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    BRITISH STANDARD Fire tests on building materials and structures Part 7. Method of test to determine the classification of the surface spread of flame of products BS 476: Part 7: 1997 rm are @ eT eee = BS 476: Part 1907 Committees responsible for this ° British Standard "The preparation ofthis Brith Standard was entrusted by Techeal Comamitoe FSW, Reaction fo fit test, upon which the flowing bodies were represented -Asociton of Bude Component Manafatuers ‘Splat of Roo ai Manure ‘Anocned Aerated Carte Prods Associaton ‘Bats Carpet Maca sociation Ld. Dats ir and Ste Producer Asotin ‘Batch Ras Board ‘Both Rent Pring ManufsctrersAsocaton ‘Bash Rag Uretane Poa ManatscrrersAanotaton Drtish Wood Precering aed Dapproaing Association (Chena inutesAoscation ‘hie and Asta Chie Pie Ofer Association Depart o eat Deparment of the Ervrament Duiing Resarch Bsblshmen) Deparment ofthe Brvrment Proper and Bugs Dretrate) Departnent ote Buvament for Norte ela Banal (UK nr Wet Assocation. Europea Poooie Fam Associa Fle coment Madar Aton Lined Fat ae Manufsctre Atoenton ot Fon nhcsFderstn ooo Sacer scaton ‘nti Sang Cee mee UEREPTSAIM, th flowing odes wer alae speci the dang ft andar voush SSR MSS Submis dpe Sond on pais ware eee Cop 15 Sannary 1907 wnt ‘Amendments Issued since publication Deemer ‘Ama No] Date rent tected ‘Send ato Jal 188 Peat Scope BS 476 : Part 7: 1997 Contents Foreword fy Moti 1 Scope 1 2 Nonnatve references 1 3 Defiiions 1 4 Sutabitiy ofa produc for tsing 2 5 Testepecimens 2 © Apparatus 3 7 Avelly equipment " 8 Catbration 2 8 Test procedure 8 10 Recording f ress M HA Casifcation of resus 4 12 _ Report 15 ‘Amexen ‘A. aformatve) Guidance for operators 6 6 © _Cagormatve) Vadation of test method n ‘Thbtes BGinformatve) Biot of thermal characterises on the performance of scenes, 11 radiance along horizontal reference line on the clbxation board 8 2__Chassifiation of spread of fame 8 Figures 1 General arrangement ofa typlel apparatus 5 "ypleal design of specimen holder 6 Position of specimen holder in relation o radiation panel 8 2 3 4 Position of plot bumer in relation to surface of specimen ° 5 ‘Typical diagammatic arangemen of gas and a supply 0 6 Caltration board 2 1_ Reference lines to assist surface spread of fame casieation 4 List of references Tne back cover BS 476 : Part 7: 1997 Foreword ‘This Pat of BS 476 has ben prepared by Tecnicl Commitee FSEY2I supersedes [BS 476: Part 7 1987, which s withdrawn, but both the 177 and 187 eidons wil st bbe made avaliable on roost since they ae refered to in bldg regulations and ‘ther legates donamente NOT. Upon tn of BS Par 186 BS atone Seve Depa wi pnd to Perce rio 0 Pa tpn ie teams Cot I or en ma ected guong ne sunt BS RT BT wep ‘This revision hasbeen prepared withthe am of improving the repeatability and ‘eproduclity of the ist resuls by clanfing procedures sand by ing onal fuidance test operators. The changes incorporated int his revision ae not expected to case changes in mater easieatans Inthis method, specimens ofthe product (materi, composite o assemby) axe subjected to aspecied heating and ignition rege The est takes aceon ofthe ‘Combined effet of factors sch a ition characterises andthe extent to which the Mare spreads over the surface of the product under oppose low conditions. The Influence of any undersing materia on these factor, elton Yo tel aby to Jnuence the ate of fire grow, iso taken int acct. The txt el ia function ofthe distance and rate othe latral spread of fame; and his lai according to performance as lasts Io 4 Aseres of new reaction to fr tet is underdevelopment in SO/TOV2SCI, Reaction to fre tess The UK i partcatng in is work, which wil define smalls, Intermediatescale and large-scale tess fr ltl, hea eee ae ae propagation. 