scope:

This standard sets fire performance requirements for pallets and other material handling products so that they can be assigned a classification as equivalent to wood pallets.

This standard specifically addresses pallets and other material handling products. Totes, boxes and similar products are not included in the scope of this standard.

A. The maximum size of the pallet or other material handling products is 16 ft² (1.5 m²) and the maximum aspect ratio of length to width is 1.35. "Half" and "quarter" size pallets may be tested by testing multiple stacks of pallets provided that the test area is less than or equal to the maximum allowed area or aspect ratio. For example, a half size pallet may be equal to ½ of the preferred overall size defined in B-2.1 (40 to 24 in. (1.02 to 0.61 m)).

Sprinkler protection requirements for pallets and other material handling products that are classified as equivalent to wood pallets are not included or determined in this standard.

Purpose

This standard states test requirements for the classification of pallets and other material handling products as equivalent to wood pallets.