pressure conditions are as
specified in 6.2.7.4.2 The splices shall be located no closer than 200 mm from any interior furnace face nor closer than 200
mm from any other splice in that test specimen. See Figure 4.7.5 Test specimen size
7.5.1 The test specimen length shall be at least 1 m for joint seals less than or equal to 100 mm in width; for
joint seals wider than 100 mm the 10:1 length to width ratio shall be maintained; and joint seals wider than 300
mm shall have a minimum length of 3 m for vertical elements and 4 m for horizontal elements.
7.5.2 Joint seals shall be installed at the nominal joint widths as in practice. Where the joint is designed to
accommodate significant movement, cycling before test shall be carried out in accordance with Annex A using
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7.6 Number of test specimens
7.6.1 Normally only one test specimen shall be tested.
7.6.2 Joint seals intended for use in both vertical and horizontal separating elements shall be tested in both
orientations.7.6.3 For vertical separating elements, asymmetrical joint seals and or building constructions required to
resist fire from either side, shall be subjected to fire exposure from each side unless it can be established that
the fire exposure of a particular face would be more onerous.7.6.4 For horizontal separating elements, the test specimen shall be exposed to heating from the underside.
7.7 Conditioning7.7.1 Conditioning shall be in accordance with ISO 834 Part 1.
7.7.2 At the time of the fire test the supporting construction shall be in an air dry condition and in equilibrium
with the laboratory atmosphere.7.7.3 The curing regime of the joint seal required by the manufacturer’s installation instructions shall be
followed and clearly reported.7.8 Information and test specimen verification
7.8.1 For each test specimen the following information shall be provided by the test sponsor prior to the test.
a) All fabrication details including drawings.b) An adequate description of materials and their manufacture/supplier.
c) An installation procedure.
7.8.2 The laboratory shall verify as far as possible the conformity of the test specimen with the information
provided. Any area of discrepancy shall be resolved and any details that are not verified shall be documented
prior to commencement of the test.7.8.3 On occasions it may not be possible to verify the conformity of all aspects of the test specimen
construction prior to the test and adequate evidence may not be available after the test. When it is necessary
to rely on information provided by the sponsor then it shall be clearly stated in the Test Report. The laboratory
shall nevertheless ensure that it fully appreciates the design of the test specimen and shall be confident that it
is able to accurately record the constructional details in the Test Report.7.8.4 Nominal joint width (W )
nom
Where the joint is designed to acommodate significant movement the sponsor shall provide values for:
a) minimum joint width (W );min
b) maximum joint width (W );
max
c) the laboratory shall use
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