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ABOUT US

Established in 1989 byinstrumentation engineerStephen Upton and fire scientistStephen Grayson, Fire TestingTechnology Limited (FTT) wasthe first company in the worldto specialise in themanufacture, supply andmaintenance of reaction to firetesting instrumentation.

Today, FTT is internationallyrecognised as the world’sleading supplier of fire testinginstrumentation and havesupplied the majority of leadingfire research groups and testinglaboratories around the world.Our directors and seniorresearchers participate in UK,ISO, CEN and ASTMstandardisation committees toensure that our instruments arealways compliant. Theseinclude committees dealingwith construction products,electro technical products,furnishing products andtransport applications forinstruments such as the ConeCalorimeter, NBS SmokeDensity Chamber, and the newFAA Micro-Calorimeter etc.

FTT is pleased to offer itsclients a full professionalservice, commencing with aninformed discussion ofrequirements, followed by theassembly of individualinstruments, manufactured toorder in our own productionfacility. All software is writtenand updated by FTT engineersand can be customised to meeta specific client brief. FTT’sengineers will take care of thecomplete installation of firetesting equipment at the client

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INSTRUMENT LISTING BY INDUSTRY SECTORS

European CPD: Wall, Ceiling, Flooring and Linear Pipe Thermal Insulation Products 6European CPD: Electric Cables 6European Railway 7European Roofing Products 7US Transportation 9 Plastics 10Aviation 10

INSTRUMENT LISTING BY FIRE TEST PARAMETERS

HEAT RELEASE RATE 12Cone Calorimeter ISO 5660, ASTM E1354 12EN 13823 Single Burning Item Test 13EN 50399/IEC 60332-3 Electrical Cable Test 14FAA Micro Calorimeter 14ISO 9705 Room Corner Test/Furniture Calorimeter 14Large Scale Mattress Fire Test CA TB 603, CPSC 1633 15EN ISO 1716 Bomb Calorimeter 15OSU Calorimeter ASTM E906 15Fire Propagation Apparatus ASTM E1354, FM 4910 15

SMOKE PRODUCTION 16NBS Smoke Density Chamber (BS 6401, ASTM E662, ISO 5659, NES 711) 16EN 61034 3 Metre Cube 16ASTM D2843 Exit Sign Test 16

IGNITABILITY 17ISO 13927 Mass Loss Cone 17EN ISO 11925-2 Single Flame Source Test 17EN ISO 1182 Non-Combustibility Test 17Oxygen Index ISO 4589-2, ASTM D2863 18Elevated Temperature Oxygen Index ISO 4589-3 18UL 94 Horizontal/Vertical Flame Chamber 18UL 1581 Vertical Wire Flame Test Apparatus 18ISO 5657 Ignitability Apparatus 19FMVSS 302, ISO 3795 19FAR Bunsen Burner Test Apparatus 19Glow Wire Test Apparatus IEC 60695-2-10, UL 746A 19

FLAME SPREAD 20IEC 60332-1-2 Electric Cable Test 20LIFT, IMO Spread of Flame Apparatus ISO 5658-2 20EN ISO 9239-1 Flooring Radiant Panel 20ASTM E162 Radiant Panel Flame Spread Apparatus 21Thermal/Acoustic Insulation Flame Propagation Apparatus 21ENV 1187 Test 1 – with burning brands 21ENV 1187 Test 2 – with burning brands and wind 21ENV 1187 Test 3 – with burning brands, wind and supplementary radiant heat 22ENV 1187 Test 4 – with 2 stages incorporating burning brands, wind and supplementary radiant heat 22

COMBUSTION GAS ANALYSIS/TOXICITY/CORROSIVITY 23FTIR Toxicity Test 23EN 50267-2-3/IEC 60754 Part 1 & 2 Cable Corrosivity 23NES 713 Naval Engineering Standard 24Cone Corrosimeter ASTM D5485, ISO DIS 11907-4 24ASTM E1678 Toxicity (or Corrosivity) Test Apparatus 24

FIRE RESISTANCE 25IEC 60331, BS 6387 Electric Circuit Integrity Test 25Fire Resistance Test Furnaces 26


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The EU Construction ProductsDirective (CPD) is the basis ofconstruction products regulationsto be used in all member states.This Directive requiresconstruction products to beclassified using the new set of firetest methods. These productsinclude all wall lining, flooring,roofing and other fixed productssuch as linear pipe thermalinsulation products and electriccables.

EUROPEAN CPD:WALL, CEILING,FLOORING ANDLINEAR PIPETHERMALINSULATIONPRODUCTS

The CPD requires that allmember states modify theirregulations to allow classificationusing the test methods and systemsdescribed in EN 13501. EN 13501was revised in 2007 to includeclassification requirements forlinear thermal insulation productand a separate part EN 13501-6 isbeing published to define theelectric cable fire performanceclassifications requirements.

These test methods, and in somecase the classification system, are

now being used extensively beyondthe European Union both bycountries wanting to establish orupgrade their own regulationswithout spending extensiveresearch and development budgetsand by producers wanting toexport products to Europe. FTTengineers have worked with CENin the development of these testmethods and supply all equipmentrequired for assessing the reactionto fire performance of constructionproducts which include:

The fire performance of electriccables will be uniformly regulatedwithin the European Union.Traditionally these products havenot been addressed in nationalbuilding regulations andclassifications had been voluntaryor required by larger purchasingagencies. The inclusion of electriccables within the EuropeanUnion’s Construction Products

EUROPEAN CPD:ELECTRIC CABLES

Directive (CPD) changes thissituation. Once implemented allelectric cables used in memberstates will be tested using the sametest methods and classified usingthe same classification system.

Cables are tested using five testmethods, and classified by theprovisions of EN 13501-6 which isa parallel standards in the existingCPD classification standard

EN 13501-1 “Fire classification ofconstruction products and buildingelements” to include electric cablerequirements. EN 13501-6 showsthe test methods and performancecriteria that must be met in orderfor a cable to meet a particularclassification (Aca, B1ca, B2ca,Cca, Dca and Eca). The five testmethods used are:

Test Method Page No.

