ASTM E2632/E2632M-20
Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Under-Deck Fire Test Response of Deck Materials

Standard No.

ASTM E2632/E2632M-20

Release Date

2020

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E2632/E2632M-20

Scope

1.1 This standard prescribes a method to assess the fire-test response characteristics of deck materials when used as the walking surface of a deck. The prescribed fire exposure is intended, under test conditions, to determine the heat release rate and the thermal decomposition modes of decking materials when exposed to a burner flame simulating combustibles burning beneath a deck.2 1.2 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. 1.3 This standard is used to measure and describe the response of deck materials 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 deck materials under actual fire conditions. 1.4 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. 1.5 Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests. 1.6 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.

ASTM E2632/E2632M-20 Referenced Document

• ASTM D2898 Standard Test Methods for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing
• 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 E176 Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
• ASTM E2067 Standard Practice for Full-Scale Oxygen Consumption Calorimetry Fire Tests*， 2023-11-01 Update
• ISO 13943 Fire safety — Vocabulary*， 2023-09-01 Update

ASTM E2632/E2632M-20 history

• 2020 ASTM E2632/E2632M-20 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Under-Deck Fire Test Response of Deck Materials
• 2013 ASTM E2632/E2632M-13e1 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Under-Deck Fire Test Response of Deck Materials
• 2013 ASTM E2632/E2632M-13 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Under-Deck Fire Test Response of Deck Materials