ANSI/NFPA 271-2009
Standard Method of Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter

Standard No.

ANSI/NFPA 271-2009

Release Date

2009

Published By

American National Standards Institute （ANSI)

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ANSI/NFPA 271-2009

Scope

1.1.1* This test method measures the response of materials exposed to controlled levels of radiant heating, with or without an external igniter. 1.1.2 This test method determines the ignitibility, heat release rate, mass loss rates, effective heat of combustion, and visible smoke development of materials and products. 1.1.3* This test method tests the specimen in the horizontal orientation.

ANSI/NFPA 271-2009 history

• 2009 ANSI/NFPA 271-2009 Standard Method of Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter