AS 5637.1:2015 Determination of fire hazard properties, Part 1: Wall and ceiling linings
Standards Australia
The objective of this Standard is to provide means for the determination of group number, smoke growth rate index (SMOGRA) and, where required, average specific extinction area (ASEA) as required by the NCC.
Research and development
The following specific issues have been identified for particular development and, subject to resolution, will be included in future editions:
(a) BCA specification A2.4.
(b) Possibly change ASEA to smoke production rate (SPR).
(c) Unusual products and systems.
(d) Fixings.
The term ‘informative’ has been used in this Standard to define the application of the appendix to which it applies. An ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance only.
First published as AS 5637.1:2015.
This Standard sets out procedures for the assessment of internal wall and ceiling linings according to—
(a) their tendency to ignite;
(b) their tendency to release heat once ignition has occurred;
(c) their tendency to cause flashover;
(d) their tendency to release smoke; and
(e) their contribution to fire growth, and allows for determination of group number, smoke growth rate index (SMOGRA) and, where required, average specific extinction area (ASEA).
Contents:
1: Scope
2: Normative References
3: Definitions
4: Group Numbers
5: Testing For The Purpose Of Determining Group Number, SMOGRA And ASEA
6: Determination Of Smogra
7: Determination Of Average Specific Extinction Area
8: Determining Group Numbers By Prediction
9: Reporting The Determination Of Fire Hazard Properties
Appendix A: General Guidance
Appendix B: Materials For Testing
Appendix C: Guidance On Applicability Of Results
Fire Safety.
Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council; Australian Building Codes Board; Australian Industry Group; Australian Institute of Building; AWTA Textile 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; Society of Fire Protection Engineers.