EN 13823: Reaction to fire tests for building products excluding floorings exposed to thermal attack by a single burning item 13

EN ISO 1716: Reaction to fire tests for building products – Determination of the heat of combustion 15

EN ISO 1182: Reaction to fire tests for building products – Non combustibility test 17

EN ISO 11925: Reaction to fire tests for building products – Ignitability of building products subjected to direct impingement of flame 17

EN ISO 9239: Reaction to fire tests for building products – Horizontal surface spread of flame for floor coverings 20


Reaction to fire tests for building products (EN ISO 1716) – This test determines the heat of combustion of a cable when it is burned under standardised conditions. The test is relevant for the class Aca. 15

Burning behaviour of bunched cable (EN 50399) 30 kW flame source – This test evaluates the potential contribution of a cable to the early stages of development of a fire, under direct exposure to a 30 kW flame source. The test is relevant for the class B1ca. 14

Burning behaviour of bunched cable (EN 50399) 20.5 kW flame source – This test evaluates the potential contribution of a cable to the early stages of development of a fire, under direct exposure to a 20.5 kW flame source. The test is relevant for the classes B2ca, Cca and Dca. 14

Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable (EN 60332-1-2) 1 kW pre-mixed flame – This test evaluates the flame spread of a cable under exposure to a small flame. This test is relevant for the classes B1ca, B2ca, Cca, Dca and Eca. 20

Smoke production of burning cable (EN 61034) – This test evaluates the potential contribution of a cable to obscuration of vision when burning under static air flow conditions. The test is relevant for the classes B1ca, B2ca, Cca and Dca, in association with the Additional Classification s1. 16

Acidity levels produced by burning cables (EN 50267-2-3) – This test evaluates the acidity of evolved gases. The test is relevant for the classes B1ca, B2ca, Cca and Dca. 23

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EUROPEAN ROOFINGPRODUCTS

This European Specification ENV 1187 specifies four methods fordetermining the performance of roofs to external fire exposure. The fourmethods assess the performance of roofs under the following conditions:

The tests assess the fire spreadacross the external surface of theroof, the fire spread within theroof (Tests 1, 2 and 3), the firepenetration (Tests 1, 3 and 4) andthe production of flaming dropletsor debris falling from theunderside of the roof or from theexposed surface (Tests 1, 3 and 4).

Tests 2 and 3 are not applicable togeometrically irregular roofs orroof mounted appliances e.g.ventilators and roof lights.

The four tests listed above donot imply any ranking order. Eachtest stands on its own without thepossibility to substitute orexchange one for another.

European Directives such as theConstruction Products Directivehave led European industries toharmonise testing methods for theproducts used in the constructionof buildings. As member statesmove towards harmonising thesemethods and regulations, there hasbeen a similar initiative toharmonise the interoperability ofrailway rolling stock. As a result,the European Commission haveauthorized a working group

DEVELOPMENTS INEUROPEAN RAILWAYSECTOR

(CEN 256 WG1) to identify firetest methods for use in theclassification of products andmaterials employed in railwaycarriages throughout Europe,producing harmonisation betweenproduct standards throughout theEuropean states.

In 2013, CEN 256 WG1 andTC9X WG3 published a seven-partstandard EN 45545 in which Part 2describes the reaction to fire testmethods, test conditions and

reaction to fire performancerequired for classification ofstructural products includingflooring, seats, cables and non-listed items.

The performance of all theproducts is determined withrespect to flame spread and the amounts of heat, smoke and toxic fumes produced. All of these test methods areoffered by FTT.

Standard Instrument Page No.

STRUCTURAL PRODUCTS (incl. flooring)

ISO 5658-2 Lateral spread on building products in vertical configuration IMO Spread of Flame Apparatus 20

ISO 5660-1 Heat release, smoke production and mass loss rate – Part 1: Heat release rate Cone Calorimeter 12

EN ISO 9239-1 Horizontal surface spread of flame for floor coverings Flooring Radiant Panel 20

ISO 5659-2 Plastics – Smoke generation – Part 2: Determination of optical density by a single-chamber test NBS Smoke Density Chamber with FTIR 16

EN ISO 11925-2 Ignitability of building products subjected to direct impingement of flame The Single Flame Source Test 17

SEATS

ISO 9705 Full-scale room test for surface products Furniture Calorimeter 14



CABLES

EN 60332-1-2 Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions Electric Cable Test 14

EN 60332-3-24 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions – Electric Cable Test 14 Test for vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables (for d ≥ 12 mm)

EN 50305 Railway applications – Railway rolling stock cables having special fire performance (for d ≤ 6 mm) Electric Cable Test 14

EN 61034-2 Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions – 3M Cube 16 Part 2: Test procedure and requirements

NON-LISTED ITEMS

ISO 4589-2 Plastics – Determination of burning behaviour by oxygen index – Part 2: Ambient-temperature test Oxygen Index 18


NF X 70-100 Fire behaviour test – Analysis of pyrolysis and combustion gases – pipe still method EN 50267-2-3/IEC 60754 Part 1 & 2 23


ISO 5658-2 Lateral spread on building products in vertical configuration IMO Spread of Flame Apparatus 20

The requirements specified in EN 5545-2 depend on the end use of the product and the Hazard Level of the carriage.


Test 1 – with burning brands 21

Test 2 – with burning brands and wind 21

Test 3 – with burning brands, wind and supplementary radiant heat 22

Test 4 – with two stages incorporating burning brands, wind and supplementary radiant heat 22



US TRANSPORTATION

Regulation for fire safety in inter-city and interstate trains in the USis addressed by the FederalRailroad Administration (FRA),and was published in “PassengerEquipment Safety Standards; FinalRule”, found in the Code ofFederal Regulations (49CFR238Appendix B). More extensiverequirements can be found inNFPA 130, Standard for FixedGuideway Transit and PassengerRail Systems, a consensus standardissued by NFPA and widelyadopted for trains andunderground systems. Guidanceon fire hazard assessment ofpassenger trains is found in ASTM E2061: Fire HazardAssessment of Rail TransportationVehicles. This guide can be used todevelop a fire hazard assessmentand it discusses different firescenarios as well as the tests

required by the Federal RailwayAdministration and by NFPA 130.The key fire tests are ASTM E162,ASTM D3675 (similar to ASTME162 for foams), ASTM E648 (forflooring), ASTM E119 (a fireresistance test for structuralcomponents), and ASTM C1166(a small burner test for cellularelastomeric gaskets andaccessories). Fabrics are testedwith a small vertical Bunsenburner test and smoke obscurationis assessed with the ASTM E662test. In order to conduct firehazard assessment, it is acceptableto run complete seat assemblies toASTM E1537 (CA TB 133upholstered furniture test) orcomplete mattresses to ASTME1590 (CA TB 129). NFPA 130also contains requirements forwires and cables, which must meetthe UL 1685 vertical cable tray


Large Scale Mattress Fire Test CA TB 603, CPSC 1633 15

FMVSS 302, ISO 3795 19

NBS Smoke Density Chamber ASTM E662 16

Radiant Panel Flame Spread Apparatus ASTM E162 21

test, including smoke obscurationcriteria (absent from FRAregulations). NFPA 130 alsocontains circuit integrityrequirements for some cables,based on a fire resistance test.

