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NFPA 285

Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components

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Organization: NFPA
Publication Date: 1 January 2019
Status: active
Page Count: 35
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This standard provides a test method for determining the fire propagation characteristics of exterior wall assemblies and panels used as components of curtain wall assemblies that are constructed using combustible materials or that incorporate combustible components.

The fire propagation characteristics are determined for post-flashover fires of interior origin. 

Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to provide a standardized fire test procedure for evaluating the suitability of exterior wall assemblies and panels used as components of curtain wall assemblies that are constructed using combustible materials or that incorporate combustible components for installation on buildings.

Document History

285
January 1, 2023
Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components
This standard provides a test method for determining the fire propagation characteristics of exterior wall assemblies that are constructed using combustible materials or that incorporate combustible...
NFPA 285
January 1, 2019
Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components
This standard provides a test method for determining the fire propagation characteristics of exterior wall assemblies and panels used as components of curtain wall assemblies that are constructed...
NFPA 285
August 28, 2012
Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components
A description is not available for this item.
NFPA 285
January 1, 2012
Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components
This standard provides a test method for determining the fire propagation characteristics of exterior non-load-bearing wall assemblies and panels used as components of curtain wall assemblies, that...
NFPA 285
January 1, 2006
Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components
This standard provides a test method for determining the fire propagation characteristics of exterior non-loadbearing wall assemblies and panels used as components of curtain wall assemblies,...
NFPA 285
August 5, 1998
Standard Method of Test for the Evaluation of Flammability Characteristics of Exteriior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components Using the Intermediate-Scale, Multistory Test Apparatus
A description is not available for this item.
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References

This document references:
NFPA 5000 - Building Construction and Safety Code
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2021
General. The Code addresses those construction, protection, and occupancy features necessary to minimize danger to life and property. Code Title. The provisions of this document shall constitute and...
This document references:
ASTM C1396/C1396M - Standard Specification for Gypsum Board
Published by ASTM on July 1, 2017
This specification covers the gypsum boards described in 1.1.1 – 1.1.9. NOTE 1—Specifications C840, C841, C844 and C1280 contain application procedures for gypsum board. Gypsum wallboard, designed...
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E2652 - Standard Test Method for Assessing Combustibility of Materials Using a Tube Furnace with a Cone-shaped Airflow Stabilizer, at 750 °C
November 1, 2022
This fire-test-response test method covers the determination under specified laboratory conditions of the combustibility of building materials. Under certain conditions, with the appropriate...
This document references:
NFPA 259 - Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2018
This method of test shall provide a means of determining, under controlled laboratory conditions, the potential heat of building materials subjected to a defined high-temperature exposure condition...
This document references:
NFPA 5000 - Building Construction and Safety Code
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2021
General. The Code addresses those construction, protection, and occupancy features necessary to minimize danger to life and property. Code Title. The provisions of this document shall constitute and...
This document references:
ASTM D1929 - Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics
Published by ASTM on January 1, 2020
This fire test response test method2 covers a laboratory determination of the flash ignition temperature and spontaneous ignition temperature of plastics using a hot-air furnace. The values stated in...
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ASTM E2874 - Standard Test Method for Determining the Fire-Test Response Characteristics of a Building Spandrel-Panel Assembly Due to External Spread of Fire
Published by ASTM on February 1, 2019
This test method evaluates the fire-test response characteristics of a spandrel-panel assembly spanning the intersection of a floor assembly. This test method is used to assess the spandrel-panel...
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UFGS-08 44 00 - CURTAIN WALL AND GLAZED ASSEMBLIES
Published by NAVY on May 1, 2019
NOTE: This guide specification covers the requirements for complete glazed curtain wall system exclusive of doors, entrances, and store fronts, commercial aluminum curtain walls designed to...
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ASTM E2307 - Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barriers Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-story Test Apparatus
Published by ASTM on April 1, 2020
This test method measures the performance of the perimeter fire barrier and its ability to maintain a seal to prevent fire spread during the deflection and deformation of the exterior wall assembly...
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ASTM E2568 - Standard Specification for PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
Published by ASTM on March 1, 2017
This specification covers PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) defined as an exterior, non-bearing wall covering providing a weather-resistant exterior wall envelope on walls required to...
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UFGS-07 27 10.00 10 - BUILDING AIR BARRIER SYSTEM
Published by ARMY on August 1, 2019
NOTE: This guide specification covers contractor responsibilities, quality control, and maximum leakage requirements of the constructed air barrier system. This specification must be accompanied by...
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