ANSI/NFPA 285-2011
Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components

Standard No.

ANSI/NFPA 285-2011

Release Date

2011

Published By

American National Standards Institute （ANSI)

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ANSI/NFPA 285-2011

Scope

This test provides a method of determining the flammability characteristics of exterior, non-load-bearing wall assemblies/panels. The test method described is intended to evaluate the inclusion of combustible components within wall assembled/panels of buildings that are required to be of non-combustible construction. It is intended to simulate the tested wall assemblies' fire performance.

ANSI/NFPA 285-2011 history

• 2011 ANSI/NFPA 285-2011 Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components