150.68 wil eove spread af ame: Pat I gving guidance on spread of fame and Part 2 measuring opposed flow lateral spread of ame along he sirface of « specimen of product in the versal postion. Part 2 wl be plemented as BS 47 Part 14. Te radiant panel used in 150 58582 salle than than his Pot of [BS 476 bu, by inci the panel othe specenen at 1, de het Mux tthe Noted of the specimen is increased 00 kWh. Pat 8. of 150658, which sso under ‘development, refers to this procedure ss the LIFT (eral ton and fe spread test) and ts expected to provide more fundamental dota for mathematical modeling than 10 66562 or this Pt of BS 478 ‘Attention is dawn to the Heath and Safety at Wok ote Act 1974 andthe nee to ‘ensure thatthe method of test specified inthis standard is nmi ot une uae ‘tvironmental conditions fo provide adoquate protection to personnel against the rik ‘offre and inflation of smoke andor teal products of combustion Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity ase BS 476: Part 7: 1997 Method 1 Scope ‘This Part of BS476 specifies method of test for ‘measuring the lateral spread of fame along the surface ofa specimen ofa product oretated inthe ‘artical position under opposed flow conditions, and ‘lasiaton syste based on the rate a extent (ofthe spread of flame. It provides data stable for comparing the ends performances of easenily Aa materials, composites or assembles, which are used primarily a the exposed surfaces of walls or celings. Annex A gives guidance to operators caring out {his method of test. Annex B docusses the effect of thermal characteristics on the performance of assemblies and ges advice of the construction and preparation of test specimens. Annex C gives formation on the validation of ths method, ‘NOME. Th st es te otto Def he st ‘eco fe psu he prin nf iy arcs nd tbh le tn fom te pote Behan of he pio 2 Normative references ‘This Part of BS 476incorporates, by dated or undated reference provisions fron other publications. These normative references are made tthe appropriate places inthe text and the cited Dublicatons ae listed on the inside back cover, For ated references, only the edition cited apples, ary Subsequent amendments toot revisions of the ted publication apply to tls Part of BS 476 only when Incorporated in the reference by amendment or revislon. For undated references, the latest eiton of the ted publication apps, together with sy amendments 3 Definitions For the punposes ofthis British Standard, the efntions ven in BS 4422 Part 187, Part'2 1 nd Part 61080, nd BS76 + ‘Pat 10: 1088 apy, together with the folowing 8.1 exposed surfnce(s) Surfaces) ofthe product subjected tothe heating conditions of the test 8.2 spread of flame Propagation of aflame front over the sutace of a product under the infuence of imposed iadiance, 33 flame front Furthest extent of travel of «coherent fame slong ‘he veferene line mated on the test specimen, 3.4 tnradtance Cat a point on a surface) ‘Total thermal radiant fx nedent on an intel element of the surface containing the oto, divided bythe area of that element. 3. essontially at nurtace ‘Surface frm which specimens ean be obtained that hhave an ireguarty fem at plane which sles han 3 mm. 3.6 flashing Existence ofa lame on of over the surface ofthe specimen for periods of less that 1s 8.7 transitory Maming Existence of fame on or over the surface of the specimen for periods of between I and 3s stained farming Existence of flame on or over the surface of the “specimen for periods of over =. 29 radiant exitance (at & point on a surface) ‘Quotient ofthe radiant Mux leaving an element ofthe ‘surtace containing the point, divided by the stea of ‘hat element. 3.10 material Single substance or uniformly dspersed mistre, eg ‘metal stone, timber, concrete, mineral fibre, polymers: 8.11 product ‘Material, composite or assembly about which Infomation Is reqived. 