Subways fall under thejurisdiction of the Federal TransitAdministration (FTA), so the FRAregulations do not apply. There areguidelines (but no requirements)which reference the same set of firetests as shown above and, inpractice, many (or even most) localtransportation authoritiesreference NFPA 130. Buses oftenalso follow the same guidelinesvoluntarily.

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SHIPPING

There are many standards for materials used on ships. The key one is the surface flammability test (ASTM E1317,often known as the LIFT or IMO test) and others include the non-combustibility test (ISO 1182) and the ISOsmoke chamber test (ISO 5659-2). All maritime tests are contained in the IMO (International MaritimeOrganization) Fire Test Procedures Code. Cables on ships are often required to be tested to the UL 1685 test, anintermediate scale cable tray test, with requirements also for smoke obscuration.

MOTOR VEHICLES There are very few fire testsassociated with roadtransportation in the US. TheNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA)established and enforces safetyperformance standards for roadmotor vehicles and road motorvehicle equipment. The only firetest mandated by NHTSA isFMVSS 302 (also known as ASTM D6132), which is requiredfor everything within 13mm of the

passenger compartment. It is asmall scale burner test conductedin a small cabinet (15″ x 14″ x 8″).Test specimens 4″ x 14″ areexposed to a flame for 15s and aburn rate is calculated. A materialpasses if the burn rate < 102mm/min. ISO 3795 is atechnically equivalent standardused in Europe, Canada, andJapan. While NHTSA mandatesFMVSS 302 for school buses,much of the industry, and some

local education authorities, alsovoluntarily conducts a very simpletest that involves burning a paperbag filled with newspaper on a setof school bus seat assemblies. Thistest has recently been standardisedat ASTM as ASTM E2574,Standard Test Method for FireTesting of School Bus SeatAssemblies, by replacing the paper bag by a gas burner 50%more severe than the ASTME1537 fire test.




Micro Calorimeter 12

Cone Calorimeter (ISO 5660, ASTM E1354) 10

NBS Smoke Density Chamber (BS 6401, ASTM E662, ISO 5659, NES 711) 14

Fire Propagation Apparatus ASTM E2058 13

Oxygen Index ISO 4589-2, ASTM D2863 17

Elevated Temperature Oxygen Index ISO 4589-3 17

UL 94 Horizontal/Vertical Flame Chamber 16

UL 1581 Vertical Wire Flame Test Apparatus 16

Radiant Panel Flame Spread Apparatus ASTM E162 19

Toxicity (or Corrosivity) Test Apparatus ASTM E1678 22

Glow Wire Test Apparatus (IEC 60695-2-10, UL 746A) 19

PLASTICS

Plastics used in most industrial andtransport applications andparticularly those used in higherfire hazard environments, arecompounded with flame retardantsto enhance their fire performance.Several methodologies have beendeveloped to assess the burningcharacteristics of the materials sothat performance of the plastics

themselves and the products intowhich they are made can becomparatively assessed. Some ofthese methods are simple flametest and others can be used innumerical models.

Listed below are someflammability tests that are widelyused in industry to measure differentfire response characteristics:

AVIATION

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates aircraft operating in the US but its guidelines arefollowed worldwide. Fire tests for materials used in passenger aircraft are detailed in the FAA AircraftMaterials Fire Test Handbook. FTT provides the following fire testing equipment which are all described inthe FAA Fire Test Handbook and are used for regulation:


ASTM E906 OSU Calorimeter 15

NBS Smoke Density Chamber (BS 6401, ASTM E662, ISO 5659, NES 711) 16

Thermal/Acoustic Insulation Flame Propagation Apparatus (FAR Part 25 Appendix F Part VI, Airbus AITM 2.0053, Boeing BSS 7365) 21

FAR Bunsen Burner Test Apparatus 19


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iCONE®CALORIMETER ISO 5660, ASTM E1354

The FTT Dual Cone Calorimeter isthe most significant bench scaleinstrument in the field of firetesting because it measuresimportant real fire properties of thematerial being tested under avariety of pre-set conditions. Thesemeasurements can be used directlyby researchers or can be used asdata for input into correlation ormathematical models used topredict fire development. Directlymeasured properties include: rateof heat release, time to ignition,critical ignition flux, mass lossrates, smoke release rates, effectiveheat of combustion, rates of release

of toxic gas (e.g. carbon oxides).Building on this expertise FTT hasdeveloped a new generation ofCone Calorimeter callediCone®that utilise state-of-the-arttechnology to improve theefficiency and accuracy of the firetest process. It features aninteractive and intuitive interface,sophisticated control options,built-in data acquisition technologyfor robust data collection, analysisand reporting. It incorporatesmany new features not previouslyseen by fire testing laboratorieswhile being compact, accurate,reliable and easily maintained.

HEAT RELEASE RATE The rate of heat release is thesingle most important parameterthat can be used to characteriseunwanted fire. It provides anindication of the size of the fire,the rate of fire growth, the timeavailable for escape orsuppression, the types ofsuppressive action that will beeffective. Most fire parameters aredirectly proportional to the size ofthe fire so by knowing the heatrelease we also have a goodindicator of the level of smoke andother combustion products beinggenerated.

Huggett examined in detail theassumption of constant heat releaseper unit of oxygen consumed for avariety of fuels, and assessed itseffect on the accuracy of heatrelease measurement in fires. Heconcluded:1. The heat release rate in a fire

can be estimated with goodaccuracy from two simplemeasurements, the flow of airthrough the fire system and theconcentration of oxygen in theexhaust stream.

2. The heat release from a fireinvolving conventional organicfuels is 13.lkJ per gram ofoxygen consumed, with anaccuracy of ± 5% or better.

3. Incomplete combustion andvariation in fuel have only aminor effect on this result.Appropriate corrections can bemade if necessary.

