ASTM C1261-98
Standard Specification for Firebox Brick for Residential Fireplaces

Standard No.

ASTM C1261-98

Release Date

1998

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM C1261-04

Latest

ASTM C1261-22

Scope

1.1 This specification covers brick intended for use as the lining in the fireboxes of residential fireplaces.

1.2 Firebox brick are manufactured from clay, fire clay, shale, or similar naturally occurring earthy substances and subjected to a heat treatment at elevated temperatures (firing). The heat treatment must develop a fired bond between the particulate constituents to provide the strength and durability requirements of this specification.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

ASTM C1261-98 history

• 2022 ASTM C1261-22 Standard Specification for Firebox Brick for Residential Fireplaces
• 2017 ASTM C1261-13(2017)e1 Standard Specification for Firebox Brick for Residential Fireplaces
• 2013 ASTM C1261-13 Standard Specification for Firebox Brick for Residential Fireplaces
• 2010 ASTM C1261-10 Standard Specification for Firebox Brick for Residential Fireplaces
• 2007 ASTM C1261-07 Standard Specification for Firebox Brick for Residential Fireplaces
• 2005 ASTM C1261-05 Standard Specification for Firebox Brick for Residential Fireplaces
• 2004 ASTM C1261-04 Standard Specification for Firebox Brick for Residential Fireplaces
• 1998 ASTM C1261-98 Standard Specification for Firebox Brick for Residential Fireplaces