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Abstract

Describes a single test method for grading building materials on the basis of ignition tendency, flame spread, heat development and tendency to produce smoke. Apparatus, test procedure, indices for grading and mounting procedures for specimen materials are provided.
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.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 18 November 2015.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 18 May 2016.
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 Standard sets out a test method for the assessment of building materials and components according to—

(a) their tendency to ignite;

(b) their tendency to propagate flame;

(c) the heat they release once ignition has occurred; and

(d) their tendency to release smoke.

NOTE: A guide to the interpretation of the results of this test, together with a full list of references, is given in Appendix A.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 10/06/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 10/06/2016
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ISBN
Committee	FP-018
Supersedes	AS 1530.3-1989 DR 98036 CP