NFPA 285 includes new changes and updates, and provides users with an effective method for determining the flammability characteristics of exterior, nonload bearing wall assemblies and panels which are required to be of non-combustible construction but may contain combustible components. This Standard also contains a new Annex that includes historical information describing the development. Approx. 18 pp.

The 2006 edition includes:

• Changes that improve the application of the test method
• Clarified scope and purpose
• Technical changes addressing details about the test specimen, documentation of the fire test, and testing instrumentation
• Complete editorial rewrite for compliance with NFPA's Manual of Style

NFPA 285, Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components, 2006 edition - Table of Contents:

• Administration
• Referenced Publications
• Definitions
• Test Facility and Apparatus
• Test Specimens
• Instrumentation
• Calibration Procedure
• Fire Test Procedure
• Data Collection and Observation
• Conditions of Acceptance
• Report
• Annex A Explanatory Material
• Annex B Informational References
• Index