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This method of fire tests for qualifying a thermalbarrier for protecting foam plastic insulation or metal compositematerials (MCM), herein referred to as a thermal barrier, isapplicable to building construction materials, products, orassemblies intended to be used to protect foam plastic insulationor MCM from direct fire exposure.

The performance of the thermal barrier is evaluated byits ability to limit the temperature rise on its unexposed surfaceand by the ability of the thermal barrier to remain intact inorder to provide protection from ignition of the foam plasticinsulation or MCM during a standard fire exposure.

This method of fire tests does not evaluate thermal barriersused in or on upholstered furniture or mattresses.

This standard does not purport to address all safetyproblems or considerations associated with its use.

The purpose of this method of fire tests is to evaluate theability of the thermal barrier to prevent ignition of foam plasticinsulation or MCM from a standard fire exposure for a periodof 15 minutes.

The purpose of this method of fire tests is also to evaluatethe ability of the thermal barrier to remain in place andprevent ignition of foam plastic insulation or MCM for a periodof 15 minutes during a standard room/corner fire exposure.

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Published: 08/09/2012 ISBN(s): 9781455904242 Number of Pages: 15