4. The oxygen consumptiontechnique of heat releasemeasurement is adaptable to awide range of applicationsranging from small-scalelaboratory experiments to verylarge-scale fire system tests.A number of heat release

apparatuses have been developedover the years. However the mostimportant of these is the ‘ConeCalorimeter’ developed by the Fire Research Centre of the NBS.

Most leading fire research groups now use cone calorimetersboth as a prime source of data onproperties of materials and as asource of input data to modelsused for predicting the firebehaviour of finished products.

International standards have beenpublished describing theequipment and several nationalstandardisation bodies have alsopublished product standards foruse of the Cone Calorimeter inassessing performances of finishedproducts as listed below:• Furniture (ASTM E1474)• Wall lining materials

(ASTM E1740) • Prison mattresses

(ASTM F1550)• Electric Cables (ASTM D6113)• Railway rolling-stock

applications (BS 6873) • Maritime applications (IMO)

MODELLING WITH

CALORIMETER DATA

Early work carried out in the USAand Sweden showed howsuccessful the Cone Calorimeterwas in generating good input datafor models.

After the EUREFIC projectdemonstrated excellent predictionof Room Corner (ISO 9705)performance for wall liningmaterials from Cone Calorimeter


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q = (13.1 x 103) 1.10C P (0.2095 - Xo2)Te (1.105 - 1.5 Xo2)

= Rate of heat release (kW)Where q= Orifice plate coefficient (kg1/2.m1/2.K1/2)= Pressure drop across the orifice plate (Pa)P

Te = Gas temperature at the orifice plate (K)= Measured mole fraction of O2 in the exhaust air (no units)Xo2

c

EN 13823 SINGLEBURNING ITEM SBI

This is a method of test fordetermining the reaction to firebehaviour of building products(excluding floorings) whenexposed to the thermal attack by asingle burning item (a sand-boxburner supplied with propane).The specimen is mounted on atrolley as two wings of a corner.The trolley and specimen arepositioned in a frame beneath anexhaust system. The reaction ofthe specimen to the burner ismonitored instrumentally andvisually. Heat and smoke releaserates are measured instrumentallyand physical characteristics areassessed by observation. The

parameters that are quantified inthis test and used within theclassification criteria along withtotal heat release are, the FireGrowth Rate index (FIGRA) andSmoke Growth Rate index(SMOGRA).

OXYGEN DEPLETION CALORIMETRY

Measurement of the rate of oxygen consumption provides a simple,versatile and powerful tool for estimating the rate of heat release in fireexperiments and fire tests, since it may be shown, in general, that theheats of combustion per unit of oxygen consumed are approximately thesame for most fuels commonly encountered in fires. Two simplemeasurements, namely the volumetric flow of air and combustionproducts through the fire system and the precise concentration of oxygenin the exhaust duct suffice for the estimation of the rate of heat release.The measurement is based on:1. The accuracy of these two measurements2. The validity of the assumption of constant proportionality.

data the European Commissionfunded several large multi-labresearch projects to developmodels for prediction of theperformance of finishedconstruction products from smallscale calorimeter tests. Theseinclude the CBUF (CombustionBehaviour of UpholsteredFurniture Project) for Furniture,the FIPEC (Fire Performance ofElectric Cables) for electric cables and theFIRESTAR project for railwayrolling-stock.

FTT supply Cone Calorimetersthat enable materials and productsto be tested both in accordancewith product standards and withnovel developments for advancedresearch studies. We also producea range of larger calorimeters thatenable products of all sizes to betested full scale. FTT researcherscontinue to cooperate with theworld’s leading research teamswho are using bench scalecalorimetry and flame-spread datato predict fire development rates.



EN 50399/IEC 60332-3ELECTRIC CABLE TEST

FTT can offer the ISO 9705 RoomCorner Test complete system orsupply instrumentation to clientswishing to upgrade existingfacilities or with a wish to buildtheir own apparatus. In the lattercases we supply a gas analysisinstrumentation console and aduct section. The console containsall the necessary instrumentation to measure heat release rates andother associated parameters. The specification of thisinstrumentation is the same forboth large and small scale

The FTT Micro-calorimeter hasbeen developed in co-operationwith the Federal AviationAdministration with full licensesfor use of FAA patentedtechnology. The technique enablesparameters such as Specific HeatRelease Rate (W/g), Heat ofCombustion (J/g) and IgnitionTemperature (K) to be quicklydetermined from very small (1-50mg) specimens. MicroCalorimeter data has been shownto correlate with fire test data,flammability results andcombustion tests and is thereforerecognised as a powerful and lowcost tool to assess and predictflammability properties ofmaterials.

FAA MICROCALORIMETER

The EN 50399 was based on IEC 60332-3 with the addition of heat release measurement and a modified air inlet system.This is accomplished by fitting asmall instrumented section ofducting into the exhaust system of the rig and using this withassociated FTT gas analysisinstrumentation and software. The duct section houses all gassampling probes, temperature and mass flow probes and hasports for the smoke measuringsystem.

ISO 9705 ROOMCORNER TEST/FURNITURECALORIMETER

calorimeters and can therefore alsobe used with the FTT ConeCalorimeter. The duct sectioncontains probes for gas samplingand air velocity measurementalong with smoke measurementequipment (white light or laser).Most dynamic fire testingapparatuses can be instrumentedwith this equipment to measureheat released and smoke producedfrom products burnt in them. TheFurniture Calorimeter uses thesame instrumentation as aboveand includes a load cell.



FIRE PROPAGATIONAPPARATUS ASTM E2058, FM 4910

LARGE SCALEMATTRESS FIRE TESTCA TB 603, CPSC 1633

The Gross Calorific Value ismeasured using a bombcalorimeter. This instrumentdetermines the potential maximumtotal heat release of a productwhen completely burning,regardless of its end use. The test is relevant for the classes A1, A2,A1fl and A2fl. With this apparatusa test specimen of known mass isburned under standardisedconditions, at constant volume, in an atmosphere of oxygen, in the bomb calorimeter which iscalibrated by combustion ofcertified benzoic acid. The calorific value determined underthese conditions is calculated onthe basis of the observedtemperature rise while takingaccount of heat loss.