3.12 substrate Material used, or representative ofthat used, ‘immediately beneath surface in ends, eg ire ‘erent board beneath a flor covering, 3.13 assembly Fbriation of materials andor composts that ean ‘conan at gaps. 8.14 compost CConination of materials which are generally recognized in bullding constrictions as dserte nls, eg coated of laminated materi, 8.15 thin film Disrete surface layer or coating having thickness Jess than of equal 060 jn. BS 476: Part 7: 1997 4 Suitability of a product for testing 4.1 Surface characteristics 4.1.1 A product shall have one ofthe following ‘characteristics tobe stable for evaluation by this method 8) an essentially fat exposed surface; 1) surface ireguarity that is evenly distributed ‘rer te exposed surface (se At), provided that both of te following apply 1) at least 60% of the surface ofa representative ‘ure area of 270 man % 270 ram lice within a ‘dep of 6mm fom a plane taken across the Iiakest pots on the exposed surface, and 2) any cracks, fasures or hoes do not ‘exceed mm in wit ora dept of 10mm, fan the teal area of sucht craks, fissures or holes at the surface does not exceed 90% of & representative square aea of 270mm % 270 min, fof the exposed surface, 4.12, Where a product has areas ofits surface ‘which are dstintly diferent, but each of these ‘Separate steas sales the surtaco characteristics ‘specified in 4.1.4, then more than one surface ‘Spread of fame tet shall be conducted to evaluate the produc tly. 4.1.3. When an exposed surtace doesnot conform to {he requirements of 4.11 it stall be modified to ‘conform tothe requirement of 4.119, and this shall be stated in the report. A prefix D shall be added to ‘he spread of flame classifeaion of any product, ‘which has een tested In mosied form i ecordance with 1-4, 42 Thermally unstable products In cases where the test method is inadequate for ‘ascessng products that react in particular ways “under exposure tothe specified heating conditions {Gee 9.23), provision shall be made either to apply @ ‘uff to the rent (ee elaine Lt and tem) of ‘iaise 12) orto prohibit an assessment being made Decause the product unsuitable for testing by tis method. NOTE. oda stowing hws craton nt cel) Site fet ee Sn sl yo 5 Test specimens 5.1 Number of specimens ‘Aminimum of six and a maximum of nine est specimens shal be provided, and they shall be ‘epresetatve of the exposed surface of the produc. 5.2 The exposed surface "The product shall be tested on that face which is normally exposed in practice, taking sceaunt ofthe tollowing 8) It possible for ether or both of the faces to be exposed in use then ifthe faces are diferent frit the core of those faces fe agymumetical, oth faces shal be tested. 1b) If the face ofthe produ contains a surface ieregulaty thats speciealy directional, eg ‘corrugations which may in practice run horizontally or vertical, the product shall be tested in both orientations ©) If the exposed face contalns distinct areas of ‘ferent surface finish or texture, then the Sspproprite number of specimens shall be ‘provided for each distinct area of such finish or {extre to be evaluated, 53 Size of specimens {63,1 Except where the pecnens are expected to fective a etasa standard the specimens shal be rectangiar and 885% man x 270% rn, Only where specimens ae being prepared with a view to scicrng lass I stanard of perfaancey shal te iengh of te apecinen be reduced toa minimum (250m. wanstory ning exited by ary Shon specinonto the end of the spelen, then fl Sine specimens shall bo tented. Whee reduced Specimen eng are ued he renaning Tth ‘Tai be made up of ier piece comprising panel st noncombustible boa he sustce of which stall belive withthe surface ofthe specimen. The se of ‘duced sn opecmera eal be Fopred NOTE eno prorace a b re y ‘homme hee pds prot ete la 2 “s+ TT BS 476 : Ps 15.2 When the product is of insuficient size to allow te specimen size to be achleved in width “andlor lenges permissible fr smal pizces of the product tobe placed adjacent to each other to ‘btaln the required dimension, povided tat an ‘essentially at surface ean be achieved and is indluence on the surface spread of flame. The se of Such specens sll be reported. 