Fire testing can take various forms
consignment test – the tested specimen is fabricated as per the design of specific project or element, therefore, the test report is only applicable for the specified project or element. sampling test – the test report is universal for fire protection projects. Fire testing can take various forms, including: 1. UL 10C Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Glass Panels in Building Fire Exposure 2. ASTM E119 Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Building Construction Products 3. NFPA 25-1999 Standard on Fire Tests of Building Construction Products 4. EN 1634 Series (European standards) for Fire Tests of Glazing Systems 5. BS 6266 Fire Tests of Glazing in Buildings 6. SNF P21 (Swiss Norm) for Fire Resistance of Construction Products 7. Japanese Industrial Standard JIS A 1442 for Fire Resistance of Glass These tests assess a material's resistance to heat transmission, smoke development, and structural integrity during exposure to controlled fire conditions.
