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  • NFPA 555 : 2017

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    METHODS FOR EVALUATING POTENTIAL FOR ROOM FLASHOVER

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy

    Superseded date:  14-08-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2017

    Publisher:  National Fire Protection Association

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    Chapter 1 - Administration
    Chapter 2 - Referenced Publications
    Chapter 3 - Definitions
    Chapter 4 - Instructions for Use of This Guide
    Chapter 5 - Automatic Suppression Systems
    Chapter 6 - Oxygen Availability and Ventilation
    Chapter 7 - Predicting Flashover for Fire Hazard Calculations
    Chapter 8 - Fuel Package Definition
    Chapter 9 - Estimation Techniques for Heat Release Rate
    Chapter 10 - Ignition of Secondary Items by Radiative Heating
    Annex A - Explanatory Material
    Annex B - Room Fire Models to Predict Heat Release and Fire Growth
    Annex C - Informational References
    Index

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    Defines methods for evaluating the potential for room flashover from fire involving the contents, furnishings, and interior finish of a room. Gives tools for individuals or organizations attempting to implement methods to prevent the occurrence of flashover or, at least, to decrease its probability.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Fire Protection Association
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    NFPA 272 : 2003 METHOD OF TEST FOR HEAT AND VISIBLE SMOKE RELEASE RATES FOR UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE COMPONENTS OR COMPOSITES AND MATTRESSES USING AN OXYGEN CONSUMPTION CALORIMETER
    NFPA 37 : 2018 INSTALLATION AND USE OF STATIONARY COMBUSTION ENGINES AND GAS TURBINES
    NFPA 556 : 2016 GUIDE ON METHODS FOR EVALUATING FIRE HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS OF PASSENGER ROAD VEHICLES
    NFPA 5000 : 2018 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY CODE
    NFPA 557 : 2016 DETERMINATION OF FIRE LOAD FOR USE IN STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN
    NFPA 556 : 2020 GUIDE ON METHODS FOR EVALUATING FIRE HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS OF PASSENGER ROAD VEHICLES
    ASTM E 2280 : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Guide for Fire Hazard Assessment of the Effect of Upholstered Seating Furniture Within Patient Rooms of Health Care Facilities
    NFPA 921 : 2017 GUIDE FOR FIRE AND EXPLOSION INVESTIGATIONS
    ASTM E 603 : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Guide for Room Fire Experiments

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    ASTM E 603 : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Guide for Room Fire Experiments
    UL 1685:4ED 2015-07 Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables
    ASTM E 1537 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture
    ISO 5660-1:2015 Reaction-to-fire tests Heat release, smoke production and mass loss rate Part 1: Heat release rate (cone calorimeter method) and smoke production rate (dynamic measurement)
    NFPA 2001 : 2015 CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
    NFPA 750 : 2015 WATER MIST FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
    NFPA 25 : 2017 INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
    NFPA 556 : 2016 GUIDE ON METHODS FOR EVALUATING FIRE HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS OF PASSENGER ROAD VEHICLES
    NFPA 909 : 2017 PROTECTION OF CULTURAL RESOURCE PROPERTIES - MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES, AND PLACES OF WORSHIP
    ISO 9705:1993 Fire tests Full-scale room test for surface products
    ICC ICCPC INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE CODE : 2015 ICC PERFORMANCE CODE FOR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
    NFPA 101 : 2018 LIFE SAFETY CODE
    ASTM D 6113 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Using a Cone Calorimeter to Determine Fire-Test-Response Characteristics of Insulating Materials Contained in Electrical or Optical Fiber Cables
    NFPA 17A : 2017 WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
    NFPA 5000 : 2018 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY CODE
    NFPA 17 : 2017 DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
    NFPA 13R : 2016 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES
    NFPA 289 : 2013 STANDARD METHOD OF FIRE TEST FOR INDIVIDUAL FUEL PACKAGES
    ASTM E 2257 : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Room Fire Test of Wall and Ceiling Materials and Assemblies
    ASTM E 1740 : 2015 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rate and Other Fire-Test-Response Characteristics of Wall Covering or Ceiling Covering Composites Using a Cone Calorimeter
    ASTM E 2067 : 2015 : REDLINE Standard Practice for Full-Scale Oxygen Consumption Calorimetry Fire Tests
    NFPA 15 : 2017 WATER SPRAY FIXED SYSTEMS FOR FIRE PROTECTION
    UL 1975:3ED 2006-11 Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes
    NFPA SFPE PERFORMANCE BASED FIRE PROT : 2006 SFPE ENGINEERING GUIDE TO PERFORMANCE-BASED FIRE PROTECTION
    NFPA 130 : 2017 FIXED GUIDEWAY TRANSIT AND PASSENGER RAIL SYSTEMS
    NFPA 12 : 2015 CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
    NFPA 1 : 2018 FIRE CODE
    ASTM E 1474 : 2014 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rate of Upholstered Furniture and Mattress Components or Composites Using a Bench Scale Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter
    NFPA 13 : 2016 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
    ASTM E 906/E906M : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using a Thermopile Method
    NFPA 265 : 2015 METHODS OF FIRE TESTS FOR EVALUATING ROOM FIRE GROWTH CONTRIBUTION OF TEXTILE OR EXPANDED VINYL WALL COVERINGS ON FULL HEIGHT PANELS AND WALLS
    NFPA 286 : 2015 STANDARD METHODS OF FIRE TESTS FOR EVALUATING CONTRIBUTION OF WALL AND CEILING INTERIOR FINISH TO ROOM FIRE GROWTH
    NFPA 914 : 2015 FIRE PROTECTION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES
    ASTM E 1590 : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses
    NFPA 204 : 2015 SMOKE AND HEAT VENTING
    NFPA 16 : 2015 INSTALLATION OF FOAM-WATER SPRINKLER AND FOAM-WATER SPRAY SYSTEMS
    BS EN 50399:2011 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Heat release and smoke production measurement on cables during flame spread test. Test apparatus, procedures, results
    ASTM F 1550 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Determination of Fire-Test-Response Characteristics of Components or Composites of Mattresses or Furniture for Use in Correctional Facilities after Exposure to Vandalism, by Employing a Bench Scale Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter
    NFPA 13D : 2016 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND MANUFACTURED HOMES
    NFPA 253 : 2015 STANDARD METHOD OF TEST FOR CRITICAL RADIANT FLUX OF FLOOR COVERING SYSTEMS USING A RADIANT HEAT ENERGY SOURCE
    ASTM E 1354 : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter
    ASTM E 1623 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Determination of Fire and Thermal Parameters of Materials, Products, and Systems Using an Intermediate Scale Calorimeter (ICAL)
    NFPA 301 : 2018 SAFETY TO LIFE FROM FIRE ON MERCHANT VESSELS
    NFPA 92 : 2015 SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS
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