ASTM E84-22
Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

Standard No.

ASTM E84-22

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E84-23

Latest

ASTM E84-23d

Scope

1.1 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. 1.2 Test Method E84 is a 10-min fire-test response method. The following standards address testing of materials in accordance with test methods that are applications or variations of the test method or apparatus used for Test Method E84: 1.2.1 Materials required by the user to meet an extended 30-min duration tunnel test shall be tested in accordance with Test Method E2768. 1.2.2 Wires and cables for use in air-handling spaces shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 262. 1.2.3 Pneumatic tubing for control systems shall be tested in accordance with UL 1820. 1.2.4 Combustible sprinkler piping shall be tested in accordance with UL 1887. 1.2.5 Optical fiber and communications raceways for use in air handling spaces shall be tested in accordance with UL 2024. 1.3 The purpose of this test method is to determine the relative burning behavior of the material by observing the flame spread along the specimen. Flame spread and smoke developed index are reported. However, there is not necessarily a relationship between these two measurements. 1.4 The use of supporting materials on the underside of the test specimen has the ability to lower the flame spread index from those which might be obtained if the specimen could be tested without such support. These test results do not necessarily relate to indices obtained by testing materials without such support. 1.5 Testing of materials that melt, drip, or delaminate to such a degree that the continuity of the flame front is destroyed, results in low flame spread indices that do not relate directly to indices obtained by testing materials that remain in place. 1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.7 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information. These notes and footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be considered as requirements of the standard. 1.8 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. 1.9 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.10 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests. 1.11 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 1 This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire Standards and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.22 on Surface Burning. Current edition approved June 1, 2022. Published July 2022. Originally approved in 1950. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as E84-21a. DOI: 10.1520/E008422. *A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 1 2. Referenced Documents

ASTM E84-22 Referenced Document

• ASTM A390 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Poultry Fence Fabric (Hexagonal and Straight Line)
• ASTM C1186 Standard Specification for Flat Non-Asbestos Fiber-Cement Sheets
• ASTM C1288 Standard Specification for Discrete Non-Asbestos Fiber-Cement Interior Substrate Sheets
• ASTM C1396/C1396M Standard Specification for Gypsum Board*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM D4442 Standard Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Base Materials
• ASTM D4444 Standard Test Methods for Use and Calibration of Hand-Held Moisture Meters
• ASTM E160 Test Method for Combustible Properties of Treated Wood by the Crib Test
• ASTM E162 Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
• ASTM E176 Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
• ASTM E2231 Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Pipe and Duct Insulation Materials to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
• ASTM E2404 Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Textile, Paper or Polymeric (Including Vinyl) and Wood Wall or Ceiling Coverings, Facings and Veneers, to Assess Surface Burning Characterist*， 2022-12-01 Update
• ASTM E2573 Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Site-Fabricated Stretch Systems to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
• ASTM E2579 Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Wood Products to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics*， 2023-11-01 Update
• ASTM E2599 Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barrier and Vinyl Stretch Ceiling Materials for Building Applications to Assess Surface Burning Characteristic*， 2022-11-01 Update
• ASTM E2688 Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Tapes to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics*， 2023-12-15 Update
• ASTM E2690 Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Caulks and Sealants to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics*， 2022-11-01 Update
• ASTM E2768 Standard Test Method for Extended Duration Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (30 min Tunnel Test)
• ASTM E286 
• ASTM E2988 Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Flexible Fibrous Glass Insulation for Metal Buildings to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics*， 2022-11-01 Update
• ASTM E3202 Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Plastic Composites for Use as Deck Boards, Stair Treads, Guards or Handrails to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics*， 2024-01-26 Update
• ASTM E3287 Practice for Specimen Preparation of Fenestration Profiles Intended to Support Non-Combustible In-Fill Materials to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
• ASTM E69 Standard Test Method for Combustible Properties of Treated Wood by the Fire-Tube Apparatus

ASTM E84-22 history

• 2023 ASTM E84-23d Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2023 ASTM E84-23c Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2023 ASTM E84-23b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2023 ASTM E84-23a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2023 ASTM E84-23 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2022 ASTM E84-22 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2021 ASTM E84-21a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2021 ASTM E84-21 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2020 ASTM E84-20 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2019 ASTM E84-19b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2019 ASTM E84-19a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2019 ASTM E84-19 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2018 ASTM E84-18b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2018 ASTM E84-18a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2018 ASTM E84-18 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2017 ASTM E84-17a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2017 ASTM E84-17 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2016 ASTM E84-16 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2015 ASTM E84-15b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2015 ASTM E84-15a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2015 ASTM E84-15 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2014 ASTM E84-14 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2013 ASTM E84-13a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2013 ASTM E84-13 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2012 ASTM E84-12c Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2012 ASTM E84-12b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2012 ASTM E84-12a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2012 ASTM E84-12 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2011 ASTM E84-11c Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2011 ASTM E84-11b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2011 ASTM E84-11a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2011 ASTM E84-11 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2010 ASTM E84-10b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2010 ASTM E84-10a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2010 ASTM E84-10 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2009 ASTM E84-09c Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2009 ASTM E84-09b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2009 ASTM E84-09a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2009 ASTM E84-09 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2008 ASTM E84-08a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2008 ASTM E84-08 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2007 ASTM E84-07b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2007 ASTM E84-07a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2007 ASTM E84-07 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2006 ASTM E84-06a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2006 ASTM E84-06 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2005 ASTM E84-05e1 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2005 ASTM E84-05 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2004 ASTM E84-04 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2003 ASTM E84-03b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2003 ASTM E84-03 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2001 ASTM E84-01 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2000 ASTM E84-00a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 1998 ASTM E84-98e1 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 1989 ASTM E84-89a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 1981 ASTM E84-81a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics Of Building Materials