Standard Test Method for Determining the Fire Resistance of Continuity Head-of-Wall Joint Systems Installed Between Rated Wall Assemblies and Nonrated Horizontal Assemblies
测定安装在额定墙组件和非额定水平组件之间的连续墙接头系统耐火性的标准试验方法
1.1
This fire-test-response test method measures the performance of a unique fire resistive joint system called a
continuity head-of-wall joint system
, which is designed to be used between a
rated wall assembly
and a
nonrated horizontal assembly
during a fire resistance test.
1.2
This fire-test-response standard does not measure the performance of the
rated wall assembly
or the
nonrated horizontal assembly
.
Note 1:
Typically, rated wall assemblies obtain a fire resistance rating after being tested to Test Method
E119
, UL 263, CAN/ULC-S101, or other similar fire resistance test methods.
1.3
This fire-test-response standard is not intended to evaluate the connections between
rated wall assemblies
and
nonrated horizontal assemblies
unless part of the continuity head-of-wall joint system.
1.4
The fire resistive test end point is the period of time elapsing before the first performance criteria is reached when the
continuity head-of-wall joint system
is subjected to one of two time-temperature fire exposures.
1.5
The fire exposure conditions used are either those specified by Test Method
E119
for testing assemblies to standard time-temperature exposures or Test Method
E1529
for testing assemblies to rapid-temperature rise fires.
1.6
This test method specifies the heating conditions, methods of test, and criteria to establish a fire resistance rating only for a
continuity head-of-wall joint system
.
1.7
Test results establish the performance of
continuity head-of-wall joint systems
to maintain continuity of fire resistance of the
rated wall assembly
where the
continuity head-of-wall joint system
interfaces with a
nonrated horizontal assembly
during the fire-exposure period.
1.8
Test results shall not be construed as having determined the
continuity head-of-wall joint system
,
nonrated horizontal assembly
and the
rated wall assembly’s
suitability for use after that fire exposure.
1.9
This test method does not provide quantitative information about the
continuity head-of-wall joint system
relative to the rate of leakage of smoke or gases or both. However, it requires that such phenomena be documented and reported when describing the general behavior of
continuity head-of-wall joint systems
during the fire resistive test but is not part of the conditions of compliance.
1.10
Potentially important factors and fire characteristics not addressed by this test method include, but are not limited to:
1.10.1
The performance of the
continuity head-of-wall joint system
constructed with components other than those tested.
1.10.2
The cyclic movement capabilities of
continuity head-of-wall joint systems
other than the cycling conditions tested.
1.11
The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.12
The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.13
This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
1.14
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.15
Fire testing is inherently hazardous. Adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting these tests.
1.16
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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5.1
This test method evaluates the following under the specified test conditions:
5.1.1
The ability of a
test specimen
to undergo movement without reducing its fire resistance rating, and
5.1.2
The duration for which a
test specimen
will contain a fire and retain its integrity during a predetermined fire resistive test exposure.
5.2
This test method provides for the following measurements and evaluations where applicable:
5.2.1
Ability of the
test specimen
to
movement cycle
.
5.2.2
Ability of the
test specimen
to prohibit the passage of flames and hot gases.
5.2.3
Transmission of heat through the
test specimen
.
5.2.4
Ability of the
test specimen
to resist the passage of water during a hose stream test.
5.3
This test method does not provide the following:
5.3.1
Any information about the
rated wall assembly
because its performance has already been determined.
5.3.2
Evaluation of the degree by which the
test specimen
contributes to the fire hazard by generation of smoke, toxic gases, or other products of combustion.
5.3.3
Measurement of the degree of control or limitation of the passage of smoke or products of combustion through the
test specimen
.
5.3.4
Measurement of flame spread over the surface of the
test specimen
.
Note 3:
The information in
5.3.1 –
5.3.4
may be determined by other suitable fire resistive test methods. For example,
5.3.4
may be determined by Test Method
E84
.
5.4
In this procedure, the
test specimens
are subjected to one or more specific tests under laboratory conditions. When different test conditions are substituted or the end-use conditions are changed, it is not always possible by, or from, this test method to predict changes to the characteristics measured. Therefore, the results are valid only for the exposure conditions described in this test method.