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This practice is a supplement to Form and Style for ASTM Standards, ² which shall be consulted in writing all ASTM standards.

This practice contains, directly or by reference, all of the information required to comply with the policy on fire standards and the additional guidelines recommended by Committee E05.

This practice, intended to assist ASTM Committees, establishes guidelines and criteria for the preparation of firetest-response standards (that is, standards for response to heat or flame under prescribed conditions).

This fire standard cannot be used to provide quantitative measures.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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