Universe 2000 with alpolic on zee girts universe facade. Both standards involve a 2 story wall sample exposed to fire during a 30 minute test. These sheets are listed by hunter xci product type, then by wall type, including cmu, concrete, steel stud and fire retardant treated wood stud, and then by exterior finish. Nfpa 285 today icc building code chapter 14 exterior walls 1403. The values are within the allowable ranges as specified in table 8. Nfpa adopts ubc 269 as nfpa 285 1970s 1980s section 1.
Sep 02, 2015 by the panel manufacturer via the nfpa 285 test method. For example, if two materials, such as exterior cladding and a combustible insulation, are each tested independently and meet the criteria of the nfpa 285 test, the combination of these two materials may not meet the intent of the code or the nfpa 285 performance requirements. Nfpa 285 offers the insight and testing criteria to accurately determine flammability characteristics of exterior wall assemblies to help ensure adequate fire resistance. Nfpa 2852019 nfpa 285 standard fire test method for. Testing was conducted on january 27, 2015 in accordance with the applicable requirements and following the standard methods of nfpa 285 standard test method for evaluation of fire propagation characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing wall assemblies.
Nfpa 2852006 nfpa 285, standard fire test method for evaluation of fire propagation characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing wall assemblies containing combustible components, 2006 edition. Nfpa 285 standard fire test method for evaluation of fire propagation characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing wall assemblies containing combustible components 2012 edition reference. Table 2 shows the time average temperatures obtained during the calibration test. Universe 2000r285 with alpolic with universe continuous. Nfpa 285 fire test standards may be applied to exterior wall assemblies in type i, ii, iii, and iv construction. It is recommended that a further assessment be undertaken as part of priority 2 works. This standard describes a method for determining the contribution of interior finish materials to room fire growth during specified fire exposure conditions. Thats why we designed alpolic fr materials, and its why we work with a variety of industry partners to design and test wall systems certified to pass the rigorous nfpa 285 test.
The information and data contained in this brochure are as of august, 20. Nfpa 285, 2011 edition, standard fire test method for evaluation of fire propagation characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing wall assemblies containing combustible components nfpa 286, 2011 edition, standard methods of fire tests for evaluating contribution of wall and. Nfpa 285 compliant wall assemblies with permabarrier. Defendair 200 has been tested to nfpa 285 using a wall system as follows. Fireretardant safety for tall buildings alpolic materials. Nfpa 285 compliant wall systems and assemblies the components listed in the following sections base wall system section a, airwaterresistive barrier section b, exterior insulation section c, and exterior cladding section d can be combined to create wall systems and assemblies that comply with nfpa 285 requirements. Alpolicfr, has been tested to the national fire protection agency s verification nfpa 285, and passed all requirements and is classified as an acceptable solution under the nz building code for fire rated cladding systems. Specifying nfpa 285 testing construction specifier. Alpolicfr fire rating meets the nz building code standard. For more information, please contact mitsubishi plastics, inc. Alpolic has partnered with rmax operating, llc, a continuous insulation supplier, to test an innovative acm wall assembly against the national fire protection association 285 standard. Chubb01700718 risk bulletin aluminium composite panels. The nfpa 285 test provides a method for determining the flammability characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing wall assemblies. Nfpa 285, section 72, requires the apparatus to be calibrated a initially, prior to the first wall assembly test, b when significant chang es to the gas flow system are made, c within 1 year prior to the test on an actual product wall assembly, or d whenever ceramic blanket covering more than 50% of the.
Sprinklermatic fire protection systems 16,054 views 1. Nfpa 285 approved for outdoor wall cladding of any type of building without height limit. Understand how to determine if your assembly requires nfpa 285 testing 6. Usa nfpa 25993 british thermal unit 4mm passed astm d178176 climbing drum peel test 4mm, 6mm passed astm e84, steiner tunnel test 4mm, 6mm class a class 1 astm e108, modified 4mm passed. Since most building exteriors contain windows and other penetrations, this unique feature is critically important for evaluating realworld fire performance. Evaluation of fire propagation characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing wall assemblies. Tremco sealants 3735 green road beachwood, oh 44122 8003215036. Metal composite materials fire performance testing in the. Provide relevant psp limited alpolicfr aluminium composite panel maintenance requirements use this clause to list requirements of information that is required but which does not warrant a separate specialist operation and maintenance manual. Section 1408exterior insulation and finish systems eifs. All of our resources are available for download on this page. The nfpa 285 test was completed and complies with all current, and at the time nz fire codes.
