SwRI Fire Technology: Testing Services for the Construction Industry
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SwRI evaluates fire-rated doors under
controlled pressure conditions in accordance with ASTM, NFPA,
UBC, UL, and international standards. |
A wide range of standard and custom
tests are performed at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
to evaluate the fire performance of construction materials,
products, and systems.
Construction Industry Fire Tests
A furnace test is used to measure fire
endurance (i.e., the time that a wall or floor/ceiling
assembly or a structural element is capable of withstanding
a standard fire while fulfilling its separating and/or
load-bearing function). A wide range of apparatuses and
furnaces are available to fulfill the fire testing needs of
the building material manufacturers industry.
The assessment of interior finish contribution to fire
growth is based primarily on performance in a flame spread
test. Certain types of products and applications must meet
other requirements based on their propensity for ignition
and the release rate of heat, smoke, and toxic products of
combustion.
SwRI
Fire Test Standards
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Wall, Floor/Ceiling, and Roof
Assemblies
Fire resistance of structural assemblies |
ASTM E 119,
ASTM E 1529,
BS 476 Parts 20 & 24,
ISO 834,
NFPA 251 |
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Structural Elements
Fire resistance of columns, beams, etc. |
ASTM E 119,
ASTM E 1529,
BS 476 Parts 20 & 24,
ISO 834,
NFPA 251,
UL 1709 |
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Doors and Windows
Protection of openings in fire-rated walls |
ASTM E 152,
ASTM E 2010,
BS 476 Parts 20 & 24,
ISO 3008,
ISO 3009,
NFPA 252,
NFPA 253,
UBC 7-2,
UL 9,
UL 10A & 10B,
UL 155 |
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Other Fire-Resistive Elements and
Assemblies
Fire resistance of dampers, cable penetrations, etc. |
10 CFR 50,
ASTM E 119,
ASTM E 814,
ASTM E 1725,
ASTM E 1966,
BS 476 Parts 20 & 24,
UBC 26-2,
NFPA 251,
UBC 7-5,
UL 555,
UL 1479 |
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Exterior Finish Materials
Roofing, EIFS, exterior wall claddings, etc. |
ASTM E 108,
ASTM E 1354,
ICBO AC-07,
ICBO AC11,
ICBO AC24,
Modified ASTM E 108,
NFPA 256,
NFPA 268,
NFPA 271,
SwRI 99-02,
UBC 26-9 |
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Interior Finish Materials
Wall coverings, ceiling linings, floor coverings |
ASTM D 2859,
ASTM E 84,
ASTM E 162,
ASTM E 648,
ASTM E 662,
ASTM E 800,
ASTM E 970,
ASTM E 1321,
ASTM E 1354,
ASTM E 1740,
ASTM E 1995,
ISO 5659-2,
ISO 9705,
NFPA 253,
NFPA 255,
NFPA 258,
NFPA 265,
NFPA 271,
SBI test,
UBC 8-1,
UBC 8-2,
UBC 26-3,
UL 723,
UPITT Toxicity Test |
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Other Building Materials
Thermal and acoustical insulation, etc. |
ASTM D 2015,
ASTM D 3286,
ASTM E 136,
ASTM E 1354,
ISO 1182,
ISO 1716,
NFPA 259,
NFPA 271 |
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Contents and Furnishings
Upholstered furniture, mattresses, drapes, etc. |
ASTM D 568,
ASTM D 635,
ASTM D 1692,
ASTM D 1929,
ASTM D 3014,
ASTM E 1474,
ASTM E 1352,
ASTM E 1353,
ASTM E 1537,
ASTM E 1590,
ASTM E 1822,
CA TB 106,
CA TB 116,
CA TB 117,
CA TB 121,
CA TB 129,
CA TB 133,
NFPA 272, NFPA 701,
UBC 26-6,
UBC 26-7 |
For more
information about fire technology services and capabilities
for testing services for the construction industry at SwRI or how you can contract with SwRI,
please call (210) 522-2311 or e-mail
fire-info@swri.org.
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