AS 1530.8.1:2018 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures, Part 8.1: Tests on elements of construction for buildings exposed to simulated bushfire attack - Radiant heat and small flaming sources
Standards Australia
Supersedes: AS 1530.8.1-2007 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures, Part 8.1: Tests on elements of construction for buildings exposed to simulated bushfire attack - Radiant heat and small flaming sources
Draft Designation: DR AS 1530.8.1:2018This Standard was prepared by the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
Committee FP-018, Fire Safety, to supersede AS 1530.8.1—2007.
After consultation with stakeholders in both countries, Standards Australia and Standards
New Zealand decided to develop this Standard as an Australian Standard rather than an
Australian/New Zealand Standard.
The major changes in this edition are as follows:
(a) Allowance for the use of stainless steel radiant plates that have more uniform radiation distribution.
(b) Improved specification of test and specimen configurations in regard to weepholes in walls, skylights in roof construction and penetrations.
(c) Inclusion of provisions for the determination of the impact of weathering of exposed timber construction treated with chemicals or coatings that improve its fire performance.
(d) Inclusion of roof valley details for roof construction.
(e) Clarification of the applicability of results for base of wall details.
(f) Inclusion of test procedure for windows with screens and shutters.
(g) Inclusion of alternate crib design based on original debris research and industry testing.
(h) Clarification of reporting requirements to require observations relate to failure criteria and be less subjective.
(i) A general review of clarity, intent and specification of all testing requirements and in particular through gap criteria, roof pitch, crib location, heat flux gauge location.
The AS 1530.8 series comprises this Standard and AS 1530.8.2, Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures, Part 8.2: Tests on elements of construction for buildings exposed to simulated bushfire attack—Large flaming sources.
The terms ‘normative’ and ‘informative’ have been used in this Standard to define the application of the appendix to which they apply. A ‘normative’ appendix is an integral part of a Standard, whereas an ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance.
Figures which are referenced in mandatory terms are deemed to be included in the requirements of this Standard.
Originated as AS 1530.8.1-2007 Second edition AS 1530.8.1:2018.Contents:
1. Scope
2. Objective
3. Principle
4. Application
5. Limitations
6. Normative References
7. Definitions
8. Linear Dimensions
9. Uncertainty Of Measurement
10. Safety Precautions
11. Test Apparatus
12. Conditioning
13. Pre-Test Set-Up For Radiant Heat Test
14. General Test Procedure
15. Specific Procedures For External Walls
16. Specific Procedures For Glazed Vertical Elements
17. And Openings Protected By Screens Or Shutters
18. Specific Procedures For Roofs, Fascia And Gutter Details
19. Specific Procedures For Skylights And Roof Windows
20. Specific Procedures For Doors Specific Procedures For Service Penetrations
21. Specific Procedures For Decks
22. Specific Procedures For Sub-Floor Spaces
23. Reporting
Appendix A: Guidelines For Application Of Tests
Appendix B: Determination Of The Impact Of Weathering Of Exposed Element Of Construction Treated With Chemicals Or Coatings That Improve Their Fire Performance
Fire Safety.
Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council; Australian Building Codes Board; Australian Industry Group; Australian Institute of Building; AWTA Product Testing; Building Research Association of New Zealand; Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia; CSIRO; Engineers Australia; Fire Protection Association Australia; Fire Protection Association New Zealand; Forest and Wood Products Australia; Insulated Panel Council Australasia; Insulation Australasia; Insurance Council of Australia; Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association; Property Council of Australia; Society of Fire Protection Engineers.
