Standard Terminology of Fire Standards

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
DefinitionsTerms and related definitions given in Section 4 are intended for use uniformly and consistently in all fire test standards and in all fire-test-response standards, fire-hazard-assessment standards, and fire-risk-assessment standards in which they appear.  
Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:  
As indicated in Section 4, terms and their definitions are intended to provide a precise understanding and interpretation of fire-test-response standards, fire-hazard-assessment standards, and fire-risk-assessment standards in which they appear.  
A specific definition of a given term is applicable to the standard or standards in which the term is described and used.  
Different definitions of the same term, appearing respectively in two or more standards, are acceptable provided each one is consistent with and not in conflict with the standard definition for the same term, that is, concept.  
Each standard in which a term is used in a manner specially defined (see 1.1 and Section 5) shall list the term and its description under the subheading, Definitions of Terms.  
Definitions for some terms associated with fire issues and not included in Terminology E176 are found in ISO 13943. When discrepancies exist, the definition in Terminology E176 shall prevail.
SCOPE
1.1 This terminology covers terms, related definitions, and descriptions of terms used or likely to be used in fire-test-response standards, fire-hazard-assessment standards, and fire-risk-assessment standards. Definitions of terms are special-purpose definitions that are consistent with the standard definitions but are written to ensure that a specific fire-test-response standard, fire-hazard-assessment standard, or fire-risk-assessment standard is properly understood and precisely interpreted.  
Note 1—For additional information, refer to ASTM Policy on Fire Standards.  
1.2 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.
1.3 This fire standard cannot be used to provide quantitative measures.

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Designation: E176 − 10a AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Terminology of
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Fire Standards
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E176; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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´ NOTE—The Annex was updated editorially in January 2011.
1. Scope E108Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
E84Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
1.1 This terminology covers terms, related definitions, and
Building Materials
descriptions of terms used or likely to be used in fire-test-
E136Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical
response standards, fire-hazard-assessment standards, and fire-
Tube Furnace at 750°C
risk-assessment standards. Definitions of terms are special-
E119Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction
purpose definitions that are consistent with the standard
and Materials
definitions but are written to ensure that a specific fire-test-
E152TestMethodforFireTestsOfDoorAssemblies(With-
response standard, fire-hazard-assessment standard, or fire-
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drawn 1995)
risk-assessment standard is properly understood and precisely
E162Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials
interpreted.
Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
NOTE 1—For additional information, refer to ASTM Policy on Fire
E603Guide for Room Fire Experiments
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Standards.
E163Test Method for Fire Tests Of Window Assemblies
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1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
(Withdrawn 1999)
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E603Guide for Room Fire Experiments
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
E648Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
E800GuideforMeasurementofGasesPresentorGenerated
1.3 Thisfirestandardcannotbeusedtoprovidequantitative
During Fires
measures.
E814Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop
Systems
2. Referenced Documents
E906/E906MTest Method for Heat and Visible Smoke
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Release Rates for Materials and Products Using a Ther-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C1224Specification for Reflective Insulation for Building mopile Method
E970TestMethodforCriticalRadiantFluxofExposedAttic
Applications
C1313Specification for Sheet Radiant Barriers for Building Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
E1317Test Method for Flammability of Marine Surface
Construction Applications
D3675Test Method for Surface Flammability of Flexible Finishes
E1321Test Method for Determining Material Ignition and
Cellular Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
D5865Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and Flame Spread Properties
E1352Test Method for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of
Coke
Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies
E1353Test Methods for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire Components of Upholstered Furniture
Standards and is the responsibility of Subcommittee E05.31 on Terminology and
E1354Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release
Editorial.
Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Con-
Current edition approved July 1, 2010. Published December 2010. Originally
sumption Calorimeter
approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E176–10. DOI:
10.1520/E0176-10A.
E1355Guide for Evaluating the Predictive Capability of
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Available from ASTM Headquarters, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West
Deterministic Fire Models
Conshohocken, PA 19428.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
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E176 − 10a
E1474Test Method for Determining the Heat Release Rate E2257Test Method for Room Fire Test of Wall and Ceiling
of Upholstered Furniture and Mattress Components or Materials and Assemblies
E2280Guide for Fire Hazard Assessment of the Effect of
Composites Using a Bench Scale Oxygen Consumption
Calorimeter Upholstered Seating Furniture Within Patient Rooms of
Health Care Facilities
E1509Specification for Room Heaters, Pellet Fuel-Burning
E2335Guide for Laboratory Monitors
Type
E2404Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting
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