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NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame-Resistant Textiles and Films (aka Vertical Ignition Test)
UL 214, Test for Flame Propogation of Fabrics and Films |
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| Defines two testing procedures to assess the propagation of flame beyond the original flame source for drapery or other vertcicallhy installed fabrics |
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NFPA 260, Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture
CAL TB 117, ASTM E1353 |
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| Tests the resistance of upholstered furniture components, seperately, to flame and cigarette ignition |
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NFPA 261, Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies
CAL TB 116, BIFMA X5.7 |
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| Tests the resistance of upholstered furniture composites/mock-ups for flame and cigarette ignition |
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NFPA 266, Standard Method of Test for Fire Characteristics of Upholstered Furniture Exposed ot Flaming Ignition Source
CAL TB 133 |
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| One of the strictest tests that evaluates the effect of an open flame on an actual sample of a chair |
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| Abrasion resistance test that results in double-rubs |
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| Abrasion test where fabric is tested on a on a platform by exposing it to two revolving abrasive wheels |
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NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Windows
ASTM E 163 |
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| Test that deals with the construction and installation of fire doors |
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NFPA 252, Standard Methods for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
UL 10B |
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| Standard method for testing fire door assemblies |
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| Standard for the installation and spacing of sprinkler systems |
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ASTM E 119
UL 263, Fire Tests for Building Construction and Materials |
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| Standard method of of fire tests of building construction and materials, involves building a sample of the wall or floor/ceiling assembly |
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ASTM E 84
Steiner Tunnel Test |
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| Standard test method for surface burning characteristics of building materials, where a sample is placed in a tunnel test chamber, measures flame spread |
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ASTM E 648
NFPA 253
Flooring Radiant Panel Test |
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| Tests a sample of carpet in the horizontal position and measures the flame spread |
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ASTM D 2859
Methenamine Pill Test |
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| Required test for all carpet in the United States |
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ASTM E 662
NFPA 258
Smoke Density Chamber Test |
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| Measures the smoke developed from both flaming and nonflaming solid materials |
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| ICC/ANSI A117.1-1998, Accessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities |
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| Standards for accessibility |
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