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10 CFR 50

Fire Tests of Penetration Seals, Protective Envelope and Flexible Barriers 

Barry Badders

10 CFR 71

Package and Transportation of Radioactive Material 

Barry Badders

16 CFR, Part 1633

Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets 

David Ewan

16 CFR, Section 1500.45

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

Tony Sauceda

33 CFR/Part 154 Appendix A

Guidelines for Detonation Flame Arresters 

Alexandra Joyce

33 CFR/Part 154 Appendix B

Standard Specification for Tank Vent Flame Arresters  

Alexandra Joyce

ABD 0031

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

Amber Faw

AC11 Sect. 5.3.5 and Sect. 5.4.5

Comparative Bond Test 

Barry Badders
Arturo Alvarez

AC11 Sect. 5.4

Freeze/Thaw Test 

Barry Badders

AC24

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

Barry Badders
Arturo Alvarez

AC59

Direct-applies Exterior Finish System 

Barry Badders
Arturo Alvarez
David Hintz
Marshall Sharp

AITM 2.0007

Determination of the Specific Optical Smoke Density of Aircraft Interior materials 

Amber Faw

AITM 3.0005

Determination of Specific Gas Components of Smoke Generated by Aircraft Interior Materials 

Amber Faw

ANI/MAERP

Fire Tests of Protective Envelope Systems 

Barry Badders

ASTM (Various)

Flash Point, Open and Closed Cup (and Fire Point)  

Christina Gomez

ASTM C 1166

Flame Propagation of Dense and Cellular Elastomeric Gaskets and Accessories 

Christina Gomez

ASTM D 1692

Flammability of Plastic Sheeting and Cellular Plastics 

Christina Gomez

ASTM D 1929

Ignition Properties of Plastics 

Christina Gomez

ASTM D 2015

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

Christina Gomez

ASTM D 2540

Drop-Weight Sensitivity of Liquid Monopropellants  

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM D 2584

Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced Resins 

Barry Badders

ASTM D 2859

Flammability of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials 

Christina Gomez

ASTM D 2863

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

Christina Gomez

ASTM D 3014

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

Christina Gomez

ASTM D 3065

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

Tony Sauceda

ASTM D 3675

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

Amber Faw

ASTM D 5485

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

Christina Gomez

ASTM D 568

Flammability of Flexible Plastics 

Christina Gomez

ASTM D 635

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

Christina Gomez

ASTM E 108

Fire Tests of Roof Coverings 

Marshall Sharp

ASTM E 119

Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials 

Barry Badders

ASTM E 1226

Pressure and Rate of Pressure Rise for Combustible Dust  

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM E 1232

Temperature Limit of Flammability of Chemicals 

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM E 1273

Standard Specification for Tank Vent Flame Arresters  

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM E 1317

Flammability of Marine Surface Finishes 

Amber Faw

ASTM E 1321

Determining Material Ignition and Flame Spread Properties 

Amber Faw

ASTM E 1352

Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies  

Christina Gomez

ASTM E 1353

Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture  

Christina Gomez

ASTM E 1354

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

Christina Gomez

ASTM E 136

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

Christina Gomez

ASTM E 1491

Standard Test Method for Minimum Autoignition Temperature of Dust Clouds 

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM E 1515

Minimum Explosible Concentration of Combustible Dusts  

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM E 1529

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

Barry Badders
Bill Bendele

ASTM E 1537

Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture  

Tony Sauceda
David Ewan

ASTM E 1590

Fire Testing of Mattresses  

David Ewan

ASTM E 162

Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source 

Amber Faw

ASTM E 1725

Fire Tests of Fire-Resistive Barrier Systems for Electrical System Components  

Barry Badders
Bill Bendele

ASTM E 1740

Determining the Heat Release Rate and Other Fire-Test-Response Characteristics of Wallcovering Composites Using a Cone Calorimeter  

