Document ID:	ASTM-E84       Scroll down to access document images

Overview

Title:  Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials Scope:  This fire-test-response standard for the comparative surface burning behavior of building materials is applicable to exposed surfaces such as walls and ceilings. The test is conducted with the specimen in the ceiling position with the surface to be evaluated exposed face down to the ignition source. The material, product, or assembly shall be capable of being mounted in the test position during the test. Thus, the specimen shall either be self-supporting by its own structural quality, held in place by added supports along the test surface, or secured from the back side. Status:  Active Adoption Date:  15-AUG-1991         Next Review Due:  29-JUN-2034 FSC/Area:  56GP Doc Category:   American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)   Reaffirmation Date:  01-JUL-2024

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  YD  Naval Facilities Engineering Command     Adopting Activity: YD  Naval Facilities Engineering Command Coordination:  Full   Army Custodian:  CR4   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, C5ISR Center   Navy Custodian:  YD   Naval Facilities Engineering Command

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