NFPA 259: Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials, 2008 Edition

The 2008 edition of NFPA 259: Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials contains proven requirements and test methods that can be used to determine the fire safety of building materials. The test method yields a property-type measurement of the amount of heat that can potentially be given off by building materials when exposed to a heat source. This is an essential reference for fire test labs, fire protection engineers, and fire researchers. 13 pp.

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1 Administration
  
• Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
  
• Chapter 3 Definitions
  
• Chapter 4 Test Apparatus and Materials
  
• Chapter 5 Test Specimens
  
• Chapter 6 Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter Test Procedure
  
• Chapter 7 Electric Muffle Furnace Test Procedure
  
• Chapter 8 Calculating Potential Heat
  
• Chapter 9 Report
  
• Annex A Explanatory Material
  
• Annex B Application of Potential Heat Data
  
• Annex C Potential Heat of Selected Building Materials
  
• Annex D Informational References
  
• Index