Christina Gomez

ASTM E 1822

Fire Testing of Stacked Chairs  

Tony Sauceda
David Ewan

ASTM E 1966

Fire-Resistive Joint Systems  

Barry Badders
Arturo Alvarez
David Hintz
Barry Badders

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

ASTM E 2010

Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Window Assemblies  

Barry Badders

ASTM E 2019

Standard Test Method for Minimum Ignition Energy of a Dust Cloud in Air 

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM E 2021

Standard Test Method for Hot-Surface Ignition Temperature of Dust Layers 

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM E 2074

Fire Tests of Door Assemblies 

Arturo Alvarez
David Hintz
Barry Badders

ASTM E 2079

Limiting Oxygen (Oxidant) Concentration in Gases and Vapors 

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM E 476

Thermal Instability of Confined Condensed Phase Systems (Confinement Test)  

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM E 487

Constant-Temperature Stability of Chemical Materials  

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM E 582

Minimum Ignition Energy and Quenching Distance in Gaseous Mixtures  

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM E 648

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

Amber Faw

ASTM E 659

Standard Test Method for Autoignition Temperature of Liquid Chemicals 

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM E 662

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

Amber Faw

ASTM E 680

Drop Weight Impact Sensitivity of Solid-Phase Hazardous Materials  

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM E 681

Concentration Limits of Flammability of Chemicals  

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM E 695-97

Method for Measuring Relative Resistance of Wall, Floor, and Roof Constructions to Impact Loading 

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM E 771

Spontaneous Heating Tendency of Materials  

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM E 789

Standard Test Method for Dust Explosions in a 1.2-Litre Closed Cylindrical Vessel 

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM E 800

Gas Sampling Protocol 

Amber Faw

ASTM E 814

Fire Tests of Through Penetrations (Seals) 

Barry Badders
Arturo Alvarez
David Hintz

ASTM E 84

Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials 

Tony Sauceda

ASTM E 918

Standard Practice for Determining Limits of Flammability at Elevated Temperature and Pressure  

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM E 970

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

Amber Faw

ASTM F 1173

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

Jason Huczek

ASTM F 1273

Standard Specifications for Tank Vent Flame Arrestors 

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM F 1387

Specification for Performance of Piping and Tubing Mechanically Attached Fittings 

Barry Badders
Bill Bendele

ASTM G 125

Measuring Liquid and Solid Material Fire Limits in Gaseous Oxidants 

Alexandra Joyce
Jason Huczek

ASTM G 72

Autogenous Ignition Temperature of Liquids and Solids in a High-Pressure Oxygen-Enriched Environment 

Alexandra Joyce

ASTM G 74

Ignition Sensitivity of Materials to Gaseous Fluid Impact  

Alexandra Joyce

Bellcore GR-63-CORE (NEBS)

Network Equipment Building Services 

Bill Bendele

BOEING BSS 7238

Smoke Test (Boeing) 

Amber Faw

BOEING BSS 7239

Toxicity Test (Boeing) 

Amber Faw

BOEING BSS 7304

Determination of Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Energy Source 

Amber Faw

BS 476 Part 20, 24

Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 119 

Barry Badders
Arturo Alvarez
David Hintz
Marshall Sharp

BS 7244

British Standard Specification for Flame Arresters for General Use 

Alexandra Joyce

CA Technical Bulletin 106

Smoldering Cigarette Test for Mattress 

David Ewan

CA Technical Bulletin 116

Cigarette Test of Upholstered Furniture 

Christina Gomez

CA Technical Bulletin 117

Flame Retardance of Resilient Filling Materials Used in Upholstered Furniture 

Christina Gomez

CA Technical Bulletin 121

Flame Retardance of Resilient Filling Materials Used in Upholstered Furniture 

Christina Gomez

CA Technical Bulletin 129

Flammability Test for Mattresses for use in Public Buildings 

Tony Sauceda

CA Technical Bulletin 133

Flammability Test Procedure for Seating Furniture for Use in Public Occupancies 

Tony Sauceda

CA Technical Bulletin 603

Open-Flame Standard for Mattresses  

Tony Sauceda

CA Technical Bulletin 604

Bed Clothing Open-Flame Standard 

Tony Sauceda

CAL – 19

California, State of, Title 19, Chapter 8, Articles 1-11 

Tony Sauceda

California Building Code Chapter 7A; 12-7A-5

Urban Wildland Interface Building Test Standards- Fire Resistance Standards for Decks and Other Horizontal Structures 

