ASTM E84-17
Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

Standard No.

ASTM E84-17

Release Date

2017

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E84-17a

Latest

ASTM E84-23d

Scope

4.1 This test method is intended to provide only comparative measurements of surface flame spread and smoke density measurements with that of select grade red oak and fiber-cement board surfaces under the specific fire exposure conditions described herein.

4.2 This test method exposes a nominal 24-ft (7.32-m) long by 20-in. (508-mm) wide specimen to a controlled air flow and flaming fire exposure adjusted to spread the flame along the entire length of the select grade red oak specimen in 5¹/₂ min.

4.3 This test method does not provide for the following:

4.3.1 Measurement of heat transmission through the tested surface.

4.3.2 The effect of aggravated flame spread behavior of an assembly resulting from the proximity of combustible walls and ceilings.

4.3.3 Classifying or defining a material as noncombustible, by means of a flame spread index by itself.

1.1 This fire-test–response standard for the comparative surface burning behavior of building materials is applicable to exposed surfaces such as walls and ceilings. The test is conducted with the specimen in the ceiling position with the surface to be evaluated exposed face down to the ignition source. The material, product, or assembly shall be capable of being mounted in the test position during the test. Thus, the specimen shall either be self-supporting by its own structural quality, held in place by added supports along the test surface, or secured from the back side.

1.2 The purpose of this test method is to determine the relative burning behavior of the material by observing the flame spread along the specimen. Flame spread and smoke developed index are reported. However, there is not necessarily a relationship between these two measurements.

1.3 The use of supporting materials on the underside of the test specimen has the ability to lower the flame spread index from those which might be obtained if the specimen could be tested without such support. These test results do not necessarily relate to indices obtained by testing materials without such support.

1.4 Testing of materials that melt, drip, or delaminate to such a degree that the continuity of the flame front is destroyed, results in low flame spread indices that do not relate directly to indices obtained by testing materials that remain in place.

1.5 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.

1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information. These notes and footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

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ASTM E84-17 Referenced Document

• ASTM A390 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Poultry Fence Fabric (Hexagonal and Straight Line)
• ASTM C1186 Standard Specification for Flat Non-Asbestos Fiber-Cement Sheets
• ASTM C1288 Standard Specification for Discrete Non-Asbestos Fiber-Cement Interior Substrate Sheets
• ASTM D4442 Standard Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Base Materials
• ASTM D4444 Standard Test Methods for Use and Calibration of Hand-Held Moisture Meters
• ASTM E160 Test Method for Combustible Properties of Treated Wood by the Crib Test
• ASTM E162 Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
• ASTM E176 Standard Terminology of Fire Standards
• ASTM E2231 Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Pipe and Duct Insulation Materials to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
• ASTM E2404 Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Textile, Paper or Polymeric (Including Vinyl) and Wood Wall or Ceiling Coverings, Facings and Veneers, to Assess Surface Burning Characterist
• ASTM E2573 Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Site-Fabricated Stretch Systems to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
• ASTM E2579 Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Wood Products to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
• ASTM E2599 Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barrier and Vinyl Stretch Ceiling Materials for Building Applications to Assess Surface Burning Characteristic
• ASTM E2688 Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Tapes to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
• ASTM E2690 Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Caulks and Sealants to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
• ASTM E2768 Standard Test Method for Extended Duration Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (30 min Tunnel Test)
• ASTM E286 
• ASTM E2988 Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Flexible Fibrous Glass Insulation for Metal Buildings to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics
• ASTM E69 Standard Test Method for Combustible Properties of Treated Wood by the Fire-Tube Apparatus

ASTM E84-17 history

• 2023 ASTM E84-23d Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2023 ASTM E84-23c Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2023 ASTM E84-23b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2023 ASTM E84-23a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2023 ASTM E84-23 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2022 ASTM E84-22 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2021 ASTM E84-21a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2021 ASTM E84-21 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2020 ASTM E84-20 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2019 ASTM E84-19b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2019 ASTM E84-19a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2019 ASTM E84-19 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2018 ASTM E84-18b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2018 ASTM E84-18a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2018 ASTM E84-18 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2017 ASTM E84-17a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2017 ASTM E84-17 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2016 ASTM E84-16 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2015 ASTM E84-15b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2015 ASTM E84-15a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2015 ASTM E84-15 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2014 ASTM E84-14 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2013 ASTM E84-13a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2013 ASTM E84-13 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2012 ASTM E84-12c Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2012 ASTM E84-12b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2012 ASTM E84-12a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2012 ASTM E84-12 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2011 ASTM E84-11c Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2011 ASTM E84-11b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2011 ASTM E84-11a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2011 ASTM E84-11 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2010 ASTM E84-10b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2010 ASTM E84-10a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2010 ASTM E84-10 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2009 ASTM E84-09c Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2009 ASTM E84-09b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2009 ASTM E84-09a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2009 ASTM E84-09 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2008 ASTM E84-08a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2008 ASTM E84-08 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2007 ASTM E84-07b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2007 ASTM E84-07a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2007 ASTM E84-07 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2006 ASTM E84-06a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2006 ASTM E84-06 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2005 ASTM E84-05e1 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2005 ASTM E84-05 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2004 ASTM E84-04 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2003 ASTM E84-03b Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2003 ASTM E84-03 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2001 ASTM E84-01 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 2000 ASTM E84-00a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 1998 ASTM E84-98e1 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 1989 ASTM E84-89a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• 1981 ASTM E84-81a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics Of Building Materials