5.3.8 All specimens shall be tested at ful thickness providing they fino the specimen hot. ithe produc sof such a thickness that wil not fi into {he specimen holder, ts thckneas shal be reduced by eting avay the unexposed face ofthe product to reduce the thleness to aminimum of Dt, 5.4 Construction of specimens 5.4 When the producti thin, i shall be applied to an appropriate substrate (ace annex 8), Using a method and application rate recommended by the manufacer forts use. The laboratory shall determine whether a product incorporates tin fn ‘on its surface, and shal note itis the case. 5.4.2 When the product is a material or composite Which would normally be atached toa substrate it shall e tested in conjunction with the appropriate substrate (Gee annex 3), using the fixing technique ocommended by the manufacturer, bonded with {he appropriate adhesive or mechanically feed 5.4.8 When cutting specimens from products with lereular surfaces (Se 4.1.10), the highest pint of the surface shall be araned tobe in contact with ‘the pilot lame when the specimen is in test postion. 5.5 Conditioning 5.5.1 All specimens shall be conditioned to constant Mass ata temperature of 252°C, and aaelaive Fnumidty of 80 10'%, and maintained i this condtion ut required for testing ‘Mec weigh pert ad oa a an el of 4 Sem an ea pe 5.822 Backing bourds and spacers (ce 6.7) shall be ‘ondioned for atleast 12h before use inthe ‘ondtions specified In 8.5.1 5.6 Preparation of specimens 5.6.1 Reference line ‘The exposed face of each specimen shall be mavked ‘on ts surace with a reference line slong its length fn (068) mam above its bottom edge To ass in the observation of flame travel the specinen shall’ tbe marie at intervals along its length with lines ‘oral tothe reference line and tthe Intervals shown in figure 7 NOTE, Sos provine may be ued fr cern peso ‘ri ach mayb anata ang 5.6.2 Products teithout air gaps Where produc s normaly wed without am i gp Daina ten the unexposed fac ofthe specie Stall be placed decty an and in ect cota ‘i bck bard without ay sdeson or ‘mechani ng 5.8.3 Product eth ar gaps Where produc is nomally Wed with an ai gap Ind iy Gen the specimen salle placed ve he Sacer posioned around is perimeersd ‘ounted onto backing board so hat» (35 1) uy tnclosed ai gaps provided between the unexposed itt o he specimen and the bang board 5.7 Backing boards and spacers 5.7.1 The backing boards shall be rectangle, mm x 270% and shall be made of son amis auation Dar of over-y density (Gis 125 tg? and nominal tkess ie 5.12 Spacers wed to frm ai gaps within an assembly shall be ofthe ste material asthe Backing bards an stl be 25 1) Wisk and spproxnatly 2mm wise 6.73 Backing boards and/or spacers wd to back the specimens shail be reed ar storing inthe, Conaloning anogphere fort lest Hoh Gee 2), ony i they are not contaminated. heres any ‘tubt abo the codon ofa hacking board oF space sall be discarded 6 Apparatus: 6.1 General ‘Tho apparatus shall consist essentially of a radiation pane mounted vertically in @sureound and ‘supported on a famnework. The radiation panel shall be'suppled with an gasair mixture. A specimen Holder and a pilot fame arrangement shall be ‘mounted to one side ofthe apparatus Figure 1 ‘hows an ouine diagram oft typical apparatus, Ot AS inset Saint 62 Radiation panel and surround 62.1 "The radiation panel shall be 860 mn square for ‘8 porous refiactory type bumer block) designed to five efficient combustion of the alrgas-air mint ‘with no aming occuring on the face of te panel Under operational conditions 6.2.2 "The radiation panel shall be fited with tefiactory concrete surtound. This suround shall project from the face ofthe panel on its for edges by 60am. The surround sll contain the panel, intimately, and any smal aps between the surround and the panel shal be tihtly packed witha Nexble, ‘non-combustible insulating materia a ee a BS 476: Part 7: 1997 {6.2.8:Tho radiation panel and its surround shall be sspported on framework so thatthe centre ofthe ‘panel Is (1260100) mun above loo level 6.3 Specimen holder 6.2.1. typical dosign of specimen holder shown Sn figures Ja and 2. The specimen holder shall’ comprise a water-cooled stel frame with ‘water-cooled face plates. The face plates shall ‘overlap the specimens by (2046) mm on ther top ‘and bottom edges