Barry Badders
Marshall Sharp

CGA C14

Procedures for Fire Testing of DOT Cylinders Pressure Relief Device Systems 

Alexandra Joyce

CSA-Z343, Rev 12

Test Method for In-Line and Firebox Flame Arresters  

Alexandra Joyce

DOC-FF-1-170

Equivalent or similar to ASTM D 2859 

Christina Gomez

DoD (Various)

Safety and Performance Tests for Qualification of Explosives and Explosives Hazards Classification  

Alexandra Joyce

DOT 49 CFR 393.67

Liquid Fuel Tanks 

Bill Bendele

Drager Tubes

Colorimetric Toxicity 

Amber Faw

ECE R34

Annex 5, “Testing of Fuel Tanks Made of Plastic Material” 

Bill Bendele

EN 12874

Flame Arresters-Specifications, Operational Requirements and Test Procedures  

Alexandra Joyce

EN 13501-1

Fire Classification of Construction Products Using Reaction to Fire Tests 

Amber Faw

EN ISO 11925-2

Ignitability of building products subjected to direct impingement of flame -- Part 2: Single-flame source test 

Christina Gomez

EPA T0-15

Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) by GC-MS 

Amber Faw

FAR Part 23.853

Vertical Bunsen Burner Test for Passenger and Crew Compartment Interiors 

Christina Gomez

Fire Block Test of Seats

National Standards for School Buses and School Bus Operations 

Tony Sauceda

FM 4880

Flammability Apparatus, Room Corner Test, 25 ft and 50 ft Corner Test 

Jason Huczek

FM 4910

Clean Room Tests 

Barry Badders
Bill Bendele

FM 4922

Flame/Smoke Exhaust Ducts 

Bill Bendele

FM 4995

Commodity Classification of Idle Plastic Pallets 

Jason Huczek

FM 6061

FMRC Test Procedure for Flame Arresters for Storage Tank Vent Pipes, Class 6061  

Alexandra Joyce

FM 6930

Flammability Classification of Industrial Fluids 

Jason Huczek

FM 7371

FMRC Test Procedure for Detonation Arresters, Class 737  

Alexandra Joyce

FMCSA 49CFR 393.67 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)

  • Safety Venting Test
  • Pressure Resistance
  • Leakage Test
  • Drop Test
  • Fill Pipe Test 
  • Bill Bendele

    FMVSS 304

    Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel Container Integrity 

    Bill Bendele

    FTIR

    Toxic Gas Analysis 

    Amber Faw

    FTS 191

    Various Test Methods:

  • 5903: Vertical 12- or 60-second Flame Test for Fabrics
  • 5906: Horizontal 12- or 60-second Flame Test for Fabrics
  • 5908: 45º Angle 12- or 60-second Flame Test for Fabrics 
  • Christina Gomez

    FTS 372

    Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 648 

    Amber Faw

    IEEE 383

    Wire/Cable Vertical Flame Test 

    Tony Sauceda

    IEEE 634

    Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 814 

    Barry Badders
    Arturo Alvarea
    David Hintz

    IMO A.653(18)

    Surface Flammability of Bulkhead, Ceiling, and Such Finish Materials 

    Amber Faw

    IMO A.753 (18)

    Guidelines for the Application of Plastic Pipes on Ships. Similar to ASTM F 1173 

    Jason Huczek

    IMO A.754(18)

