This standard describes a fire test method for determining the fire test response characteristics of individual fuel packages when exposed to various ignition sources. A.1.1.1 This standard is referenced, including requirements for a maximum heat release rate of 100 kW, in several codes where specific individual fuel packages are exposed to a 20 kW ignition source. The applications include foam plastics in signs (NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, and NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code), foam plastic displays (NFPA 101 and the International Fire Code), artificial vegetation (International Fire Code), foam components of children’s playground structures (NFPA 1, Fire Code, and the International Building Code) and foam plastics in kiosks (NFPA 101 and International Building Code). 1.1.2 This fire test method is applicable to individual fuel packages. 1.1.3 This fire test method is not intended to evaluate fire resistance. 1.1.4 This standard contains detailed descriptions of three types of individual fuel packages to be investigated, as follows: (1)*Single decorative object A.1.1.4(1) This includes natural and artificial combustible vegetation. (2) Exhibit booth (3) Stage setting 1.1.5* This test method shall not apply to seating furniture, mattresses, stacking chairs, interior finish, textile wall coverings, or mattress sets. A.1.1.5 The heat release of these products can be tested using existing standard tests: (1) Seating furniture can be tested using ASTM E 1537, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture, or California Technical Bulletin TB 133. (2) Mattresses can be tested using ASTM E 1590, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses. (3) Stacked chairs can be tested using ASTM E 1822, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Stacked Chairs. (4) Interior finish can be tested using NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth. (5) Textile wall coverings can be tested using NFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls. (6) Mattress sets (bed sets) can be tested using 16 CFR 1633.

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