BOMBCALORIMETER EN ISO 1716

FTT manufactures the FM GlobalFire Propagation Apparatus (FPA).The FTT FPA is a heat releasecalorimeter that can be used todetermine: • Critical heat flux for Ignition• Thermal response parameter• Effective heat of combustion• Chemical and convective heat

release rates• Fire propagation indexIt can also be instrumented tomeasure: • Average corrosion index• Smoke yield

OSU CALORIMETERASTM E906

The OSU Rate of Heat ReleaseApparatus is used to exposeaircraft interior cabin materials toan incident radiant heat flux of 35 kW/m2, to comply with FAR25.853 [a-1] requirements. Theapparatus, built in accordance withFAA Fire Test Handbook, Chapter5, is provided in three parts: testchamber, control unit and dataacquisition and analysis software.The unit can also be modified tocomply with ASTM E906 and toconduct tests at different incidentheat fluxes, for research purposes.

Recently the California Bureau ofHome Furnishings and theConsumer Product SafetyCommission determined that allresidential mattresses to be sold inthe US must meet a large scale heatrelease test based on the dualburner shown here. The burnersimpose a specified local heat fluxsimultaneously to the top and sideof the mattress set for a specifiedperiod of time. The combinationof Burner stand-off distance andpropane gas flow rate to theburners determines the heat fluxthey impose on the surface of thetest specimen so that both of theseparameters are tightly controlled.The heat release rate is measuredby means of oxygen consumptioncalorimetry.



The NBS Smoke Density Chamberhas been established for many yearsand is widely used in all industrialsectors for the determination ofsmoke generated by solid materialsand assemblies mounted in thevertical position within a closedchamber. It measures the specificoptical density of smoke generatedby materials when an essentiallyflat specimen, up to 25 mm thick, is exposed to a radiant heat source of 25 kW/m2, in a closedchamber, with or without the use of a pilot flame.

The FTT smoke chamber hasbeen designed specifically toincorporate the ISO 5659 ConicalRadiant Furnace. This extends thepotential of the SDC by allowingtesting at heat fluxes up to 50 kW/m2, horizontal orientationof the specimen and themeasurement of mass loss rate ofthe specimen. This instrument issupplied with software forautomatic data acquisition andanalysis in accordance with thelatest standards.

NBS SMOKE DENSITY CHAMBER (BS 6401, ASTM E662, ISO 5659, NES 711)

EN 61034 3 METRE CUBE

The 3 Metre Cube is used for measuring smoke emission whenelectric cables are burned under defined conditions, for example,a few cables burned horizontally. These units are produced tomeet the specification used in many electric cable tests. The unitcan be supplied in a self-assembly kit form or can be fullyinstalled by FTT Engineers.The equipment comprises of:• 3 Metre Cube assembly• Photometric system, stands, fans and sample mounting frames• Extraction fan and ducting• Chart recorder or Windows based operation software.

SMOKEPRODUCTION

Visibility through smoke generatedin fires can effect escape times andhas long been a parameter assessedin reaction to fire testing ofmaterials and products. Smokegenerated from materials can bemeasured simultaneously withother combustion products in small

calorimeters (the Cone Calorimeter,the OSU and the ASTM E2058 FirePropagation Apparatus). Smokegenerated from products cansimilarly be assessed in biggercalorimeters (the ISO 9705 RoomCorner Test, the FurnitureCalorimeter or the SBI test).

A number of specialist instrumentshave also been developedspecifically to measure smokepropensities of material underspecific conditions.

FTT manufacture allcalorimeters and specialist smokemeasuring instrumentation.

ASTM D2843 EXIT SIGN TEST

This test method covers alaboratory procedure formeasuring and observing therelative amounts of smokeobscuration produced by theburning or decomposition ofplastics. It is intended to be usedfor measuring the smoke-producing characteristics ofplastics under controlledconditions of combustion ordecomposition. The measurementsare made in terms of the loss of

light transmission through acollected volume of smokeproduced under controlled,standardised conditions. Theapparatus is constructed so thatthe flame and smoke can beobserved during the test. The usefulness of this testprocedure is in its ability tomeasure the amount of smokeobscuration produced in a simple,direct, and meaningful mannerunder the specified conditions.



ISO 13927 MASS LOSS CONE

those used in the Cone Calorimeter,whilst observing the specimenreaction and measuring the masschange. A flue containing athermopile can be used to quantifyheat release. The FTT Mass LossCalorimeter can be enhanced to bea full or partial Cone Calorimeterat any time by addition of ConeCalorimeter components.

For those with a major interest inignitability, mass loss work or thoseworking to a limited budget, FTToffer the Mass Loss Calorimeterwhich is the complete fire modelfrom the Cone Calorimeter. Use ofthis instrument under a suitablehood enables the user to carry outthermal exposure studies, under thesame precise exposure conditions as

IGNITABILITY

Ignition is a property needed toassess the fire performance ofmaterials and products. Testingmethods vary from simple flameimpingement tests to those whichuse radiant heat sources (eitherwith or without additionalpiloted ignition). The former areused to assess resistance tospecific accidental appliedignition sources. The later aremore modern and are used toassess performances to biggerfires of known fluxes and theresult can either be used directlyor the data can be used innumerical models.

FTT supply several instrumentsin each of these categories.

EN ISO 11925-2 SINGLE-FLAME SOURCE TEST

This apparatus is based on theGerman Kleinbrenner method fordetermining ignitability of buildingproducts in the vertical orientationby direct small flame impingementunder zero impressed irradiance.The test is relevant for the classesB, C, D, E, Bfl, Cfl, Dfl and Efl. TheFTT Ignitability Apparatus issupplied as a complete easy to usesystem incorporating all safetyfeatures.

EN ISO 1182 NON-COMBUSTIBILITY TEST

The Non-Combustibility Test identifies products that will not, orsignificantly not, contribute to a fire, regardless of their end use. The testis relevant for the classes A1, A2, A1fl and A2fl. The FTT system has beendesigned with significant new features. Rather than the traditional variaccontrol, where it is possible to supply too high a current to the heaterelement during the heating cycle, FTT has automated the process by usingmodern electronics which considerably extend the life of the furnace.



The FTT UL 94 tests the flammability of plastic materials forparts in devices and appliances. The apparatus is supplied inaccordance with the latest standard with features such as a largechamber volume in excess of 1.0m3. It is a complete systemincorporating all the features necessary for ease of use and safety.It conforms to all five UL 94 horizontal and vertical burner testsand associated ASTM and international standards. These are:• Horizontal Burning Test• Vertical Burning Test• 500 W (125mm) Vertical Burning Test• Thin Material Vertical Burn Test• Horizontal Burning Foamed Material Test

UL 94 HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL FLAME CHAMBER UL 1581 VERTICAL WIRE FLAME TEST

The UL 1581 is an internationally recognised standard test for evaluatingfire safety for electric cables. The FTT UL 1581 test for flammability ofcable materials gives a preliminary indication of their suitability for aparticular application. The apparatus is supplied as a complete systemincorporating all the features necessary for ease of use and safety. Itconforms to UL 1581 vertical specimen Bunsen burner tests andassociated international standards.

