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Abstract

Specifies the apparatus and test method for determining the flammability index of a material. Main changes in this edition of the Standard are the inclusion of a statistical evaluation of the test results, a change to the speed factor formula so that the flammability indices form a continuous range and a more detailed form of test report.
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.
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 method applies to the testing of thin sheet or woven material which is sufficiently pliable to be inserted into the test apparatus by hand without special softening treatment, so that it may be graded according to a flammability index. The test is unsuitable for materials which melt readily or shrink away from an igniting flame.

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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ISBN
Committee	FP-018
Supersedes	DR 92014 AS 1530.2-1973