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    Flammability Testing of Materials

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    QAI performs fire and flammability testing for materials and large scale building products, surface burning characteristics (Steiner tunnel), small-scale flammability, exterior walls and exterior wall coverings, and flammability testing of furniture (or other consumer goods) for both residential and commercial markets. With state-of-the-art equipment and laboratories, our team is ready to guide you through the process of testing your products to the desired standards.

    Large Scale Building Products

    QAI performs many tests for large scale fire and flammability testing for materials at various locations with state of the art equipment, and knowledgeable personnel. A brief list of standards we test against:

    • ASTM E119 – (Equivalent to ANSI/UL 263 and NFPA 251)
    • CAN/ULC S101 – Standard Methods of Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials
    • ASTM E814 – Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems
    • CAN/ULC S115 – Standard Method of Fire Tests of Firestop Systems
    • NFPA 285 – Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components
    • NFPA 286 – Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth, 2011 Edition
    • UL 1715 – Fire Test of Interior Finish Material
    • NFPA 275 – Standard Method of Fire Tests for the Evaluation of Thermal Barriers Used Over Foam Plastic Insulation
    • UL 10B – (Equivalent to UBC 7-2) – Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
    • CAN/ULC S104 – Standard Method for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
    • CAN/ULC S134 – Standard Method of Fire Test of Exterior Wall Assemblies
    • ASTM E108 – (Equivalent to UL 790, UBC 15-2) Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
    • CAN/ULC S107 – Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings

    Read here the recent update on new requirements for exterior walls and exterior wall coverings in the 2022 New York City Building Code (NYC BC).

    Surface Burning Characteristics (Steiner Tunnel) Testing

    QAI performs the following surface burning characteristics testing at various locations with state of the art equipment, and experienced test professionals.

    • ASTM E84 – Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (Equivalent to UL 723, NFPA 255, UBC 8-1)
    • ASTM E2768 – Standard Test Method for Extended Duration Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (30 min Tunnel Test)
    • CAN/ULC S102 – Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Coverings, and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies
    • CAN/ULC S102.2 – Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Coverings, and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies
    • UL 1887 – Fire Test of Plastic Sprinkler Pipe for Flame and Smoke Characteristics
    • UL 1256 ­- Fire Test of Roof Deck Constructions
    • CAN/ULC S126 – Standard Method of Test for Fire Spread Under Roof-Deck Assemblies
    • Solar & Photovoltaic Panel Fire Testing

    Small-Scale Materials Flammability Testing

    • ASTM D1929 – Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics
    • ASTM D635 – Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
    • UL 94 – Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances
    • ASTM E136 – Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C
    • CAN/ULC S114 – Standard Method of Test for Determination of Non-Combustibility in Building Materials
    • ASTM D2843 – Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics
    • ASTM E162 – Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
    • NFPA 701 – Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films, 2010 Edition

    Mattress Testing

    • 16 CFR 1633 – Open Flame Testing of Mattress Sets (Federal)
    • 16 CFR 1632 – Cigarette Resistance Testing of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (Federal)
    • ASTM E1590 – Fire Testing of Mattresses
    • Cal TB 129 – Fire Testing of Mattresses for Public Occupancies
    • Cal TB 121 – Fire Testing of Mattresses for High Risk Occupancies
    • BFD IX-11 – Mattress Fire Test (Boston Area)

    British Standard Testing

    *BS 7175 – Methods of Test for the Ignitability of Bed covers and Pillows by Smouldering and Flaming Ignition Sources *BS 7177 – Specification for Resistance to Ignition of Mattresses, Mattress pads, Divans and Bed Bases *BS 6807 – Methods of Test for Assessment of Ignitability of Mattresses, Upholstered Divans and Upholstered Bed Bases *BS EN 597 – Assessment of the Ignitability of Mattresses and Upholstered Bed Bases

    Upholstered Furniture

    • Cal TB 133 – Flammability Testing of Seating for Public Occupancies
    • ASTM E1537 – Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture
    • BFD IX-10 – Regulation of Upholstered Furniture (Boston Area)
    • Cal TB 117 – Flammability Testing of Components of Upholstered Furniture
    • Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations
    • NFPA 260 – Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture

    British Standard Testing

    • * BS 7176 – Specification for Resistance to Ignition of Upholstered Furniture for Non-Seating by Testing Composites
    • * BS 5852 – Methods of Test for Assessment of the Ignitability of Upholstered Seating by Smouldering and Flaming Ignition

    Sources * BS EN 1021 – Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture

    Accreditations

    QAI is an accredited testing, certification, and inspection agency with the International Accreditation Service (IAS) and Standards Council of Canada (SCC), and recognized by ICC-ES, CCMC, Florida Building Commission, Miami-Dade County, Los Angeles City Building Department, California State Fire Marshal and others. Click here for a complete list.

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