    Recommendation of Fire Resistance Tests for "A," "B," and "F" Class Divisions 

    Barry Badders

    IMO FTP Code Part 1

    Non-Combustibility Test 

    Christina Gomez

    IMO FTP Code Part 2

    Smoke and Toxicity Test 

    Amber Faw

    IMO FTP Code Part 5

    Test for Surface Flammability 

    Amber Faw

    IMO FTP Code Part 6

    Test for Primary Deck 

    Amber Faw

    IMO FTP Code Part 7

    Test for Vertically Supported Textiles and Films 

    Christina Gomez

    IMO FTP Code Part 8

    Test for Upholstered Furniture 

    Christina Gomez

    IMO FTP Code Part 9

    Test for Bedding Components 

    Christina Gomez

    ISO 1182

    Non-Combustibility of Materials 

    Christina Gomez

    ISO 15029

    Determination of spray ignition characteristics of fire-resistant fluids 

    Jason Huczek

    ISO 15540

    Ships and Marine Technology - Fire Resistance of Hose Assemblies 

    Barry Badders
    Bill Bendele

    ISO 15541

    Ships and Marine Technology - Fire Resistance of Hose Assemblies 

    Barry Badders
    Bill Bendele

    ISO 1716

    Heat of Combustion – Determination of the Calorific Value 

    Christina Gomez

    ISO 20823

    Determination of the flammability characteristics of fluids in contact with hot surfaces -- Manifold ignition test 

    Alexandra Joyce

    ISO 3008

    Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 152 

    Barry Badders
    Arturo Alvarez
    David Hintz

    ISO 3009

    Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 163 

    Barry Badders

    ISO 5659 Part 2

    Optical Density Test 

    Amber Faw

    ISO 5660

    Rate of Heat Release from Building Products (Cone Calorimeter Method) 

    Christina Gomez

    ISO 834

    Fire Resistance Test 

    Barry Badders

    ISO 9239-1

    Determination of Burning Behavior Using a Radiant Heat Source 

    Amber Faw

    ISO 9705

    Room/Corner Test 

    Tony Sauceda
    David Ewan

    MIL-STD-810, Method 511

    Explosive Atmosphere  

    Alexandra Joyce

    MIL-T-24708(SH)

    Quarter-Scale Tests 

    Tony Sauceda

    NES 711

    Determination of Smoke Index of the Products of Combustion from Small Specimens of Materials 

    Amber Faw

    NES-713

    Bunsen Burner Flame Test with Draeger Tube Toxicity Determinations 

    Amber Faw

    NFPA 251

    Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 119 

    Barry Badders
    Arturo Alvarez
    David Hintz
    Marshall Sharp

    NFPA 252

    Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 152 

    Barry Badders
    Arturo Alvarez
    David Hintz

    NFPA 253

    Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 648 

    Amber Faw

    NFPA 255

    Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 84 

    Tony Sauceda

    NFPA 256

    Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 108 

    Marshall Sharp

    NFPA 258

    Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 662 

    Amber Faw

    NFPA 259

    Potential Heat of Building Materials 

    Christina Gomez

    NFPA 260

    Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture 

    Christina Gomez

    NFPA 261

    Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes 

    Christina Gomez

    NFPA 265

    Equivalent or similar to UBC 8-2 

    Tony Sauceda
    David Ewan

    NFPA 266

    Test of Upholstered Furniture Exposed to Flaming Ignition Source 

    Tony Sauceda

    NFPA 267

    Test of Mattresses and Bedding Assemblies Exposed to Flaming Ignition Source 

    Tony Sauceda

    NFPA 268

    Radiant Panel Test Exterior Wall Systems 

    Barry Badders
    Marshall Sharp

    NFPA 271

    Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 1354 

    Christina Gomez

    NFPA 285

    Method of Test for the Evaluation of Flammability Characteristics of Exterior, Nonload-bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components Using the Intermediate-Scale, Multistory Test Apparatus (ISMA) 

