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  • NFPA 268 : 2017

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    TEST METHOD FOR DETERMINING IGNITIBILITY OF EXTERIOR WALL ASSEMBLIES USING A RADIANT HEAT ENERGY SOURCE

    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    Superseded date:  22-11-2021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
    Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
    Chapter 3 Definitions
    Chapter 4 Summary of Method
    Chapter 5 Radiant Panel Apparatus and Specimen
               Mounting System
    Chapter 6 Instrumentation and Documentation
    Chapter 7 Test Specimen and Mounting
    Chapter 8 Calibration of the Test Equipment
    Chapter 9 Test Specimen Conditioning
    Chapter 10 Safety Precautions
    Chapter 11 Test Procedure
    Chapter 12 Report
    Chapter 13 Calibration
    Annex A - Explanatory Material
    Annex B - Commentary on Radiant Ignition Test
    Annex C - Informational References
    Index

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    Provides a method for determining the propensity of ignition of exterior wall assemblies from exposure to 12.5 kW/m[2] (1.10 Btu/ft[2]-sec) radiant heat in the presence of a pilot ignition source.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Fire Protection Association
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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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 5000 : 2018 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY CODE
    NFPA 556 : 2020 GUIDE ON METHODS FOR EVALUATING FIRE HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS OF PASSENGER ROAD VEHICLES
    ICC 2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE : 2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
    ICC IBC CODE AND COMMENTARY VOLUME 2 : 2015 IBC® Code and Commentary, Volume 2
    ANSI/EIMA 99A : 2001 EXTERIOR INSULATION AND FINISH SYSTEMS (EIFS)
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