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Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Ability of Exterior Vents to Resist the Entry of Embers and Direct Flame Impingement
STANDARD published on 1.5.2014
Designation standards: ASTM E2886/E2886M-14
Note: WITHDRAWN
Publication date standards: 1.5.2014
SKU: NS-46201
The number of pages: 14
Approximate weight : 42 g (0.09 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards ASTM
Other standards related to protection against fireVentilation and air-conditioning systems
Keywords:
attic, crawl space, eave, foundation, gable, soffit, vent, ICS Number Code 13.220.99 (Other standards related to fire protection), 91.140.30 (Ventilation and air-conditioning systems)
Significance and Use | ||||||||||||
5.1 This test method evaluates the ability of exterior vents that mount vertically or horizontally to resist the entry of embers and flame penetration through the vent. 5.2 Flame Intrusion
Test—Refer to the Significant and Use Section in Test Method
E2912 for information related to the direct flame impingement on
the vent.
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1. Scope | ||||||||||||
1.1 This fire-test-response standard prescribes two individual methods to evaluate the ability of a gable end, crawl space (foundation) and other vents that mount on a vertical wall or in the under-eave area to resist the entry through the vent opening of embers and flame. The ability of such vents to completely exclude entry of flames or embers is not evaluated. Roof ridge and off-ridge (field) vents are excluded from this standard. Acceptance criteria are not provided in this standard. 1.2 Ember entry and flame
penetration are evaluated separately using different test
procedures. A commentary and summary of the development of the
ember test apparatus are given in Appendix X1.
1.3 These laboratory tests are used to evaluate the response of vents when subjected to ember and flame exposures under controlled conditions. 1.4 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems has the potential to result in non-conformance with the standard. 1.5 Unless otherwise specified, the tolerance for dimensions in figures and text in this document shall be ±5 %. 1.6 This test method does not address interior fire spread. 1.7 The 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 assessments of the materials, products or assemblies and other cladding materials under actual fire conditions. 1.8 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. 1.9 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests. |
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