ASTM E108-17
Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings

Standard No.

ASTM E108-17

Release Date

2017

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E108-20

Latest

ASTM E108-20a

Scope

4.1 The test methods described herein are intended to provide a basis for relative comparison of roof coverings. The test methods include simulated fire exposure to the outside of the roof coverings, and, where applicable, a determination as to whether the fire performance characteristics of the roof coverings will be adversely affected by prolonged exposure to rain.

4.2 These test methods measure the surface spread of flame and the ability of the roof covering material or system to resist fire penetration from the exterior to the underside of a roof deck under the conditions of exposure.

4.3 These test methods also provide criteria to determine if the roof covering material will develop flying burning material, identified as flying brands, when subjected to a 12-mph (5.3-m/s) wind during the simulated fire exposure tests.

4.4 These test methods do not necessarily illustrate the expected performance of roof coverings under all actual fire conditions, but they do provide a basis for comparing roof covering materials when subjected to fire sources that are described herein.

4.5 These test methods do not provide any basis for determining the fire resistance characteristics when exposed to a fire originating in the building to which the roofing material is applied.

4.6 The test methods described herein involve calibrating the test equipment using a calibration deck inclined at a slope of 5 in. per horizontal ft (0.416:1). The tests described herein are performed on test decks inclined at slopes up to and including 5 in. per horizontal ft. The severity of the test exposure decreases as the slope of the test deck decreases below 5 in. per horizontal ft.

1.1 This fire-test-response standard covers the measurement of the relative fire characteristics of roof coverings exposed to simulated fire sources originating outside the building. It is applicable to roof coverings intended for installation on either combustible or noncombustible roof decks when applied as intended for use. The following test methods are included:

1.1.1 Intermittent flame exposure test.

1.1.2 Spread of flame test.

1.1.3 Burning brand test.

1.1.4 Flying brand test.

1.1.5 Rain test.

1.2 Three classes of fire test exposure are described:

1.2.1 Class A Tests are applicable to roof coverings that are expected to be effective against severe fire exposure, afford a high degree of fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and are not expected to present a flying brand hazard.

ASTM E108-17 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1227 Standard Specification for Emulsified Asphalt Used as a Protective Coating for Roofing
• ASTM D2178 Standard Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• ASTM D225 Standard Specification for Asphalt Shingles (Organic Felt) Surfaced With Mineral Granules
• ASTM D226 Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• ASTM D227 Standard Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• ASTM D2626 Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated and Coated Organic Felt Base Sheet Used in Roofing
• ASTM D2898 Standard Test Methods for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing
• ASTM D3018 Standard Specification for Class A Asphalt Shingles Surfaced with Mineral Granules
• ASTM D312 Standard Specification for Asphalt Used In Roofing
• ASTM D3158 Specification for Asphalt Saturated and Coated Organic Felt Used in Roofing
• ASTM D3462 Standard Specification for Asphalt Shingles Made From Glass Mat And Surfaced With Mineral Granules
• ASTM D4442 Standard Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Base Materials
• ASTM D4444 Standard Test Methods for Use and Calibration of Hand-Held Moisture Meters
• ASTM D450 Standard Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing

ASTM E108-17 history

• 2020 ASTM E108-20a Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
• 2020 ASTM E108-20 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
• 2017 ASTM E108-17 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
• 2016 ASTM E108-16e1 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
• 2016 ASTM E108-16 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
• 2011 ASTM E108-11 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
• 2010 ASTM E108-10a Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
• 2010 ASTM E108-10 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
• 2007 ASTM E108-07a Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
• 2007 ASTM E108-07 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
• 2005 ASTM E108-05 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
• 2004 ASTM E108-04 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
• 2000 ASTM E108-00 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
• 1980 ASTM E108-80a Standard Methods of Fire Tests Of Roof Coverings