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ASTM E 1537 Document Information:
Title
Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture
ASTM International
Publication Date:
May 1, 2007
Scope:
This is a fire-test-response standard.
The purpose of this test method is to determine the burning
behavior of upholstered furniture used in public occupancies by
measuring specific fire-test responses when the specimen of
furniture is subjected to a specified flaming ignition source under
well-ventilated conditions.
Data are obtained describing the burning behavior from a
specific ignition source until all burning has ceased, a period of
1 h has elapsed, or flashover appears inevitable.
This test method does not provide information on the fire
performance of upholstered furniture in fire conditions other than
those conditions specified. In particular, this test method does
not apply to smoldering ignition by cigarettes. See X1.6 for
further information.
The rate of heat release of the burning specimen is measured by
an oxygen consumption method. See X1.6.4 for further
information.
The production of light obscuring smoke is measured and the
concentrations of certain toxic gas species in the combustion gases
are determined. See X1.6.5 for further information.
The burning behavior is visually documented by photographic or
video recordings, whenever possible.
The system of units to be used in referee decisions is the SI
system of units, see IEEE/ASTM SI-10 only. The units given in
parentheses are for information only.
This standard is used to measure and describe the response
of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under
controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all
factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of the
materials, products or assemblies under actual fire
conditions.
Fire testing of products and materials is inherently
hazardous, and adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall
be employed in conducting these tests. This test method may involve
hazardous materials, operations, and equipment.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
Keywords:
- calorimetry
- carbon dioxide
- carbon monoxide
- fire
- fire-test-response
- heat release
- ignition
- mock-up
- oxygen consumption
- smoke obscuration
- toxic combustion gases
- upholstered furniture
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