NAAMM - HMMA-820 TN04
Fire Protection Ratings versus Fire Resistant Ratings
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| Organization: | NAAMM |
| Publication Date: | 1 January 2021 |
| Status: | active |
scope:
New Code requirements included in the IBC, 2009 edition state that all Transom, Sidelight and Window Frames with a greater than 45-minute fire rating, comply with ASTM E119-07 and ANSI/UL263. These test methods are based on a wall test which includes (FFR) Fire Resistance Rating. A FFR consists of (3) performance criteria: fire exposure, temperature-rise, and hose stream endurance.
Document History
HMMA-820 TN04
January 1, 2021
Fire Protection Ratings versus Fire Resistant Ratings
New Code requirements included in the IBC, 2009 edition state that all Transom, Sidelight and Window Frames with a greater than 45-minute fire rating, comply with ASTM E119-07 and ANSI/UL263. These...