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  • BS 476-13:1987

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    Fire tests on building materials and structures Method of measuring the ignitability of products subjected to thermal irradiance

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-06-1987

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    National foreword
    Committees responsible
    Method
    0 Introduction
    1 Scope and field of application
    2 References
    3 Definitions
    4 Principles of the test
    5 Suitability of a product for testing
    6 Specimen construction and preparation
    7 Test apparatus
    8 Test environment
    9 Additional equipment
    10 Setting up procedure and requirements
    11 Calibration
    12 Test procedure
    13 Expression of results
    14 Test report
    Annexes
    A Commentary on the text and guidance note for
        operators
    B Summary test report
    C Application and limitations of test
    D Variability in time to sustained surface ignition
    Table
    Coefficients of variation, repeatabilities and
    reproducibilities of time to sustained surface ignition
    Figures
    1 Wrapping of the specimen
    2 Ignitability test apparatus - general view
    3a Specimen support framework - part sectional
        elevation along B-B
    3b Specimen support framework - part sectional plan
        along A-A
    4a Specimen support framework and radiator cone
    4b Radiator cone
    4c Methods for attachment of thermocouples to heater
        coil
    4d Grids of readings for irradiance distribution
    5 Pilot flame nozzle
    6a Pilot flame application mechanism - pilot flame arm
    6b Pilot flame application mechanism - base plate (plan
        view)
    6c Pilot flame application mechanism - cam geometry
    7 Specimen insertion and location tray
    8 Specimen screening plate
    9 Extraction hood and draught screen for ignitability
        apparatus
    10 Diagrammatic arrangement of apparatus and additional
        equipment
    11 Dummy specimen board

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    Method for examining ignition characteristics of essentially flat materials, composites or assemblies.

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    This International Standard specifies a method for examining the ignition characteristics of the exposed surfaces of specimens of essentially flat materials, composites or assemblies not exceeding 70 mm in thickness, when placed horizontally and subjected to specified levels of thermal irradiance.

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    Committee FSH/21
    Development Note Supersedes 85/40847 DC, BS DD70(1981). Also numbered as ISO 5657. (07/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    07/30147204 DC : 0 BS 476-10 - FIRE TESTS ON BUILDING MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES - PART 10: GUIDE TO THE PRINCIPLES, SELECTION, ROLE AND APPLICATION OF FIRE TESTING AND THEIR OUTPUTS
    BS 6203:2003 Guide to fire characteristics and fire performance of expanded polystyrene materials (EPS and XPS) used in building applications
    BS 6203:1991 Guide to fire characteristics and fire performance of expanded polystyrene materials used in building applications
    BS N 5:1992 Specification for crew portable protective breathing equipment for use during aircraft emergencies
    BS 476-10:2009 Fire tests on building materials and structures Guide to the principles, selection, role and application of fire testing and their outputs
    BS 476-10:1983 Fire tests on building materials and structures Guide to the principles and application of fire testing
    PD 6686:2006 Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries
    PD 6520:1988 Guide to fire test methods for building materials and elements of construction
    DEFSTAN 07-247(PT1)/3(2009) : 2009 THE SELECTION OF MATERIALS ON THE BASIS OF THEIR FIRE CHARACTERISTICS - PART 1: SELECTION OF MATERIALS ON THE BASIS OF THEIR FIRE CHARACTERISTICS
    DEFSTAN 07-247(PT1)/2(2006) : 2006 THE SELECTION OF MATERIALS ON THE BASIS OF THEIR FIRE CHARACTERISTICS - PART 1: SELECTION OF MATERIALS ON THE BASIS OF THEIR FIRE CHARACTERISTICS

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ISO/TR 6585:1979 Fire hazard and the design and use of fire tests
    BS 2782-10:Method 1004:1977 Methods of testing plastics. Glass reinforced plastics Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
    ISO/TR 3814:1989 Tests for measuring "reaction-to-fire" of building materials — Their development and application
    BS 4422:2005 Fire. Vocabulary
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