ASTM E2558-13
Standard Test Method for Determining Particulate Matter Emissions from Fires in Wood-Burning Fireplaces

Standard No.

ASTM E2558-13

Release Date

2013

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E2558-13(2021)

Latest

ASTM E2558-13(2021)

Scope

5.1 This test method is used for determining emission factors and emission rates for low mass wood-burning fireplaces.

5.1.1 The emission factor is useful for determining emission performance during product development.

5.1.2 The emission factor is useful for the air quality regulatory community for determining compliance with emission performance limits.

5.1.3 The emission rate may be useful for the air quality regulatory community for determining impacts on air quality from fireplaces, but must be used with caution as use patterns must be factored into any prediction of atmospheric particulate matter impacts from fireplaces based on results from this method.

5.2 The reporting units are grams of particulate per kilogram of dry fuel and grams of particulate per hour.

5.2.1 Appropriate reporting units for comparing emissions from non-heating appliances: g/kg.

5.2.2 Appropriate reporting units for predicting atmospheric emission impacts only if hours of fireplace use are factored in: g/h.

1.1 This test method covers the fueling and operating protocol for determining particulate matter emissions from wood fires in low mass wood-burning fireplaces. The fueling and operating protocol for determining particular matter emissions from masonry or other high mass fireplaces is covered in Annex A1 of this test method.

1.2 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.

1.3 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM E2558-13 Referenced Document

• ASTM E2515 Standard Test Method for Determination of Particulate Matter Emissions Collected by a Dilution Tunnel
• ASTM E631 Standard Terminology of Building Constructions

ASTM E2558-13 history

• 2021 ASTM E2558-13(2021) Standard Test Method for Determining Particulate Matter Emissions from Fires in Wood-Burning Fireplaces
• 2013 ASTM E2558-13 Standard Test Method for Determining Particulate Matter Emissions from Fires in Wood-Burning Fireplaces
• 2009 ASTM E2558-09 Standard Test Method for Determining Particulate Matter Emissions from Fires in Low Mass Wood-Burning Fireplaces
• 2008 ASTM E2558-08 Standard Test Method for Determining Particulate Matter Emissions from Fires in Low Mass Wood-Burning Fireplaces
• 2007 ASTM E2558-07e1 Standard Test Method for Determining Particulate Matter Emissions from Fires in Low Mass Wood-Burning Fireplaces
• 2007 ASTM E2558-07 Standard Test Method for Determining Particulate Matter Emissions from Fires in Low Mass Wood-Burning Fireplaces