Tentative Interim Amendment

NFPA® 130

Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems

2020 Edition
Reference: 8.4.1.16
TIA 20-3
(SC 22-4-9 / TIA Log #1623)

Pursuant to Section 5 of the NFPA Regulations Governing the Development of NFPA Standards, the National Fire Protection
Association has issued the following Tentative Interim Amendment to NFPA 130, Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and
Passenger Rail Systems, 2020 edition. The TIA was processed by the Technical Committee on Fixed Guideway Transit and
Passenger Rail Systems and was issued by the Standards Council on April 12, 2022, with an effective date of May 2, 2022.

1. Revise 8.4.1.16 to read as follows:

8.4.1.16 Testing of Adhesives and Sealants. Adhesives and sealants shall be tested in accordance with both ASTM
E162 and ASTM E662 by applying the adhesive or sealant to the smooth face of 6.4 mm (1∕4 in.) thick inorganic,
reinforced cement board, nominal density 1762 kg/m3 ± 160 kg/m3 (110 lb/ft3 ± 10 lb/ft3), using recommended (or
practical) application techniques and coverage rates.

8.4.1.16 Testing of Adhesives and Sealants.

8.4.1.16.1 Adhesives and sealants shall be tested in accordance with both ASTM E162 and ASTM E662 as a composite
system, including a substrate, as shown in 8.4.1.16.2 through 8.4.1.16.3, as appropriate.
8.4.1.16.2 In the absence of a specified assembly or system, or if the adhesive or sealant is used on several different
assemblies or systems, adhesives and sealants intended for application to combustible base materials shall comply with
8.4.1.16.2.1 and 8.4.1.16.2.2.
8.4.1.16.2.1 The adhesive shall be applied to the smooth face of 6.4 mm (1∕4 in.) thick tempered hardboard, nominal
density 800 kg/m3 to 960 kg/m3 (50 lb/ft3 to 60 lb/ft3), using recommended (or practical) application techniques and
coverage rates.
8.4.1.16.2.2 Tests shall also be conducted on the hardboard alone, and these values shall be recorded as supplemental to
the measured values for the composite specimen.
8.4.1.16.3 Adhesives and sealants intended for application to noncombustible substrate materials shall be applied to the
smooth face of 6.4 mm (1∕4 in.) thick inorganic reinforced cement board, nominal density 1762 kg/m3 ± 160 kg/m3 (110
lb/ft3 ± 10 lb/ft3), using recommended (or practical) application techniques and coverage rates.

Issue Date: April 12, 2022

Effective Date: May 2, 2022

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