What is the ASTM standard for fire test?

 

ASTM has developed a series of standards for evaluating the fire performance of materials, including vertical burning tests. ASTM's vertical burning test standard is ASTM D3801, also known as Vertical Burn Test. This test method involves placing the sample vertically, and placing a burner under it, and observing the burning of the sample within a certain period of time to evaluate its fire performance.

 

In addition, ASTM has other standards related to fire testing, such as ASTM E84 standard, also known as vertical burning test (V-0, V-1 or V-2), which is used to evaluate the fire resistance of building materials, cables, walls, etc. surface burning properties.

 

It should be noted that ASTM standards are mainly applicable to the US market. Although they are widely used around the world, not all countries and regions adopt this standard as their local regulations or standards. In other countries and regions, there may be similar standards or codes for evaluating the fire performance of materials. Therefore, when choosing a standard, it is necessary to take into account the market and application field in which it is located, and follow the requirements of local regulations and standardization bodies.