A \u2018d2\u2019 means that, during a 15 second exposure to fire, the flame did not spread further than 150mm from the source of the flame. However, there were flaming droplets that that ignited a paper placard that is sat under the sample.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe B is the overall classification this is achieved by meeting certain parameters set out in the two tests ISO-13823 and ISO 11925-2<\/p>\n
The S1 refers mainly to the ISO 13823 test and the D0 refers to the second test (ISO 11925)<\/p>\n
The first test (ISO 13823) measures the FIGRA\u2026.Fire Growth Rate and to meet class B it must be <120 w\/s LFS (lateral flame spread) must be < edge of specimen THR600s (Total heat Release within 600 seconds) < 7.5 MJ<\/p>\n
The second test refers to the droplets and spread of flame from the edge of the specimen. The flame cannot spread more than 150mm (6\u201d) within 60 seconds.<\/p>\n
Other parameters measured during the tests are:<\/p>\n
SMOGRA —Smoke Growth Rate (m2\/S2) AND TSP600s (m2) —–Total Smoke Production over 600 seconds Results for SMOGRA ———0.1 TSP600s —-14.3<\/p>\n
A lot of companies don\u2019t spend time completing these proper fire tests. We regularly see certificates that are supposed to be for polyethylene foliage, the same material that Vistafolia\u00ae use, but upon closer inspection of the test report, it turns out to simply be a fabric test. We would strongly recommend checking with your retailer and asking to see a test report. If at any point a supplier or manufacturer is hesitant to release fire testing documentation it would probably be best to walk away and look for another supplier who is more transparent with their testing. There are a lot of people out there who unfortunately will take advantage of a buyer who is only looking at the bottom line and in such cases you may find that fire testing hasn\u2019t been done or the certificates have been produced on other products within their offer that don\u2019t represent what you are purchasing. Properly tested and certified products may cost a little bit more, but one must understand that the tests are expensive to undertake and time consuming.<\/p>\n
There may be other options to think about when purchasing materials that may or may not contribute to a fire. Firstly, design is a big factor. Where do you intend to use the product? Is it around fire exits or on the ceiling? Do they extend over large surface areas? If you are considering installing items that may contribute, it might be an idea to consider adding fire breaks into the design. An area that would segregate the combustible product from other combustible products so that in the event of a fire the fire wouldn\u2019t be able to spread further than its confined area.<\/p>\n
There are a number of options for sprinkler or suppression systems on the market. Sprinklers will douse an area in water and continue to do so until deactivated. They are very effective and work by cooling the fire and soaking unburnt materials so they will not ignite. Suppression systems come in a range of options and use chemicals or agents to suffocate or blanket a fire. The suppression systems are often chosen specifically depending on the type of system that will be safe to use around electronic devices such as computers. The main difference between the two is the clean up after the event. A lot of suppression systems require little or no clean up, allowing for shorter down time or disruption to a business. Conversely, a sprinkler system releases a lot of water into the area and will potentially damage electronics and other products. If you were considering sprinklers or suppression speak to a professional in the field and consider all your options.<\/p>\n
Remember, you have the opportunity to be fire aware and it starts before you even buy the product. By making informed choices, we can make the building industry a lot safer.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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