OXYGEN INDEX ISO 4589-2, ASTM D2863AND ELEVATED TEMPERATURE OXYGENINDEX ISO 4589-3

The Oxygen Index is one of themost economical, precise qualitycontrol tests for combustiblematerials. Its ease of use togetherwith high levels of precision hasmade this technique a primarycharacterising quality control toolto the plastic and electric cableindustries and it has been specifiedby several military and transportgroups. The technique measures the

minimum percentage of oxygen inthe test atmosphere that isrequired to marginally supportcombustion. The new FTT OxygenIndex (OI) and TemperatureOxygen Index (TOI) offer manyimprovements such as the latestoxygen analyser technology forhigh accuracy, reliability and longoperating life.



FAR BUNSEN BURNER TEST

The FTT Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) BunsenBurner Test Apparatus conforms to the fire testmethods described in FAA Aircraft Material FireTest Handbook for aircraft materials. Theapparatus is supplied as a complete systemincorporating all the features necessary for ease ofuse and safety. It enables the user to test accordingto five Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) testmethods:• Vertical Bunsen burner test for cabin and cargo

compartment materials• 45-Degree Bunsen burner test for cargo

compartment liners and waste stowagecompartment materials

• Horizontal Bunsen burner test for cabin, cargocompartment, and miscellaneous materials

• 60-Degree Bunsen burner test for electric wire• Recommended procedure for the 4-ply horizontal

flammability test for aircraft blankets.

The FTT FMVSS 302 ismanufactured according to theFederal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard No. 302. ISO 3795 is atechnically equivalent standardused in Europe, Canada, andJapan. The FMVSS 302 specifiesthe burn resistance requirementsfor materials used in the occupantcompartments of motor vehicles(i.e. passenger cars, multipurposepassenger vehicles, trucks andbuses). This is to reduce thedeaths and injuries to motorvehicle occupants caused byvehicle fires, especially thoseoriginating in the interior of avehicle from sources such asmatches or cigarettes.

FMVSS 302, ISO 3795

ISO 5657IGNITABILITY TEST

This Ignitability Test Apparatus ismanufactured to conform to ISO 5657 and BS 476 Part 13. The Apparatus has been designed,principally for testing buildingmaterials and composites, but it is capable of testing any sample of size 165 × 165mm and up to amaximum of 70mm thick. TheApparatus measures the ignitioncharacteristics of exposed surfacesof essentially flat materials andspecimens.

GLOW WIRE TEST IEC 60695-2-10, UL 746A

The FTT Glow Wire TestApparatus is designed to performtests specified in various standardsto test resistance to fire ininsulating parts. The testing ofelectro-technical products for firehazard is conducted by simulatingas closely as possible actual effectsoccurring in practice. Inside thisapparatus, a resistance wire iselectrically heated to a specifiedtemperature which is adjustable.The specimen tested is broughtinto contact with this glow-wire bya motor-driven sliding carriage. Atthe end of the prescribed time thespecimen is automatically returnedto the starting position.

Observations and measurementare made to evaluate the GWITpresented by the specimen duringexposure to elevated temperatures.



FLAME SPREAD Flame spread determines the speedand distance that a fire can travelalong the surface of a materialsuch as flooring, wall linings,wood product or a composite.Flame spread rates will vary forthe same product depending uponthe incident radiation, specimenorientation and the direction of the

flame spread with respect to theventilation flow. Thus a number of test methodologies have beendeveloped to measure theseproperties which are veryimportant classification tools forbuilding regulators and provideexcellent data for fire safetyengineering calculations.

The Spread of Flame Apparatusmeasures the lateral spread offlame along the surface of aspecimen vertically orientatedin response to radiative heat inthe presence of a pilot flame. It provides data suitable forcomparing the performance ofessentially flat materials,composites or assemblies,which are used primarily as theexposed surfaces of walls.Following ignition, any flamefront that develops is recorded

LIFT, IMO SPREAD OF FLAMEAPPARATUS ISO 5658-2

in software and a record ismade of the progression of theflame front horizontally alongthe length of the specimen interms of the time it takes totravel to various distances. The results are expressed bythe software in terms of theflame spread distance/timehistory, the flame front velocityversus heat flux, the criticalheat flux at extinguishmentand the average heat forsustained burning.

The Flooring Radiant Panel (FRP)evaluates the critical radiant fluxbelow which flames no longerspread over a horizontal surface.This test method is used tomeasure the critical radiant flux offloor covering systems exposed toa flaming ignition source in agraded radiant heat environment,within a test chamber. A smokemeasuring system according toDIN 50055 is mounted on aseparate frame at the exhaust

EN ISO 9239-1 FLOORING RADIANT PANEL

stack. It can also be used tomeasure this same critical radiantflux for exposed attic floorcellulose insulation. The test isrelevant for the classes A2fl, Bfl, Cfl and Dfl. FTT supply the FRPwith a Windows based softwarepackage. All parameters aredisplayed. The FTT FlooringRadiant Panel also complies withASTM E648, ASTM E970, NFPA 253 and DIN 4102 Part 14.

IEC 60332-1-2 ELECTRIC CABLE TEST

This part of IEC 60332 specifies the procedure for testing the resistance to vertical flame propagation for a singlevertical electrical insulated conductor or cable, or optical fibre cable, under fire conditions. IEC 60332-1-2 specifiesthe use of a 1 kW pre-mixed flame and evaluates the flame spread of a cable under exposure to a small flame. Thetest is relevant for the classes B1ca, B2ca, Cca, Dca and Eca.



This test method is used toevaluate the flammability andflame propagation characteristicsof thermal/acoustic insulationwhen exposed to both a radiantheat source and flame in a testchamber. The radiant heat isapplied by means of an inclinedelectric panel and directed at ahorizontally mounted specimen.The electric panel and pilot burnerare located in a test chamber. Thesides, ends and top of the chamberare insulated with a fibrous

ceramic insulation. The front sidehas a high temperature, draft freeobservation window. Below thewindow is a sliding platform toenable the user to easily inserteither the calorimeter holdingframe or specimen holding system(retaining and securing frames).The chamber temperature ismonitored with a thermocoupleand displayed on a programmableLCD meter. The test duration ismeasured with a programmableelectronic LCD timer.

