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  • NFPA 257 : 2017

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    FIRE TEST FOR WINDOW AND GLASS BLOCK ASSEMBLIES

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy

    Superseded date:  22-11-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2017

    Publisher:  National Fire Protection Association

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    Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Units. Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. 2.2 NFPA Publications. (Reserved) 2.3 Other Publications. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. Chapter 3 Definitions 3.1 General. 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions. 3.3 General Definitions. Chapter 4 Control of Fire Test 4.1 Temperature–Time Curve. 4.2 Furnace Temperatures. 4.3 Furnace Pressure. Chapter 5 Fire Window Assembly 5.1 Construction and Size. 5.2 Mounting. 5.3 Test Wall. Chapter 6 Conduct of Tests 6.1 Fire Test. 6.2 Hose Stream Test. Chapter 7 Performance Criteria 7.1 Fire Test. 7.2 Hose Stream Test. Chapter 8 Report 8.1 Results.Annex A Explanatory Material Annex B Background and Development Annex C Radiant and Total Heat Flux Annex D Informational References

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    Provides standardized fire and hose stream test procedures that apply to the evaluation of fire window assemblies, including windows, glass block, and other light-transmitting assemblies intended to retard the spread of fire through openings in fire resistance-rated walls.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Fire Protection Association
    Status Superseded
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    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    NFPA 556 : 2016 GUIDE ON METHODS FOR EVALUATING FIRE HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS OF PASSENGER ROAD VEHICLES
    NFPA 221 : 2018 HIGH CHALLENGE FIRE WALLS, FIRE WALLS, AND FIRE BARRIER WALLS
    NFPA 851 : 2010 FIRE PROTECTION FOR HYDROELECTRIC GENERATING PLANTS
    NFPA 101A : 2016 ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO LIFE SAFETY
    NFPA 556 : 2020 GUIDE ON METHODS FOR EVALUATING FIRE HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS OF PASSENGER ROAD VEHICLES
    NFPA 76 : 2016 FIRE PROTECTION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
    NFPA 850 : 2015 FIRE PROTECTION FOR ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANTS AND HIGH VOLTAGE DIRECT CURRENT CONVERTER STATIONS
    NFPA 5000 : 2018 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY CODE
    UFC 4-510-01 : Change 2 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA - DESIGN: MILITARY MEDICAL FACILITIES
    FM 4100 : 1988 FIRE DOOR ASSEMBLIES
    ICC 2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE : 2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
    NFPA 101B : 2002 MEANS OF EGRESS FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
    NFPA 1 : 2021 FIRE CODE
    NFPA 101 : 2018 LIFE SAFETY CODE
    ICC IBC CODE AND COMMENTARY VOLUME 2 : 2015 IBC® Code and Commentary, Volume 2
    NAAMM HMMA 866 : 2012 GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR STAINLESS STEEL HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES
    NFPA 1 : 2018 FIRE CODE
    NAAMM HMMA 860 : 2013 GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES
    NAAMM HMMA 862 : 2013 GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL SECURITY HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

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

    NFPA 101 : 2018 LIFE SAFETY CODE
    NFPA 80A : 2017 PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS FROM EXTERIOR FIRE EXPOSURES
    NFPA 252 : 2017 STANDARD METHODS OF FIRE TESTS OF DOOR ASSEMBLIES
    NFPA 80 : 2016 FIRE DOORS AND OTHER OPENING PROTECTIVES
    NFPA 105 : 2016 SMOKE DOOR ASSEMBLIES AND OTHER OPENING PROTECTIVES
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