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1.1 These tests are applicable to joint systems of various materials and construction that are intended for use in linearopenings between adjacent fire resistive structures.

1.2 The fire endurance ratings for joint systems are intended to register performance during the period of fire exposureand are not intended to be interpreted as having determined the acceptability of the joint systems for use before or afterfire exposure. The intent of these methods is to develop data to assist others in determining the suitability of the jointsystems where fire resistance is required.

1.3 These requirements are intended to evaluate the length of time that the types of joint systems specified in 1.1 willcontain a fire during a predetermined test exposure. The test evaluates the joint system' s resistance to heat and, in someinstances, to a hose stream, while carrying an applied load if the assembly is load bearing. The method of testing alsoincludes optional air leakage tests to determine the rate of air leakage through joint systems resulting from a specifiedair pressure difference applied across the surface of the joint systems.

1.4 Under these requirements a joint system is subjected to a standard fire exposure controlled to achieve specifiedtemperatures throughout a specified time period. This exposure by itself is not intended to be representative of all fireconditions; conditions vary with changes in the amount, nature and distribution of fire loading, ventilation, compartmentsize and configuration, and heat sink characteristics of the compartment.

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Edition: 3rd Published: 07/31/1998 Number of Pages: 28