and over the vertical edge ‘adjacent to the radiation panel. A spring loaded ‘lamp shall be positioned to clamp the specimen ‘Again the watencooled faceplates, The water ‘Supply tothe specimen holder shall be such that the ‘maximum temperature does not exceed 35°C atthe ‘atlet from the specimen holder. pnt to te plane of he sper of sent 8 oto ‘Baum ce pci ax wen oad uae Cr Sy uatefoce cured ty te mecnethage, ‘ean be neat 6.32 Inthe test postion, the specimen holder assembly shall be located at (9022) tothe face of the radiation panel and in such a way thatthe faces ‘ofthe top and bottom ues ofthe specimen holder fare inthe same plane asthe inside face of the ‘Surround tothe radiation panel The height of the ‘specimen Holder shall be such thatthe reference ine ‘on the specimen (se 6.6.1) i brought to mideght ‘of the radiation panel See igure. The specimen holder shall be hinged to allow ito be swung Iorizontaly, sway from the face of the radiation panel between tests, Le rom the test postion tothe Standby postion and vice-versa, 2s shown in figure. 64 Phot burner ‘The pilot bumer shall consitof a steel tube with an {intemal diameter of rominal value 80 mm and fexteral diameter of nomial value 64 mmm. The ‘Bane tall be deste sce ay Ud mis Uae “specimen in the test postion, the centre ofthe ‘tice of the bumer positioned 2) Q82) mm in font ofthe surface ofthe Specimen; 1) G2) mm above its exposed lower ede; ©) (155) mm from the inside vertical edge of the Specimen holder athe eomer closest tothe "dation panel See figure 4 and AS, 6.5.1 ‘The gas supply to the radiation panel shall be ‘ther natural gas or propane, The ar supply shal be {aen fom outaide the tet environment. "The gas and air supplies shall be sufficient to allow (he require race to be sheet See ese 65.2 ‘The gas and air supply ines to the radiation ‘anel shal contain stale Nowmeters, pressure Fgulators, control valves and safety devices Figure shows typieal gas and ar supply layouts. 65.3, The gas supply to the pilot burner shall be ‘mulated ton gas and shall give luminous lame ‘wth a contact height on the specimen of betweon 7 mun ane 100 NOME 8 ow ae of 20) min ast nt 66 Test environment "The apparatus sal be located in an environment ‘essentially fre from draughts and shall have 2 volume of at least 400m to prevent excesive heat Dall up order to avoid inadlation from surtaces ‘and objects inthe local vicinity ofthe apparatus, the ‘mensions of the enclosure stall provide for the, following minimum clearances from the radiant pane! 4) Smin fons; >) 1m behing; 4m flor to cling, 4) 251 on either se, measured from the panel Emuent gases from the radiation pane and specimen shall be capable of being extracted without causing forced venation over the apparatus during the ‘conse of the text. NOTE. eo iin Be on fen re, eh td alee ln a ret Sev hc he ton pe ed her BS 476 : Part 7 : 1997 reed 00 ferme Geter séer—| Rodrt satce [recy anace led shel camel satin grees 5298) eset tis calecen plate ot tu! Spain der (lari rae pe pston) Figure 1. Genes arrangement of « typical apparatus BS 476 : Part 7 : 1997 en holder gure 2. Typical design of specime BS 476 : Part 7 : 1997 (MM +s BS 476 : Part 7: 1997 frame cose, Spcnen oh I SS ee Face of pein teder ‘ Specinen tle (chin cco th stint patn ett ge af refaky Gove 9 relat pn Ho scan rane Figure 2, Position of specimen holder n relation BS 476: Part 7: 1997 wel 32 wat ites a a Se halon stn fame Fiqure 4. Position of pilot burner in specimen BS 476: Part 7: 1997 avs panieg “s> OTDI| 7 Ancillary equipment 7. Radiometer (heat fuxmeter) ‘The radiometer of a Schmid-Boeltr ihermopile) ‘ape shall be capable of measuring inediance within the range 4 Wn to 60 Win? The target in che tadiometar that recelves radiation, and eal to Sl extent convection, shall be fist, ical nat ‘more than 10mm in diameter an coated with ‘durable matt bck Tish The target shall be contained within a water-cooled bod, the front face of which shal be of highly polished meta, at,

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