ASTM E162 RADIANT PANEL FLAME SPREAD APPARATUS

The Radiant Panel Flame Spread Apparatus measures thesurface flammability of building products (ASTM E162)and cellular plastics (ASTM D3675) by using a gas-firedradiant heat panel. An index, Is, is determined from theflame spread and heat evolution factors. This radiantpanel index is a required parameter in variousspecifications, especially for the mass transit industry(buses and trains). Data acquisition and analysis softwareis automated via software.

THERMAL/ACOUSTIC INSULATION FLAME PROPAGATION APPARATUS (FAR PART 25 APPENDIX F PART VI, AIRBUS AITM 2.0053, BOEING BSS 7365)

ENV 1187 TEST 1 – WITH BURNING BRANDS

The Test 1 equipment consists of:• An open basket at the top and bottom made from 3mm diameter mild

steel wire forming a mesh of approximately 50 x 50mm. The outerdimensions of the basket is 300 x 300 x 200mm deep. The mass of thebasket is 650 ± 50 g.

• Wood wool – consists of fibres approximately 2 mm wide x 0.2 mm to0.3 mm thick and is manufactured from softwood.

• Balance – used to weigh the wood wool and it has a nominal capacityof at least 2 kg and an accuracy of ± 1 g.

• Timer – minimum accuracy of ± 5 s over 24 h.

ENV 1187 TEST 2 – WITH BURNING BRANDS AND WIND

The Test 2 equipment consists of:• Air channels equipped with fans and a lid• Crib ignition stand• Wood crib• Constant temperature drying oven of 105 ± 5°C• Air velocity measuring devices• Flow meter• Desiccator• Balance• Timer



ENV 1187 TEST 3 – WITH BURNING BRANDS, WIND ANDSUPPLEMENTARY RADIANT HEAT

The ENV 1187 Test 3 Roofing Testis an instrument used to determinethe performance of roofs toexternal fire exposure. The testmethod incorporates burningbrands, wind and supplementaryradiant heat.

The Main Frame on the leftincludes Radiant Panel Assembly, 4 Flexible Gas Burner Hoses,Sparker Box, Guide Rails andGuide Rails Extensions. On theright are a Dual Diverter Stand andControl Box Assembly.

ENV 1187 TEST 4 –WITH 2 STAGES INCORPORATING BURNING BRANDS, WINDAND SUPPLEMENTARY RADIANT HEAT

The ENV 1187 Test 4 RoofingTest is an instrument used todetermine the performance ofroofs to external fire exposure.The two stage test methodincorporates burning brands,wind and supplementaryradiant heat.

The Main Frame includesRadiant Panel Assembly, 4 Flexible Gas Burner Hoses,Sparker Box and Guide Rails(shown here with SampleTrolley Assembly).



19702 and EN 45545-2. Inaddition, various processmonitoring applications are alsopossible. Measured componentsand calibration ranges can beselected according to application.

Calibrated gas species for firetests currently include CO, CO2,NO, NO2, N2O, SO2, HCI, HF,HCN, HBr, NH3, CH4, C2H4,C2H6, C3H8, C6H14, HCHO, COF2,Acrolein, Acetaldehyde and WaterVapour.

COMBUSTION PRODUCTANALYSIS – TOXICITY/CORROSIVITY

The chemical properties of combustionproducts have been studied extensivelyparticularly with respect to their effects onhumans in fires and the corrosive effects oninstrumentation and structural elements.

Several tests have been developed to measurethe concentrations of specific gases generated inmodel fires so that the results can be used toestimate the toxic potency using thequantitative data from the tests and referenceinformation generated from the fire studies.

EN 50267-2-3/IEC 60754 PART 1 & 2 CABLE CORROSIVITY TEST

EN 50267-2-3 is performed todetermine the degree of acidity ofgases evolved during thecombustion of materials taken fromelectric cables by measuring the pHand conductivity. This test wasdeveloped to assess the amount ofacid gas which is evolved whencable insulating, sheathing and

other materials burn as this acidcan cause damage to electrical andelectronic equipment not involvedin the fire itself. This test methoduses pH and electrical conductivityas an indirect assessment of thisproperty and is being used as theassessment method for the classesB1ca, B2ca, Cca and Dca.

FTIR TOXICITY TEST

FTT FTIR is an advanced FTIRgas analyser used for continuousgas monitoring in conjunctionwith FTT’s Cone Calorimeter andSmoke Density Chamber foronline measurements ofcombustion gases in fire tests. Theanalysis of gases in fire effluents isvery complex and challenging dueto the great number of differentorganic and inorganic chemicalswhich representative atmospherescan contain. It is fully configurableto meet the requirements of ISO



CONE CORROSIMETER ASTM D5485, ISO DIS 11907-4

NAVAL ENGINEERING STANDARD NES 713

ASTM E1678TOXICITY/CORROSIVITY TESTAPPARATUS

This instrument (NIBS) usesradiant heat with spark ignition tocombust a sample of material andhelps to characterise the productby measuring ease of ignition(time), rate of smoke generation(mass loss) and toxicity (gasanalysis). These are essentialparameters in the evaluation of thepotential fire hazard of products.Flexibility of being up-graded withadditional instrumentation tomonitor corrosivity.

This test method is used todetermine the corrosive effect ofcombustion products fromburning electrical insulations orcoverings or their constituentmaterials or components.Corrosion is determined by thereduction of thickness of themetal on standardised targets,as measured by electricalresistance. This test methodprovides data to assist in designand development and researchof electrical insulations orcoverings products.

The NES 713 is used for thedetermination of the toxicity indexof the products of combustionfrom small specimens of materialwhen it is completely burnt inexcess air under specificconditions. This test is useful forthe quality control of materialsand for research and development.It can be used to compare theparticular combustioncharacteristic of a series of bothnatural and synthetic materials.The test can also be used to specify a quality of a raw materialor product.



FIRE RESISTANCE

IEC 60331 AND BS 6387 ELECTRIC CURCUIT INTEGRITY TESTING

FTT produce the BS 6387 Circuit Integrity Under Fire Conditions Apparatus required for testing cable circuit integrity under fire conditions. The apparatus is supplied with ability to assess:• Resistance to fire alone (IEC 60331-11 / BS 6387 Clause D2)• Resistance to fire with water (BS 6387 Clause D3)• Resistance to fire with mechanical shock (BS 6387 Clause D4)

Fire Resistance Tests measure theability of a product, component orbuilding assembly to continue tofully function effectively in a fire.The term fire endurance has alsobeen used to describe this type oftests. For example, a fire resistancetest on a structural column willexamine the ability of the columnto continue to support the ratedloading in a design fire.

