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Abstract

Specifies a test method that simulates a fire that starts in a corner of a small room with a single open doorway, under well-ventilated conditions. The method is intended to evaluate the contribution to fire growth provided by a surface product using a specified ignition source.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee FP-018 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
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The following are represented on Technical Committee FP-018:
Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Industry Group
Australian Institute of Building
AWTA Textile Testing
Building Research Association of New Zealand
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
CSIRO
Engineers Australia
Fire Protection Association Australia
Fire Protection Association New Zealand
Forest and Wood Products Australia
Insulated Panel Council Australasia
Insulation Australasia
Insurance Council of Australia
Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association
Property Council of Australia
Society of Fire Protection Engineers

Scope

This International Standard specifies a test method that simulates a fire that under well ventilated conditions starts in a corner of a small room with a single open doorway.
The method is intended to evaluate the contribution to fire growth provided by a surface product using a specified ignition source.
A standard ignition source is specified, but other alternatives are allowed. It should, however, be noted that the type, position and heat output of the ignition source will considerably influence the fire growth.
The method is especially suitable for products that for some reason cannot be tested in a small laboratory scale, for example thermoplastic materials, the effect of an insulating substrate, joints, surfaces with great irregularity.
The method is not intended to evaluate the fire re-sistance of a product.
A test performed in accordance with the method
specified in this International Standard provides data for the early stages of a fire from ignition up to flashover.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 27/05/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 27/05/2016
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Committee	FP-018
Supersedes	DR 03096 CP