Standard Terminology of Fire Standards

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Definitions—Terms 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 E 176 are found in ISO 13943. When discrepancies exist, the definition in Terminology E 176 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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An American National Standard
Designation:E 176–08
Standard Terminology of
1
Fire Standards
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 176; 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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1. Scope E152 Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
E162 Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials
1.1 This terminology covers terms, related definitions, and
Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
descriptions of terms used or likely to be used in fire-test-
E603 Guide for Room Fire Experiments
response standards, fire-hazard-assessment standards, and fire-
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E163 Methods of Fire Tests of Window Assemblies
risk-assessment standards. Definitions of terms are special-
E603 Guide for Room Fire Experiments
purpose definitions that are consistent with the standard
E648 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-
definitions but are written to ensure that a specific fire-test-
Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
response standard, fire-hazard-assessment standard, or fire-
E800 Guide for Measurement of Gases Present or Gener-
risk-assessment standard is properly understood and precisely
ated During Fires
interpreted.
E814 Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration
NOTE 1—For additional information, refer to ASTM Policy on Fire
Fire Stops
2
Standards.
E906 Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Rates for Materials and Products Using a Thermopile
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Method
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
E970 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
AtticFloorInsulationUsingaRadiantHeatEnergySource
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
E1317 Test Method for Flammability of Marine Surface
1.3 Thisfirestandardcannotbeusedtoprovidequantitative
Finishes
measures.
E1321 Test Method for Determining Material Ignition and
Flame Spread Properties
2. Referenced Documents
E1352 Test Method for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of
3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies
D3675 Test Method for Surface Flammability of Flexible
E1353 Test Methods for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of
Cellular Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
Components of Upholstered Furniture
D5865 Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and
E1354 Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release
Coke
Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Con-
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
sumption Calorimeter
Building Materials
E1355 Guide for Evaluating the Predictive Capability of
E136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical
Deterministic Fire Models
Tube Furnace at 750°C
E1474 TestMethodforDeterminingtheHeatReleaseRate
E119 Test Methods for FireTests of Building Construction
of Upholstered Furniture and Mattress Components or
and Materials
Composites Using a Bench Scale Oxygen Consumption
Calorimeter
E 1509 Specification for Room Heaters, Pellet Fuel-
Burning Type
1
E1529 Test Methods for Determining Effects of Large
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire
Standards and is the responsibility of Subcommittee E05.31 on Terminology and
Hydrocarbon Pool Fires on Structural Members and As-
Editorial.
semblies
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2008. Published January 2008. Originally
E1537 Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furni-
approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as E176–07a.
2
ture
Available from ASTM Headquarters, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Consho-
hocken, PA 19428.
E1590 Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses
3
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
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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the ASTM website.
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E176–08
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E1623 Test Method for Determination of Fire andThermal 2.2 ISO Standards :
Parameters of Materials, Products, and Systems Using an ISO 1182, Fire Tests-Building Materials-Non-
Combustibility Test
Intermediate Scale Calorimeter (ICAL)
ISO13943, Fire Safety-Vocabulary
E1678 Test Method for Measuring SmokeToxicity for Use
in Fire Hazard Analysis
3. Significance and Use
E1725 TestMethodsforFireTestsofFire-ResistiveBarrier
3.1 Definitions—Terms and related defin
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:E 176–07a Designation: E 176 – 08
Standard Terminology of
1
Fire Standards
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 176; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. 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.
2
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3675 Test Method for Surface Flammability of Flexible Cellular Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
D5865 Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and Coke
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750C
E119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
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E152 Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
E162 Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
E603 Guide for Room Fire Experiments
0
E163 Methods of Fire Tests of Window Assemblies
E603 Guide for Room Fire Experiments
E648 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
E800 Guide for Measurement of Gases Present or Generated During Fires
E814 Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops
E906 Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using a Thermopile Method
E970 Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed Attic Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
E1317 Test Method for Flammability of Marine Surface Finishes
E1321 Test Method for Determining Material Ignition and Flame Spread Properties
E1352 Test Method for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies
E1353 Test Methods for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture
E1354 Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption
Calorimeter
E1355 Guide for Evaluating the Predictive Capability of Deterministic Fire Models
E1474 TestMethodforDeterminingtheHeatReleaseRateofUpholsteredFurnitureandMattressComponentsorComposites
Using a Bench Scale Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter
E1509 Specification for Room Heaters, Pellet Fuel-Burning Type
1
This terminology is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E05 on Fire Standards and is the responsibility of Subcommittee E05.31 on Terminology and Editorial.
Current edition approved Dec.Jan. 1, 2007.2008. Published December 2007.January 2008. Originally approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as
E176–07a.
2
Available from ASTM Headquarters, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.
3
ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,orcontactASTMCustomerServiceatservice@astm.org.For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
4
Withdrawn.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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E176–08
E1529 Test Methods for Determining Effects of Large Hydrocarbon Pool Fires on Structural Members and Assemblies
E1537 Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture
E1590 Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses
E1623 Test Method for Determination of Fire and Thermal Parameters of Materials, Products, and Systems Using an
Intermediate Scale Calorimeter (ICAL)
E1678 Test Metho
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