Alpolicfr is an aluminium composite panel with a fireretardant core. In canada, a similar large scale test is required and identified as canulc s4. Table 1 shows the average burner flow and heat flux. Nfpa 285 compliant wall assembly charts hunter panels xci has developed buildawall sheets pdf that help you build a nfpa compliant wall assembly. Dow corning corporate center po box 994 midland, mi 48686 9894964400. Flammability tests for external cladding on buildings. Nfpa 285 tested wall assemblies 2 the other two national model building codes of that era also required full scale testing of this type for exterior walls. Nfpa 285 is a standard method of test for the evaluation of flammability characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing wall assemblies containing combustible components using the intermediatescale, multistorey test apparatus nfpa, 1998.
Alpolic fr wall panels from mitsubishi plastics inc. Alpolic technical resources metal composite materials. Nfpa 16, standard for installation of sprinkler systems nfpa 10118, life safety code nfpa 500018, building construction and safety code nfpa 28517, standard fire test for evaluation of fire propagation characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing assemblies containing combustible components. The 1982 sbcci standard, and the 1984 boca national basic building codes stated in their. Fire hazards of exterior wall assemblies containing. This document is based on verified npfa 285 compliant wall assembly reports, and is intended as a guide for architects, general contractors, building. Understand which assembly components trigger nfpa 285 testing 5.
Evidence of testing in accordance with nfpa 285 andor an icces. Textile and expanded vinyl wall covering systems are included in this standard and they are also addressed specifically in. The table provides a list of wall components and materials that can be used to achieve approved walls. Nfpa 285 fire tested wall assemblies owens corning. The test simulates a multistory fire performance of an entire wall assembly. Leads to increased exterior insulation applications late 70s. The nfpa 285 is a full scale test method exposing a wall assembly sample measuring a minimum of feet 4 inches 4. Alucobond a2 was introduced to the market in 1992, whereas alucobond plus was introduced in 2000. Alpolicfr composite fire resistive metal panels are 4 or 6 mm. Nfpa 2852019 nfpa 285 standard fire test method for evaluation of fire propagation characteristics of exterior wall assemblies containing combustible components, 2019 edition. Alpolicfr cladding material for highrise buildings. Nfpa 285 is the only test standard that assesses vertical and horizontal flame spread on an exterior wall assembly containing an opening. Nfpa 285, 2011 edition, standard fire test method for evaluation of fire propagation characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing wall assemblies containing combustible components nfpa 286, 2011 edition, standard methods of fire tests for.
Recent global fire events have heightened the awareness. Thanks to its mineral core, alucobond a2 meets the strict requirements of some of the toughest. Supersedes all previous versions henry nfpa 285 air. Alpolic announced today that the wall assembly, which utilizes rmax tsx8500 continuous insulation, passed the rigid nfpa 285 standard. Other ibc sections also require nfpa 285 testing of the following individual components and systems section 1407. Alpolicrf provides a polished reflective aluminum surface suitable for many applications that require a high degree of reflectivity. Theoriginal determination made by bca certifiers that the. Foam plastics remain combustible, with flame and smoke numbers up to 25450. Nfpa 2852006 nfpa 285, standard fire test method for. Learn about potential alternative options to address compliance with nfpa 285 aiaces lu. Continuous insulation vertical aluminum tube framing 10. Alucobond pe alpolic alucobest formwall plus other 100% pe core panels note.
September 2, 2015 dow building solutions the dow chemical. Combustible facade cladding preliminary fire safety assessment. Documents sold on the ansi standards store are in electronic adobe acrobat pdf format, however some iso and iec standards are available from amazon. To learn more, owens corning encourages you to download. The test method is intended to evaluate the combustible components within the wall. A reflective aluminum panel is bonded to our pe core and backed by a second aluminum panel, creating a panel thats much thinner and lighter than traditional options, much easier to fabricate and mount, and virtually unbreakable. Nfpa 285 compliant wall assembly charts hunter panels. Attached is a table describing nfpa 285 compliant wall assemblies, incorporating delta air and waterresistive barriers. Nfpa 285 pass criteria for the internal assembly i. Alpolic announced today that the wall assembly, which utilizes rmax tsx 8500 continuous insulation, passed the rigid nfpa 285 standard.
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