Fire Technology Testing Services

 Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Fire Technology Department conducts standard tests (below) in accordance with strict standard fire test methods used in industries:

Construction     Public Utilities
Telecommunications    
Transportation    
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SwRI's testing laboratories and Listing, Labeling and Follow-up Inspections Program are accredited through federal, state, international and other various agencies.

FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE
CONTACT

Dr. Marc L. Janssens, Director
Department of Fire Technology
Phone:  (210) 522-6655
Fax:  (210) 522-3377
E-mail:  fire-info@swri.org

To learn more about fire technology capabilities at SwRI, visit our site at fire.swri.org.

 

STANDARD TESTS

DESCRIPTION

CONTACT

10 CFR 50

Fire Tests of Penetration Seals, Protective Envelope and Flexible Barriers

Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971

10 CFR 71

Package and Transportation of Radioactive Material

Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971

16 CFR, Part 1633

Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets

Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718
David Ewan, (210) 522-5469

16 CFR, Section 1500.45

Determining Extremely Flammable Contents of Self-Pressurized Containers (Similar to ASTM D 3065)

Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718

33 CFR/Part 154 Appendix A

Guidelines for Detonation Flame Arresters

Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483

33 CFR/Part 154 Appendix B Standard Specification for Tank Vent Flame Arresters Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ABD 0031

Fire-Smoke-Toxicity (FST) Test Specification (Airbus Industries)

Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863

AC11 Sect. 5.4

Freeze/Thaw Test

Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971

AC11 Sect. 5.3.5 and Sect. 5.4.5

Comparative Bond Test

Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971

AC24 Sections 6.7, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11 Exterior Insulation and Finish System

Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971
Arturo Alva
rez, (210) 522-2505
J. Marshall Sharp, (210) 522-3563

AC59 Direct-applies Exterior Finish System Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971
AITM 2.007 Determination of the Specific Optical Smoke Density of Aircraft Interior materials Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863
ANI/MAERP

Fire Tests of Protective Envelope Systems

Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971

ASTM (Various) Flash Point, Open and Closed Cup (and Fire Point) Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM C 1166

Flame Propagation of Dense and Cellular Elastomeric Gaskets and Accessories

Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718

ASTM D 568

Flammability of Flexible Plastics

Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718

ASTM D 635

Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Self-Supporting Plastics in a Horizontal Position

Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718

ASTM D 1692

Flammability of Plastic Sheeting and Cellular Plastics

Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718

ASTM D 1929

Ignition Properties of Plastics

Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863

ASTM D 2015

Gross Calorific value of Coal and Coke by the Adiabatic Bomb Calorimeter

Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863

ASTM D 2540 Drop-Weight Sensitivity of Liquid Monopropellants Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM D 2584

Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced Resins

Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971

ASTM D 2859

Flammability of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials

Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718

ASTM D 2863

Standard Test Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen Concentration to Support Candle-Like Combustion of Plastics (Oxygen Index) 

Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863

ASTM D 3014

Flame Height, Time of Burning, Mass Loss of Rigid Thermoset Cellular Plastics in a Vertical Position

Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718

ASTM D 3065

Determining Extremely Flammable and Flammable Contents of Self-Pressurized Containers (Similar to 16 CFR, Section 1500.45)

Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718

ASTM D 3675

ASTM Test for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Energy Source

Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718

ASTM D 5485

Standard Test Method for Determining the Corrosive Effect of Combustion Products Using the Cone Corrosimeter

Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863

ASTM E 84

Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718

ASTM E 108

Fire Tests of Roof Coverings

Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971

ASTM E 119

Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

Arturo Alvarez, (210) 522-2505
J. Marshall Sharp, (210) 522-3563

Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971

ASTM E 136

Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C (1382°F)

Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863

ASTM  E 152

Fire Tests of Door Assemblies

Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971
Arturo Alva
rez, (210) 522-2505
J. Marshall Sharp, (210) 522-3563

ASTM E 162

Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718

ASTM E 476 Thermal Instability of Confined Condensed Phase Systems (Confinement Test) Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM E 487 Constant-Temperature Stability of Chemical Materials Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM E 582 Minimum Ignition Energy and Quenching Distance in Gaseous Mixtures Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM E 648

Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source [NIST (NBS) Flooring Radiant Panel]

Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718

ASTM E 659 Standard Test Method for Autoignition Temperature of Liquid Chemicals Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM E 662

Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials (Smoke Chamber)

Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863

ASTM E 680 Drop Weight Impact Sensitivity of Solid-Phase Hazardous Materials Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM E 681 Concentration Limits of Flammability of Chemicals Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM E 695-97 Method for Measuring Relative Resistance of Wall, Floor, and Roof Constructions to Impact Loading Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM E 771 Spontaneous Heating Tendency of Materials Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM E 789 Pressure and Rate of Pressure Rise for Dust Explosions in a 1.2-Liter Closed Cylindrical Vessel Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM E 800

Gas Sampling Protocol

Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863

ASTM E 814

Fire Tests of Through Penetrations (Seals)

Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971
Arturo Alva
rez, (210) 522-2505
J. Marshall Sharp, (210) 522-3563

ASTM E 918 Standard Practice for Determining Limits of Flammability at Elevated Temperature and Pressure Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM E 970

Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed Attic Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source (Utilizes E 648 test apparatus-modified)

Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718

ASTM E 1226 Pressure and Rate of Pressure Rise for Combustible Dust Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM E 1232 Temperature Limit of Flammability of Chemicals Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM E 1233

Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Cyclic Static Air Pressure Differential

Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971

ASTM E 1273 Standard Specification for Tank Vent Flame Arresters Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM E 1317

Flammability of Marine Surface Finishes

Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863

ASTM E 1321

Determining Material Ignition and Flame Spread Properties

Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863

ASTM E 1352 Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718
ASTM E 1353 Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718
ASTM E 1354

Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter (Cone Calorimeter)

Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863

ASTM E 1491

Standard Test Method for Minimum Autoignition Temperature of Dust Clouds

Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM E 1515 Minimum Explosible Concentration of Combustible Dusts Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM E 1529

Determining Effects of Large Hydrocarbon Pool Fires on Structural Members and Assemblies

Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971

ASTM E 1537 Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718
David Ewan, (210) 522-5469
ASTM E 1590 Fire Testing of Mattresses Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718
David Ewan, (210) 522-5469
ASTM E 1725 Fire Tests of Fire-Resistive Barrier Systems for Electrical System Components Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971
ASTM E 1740 Determining the Heat Release Rate and Other Fire-Test-Response Characteristics of Wallcovering Composites Using a Cone Calorimeter Jason Huczek, (210) 522-3632
ASTM E 1822 Fire Testing of Stacked Chairs Tony Sauceda, (210) 522-3718
David Ewan, (210) 522-5469
ASTM E 1966 Fire-Resistive Joint Systems Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971
ASTM E 1995 Measurement of Smoke Obscuration Using a Conical Radiant Source in a Single Closed Chamber, With the Test Specimen Oriented Horizontally Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863
ASTM E 2010 Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Window Assemblies Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971
Arturo Alva
rez, (210) 522-2505
J. Marshall Sharp, (210) 522-3563
ASTM E 2019 Standard Test Method for Minimum Ignition Energy of a Dust Cloud in Air Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM E 2021 Standard Test Method for Hot-Surface Ignition Temperature of Dust Layers Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM E 2079 Limiting Oxygen (Oxidant) Concentration in Gases and Vapors Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM F 1173

Fire and Hydrostatic Tests of Composite Pipe.  Similar to IMO A.753(18)

Jason Huczek, (210) 522-3632

ASTM F 1273 Standard Specifications for Tank Vent Flame Arrestors Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM F 1387 Specification for Performance of Piping and Tubing Mechanically Attached Fittings

Barry Badders, (210) 522-3971

ASTM G 72 Autogenous Ignition Temperature of Liquids and Solids in a High-Pressure Oxygen-Enriched Environment Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM G 74 Ignition Sensitivity of Materials to Gaseous Fluid Impact Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
ASTM G 125 Measuring Liquid and Solid Material Fire Limits in Gaseous Oxidants Nathan Weyandt, (210) 522-5483
Jason Huczek, (210) 522-3632
ATS 1000.001

(TOXIC GAS SAMPLING)

Amber Faw, (210) 522-3863

Bellcore GR-63-CORE (NEBS)

Network Equipment Building Services

Bill Bendele, (210) 522-2728

BOEING BSS 7239