ASTM E3037-16
Standard Test Method for Measuring Relative Movement Capabilities of Through-Penetration Firestop Systems

Standard No.

ASTM E3037-16

Release Date

2016

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E3037-19

Latest

ASTM E3037-20

Scope

5.1 This test method is intended to standardize the cyclic movement of a through-penetration firestop system prior to a fire resistance test. If the amplitude of movement in a design application can be predicted, then the numerical values of allowable movement can be used as one data point in helping to establish suitability of the through-penetration firestop system for the given application.

Note 4: The fire resistance rating of a through-penetration firestop system is established in accordance with a relevant fire test, as acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Examples of such tests include Test Method E814, CAN/ULC-S115, UL 1479, and ISO 10295-1.

5.2 This test method will assist users, producers, building officials, code authorities, and others in understanding relative movement capabilities of representative test specimens of through-penetration firestop systems under standardized test conditions.

5.3 This test method is not intended to predict the absolute movement capabilities of all likely permutations of through-penetration firestop systems under all likely types of real-life movement.

5.4 This test method does not provide information on:

5.4.1 Durability of the through-penetration firestop system under actual service conditions, including the effects of cycled temperature on the through-penetration firestop system,

5.4.2 Rotational shear capabilities of the test specimen,

5.4.3 Any other attributes of the test specimen, such as wear resistance, chemical resistance, air infiltration, water-tightness, and so forth, and

5.4.4 Compatibility of through-penetration firestop system components and the penetrating items.

5.5 This test method is only to be used as one element in the selection of a through-penetration firestop system for a particular application.

5.6 This is not a fire test standard. To determine the effect of cyclic movement on the fire resistance rating of a though-penetration firestop system, conduct a fire test in accordance with a fire resistance test method acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction subsequent to this movement test.

1.1 This test method covers testing procedures for through-penetration firestop systems. This test method is intended for the following uses:

Note 1: Refer to Test Method E814 for definition of “through-penetration firestop system.”

1.1.1 To determine relati......

ASTM E3037-16 Referenced Document

• ANSI/UL 1479 UL Standard for Safety Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops (Fourth Edition)
• ASTM E119 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
• ASTM E1399/E1399M Standard Test Method for Cyclic Movement and Measuring the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths of Architectural Joint Systems
• ASTM E176 Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
• ASTM E631 Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
• ASTM E814 Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems
• ISO 10295-1 Fire tests for building elements and components - Fire testing of service installations - Part 1: Penetration seals
• ISO 834 Fire-resistance test; elements of building construction; amendment 2

ASTM E3037-16 history

• 2020 ASTM E3037-20 Standard Test Method for Measuring Relative Movement Capabilities of Through-Penetration Firestop Systems
• 2019 ASTM E3037-19 Standard Test Method for Measuring Relative Movement Capabilities of Through-Penetration Firestop Systems
• 2016 ASTM E3037-16 Standard Test Method for Measuring Relative Movement Capabilities of Through-Penetration Firestop Systems