scope:

This standard sets fire performance requirements for pallets and other material handling products so that they can be classified as equivalent to wood pallets. This standard is also intended to determine the suitability for certain end use conditions of the product. Conditions such as strength, durability or deflection resistance etc. are evaluated as part of the Approval examination. However, it is the responsibility of the manufacturer to determine the suitability of the product for its specific end use and for the end user to confirm the product meets their needs.

This standard specifically addresses pallets and other material handling products.

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

Purpose.

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

Approval criteria includes, but are not limited to, performance requirements, marking requirements, examination of manufacturing facility(ies), audit of quality assurance procedures, and a follow-up program.