    Barry Badders
    Arturo Alvarez
    David Hintz

    NFPA 286

    Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth 

    Tony Sauceda

    NFPA 30/30A

    Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code 

    Barry Badders

    NFPA 415

    Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways 

    Barry Badders
    Arturo Alvarez
    David Hintz

    NFPA 417

    Fire Tests of Aircraft Loading Walkways 

    Barry Badders
    Arturo Alvarez
    David Hintz

    NFPA 58

    Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases.  Equivalent or similar to 49 CFR Section 179.105-4 and 179-105-7 

    Barry Badders
    Bill Bendele

    NFPA 701/UL214
    Test 1/Test 2

    Fire Tests for Flame-Resistant Textiles and Films: Large Scale and Small Scale 

    Christina Gomez

    OTI 95/634

    Jet Fire Test 

    Barry Badders
    Arturo Alvarez

    SAE J1527

    Marine Fuel Hose Fire Resistance Tests 

    Bill Bendele

    SAE J1942

    Hose and Hose Assemblies for Marine Applications 

    Bill Bendele

    SBI - EN 13823

    European Single Burning Item Test 

    David Ewan

    School Bus Seat

    School Bus Seat Upholstered Fire Block Test 

    Tony Sauceda

    SMP 800-C

    Bombardier Toxicity Test 

    Amber Faw

    STD791C, Method 6052.1

    High Temperature-High Pressure Spray Ignition Test 

    Barry Badders
    Bill Bendele

    STD791C, Method 6053.1

    Manifold Ignition Test 

    Tony Sauceda

    SwRI 00-01

    Fire Performance Evaluation of Fondue Pot Burners 

    Barry Badders
    Bill Bendele

    SwRI 91-01

    Small Scale Fire Test for Paper, Corrugated Board, and Thin Materials 

    Barry Badders
    Bill Bendele

    SwRI 93-01

    Fire, Hose Steam, Impact, Ballistic and Leakage Tests 

    Barry Badders
    Bill Bendele

    SwRI 95-03

    Testing Requirements for Multi-Hazard Aboveground Flammable Liquid/Fuel Storage Tanks 

    Barry Badders
    Bill Bendele

    SwRI 97-02

    Hydraulic Test of Automobile Fuel Tank 

    Bill Bendele

    SwRI 99-01

    Testing Requirements for Liquid Hydrocarbon Pool-Fire Testing of Aboveground Flammable Liquid/Fuel Storage Tanks (AST) and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) Storage Tanks Containing Fuel 

    Barry Badders
    Bill Bendele

    UBC 17-3

    See New Common Code UBC 26-2 

    Barry Badders
    Arturo Alvarez
    David Hintz
    Marshall Sharp

    UBC 17-5

    See New Common Code UBC 26-3 

    Tony Sauceda

    UBC 17-6

    See New Common Code UBC 26-4 

    Barry Badders
    Arturo Alvarez
    David Hintz
    Marshall Sharp

    UBC 26-2

    Evaluation of Thermal Barriers (Formerly UBC 17-3) 

    Barry Badders
    Arturo Alvarez
    David Hintz
    Marshall Sharp

    UBC 26-3

    Room Fire Test for Interior of Foam Plastic Systems (formerly UBC 17-5) 

    Tony Sauceda

    UBC 26-6

    Ignition Properties of Plastics 

    Christina Gomez

    UBC 26-7

    Method of Test for Determining Classification of Approved Light-Transmitting Plastics 

    Tony Sauceda

    UBC 26-8

    Room Fire Test Standard for Garage Doors Using Foam Plastic Insulation 

    Tony Sauceda

    UBC 26-9

    Method of Test for the Evaluation of Flammability Characteristics of Exterior, Nonload-bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components Using the Intermediate-Scale, Multistory Test Apparatus (ISMA) 

    Barry Badders
    Arturo Alvarez
    David Hintz
    Marshall Sharp

    UBC 42-1

    See New Common Code UBC 8-1 

    Tony Sauceda

    UBC 42-2

    See New Common Code UBC 8-2 

    Barry Badders
    Tony Sauceda

    UBC 43-6

    See New Common Code UBC 7-5 

    Barry Badders

    UBC 7-2

    Fire Tests of Door Assemblies 

    Barry Badders
    Arturo Alvarez
    David Hintz

    UBC 7-5

    Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops (formerly UBC 43-6) 

