| Question | Answer |
| Which test is used to determine flame-spread rating and smoke developed for interior wall and ceiling finishes? | ASTM E84
Steiner Tunnel Test |
| What test is used for textiles and films - normally used for window treatments? | NFPA 701
Vertical Ignition Test |
| What are 3 different testing methods that can be used for textile wall coverings compliance? | 1. ASTM E84 - Class A and automatic sprinkler system
2. NFPA 265 - Method B
3. NFPA 286 |
| Which test measures the extent to which non-textile finishes contribute to fire growth in a room? | NFPA 286 Room Corner Test
Measures:
a. heat and smoke released
b. combustion products released
c. potential for fire spread |
| What are 3 factors that determine the fire resistance rating required for wall and ceiling finishes? | 1. Occupancy group
2. Location in building
3. Sprinkler system |
| What is the class rating for interior trim in Group I-3 occupancies? | Class B |
| Which types of flooring are not regulated by the CBC? | wood, vinyl, linoleum, terrazzo and resilient flooring not comprised of fibers |
| What is the class rating required for trim in all occupances except Group I-3? | Class C |
| What are the two procedures used for NFPA 701? | Procedure 1: fabrics < 21 oz./sq. yd
Procedure 2: fabrics > 21 oz. sq. yd |
| In which occupancy group are combustible decorative materials prohibited? | Group I-3 |
| Which test is used to measure the extent to which textile finishes contribute to room fire growth? | NFPA 265
Room Corner Test for Textile Wall Coverings |
| What class is an interior wall finish with a flame spread rating of 50 and a smoke developed rating of 300? | Class B |
| Which test is used for carpet flammability? | ASTM D2859
Methenamine Pill Test
(Note: Not referred to in CBC, but US required) |
| Which test measures the flame spread of floor coverings for all areas (not only exit areas)? | ASTM E648 |
| California technical bulletin 116 | Requirements, Test Procedure and Apparatus
for Testing the Flame Retardance
of ( Upholstered Furniture )also a cigarette ignition resistance test |
| California technical bulletin 117 | Requirements, Test Procedure and Apparatus
for Testing the Flame Retardance
of ( Resilient filling materials & fabrics used in Upholstered furniture) |
| California technical bulletin 121 | Flammability test Procedure for Matress used in high risk occupancies |
| California technical bulletin 129 | FLAMMABILITY TEST PROCEDURE FOR MATTRESSES
FOR USE IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS |
| California technical bulletin 133/NFPA 266) | Flammability Test Procedure for Seating
Furniture for Use in Public Occupancies (full seating test entire chair) |
| What are the 3 main tests for fire/flammability of floor finishes? | 1.flooring radiant panel test (NFPA 253 & ASTM E648) - carpets, resilient & other coverings in corridors
2.methenanime pill test (ASTM D2859) - carpets/rugs
3.test for noncombustibility (ASTM E136) - floor surfaces in I-3 occupancies |
| Name 5 major types of fire resistance-rated walls and partitions. | 1.fire partition
2.fire barrier
3.fire wall
4.smoke barrier
5.smoke partition |
| Are doors or glazed openings permitted in a fire-resistive barrier? | Yes, but with strict requirements as to size and fire-resistance of the elements. |
| What is the main test for fire/flammability of floor, ceiling and wall assembly construction? | 1.wall and floor/ceiling assembly test (ASTM E119) - walls, structures, floor assemblies |
| What is the main test for fire/flammability of floor, ceiling and wall assembly construction? | 1.wall and floor/ceiling assembly test (ASTM E119) - walls, structures, floor assemblies |
| What is the major type of fire resistance-rated ceiling assemblies? | 1.fire barrier
Ceiling assemblies can be 1-, 2-, 3- or 4-hour rated. The whole assembly is rated (construction, finish ceiling, any applied finish and suspension system). |
| What is the 1 main test for fire/flammability of window coverings? | 1.vertical ignition test (NFPA 701) - tests draperies, curtains, banners, awnings and other fabric panels and structures |
| What is the difference between a product having the UL "listed label" and the UL "classified label"? | When a complete and total product is successfully tested, it receives a listed label. A classified label is given when a product is tested for certain types of uses only. |
| What main organization publishes test procedures for standards? | ASTM |
| What are the two types of fire resistive construction that interior designers must be familiar with? | Fire resistance of assemblies (Ch. 4) and fire resistance of single finish materials (Ch. 5). |
| What are the 4 main tests for fire/flammability of wall and ceiling finishes | 1.Steiner tunnel fame-spread rating
2.room corner test -evaluates how non-textile wall/ceiling finishes contribute to fire growth
3.room corner test for textiles - evaluates textile wall/ceiling finishes with fire growth
4.smoke density chamber test |
| What main organization approves standards developed by other groups? | ANSI |
| What kind of organization can actually provide the testing of the various standards? Name the most well known testing organization. | A Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) can do testing. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is a major testing lab. |
| What are the 3 main tests for fire/flammability of door/glass openings? | 1.fire tests of door ass(NFPA 252) - endurance test to flame and heat transfer
2.fire tests of window ass. (NFPA 257) - endurance of glazing to flame and heat transfer
3.fire tests of fire-resistance rated glazing (ASTM E119) - endurance of glazing |
