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1.1 The requirements in this standard govern the application of explicit algebraic formula sets to the calculation of flashover-related phenomena. 1.2 This standard is an implementation of the general requirements provided in ISO 16730-1 for the case of fire dynamics calculations involving sets of explicit algebraic formulas. 1.3 This standard is arranged in the form of a template, where specific information relevant to algebraic flashover formulas are provided to satisfy the following types of general requirements: a) description of physical phenomena addressed by the calculation method; b) documentation of the calculation procedure and its scientific basis; c) limitations of the calculation method; d) input parameters for the calculation method; e) domain of applicability of the calculation method. 1.4 Examples of sets of algebraic formulas meeting the requirements of this standard will be provided in separate Annexes to this standard. Currently, there is one informative annex containing a set of algebraic equations each of which calculate the minimum heat release rate to cause flashover in residential size enclosures.