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AS/NZS 1530.3:1999

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Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures Simultaneous determination of ignitability, flame propagation, heat release and smoke release (Reconfirmed 2016)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Language(s)

English

Published date

05-11-1999

$154.97
Including GST where applicable
Summarise this standard

Describes a single test method for grading building materials on the basis of ignition tendency, flame spread, heat development and tendency to produce smoke. Apparatus, test procedure, indices for grading and mounting procedures for specimen materials are provided.

Committee
BD/18
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 2896 0
Pages
29
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 10/06/2016.This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 10/06/2016
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
Supersedes

This Standard sets out a test method for the assessment of building materials and components according to—(a) their tendency to ignite;(b) their tendency to propagate flame;(c) the heat they release once ignition has occurred; and(d) their tendency to release smoke.NOTE: A guide to the interpretation of the results of this test, together with a full list of references, is given in Appendix A.

Originated as A30-1935 (being and endorsement of BS 476-1932).
Previous edition AS 1530.3-1989.
Jointly revised and designated as AS/NZS 1530.3:1999.

Frequently Asked Questions

AS/NZS 1530.3 specifies a method for determining ignitability, flame spread, heat release and smoke development indices of materials. It is a joint Australian and New Zealand standard published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand.

AS/NZS 1530.3 is used by product manufacturers, fire laboratories, engineers and certifiers. It is a joint Australian and New Zealand standard published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand.

Yes — AS/NZS 1530.3 is a joint Australian and New Zealand standard published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand, and applies in both countries.

AS/NZS 1530.3 specifies a method for determining ignitability, flame spread, heat release and smoke development indices of materials. In practice it is applied by product manufacturers, fire laboratories, engineers and certifiers.

AS/NZS 1530.3 is published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand. It is a joint Australian and New Zealand standard.
$154.97
Including GST where applicable