FTT offer the full range offurnaces needed to assess productsbeing tested to national andinternational Fire Resistance teststandards. The range of a largescale vertical furnace, a large scalehorizontal furnace , a large scalehydraulic tilting furnace and asmaller scale and indicativefurnace testing, fully

complementing our reaction to firetesting equipment used inmanufacturing facilities andlaboratories worldwide.

These are customarily used toassess the performance of walls,columns, floors and other buildingelements, e.g. fire doors,partitions, load bearing panel andwalls, ventilation ducts, cablebarriers and dampers. There arenumerous international andnational fire resistance testingspecifications that can beperformed in these furnaces andthe information below lists thosethat can be done in each furnace.

FTT also supply a range of fireresistance apparatus for measuringelectric cable circuit integrity infires.

IEC 60331-11/BS 6387 D2 BS 6387 CLAUSE D3



FTT Fire Resistance Test Furnaceswill enable test houses andmanufacturers to meet theregulatory testing requirements offire resistance testing. The rangeprovides vertical, horizontal,hydraulic tilting and indicativetesting, fully complementing ourreaction to fire testing equipmentused in manufacturing facilitiesand laboratories worldwide.The performance of walls,

columns, floors and other buildingelements when exposed to fireconditions is of extremeimportance in ensuring safety toboth the public and neighbouringstructures. In order to acquireinformation on this performance,it is necessary to measure the fire-resistive properties of the materialsand assemblies in question.Building elements commonlytested include fire doors, walls,

columns, partitions, load bearingpanel and walls, ventilation ducts,cable barriers and dampers.

The regulatory requirement for fire resistance testing for thesetypes of product is set out in many international standards. The standards are outlined foreach furnace type below. Our fire resistance test furnaces arebuilt to or exceed the existingrequirements of all of these tests.

FIRE RESISTANCETEST FURNACES

LARGE SCALEHORIZONTAL FIRERESISTANCE TESTFURNACE

ISO 834 (1, 5-7, 9)BS 476 (20-24)BS EN 1363 (1-2)BS EN 1364 (2)BS EN 1365 (2-4)BS EN 1366 (1-3)ASTM E119ASTM E814ASTM E1966UL 263UL 1709UL 1479UL 2079UL 10 (B-C)ISO 6944 (1-2)ISO 3008

LARGE SCALEVERTICAL FIRERESISTANCE TESTFURNACE

ISO 834 (1, 4, 8)BS 476 (20-23)BS EN 1363 (1-2)BS EN 1364 (1)BS EN 1365 (1)BS EN 1366 (1-3)BS EN 1634-1ASTM E119ASTM E814UL 263UL 1709UL 1479UL 2079UL 10 (B-C)ISO 3008ISO 3009

HYDRAULICTILTING FIRERESISTANCE TESTFURNACE

BS 476 (20-24)BS EN 1363 (1-2)BS EN 1364 (1-2)BS EN 1365 (1-4)BS EN 1366 (1-3)BS EN 1634-1ASTM E119ASTM E814ASTM E1966UL 263UL 1709UL 1479UL 2079UL 10 (B-C)ISO 834 (1, 4-9)ISO 6944 (1-2)ISO 3008ISO 3009

INDICATIVE FIRERESISTANCE TESTFURNACE


FIND INSTRUMENTS BY TEST PARAMETERS OR INDUSTRY SECTORS THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN!

Page No. Test Parameters Industry Sectors

Oxygen Index (ISO 4589-2, ASTM D2863) 18 3 3 3

Elevated Temperature Oxygen Index (ISO 4589-3) 18 3 3 3

UL 94 Horizontal/Vertical Flame Chamber 18 3 3

UL 1581 Vertical Wire Flame Test 18 3 3 3

ISO 5657 Ignitability Apparatus 19 3

EN ISO 11925 Single Flame Source Test 17 3 3 3

FMVSS 302/ISO 3795 19 3 3

LIFT, IMO, Spread of Flame Apparatus 20 3 3 3

ASTM E162 Radiant Panel Flame Spread Apparatus 21 3 3 3

Flooring Radiant Panel (EN ISO 9239-1, ASTM E648) 20 3 3 3 3

Cone Calorimeter (ISO 5660, ASTM E1354) 12 3 3 3 3 3 3

Cone Corrosimeter (ASTM D5485, ISO DIS 11907-4) 24 3

Mass Loss Calorimeter (ISO 13927, ISO 17554) 17 3 3 3

ASTM D2843 Exit Sign Test 16 3 3

Large Scale Mattress Fire Test (CA TB 603, CPSC 1633) 15 3 3 3 3

NBS Smoke Density Chamber (BS 6401, ASTM E662, ISO 5659, NES 711) 16 3 3 3 3 3

3M Cube Smoke Apparatus (EN 61034, BS 6853) 16 3 3 3

NES 713 Toxicity Test Apparatus 24 3 3

Corrosion Test Apparatus (IEC 60754 Part 1 & 2, EN 50267-2-3) 23 3 3 3

ASTM E1678 Toxicity (or Corrosivity) Test Apparatus 24 3 3

Fire Propagation Apparatus (FM 4910, ASTM E2058) 15 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Thermal/Acoustic Insulation FPA (FAR 25.856) 21 3 3

EN 13823 Single Burning Item 13 3 3 3 3

ISO 9705 Room Corner Test/Furniture Calorimeter 14 3 3 3 3

Fire Resistance Test Furnaces 26 3

ENV 1187 Roofing Test 22 3 3 3

EN ISO 1182 Non-combustibility Test 17 3 3

EN ISO 1716 Bomb Calorimeter 15 3 3

BS 6387, IEC 60331-11 Circuit Integrity Under Fire Conditions 25 3 3 3 3

EN 50399, IEC 60332-3 Burning Behaviour of Bunched Cables 14 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

FAA Micro Calorimeter 14 3 3 3

FAR Bunsen Burner Test 19 3 3

OSU Calorimeter (ASTM E 906) 15 3 3

FTIR Toxicity Test 23 3 3

Glow Wire Test IEC 60695-2-10, UL 746A 19 3 3

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