    Barry Badders
    Arturo Alvarez
    David Hintz

    UBC 8-1

    Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.  Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 84 (Formerly UBC 42-1) 

    Tony Sauceda

    UBC 8-2

    Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Wallcovering (Formerly UBC 42-2) 

    Tony Sauceda
    Barry Badders

    UFC 79-7

    Aboveground Storage Tanks 

    Barry Badders
    Bill Bendele

    UL 10A and 10B

    Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 152 

    Barry Badders
    Arturo Alvarez
    David Hintz

    UL 1479

    Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 814 

    Barry Badders
    Arturo Alvarez
    David Hintz

    UL 155

    Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 152 

    Barry Badders
    Bill Bendele

    UL 162

    Standard for Foam Equipment and Liquid Concentrates 

    Jason Huczek

    UL 1684

    Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Conduit (RTRC) and Fittings 

    Tony Sauceda

    UL 1709

    Standard for Rapid Rise Fire Tests if Protection Materials for Structural Steel Equivalent or similar to UK-DOE Fire Curve, Mobil Fire Curve, and NPD Fire Curve 

    Barry Badders

    UL 1715

    Fire Test of Interior Finish Material 

    Tony Sauceda

    UL 1975

    Fire Test of Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes 

    Tony Sauceda

    UL 199

    Automatic Sprinklers for Fire-Protection Service 

    Jason Huczek

    UL 2024

    Standard for Test Method for Flame and Smoke Characteristics of Nonmetallic Raceway Used in Environmental Air-Handling Spaces 

    Tony Sauceda

    UL 2043

    Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Product and their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces 

    David Ewan

    UL 2080

    Fire Resistant Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids 

    Barry Badders
    Bill Bendele

    UL 2085

    Fire, Hose Stream, Impact, Ballistic and Leakage Tests.  Equivalent or similar to UFC Appendix II-F, 79-7 

    Barry Badders
    Bill Bendele

    UL 2218

    Impact Resistance Test of Prepared Roofing 

    Barry Badders
    Marshall Sharp

    UL 2335

    Fire Tests of Storage Pallets 

    Jason Huczek

    UL 525

    Flame Arresters for Use on Vents of Storage Tanks for Petroleum Oil and Gasoline  

    Alexandra Joyce

    UL 555

    Fire Dampers and Ceiling Dampers 

    Barry Badders
    Arturo Alvarez
    David Hintz

    UL 711

    Standard for Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers 

    Jason Huczek

    UL 72

    Tests for Fire Resistance of Record Protection Equipment 

    Barry Badders
    Bill Bendele

    UL 723

    Equivalent or similar to ASTM E84 

    Tony Sauceda

    UL 790

    Equivalent or similar to ASTM E108 

    Barry Badders
    Marshall Sharp

    UL 9

    Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 163 

    Barry Badders
    Arturo Alvarez
    David Hintz

    UL 94

    Standard Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances 

    Christina Gomez

    UL C102.2 (Canada)

    Canadian Safety Standard 102.2.  Equivalent or similar to ASTM E 84 

    Tony Sauceda

    UN Practices & Procedures

    Various HazMat Classification Procedures, Test Methods and Criteria, Transport of Dangerous Goods  

    Alexandra Joyce

    United Nations Practices and Procedures

    Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature (SADT) 

    Alexandra Joyce

    UPITT Smoke Toxicity

    Evaluation of the Acute Inhalation Toxicity of the Combustion Products of Materials Using the University of Pittsburgh Test Method 

    Amber Faw

    USBM RI 5624

    Explosibility of Dusts (Laboratory Equipment and Test Procedures for Evaluating)  

    Alexandra Joyce


     

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    Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a multidisciplinary, independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with 12 technical divisions.

    March 31, 2009