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    AS 1530.3-1989

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    Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures Simultaneous determination of ignitability, flame propagation, heat release and smoke release

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    Superseded date:  25-06-2021

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    Published date:  01-01-1989

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS 1530.3-1989 METHODS FOR FIRE TESTS ON BUILDING MATERIALS, COMPONENTS AND STRUCTURES - SIMULTANEOUS DETERMINATION ....
    4 - PREFACE
    5 - CONTENTS
    6 - SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL
    6 - 1.1 SCOPE
    6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    6 - 1.3 PRINCIPLE
    6 - 1.4 APPLICATION TO THE ASSESSMENT OF FIRE HAZARD
    7 - SECTION 2. TEST PROCEDURE
    7 - 2.1 APPLICATION
    7 - 2.2 SPECIMENS
    7 - 2.2.1 General
    7 - 2.2.2 Size and number
    7 - 2.2.3 Conditioning
    7 - 2.2.4 Restraint of specimens
    7 - 2.3 TEST APPARATUS
    7 - 2.3.1 General
    7 - 2.3.2 Thermal insulation
    7 - 2.3.3 Shields
    7 - 2.3.4 Hood and flue
    7 - 2.3.5 Radiant panel
    7 - 2.3.6 Radiometer
    8 - 2.3.7 Pilot flame
    8 - 2.3.8 Smoke-monitoring system
    8 - 2.3.8.1 General
    8 - 2.3.8.2 Spectral response
    8 - 2.3.9 Recording devices
    8 - 2.4 CALIBRATION
    8 - 2.4.1 Radiant panel
    8 - 2.4.2 Radiometer
    8 - 2.4.3 Photometric system
    8 - 2.4.4 Recording devices
    8 - 2.5 TEST PROCEDURE
    8 - 2.5.1 General
    8 - 2.5.2 Exposure of specimen to heat
    8 - 2.5.3 Recording of data and observations
    9 - 2.5.4 Ignition
    9 - 2.5.5 Duration of test
    9 - 2.6 COMPUTATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL SPECIMENS
    9 - 2.7 COMPUTATION OF MEAN VALUES AND STANDARD ERRORS
    9 - 2.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR SUPPLEMENTARY TESTING
    12 - SECTION 3. COMPUTATION OF INDICES AND CLASSIFICATIONS FOR REGULATORY PURPOSES
    12 - 3.1 INDICES
    12 - 3.2 CLASSIFICATION FOR IGNITABILITY
    12 - 3.3 CLASSIFICATION FOR SPREAD OF FLAME
    12 - 3.4 CLASSIFICATION FOR HEAT EVOLVED
    12 - 3.5 CLASSIFICATION FOR SMOKE DEVELOPED
    13 - SECTION 4. REPORTING OF RESULTS
    13 - 4.1 DESCRIPTION
    13 - 4.2 RESULTS
    13 - 4.3 SUPPLEMENTARY OBSERVATIONS
    13 - 4.4 INDICES FOR REGULATORY PURPOSES
    13 - 4.5 APPLICATION TO FIRE HAZARD ASSESSMENT
    13 - 4.6 REFERENCE IN OTHER AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS
    13 - 4.7 COMMERCIAL LITERATURE
    14 - APPENDIX A - GUIDE TO THE INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
    14 - A1 INTRODUCTION
    14 - A2 INDICES
    14 - A2.1 General
    14 - A2.2 Ignitability index
    14 - A2.3 Spread of flame index
    14 - A2.4 Heat evolved index
    14 - A2.5 Smoke developed index
    14 - A3 TYPICAL RESULTS
    14 - A4 FACTORS AFFECTING RESULTS
    14 - A4.1 Ignitability
    15 - A4.2 Flame propagation
    15 - A4.3 Heat release
    15 - A4.4 Smoke release
    15 - A5 VARIABILITY OF RESULTS
    15 - A6 GRADING THE FIRE BEHAVIOUR OF MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
    16 - A7 REGULATING LINING MATERIALS AND SURFACE FINISHES
    16 - A7.1 Nature of the hazard
    16 - A7.2 Reasons and objectives of regulations
    16 - A8 OTHER MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
    17 - A9 REFERENCES

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    Describes a single test for grading building materials on the basis of ignition tendency, flame spread, heat development and tendency to produce smoke. Apparatus, test procedure and indices for grading are provided.

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    This Standard sets out a test method for the assessment of building materials and components according toû(a) their tendencies to ignite; (b) their tendencies to propagate flame; (c) the heat they release once ignition has occurred; and (d) their tendencies to release smoke.NOTE: A guide to the interpretation of the results of this test, together with a full list of references, is given in Appendix A.

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    Committee FP-018
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
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    Under Revision see DR 98036 CP

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    SAA HB37.3-1993 Handbook of Australian fire Standards Plastics and rubber - Materials and products (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 1668.1:1998 The use of ventilation and airconditioning in buildings Fire and smoke control in multi-compartment buildings
    AS 2243.8-1992 Safety in laboratories - Fume cupboards
    AS/NZS 4548.3:1999 Guide to long-life coatings for concrete and masonry Latex - Textured coatings - Non-aggregate (Reconfirmed 2013)
    HB 37.4-1994 Handbook of Australian fire Standards Building materials, products and construction (Reconfirmed 2016)
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    AS 3533.1-1997 Amusement rides and devices - Design and construction
    AS 1668.1-1991 The use of mechanical ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings - Fire and smoke control
    AS 4260.1(INT)-1994 High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters Performance and construction
    AS 4154-1993 General access floors (elevated floors)
    HB 37.5-1995 Handbook of Australian fire Standards Textiles - Materials and products
    AS 4254-2002 Ductwork for air-handling systems in buildings
    AS/NZS 1859.2:1997 Reconstituted wood-based panels - Medium density fibreboard (MDF)
    AS 4260-1997 High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters - Classification, construction and performance (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS/NZS 4548.2:1999 Guide to long-life coatings for concrete and masonry Latex finish coatings - High-build, low profile (Reconfirmed 2013)
    AS 1668.3-2001 The use of ventilation and airconditioning in buildings Smoke control systems for large single compartments or smoke reservoirs
    AS 2484.2-1991 Fire - Glossary of terms Fire protection and firefighting equipment
    AS 4254-1995 Ductwork for air-handling systems in buildings
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