ASTM-E648 Flooring Radiant Panel Test.pdf

This document is a technical test data report from Nydree Flooring detailing fire and smoke test results for various wood flooring products, developed in collaboration with multiple federal agencies including the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Transportation, and Veterans Administration. The report covers three primary testing standards: the Flooring Radiant Panel Test (ASTM-E648), Smoke Density Test (ASTM-E662), and Steiner Tunnel Test (ASTM-E84/UL-723), which evaluate the fire resistance and smoke generation characteristics of different wood flooring species.

The documentation specifies critical radiant flux requirements for different wood species in federal and commercial construction settings, with Class I and Class II ratings based on watts/cm² measurements. For federal applications like health care facilities and nursing homes, the guidelines mandate specific fire safety standards, such as a minimum critical radiant flux of 0.45 watts/cm² for corridors and exit ways. The test results cover multiple wood species including Cherry, Red Oak, Rustic Maple, Reclaimed Poplar, and others, providing their average critical radiant flux ratings. The report emphasizes that these tests measure a crucial ingredient of fire performance: radiant energy, which indicates how quickly corridor flooring might spread a flame front.