4.1 These test methods are intended to evaluate the duration for which the types of building elements noted in 1.1 contain a fire, retain their structural integrity, or exhibit both properties during a predetermined test exposure.
4.2 The test exposes a test specimen to a standard fire controlled to achieve specified temperatures throughout a specified time period. When required, the fire exposure is followed by the application of a specified standard fire hose stream applied in accordance with Practice E2226. The test provides a relative measure of the fire-test-response of comparable building elements under these fire exposure conditions. The exposure is not representative of all fire conditions because conditions vary with changes in the amount, nature and distribution of fire loading, ventilation, compartment size and configuration, and heat sink characteristics of the compartment. Variation from the test conditions or test specimen construction, such as size, materials, method of assembly, also affects the fire-test-response. For these reasons, evaluation of the variation is required for application to construction in the field.
4.3 The test standard provides for the following:
4.3.1 For walls, partitions, and floor or roof test specimens:
4.3.1.1 Measurement of the transmission of heat.
4.3.1.2 Measurement of the transmission of hot gases through the test specimen.
4.3.1.3 For loadbearing elements, measurement of the load carrying ability of the test specimen during the test exposure.
4.3.2 For individual loadbearing members such as beams and columns:
4.3.2.1 Measurement of the load carrying ability under the test exposure with consideration for the end support conditions (that is, restrained or not restrained).
4.4 The test standard does not provide the following:
4.4.1 Information as to performance of test specimens constructed with components or lengths other than those tested.
4.4.2 Evaluation of the degree by which the test specimen contributes to the fire hazard by generation of smoke, toxic gases, or other products of combustion.
4.4.3 Measurement of the degree of control or limitation of the passage of smoke or products of combustion through the test specimen.
4.4.4 Simulation of the fire behavior of joints between building elements such as floor-wall or wall-wall, etc., connections.
ASTM E119-15 history
- 2022 ASTM E119-22 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2020 ASTM E119-20 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2019 ASTM E119-19 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2018 ASTM E119-18ce1 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2018 ASTM E119-18c Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2018 ASTM E119-18b Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2018 ASTM E119-18a Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2018 ASTM E119-18 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2016 ASTM E119-16a Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2016 ASTM E119-16 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2015 ASTM E119-15 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2014 ASTM E119-14 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2012 ASTM E119-12a Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2012 ASTM E119-12 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2011 ASTM E119-11a Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2011 ASTM E119-11 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2010 ASTM E119-10b Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2010 ASTM E119-10a Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2010 ASTM E119-10 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2009 ASTM E119-09c Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2009 ASTM E119-09b Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2009 ASTM E119-09a Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2009 ASTM E119-09 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2008 ASTM E119-08a Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2008 ASTM E119-08 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2007 ASTM E119-07a Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2007 ASTM E119-07 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2005 ASTM E119-05a Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2005 ASTM E119-05 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 2000 ASTM E119-00a Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 1998 ASTM E119-98 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- 1988 ASTM E119-88e1 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials