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  1. New ASTM Standard for Fire Resistive Metallic HVAC Dust Systems Approved

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    Fri, 19 Aug 2011

    A new ASTM standard will provide the United States building ..... resistance and other durability requirements. ASTM E2816, Test Methods for Fire Resistive Metallic ..... Fire Resistance, under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee E05 on Fire Standards

  2. New ASTM Fire Standard Provides Description of Extended Duration Surface Burning Characteristics

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    Tue, 20 Sep 2011

    A new ASTM International standard provides a more detailed ..... products that are not wood. The new standard, ASTM E2768, Test Method for Extended Duration ..... Subcommittee E05.22 on Surface Burning, part of ASTM International Committee E05 on Fire Standards

  1. ASTM Fire Committee Approves Deck Structure Fire Test Response Standard

    Article

    Tue, 20 Mar 2012

    test method is the latest in a series of ASTM International standards being developed ..... structures during fires. The new standard, ASTM E2726/E2726M, Test Method for Evaluating ..... 14 on External Fire Exposures, part of ASTM International Committee E05 on Fire Standards

  2. ASTM Fire Committee Approves Fire Resistance, Furnace Exposure Standards

    Article

    Thu, 26 Aug 2010

    two new standards recently approved by ASTM International Committee E05 on Fire Standards ..... practice to modify the tests contained in ASTM E119, Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building ..... research tests difficult. A new standard, ASTM E2748, Guide for Fire Resistance Experiments

  3. Assessment of Caulk and Sealant Burning Characteristics is Subject of New ASTM Standard

    Article

    Fri, 3 Dec 2010

    code officials will be the primary users of a new ASTM International standard , ASTM E2690, Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting ..... Subcommittee E05.22 on Surface Burning, which is part of ASTM International Committee E05 on Fire Standards. According

  4. ASTM Fire Standards for Upholstered Furniture, Mattresses, and Bedding

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    Fri, 12 Feb 2010

    A new ASTM International compilation features the latest ..... upholstered furniture, mattresses, and bedding. ASTM Fire Standards for Upholstered Furniture, Mattresses and Bedding includes 20 key ASTM International fire testing standards, two

  5. ASTM International Sponsors Symposium on Uncertainty in Fire Standards and What to Do About It

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    Tue, 5 Apr 2011

    in Anaheim, California. Sponsored by ASTM International Committee E05 on Fire Standards ..... guidance for handling uncertainty contained in ASTM standards and in other standards and documents ..... The fees to attend the workshop for non- ASTM members are $50 USD for online registration

  6. Dr. John R. Hall Receives Award of Merit from ASTM International Committee on Fire Standards

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    Tue, 11 May 2010

    Association in Quincy, Mass., has received the ASTM International Award of Merit and accompanying ..... fellow for his valuable contributions to ASTM Committee E05 on Fire Standards in the ..... recognition for individual contributions to ASTM standards activities. Hall has been a

  7. ASTM offers Web-based Interactive Forums

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    Wed, 1 Sep 1999

    ASTM offers Web-based Interactive Forums The American Society for Testing and Materials ( ASTM ) Interactive Standards Development Forums have been improved and are open to ASTM members 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Members

  8. ASTM test measures ignition potential of textiles by cigarettes

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    Thu, 1 Jul 1999

    ASTM test measures ignition potential of textiles ..... American Society of Testing and Materials ( ASTM ) task group has drafted a test method for ..... has been distributed for comment within the ASTM E.5.15 Subcommittee on Contents and Furnishings